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

฿881
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿614
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales

฿614
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

฿3,236
per adult
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa
Grand Hall

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

฿679
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site

Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit

฿881
per adult
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
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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
The price is ฿5,033 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿5,033
฿6,029 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
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 ฿4,466 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,466
฿5,349 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,535 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,535
฿5,432 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (2,055 reviews)
"It was our first time to Ottawa, so we had a lot of questions for the front desk staff, and they were so helpful and nice, giving good guidance on sight seeing, eateries. It is so well equipped and senior citizens user friendly too. In the downtown, heart of the city, every sight seeing spot is walking ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 ฿4,218 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,218
฿5,052 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,272 reviews)
"While this hotel was lovely and clean, the area is not safe if you are single. I did not feel safe once it was getting dark."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Moxy Ottawa Downtown

Moxy Ottawa Downtown

4 out of 5
126 RUE YORK STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is ฿4,158 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿4,158
฿4,981 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Moxy Ottawa Downtown
Xenios Suites

Xenios Suites

2 out of 5
378 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,611 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,611
฿5,179 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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.
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Aug 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 Parliament Hill and Rideau Centre, 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 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 Ernst & Young Centre and Rideau Carleton Raceway 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