Chinatown Travel Guide
Ottawa
Visit Chinatown
Things to do
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
ByWard Market Tour Timber Taverns and Tall Tales
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Chinatown
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Hotel was clearly in transition from one major brand to another. Many hotel amenities unavailable (proper bar/pool access, etc.). Staff were mostly junior level, and although helpful, there were some clear issues more experienced staff would have handled...better. Hotel room was spacious, clean, ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Wonderful hotel. Everything you’d expect. Rooms are spacious and clean. Beds are comfy. Kids had fun at the pool. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is terrific and you can easily walk to many of the attractions including parliament hill and byward market. Highly recommend. We also did ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
"Easy check in and out, close to byward market"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
The Business Inn
"Good comfortable bed, great location downtown. Great breakfast, clean room. Parking is $25 + tax. A discount would be nice I'd stay there again"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel
Where to stay in Chinatown
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa and Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.
