Centretown Travel Guide

Ottawa

A cityscape with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a statue in a park, and autumn-colored trees.
A city street with a large historic building, trees, and pedestrians.
A large historic building with a tower and turret, surrounded by lush green trees and grass.
A traditional Chinese gate with intricate blue and gold patterns and Chinese characters.
A historic building with a prominent clock tower and a flag.

Stay near popular Centretown attractions

A historic building with a clock tower and a green roof.

Parliament Hill

9.0/10 (11,740 reviews)
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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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
Canadian Museum of History

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

฿650
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa

฿3,226
per adult
Local Market Food Tour - Downtown Ottawa
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

฿878
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Centretown

Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,206 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,206
฿6,235 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,160 reviews)
"Great stay! The Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,715 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,715
฿4,450 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8,297 reviews)
"All good. The rooms are a bit outdated but very clean and size of room was humongous. Staff were friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

The Business Inn
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

4 out of 5
123 Metcalfe Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,892 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,892
฿7,149 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,729 reviews)
"Overall very nice hotel, good location but was undergoing minor renovations during stay which affected some hallways. Breakfast options were limited and extremely expensive with slow service in the restaurant. If it weren’t for $25 food voucher breakfast for 2 would have been $70 for 2 with tax and ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
Arlo, BW Signature Collection

Arlo, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
88 Albert Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,498 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,498
฿5,387 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,489 reviews)
"Loved the room, and very friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Arlo, BW Signature Collection
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,133 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,133
฿6,148 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Ottawa Embassy Hotel

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25 Cartier St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,916 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,916
฿4,691 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,371 reviews)
"It was clean, well maintained. Close to everything. Parking is nearby- municipal parking for $4/ day"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Ottawa Embassy Hotel
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Where to stay in Centretown

Find the best Centretown 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 Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

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

ByWard Market

A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.

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.

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