Centretown Travel Guide
Ottawa
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Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Peace Tower
This iconic tower is emblematic of Canada's political life and a memorial to those who lost their lives in war. Enjoy its architecture and views of the city.
Bank Street Promenade
Bank Street Promenade is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this trendy area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Gatineau Park Nocturnal Snowshoeing Adventure & Dinner - From Ottawa & Gatineau
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Centretown
The Business Inn
The hotel location was good! However I was with my two teenagers and they had to see all the people around the hotel drunk, smoking and throw all the garbages and ashes right beside the hotel. I hope somehow the hotel and the bar collaborate to clean around the hotel everyday.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Arlo, BW Signature Collection
Excellent option, close to parliament, comfortable bed. Clean. Has kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave. Could have a toaster, would be ideal.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
I had a fantastic stay at the Ottawa Marriott. The pool was great, fast elevators, friendly staff. The only issue I had during my stay was that the walls were pretty thin and I could hear very clearly some children yelling in the room beside us one night. It didn't bother me too much since, you can't ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
Lobby is wonderful as well as Cocotte
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the area.
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.
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 Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
Lebreton Flats
When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Canadian Museum of History and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.
Glebe
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.
Old Ottawa East
While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.
