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
Very good stay and recommended
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Kingston Marriott
Lovely hotel in the heart of historic Kingston. Excellent staff, particularly Zayden in the M Club who went above and beyond in making our experience exceptional.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
Good location. Good place to stay for a short quick trip.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
The AC was very loud; the walls were with the stains; there was no kit for guest such as sandals; hair cap, etc. there was noise in the corridor. Staffing member were kind; location was the best.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hochelaga Inn
My favorite place to stay when visiting my daughter at Queens
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Secret Garden B&B Inn
Great location, lovely safe and clean place.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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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.
