What's Downtown Ottawa Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Ottawa, especially its shops and museums. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. Take a fun excursion to Canadian Tire Centre. Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Ottawa?
We have 48 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Ottawa:
ReStays Ottawa
Upscale hotel with restaurant- Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk
Swiss Hotel
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Central location
Auberge McGee's Inn
3-star B&B- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Garden • Central location
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Gold Experience
Luxury hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • 24-hour health club • Bar • Terrace • Central location
Barefoot Hostel
City-center hostel- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Central location
How to Get to Downtown Ottawa
Downtown Ottawa is located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the heart of Ottawa.
Flying to:
- Ottawa International Airport (YOW), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Downtown Ottawa
Getting to Downtown Ottawa on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Rideau Station
- uOttawa Station
- Parliament Station
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Ottawa
What to See in Downtown Ottawa
- University of Ottawa
- Parliament Hill
- Canadian Tire Centre
- Shaw Centre
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
