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

9.0/5 (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

฿878
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿585
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

฿612
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

฿3,226
per adult
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa
National Gallery of Canada Admission

National Gallery of Canada Admission

฿585
per adult
National Gallery of Canada Admission
Full-Day Montreal and Cruise Tour

Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise

฿2,590
per adult
Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise
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Top hotels in ByWard Market

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,129 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿5,129
฿6,143 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (2,088 reviews)
"Highly recommend this property"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is ฿4,718 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿4,718
฿5,652 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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 National Arts Centre ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (835 reviews)
"Great stay for the weekend ! The staff was great, always there to accommodate us when need be. Would recommend to anyone staying in Ottawa !"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,013 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿4,013
฿4,807 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (1,300 reviews)
"Location was great for us, friendly staff, clean room"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,005 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿4,005
฿4,797 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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! (2,016 reviews)
"Breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Byward Blue Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿2,248 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿2,248
฿2,693 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre are ...
7.6/10 Good! (349 reviews)
"Clean room, kind staff the environment alone was friendly"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,952 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿5,952
฿7,129 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,490 reviews)
"The front desk staff were exceptional. Room was beautiful and had a great view of Parliament Hill and Majors Hill Park. Explore the hotel! It’s an absolutely beautiful old property that is very well maintained."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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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 Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill, 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 Centrepointe Theatre while in the area.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

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.

ByWard Market Travel Guide