Centretown Travel Guide
Ottawa
Visit Centretown
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.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Confederation Square
In the historic center of Ottawa lies this beloved town square, a place to rest and relax or reflect on Canada’s military heritage.
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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
Excellent staff. Very friendly. Great breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Perfect
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Comfortable rooms with lots of space
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown
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Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
Beautiful room, hotel, lobby and superb customer service.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Ottawa Dwtn - Parliament Hill by IHG
downtown, clean, friendly staff, lots of restaurants nearby and a convenient pub in the lobby
Reviewed on 3 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.
