ByWard Market Travel Guide

Ottawa

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
A red and white striped awning of a cafe named BeaverTails pastry.
A fruit market with various berries and grapes.
A variety of maple syrup bottles with gold foil and maple leaf designs, priced at $3.00 for 3 bottles.
Baskets of strawberries with labels indicating they are from Quebec.

Stay near popular ByWard Market attractions

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

Byward Market Square

9.0/10 (10,339 reviews)
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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Things to do

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿828
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿577
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
National Gallery of Canada Admission

National Gallery of Canada Admission

฿552
per adult
National Gallery of Canada Admission
Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site

Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit

฿828
per adult
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

฿828
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River

Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)

฿1,889
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
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Top hotels in ByWard Market

Moxy Ottawa Downtown

Moxy Ottawa Downtown

4 out of 5
126 RUE YORK STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is ฿4,124 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,124
฿4,939 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy ...
9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
"Fresh new and modern. Great service"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Moxy Ottawa Downtown
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is ฿4,429 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,429
฿5,305 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy ...
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,211 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,211
฿6,242 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,122 reviews)
"Breakfast was awesome! Rooms are good"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,686 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,686
฿5,613 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,063 reviews)
"Exceptionally clean room with many items provided. Kettle and coffee machine too. A fantastic breakfast which surpassed all expectations. Amazing staff who look after their customers exceedingly well."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Byward Blue Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,960 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,960
฿4,744 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,225 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Very clean. The only real negative is that the hotel replaced the bathroom doors with sliding frosted glass doors that do not isolate sounds or smells in the bathroom. This is awkward if you travel with someone not your spouse or close family member."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Xenios Suites

Xenios Suites

2 out of 5
378 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,581 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,581
฿5,136 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and climate control. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
"lovely studio in byward market plenty ov resturants nearby and shops area a bit dodgy lot ov drug users but didnt bother mee same as any other city building very quiet transport to main attractions 5 mins away"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Xenios Suites
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Where to stay in ByWard Market

Find the best ByWard Market areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

Downtown Ottawa

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

Kanata

Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

A modern building with a distinctive dome and a Canadian flag.

Hull

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A lake with a sandy shore and scattered clouds.

Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.

ByWard Market Travel Guide