Downtown Kingston Travel Guide

Kingston

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent white smokestack, a large green sports field, and various buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by urban buildings and greenery.
A large historic building with a prominent dome and clock tower, surrounded by a paved plaza with bollards and yellow caution tape.
A historic building with a dome and clock tower, a fountain, and a park with benches and people.
A steamboat with two tall chimneys, a flag, and a sign that reads "Land Queen."

Stay near popular Downtown Kingston attractions

A marina with numerous boats docked, a stone tower, and a grassy area with a bench.

Kingston Waterfront

9.2/10 (4,687 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

£28
per adult
Kingston Shipwreck Cruise
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour

Kingston Ghost Tour: The Original Haunted Walk

£20
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kingston Ghost Tour: The Original Haunted Walk
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Top hotels in Downtown Kingston

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Johnson Street Kingston ON
The price is £158 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£158
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,231 reviews)
"It was a nice experience at the Delta hotel. The staff was very nice and helpful. Location is amazing and the room was really nice and with water view it was a plus. We really enjoyed our visit to Kingston and of course the Delta will be a good option for our next visit. Thank you."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Confederation Place - Hotel

Confederation Place - Hotel

3 out of 5
237 Ontario St Kingston ON
The price is £124 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£124
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,890 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Confederation Place - Hotel
Kingston Marriott

Kingston Marriott

4 out of 5
285 King St E Kingston ON
The price is £130 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£130
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Kingston Marriott
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2 Princess St Kingston ON
The price is £134 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£134
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
"Check in was very slow and we were put in a different room so when we went up the card room keys did not work so we had to go back to reception, this happened again later on in the day and that’s when we were told we had been put in a different room than what was originally intended for us. If we ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

3 out of 5
7 Earl St Kingston ON
The price is £160 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£160
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We lived the central waterfront location. We didn’t know that we could sit in the dining area overlooking the water."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Hochelaga Inn

Hochelaga Inn

4 out of 5
24 Sydenham St Kingston ON
The price is £144 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£144
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hochelaga Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Kingston

Find the best Downtown Kingston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a dome and clock tower, a fountain, and a park with benches and people.
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Sydenham Ward

If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, Kingston Waterfront and The Grand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a prominent round building, and a lighthouse.

Queen's

If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Kingston City Park are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Inner Harbour

Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Kingston Waterfront or Amherstview Golf Club while you're exploring the area.

Sunnyside

While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Waterfront and Kingston Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

A harbor with a round tower, numerous boats, and wind turbines in the background.

Rideau Heights

While visiting Rideau Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ontario and Belle Park Driving Range.

Downtown Kingston Travel Guide

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