Lowertown Travel Guide

Ottawa

A cathedral interior with ornate golden altars, blue and gold ceiling patterns, and tall stained glass windows.
A historic church with twin spires and a clock tower, surrounded by lush greenery and urban street elements.
An ornate cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, intricate stained glass windows, and detailed carvings.
An art gallery with wooden floors, paintings on the walls, and a skylight.
An art gallery with red walls and wooden floors. There are three paintings displayed, one on each wall and one on the floor.

Stay near popular Lowertown attractions

A long corridor with high ceilings, large windows, and columns.

National Gallery of Canada

9.2/10 (2,207 reviews)
Explore art through the ages in this impressive collection of national and international works of art.
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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
Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site

Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit

฿879
per adult
Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
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Top hotels in Lowertown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

2.5 out of 5
235 KING EDWARD AVENUE Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,668 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,668
฿4,393 total
26 Jul - 27 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,658 reviews)
"Staff helpful and breakfast great!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,285 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿6,285
฿7,528 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,498 reviews)
"Loved the architecture, the beautiful views and the happy employees. Snacks available would’ve been nice!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is ฿3,668 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,668
฿4,393 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! (8,210 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful, as always."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿5,140 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,140
฿6,157 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,116 reviews)
"The Hôtel is very old and unfortunately smells bad. I had a room on 2nd floor, when I checked in late night, first thing I saw on the floor was a roach , I was staying only for one night and too tired to go and complain about it. The room smelt too old and AC was not cooling down the small room. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is ฿2,818 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,818
฿3,353 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,933 reviews)
"Great staff, too bad pool was out of order, restaurant food was ok"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
The price is ฿4,468 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,468
฿5,352 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,639 reviews)
"One elevator was down the duration of our stay, which caused large crowds to board an elevator and long wait times. Room was clean and big inside. Location was great. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
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Where to stay in Lowertown

Find the best Lowertown 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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