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Where to stay in Ottawa
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.
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.
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.
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 Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.
ByWard Market
A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.
Orleans
Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is £129 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£129
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,492 reviews)
"Hotel is beautiful and room exceeded our expectations Bar serving staff were terrible - completely ignored us for over 20 minutes so we had to order drinks from the bar ourselves. Bartenders were wonderful. Ordering room services is a frustrating process as it requires you to turn on the television ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
The Business Inn
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is £85 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£85
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,594 reviews)
"The room we stayed in got upgraded from 1 queen bed to 2 queen beds. The room was very spacious with a kitchen for us to cook. The complimentary breakfast was excellent, with many selections such as yogurt, drinks, bread, and cereal. I definitely recommend travellers choose this hotel for short period ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £118 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£118
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,648 reviews)
"a lot of space!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
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.
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,648 reviews)
"a lot of space!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,624 reviews)
"It was affordable and quite and clean"
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The O'Connor Apartments Downtown
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! (1,082 reviews)
Sonder stay
"I asked for an early check in which was around 9 am which was agreed upon by the person on the phone but when my gf and I showed up it turned out the note he made was just that I wanted to check in early but not at what time. So we had to wait in the hotel lobby from 9 am until 4 pm to check in ! ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025
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
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.
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.
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.
Rideau Canal
4.5/5(31 reviews)
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
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 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.
Things to do
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
£18
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
£118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Ottawa
4.5
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A fantastically serene city. As a Scot, reminds me very much of Central Edinburgh, with its architecture and natural beauty. Well worth a visit.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
A great city especially to cycle and walk around
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Ottawa very picturesque city and very walkable. Rideau canal is a must. Canadian war museum also excellent- parking on site- underground- but quite difficult to find car park- esp at present as roadworks on street.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
The Ridout area is excellent Centre Ville is soulless Ridout canal and locks were the high spot
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
canal cruise worth a trip
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
One of the best cities to walk around, the local transport is very good
