Ottawa Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Ottawa Valley

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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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.

Kanata
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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.

Nepean
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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.

Orleans
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Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(2 area reviews)

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Jacques Cartier Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hull
The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is £103 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£103
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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 WiFi in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,561 reviews)
Nice stay
"We had a really nice stay. Friendly hotel staff, EV parking spaces which was appreciated. Rooms are spacious, clean, bed confortable and clean bathroom. A few things to improve though: bathroom fan needs to be replaced as did not work well."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

The Business Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is £147 per night from 24 May to 25 May
£147
per night
24 May - 25 May
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,690 reviews)
"Alex was amazing, he was our valet guy and started our trip off with kindness and consideration. He remembered our names and was a perfect start to our trip! Thanks buddy! The hotel is beautiful, and literally close to everything. Looking forward to staying here again."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Novotel Ottawa City Centre
Novotel Ottawa City Centre
4 out of 5
33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £121 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£121
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,587 reviews)
"The hotel and staff couldn’t be faulted but the amount of drug taking and homeless in the area surrounding the hotel was somewhat off putting"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Novotel Ottawa City Centre
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
3.5 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,772 reviews)
"Bed squeaking a little and base board from a wall not finished but overall very nice stay with a family."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sonder The O'connor
Sonder The O'connor
3.5 out of 5
377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (395 reviews)
"Truly a better way to stay. Loved it."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Sonder The O'connor
Sonder Arlo
Sonder Arlo
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and National Gallery ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
"Excellent location, fantastic market right next door."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Sonder Arlo
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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

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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
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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
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Omega Park

5/5(1 review)

Take the family on an outing to Omega Park during your trip to Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours. Discover the spas in this relaxing area or seek out its cycling trails.

Omega Park
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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
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Canadian Museum of History

4.5/5(17 reviews)

At this museum, one of the most visited in Canada, discover the events, experiences, people and objects that have shaped the nation’s history.

Canadian Museum of History
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Canadian War Museum

5/5(12 reviews)

The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.

Canadian War Museum

Cities near Ottawa Valley

Parliament Hill featuring heritage architecture, night scenes and a city

Ottawa

Cornwall

Cornwall

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Chelsea

Montreal showing a bay or harbour, a high-rise building and a city

Montreal