West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in West End

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Westboro

While Westboro may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kōena Spa and Canadian War Museum.

Westboro
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Bells Corners

Notable for its shopping, restaurants and river views, Bells Corners is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Ottawa. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bayshore Shopping Centre or Andrew Haydon Park.

Bells Corners
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Wellington Village

While you're in Wellington Village, take in top sights like Great Canadian Theatre Company and jump on the metro at Tunney's Pasture Station to see more of the city.

Wellington Village
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Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North

While Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North isn't home to many top sights, Funhaven Entertainment Centre and Bayshore Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North
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Carlingwood - McKellar Park - Laurentien View

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carlingwood - McKellar Park - Laurentien View and surrounding area, you can visit Kōena Spa and Bayshore Shopping Centre.

Carlingwood - McKellar Park - Laurentien View
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Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights

While Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Funhaven Entertainment Centre and Centrepointe Theatre.

Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights
Hyatt Place Ottawa West

Hyatt Place Ottawa West

3 out of 5
300 Moodie Drive, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,218 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,218
฿3,818 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,796 reviews)
"Best location: Clean and maintained property with friendly staff"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Ottawa West
Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre

Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre

3 out of 5
1274 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,467 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,467
฿4,113 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,054 reviews)
"The overnight check in staff was awesome. Did not use housekeeping but everything looked well cleaned. Overall the entire stay was nice."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2055 Robertson Road, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,375 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,375
฿4,005 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"Friendly front desk staff member at check in. Room is definitely dated, but nice nonetheless. Outets with no usb is definitely inconvenient and perhaps a charging block can be offered. Cleaning staff should always top up conditioner regardless if it shows a little in the bottle. It doesn’t pump out ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean by IHG
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,860 reviews)
"Great place to stay, excellent location !"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (967 reviews)
"No parking is a real minus."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,837 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Maplelawn Garden

Maplelawn Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Maplelawn Garden, a lovely green space in Ottawa. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable area.

Maplelawn Garden
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Byward Market Square
Carleton University

Carleton University

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

Rideau Canal

4.5/5(31 reviews)

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Rideau Canal
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Canadian Museum of History

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

Canadian Museum of History

Things to do

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

฿1,509
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

฿1,313
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿796
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿637
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿584
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

฿5,167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
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Cities near West End

Major\'s Hill Park featuring snow and a church or cathedral

Ottawa