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

฿880
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿614
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
National Gallery of Canada Admission

National Gallery of Canada Admission

฿587
per adult
National Gallery of Canada Admission
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River

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

฿2,007
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
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Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit

฿880
per adult
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
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Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

฿880
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
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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 ฿4,119 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,119
฿4,933 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Location is great. Room is clean. Exhaust fan in bathroom does not work. Parking is very expensive. Pool did not have towels, had to bring Ones from room? Windows cannot be opened, and it seems HVAC system does not intake enough fresh air from outside, making air in room and corridors very ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 ฿4,744 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
฿4,744
฿5,683 total
13 Nov - 14 Nov
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! (1,085 reviews)
"Clean room staff are very friendly"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,556 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,556
฿4,259 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (2,074 reviews)
"Location is excellent in Byward market"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Byward Blue Inn
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,186 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,186
฿5,014 total
30 Oct - 31 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! (2,133 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,744 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,744
฿4,485 total
30 Oct - 31 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! (1,216 reviews)
"…………………………………………………………………."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Xenios Suites

Xenios Suites

2 out of 5
378 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,158 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,158
฿4,628 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and climate control. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Arts Centre are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (36 reviews)
"We booked this suite for its location near the Bytown Market not realizing it was not a hotel. We opened a door on the street with a passcode and were confronted by a steep staircase. It took several trips to get our four bags to the top where we faced a second set of stairs. Then the challenge opening ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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 monument with a statue, a large building with towers, and a clear blue sky.

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 statue on a hill with a cityscape in the background.

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 large indoor space with high ceilings, featuring a central stage, wooden totem poles, and a long corridor with columns.

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.

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum building with a Canadian flag.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa and Pine View Municipal Golf Course are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

ByWard Market Travel Guide