What's Downtown Ottawa like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Ottawa, especially its restaurants and museums. Enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's art scene and selection of shops. Take in some culture at National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada. There's plenty more to see, including Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Ottawa?
We have 65 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top places to stay in Downtown Ottawa:
ReStays Ottawa
Hotel with restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • Sauna • Fitness centre • Terrace • Walkable location
Sonder Rideau
Hotel with 24-hour fitness centre- Free Wi-Fi • Central location
The Metcalfe Hotel
City centre hotel with restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Swiss Hotel
Art Deco hotel- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
Le Germain Hotel Ottawa
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location
How to get to Downtown Ottawa
Flying to:
- Ottawa International Airport (YOW), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Downtown Ottawa
Getting to Downtown Ottawa on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Rideau Station
- uOttawa Station
- Parliament Station
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Ottawa
What to see in Downtown Ottawa
- Rogers Centre Ottawa
- University of Ottawa
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
- Parliament Building
- Parliament Hill
Things to do in Downtown Ottawa
- Rideau Centre
- Byward Market Square
- National Arts Centre
- National Gallery of Canada
- Elgin Street