Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston City Park, a lovely green space in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Pump House Steam Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pump House Steam Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Queen's University
Explore the campus of Queen's University during your visit to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Orignal Haunted Walk of Kingston 75-Minute Ghost Tour
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
The breakfast was pretty good. Standard fare to be found. Hot items were ok. Fresh waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon/sausage. Cereals, breads, yogurt, oatmeal, etc. Overall as expected.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Kingston Marriott
Nicely renovated hotel and the beds and pillows were super comfortable. It was very clean as well. My only complaint is the parking was too expensive.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
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Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
It was Sunday so no inside restaurant open. Room was clean
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hochelaga Inn
Great ambiance and nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Secret Garden B&B Inn
The rooms were beautifully decorated and very clean. They easily accommodated our Gluten-free diet and breakfast was exquisite.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Grand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.
Queen's
If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Kingston City Park are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and The Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Bellevue House National Historic Site.
