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
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 Centretown

Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,153 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,153
฿6,172 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! (3,111 reviews)
"Really helpful staff. Clean and safe environment. Would definitely stay here again. Excellent location."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,677 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,677
฿4,405 total
5 Jul - 6 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! (8,260 reviews)
"Wonderful stay and very spacious room! Staff were very helpful. Would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

The Business Inn
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,265 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿4,265
฿5,108 total
9 Jul - 10 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,442 reviews)
"Close to restaurants and bars. Close to parliament. Spacious suite with dishes and full kitchen. Enjoyed our stay. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Holiday Inn Ottawa Dwtn - Parliament Hill by IHG

Holiday Inn Ottawa Dwtn - Parliament Hill by IHG

3.5 out of 5
402 Queen St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,865 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,865
฿4,863 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,005 reviews)
"No blinds on one window, noisy air conditioning and hall ways. Not a good sleep."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Holiday Inn Ottawa Dwtn - Parliament Hill by IHG
Arlo, BW Signature Collection

Arlo, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
88 Albert Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,916 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,916
฿4,691 total
5 Jul - 6 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! (1,461 reviews)
"Good hotel and great location. Staff very welcoming. The air conditioning is very loud, apart from that, perfect for a family."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Arlo, BW Signature Collection
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection

4 out of 5
123 Metcalfe Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,715 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿5,715
฿6,934 total
21 Jul - 22 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! (1,678 reviews)
"This was a pleasant surprise. A quaint Clean updated smaller boutique style hotel in excellent walkable location. Stroll to the parliament building buildings, to the Canal and River walks, and tons of small shops, pubs, and outdoor patios, grocery store, and beer store, and the train that goes to ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
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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 Centrepointe Theatre 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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