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 top places such as National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada. Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.

Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Ottawa?

We have 117 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are some of our travellers' top places to stay in Downtown Ottawa:

Alt Hotel Ottawa

3.5-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

Le Germain Hotel Ottawa

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness centre • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Byward Blue Inn

City centre hotel with conference centre

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Central location

Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt

4-star hotel with restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre

• • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Rooftop terrace • Café • Central location

Auberge McGee's Inn

3-star B&B

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location

How to get to Downtown Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa is located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the heart of Ottawa.

Flying to:

• • Ottawa International Airport (YOW), 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Downtown Ottawa

Things to see and do in and around Downtown Ottawa

What to see in Downtown Ottawa

• • University of Ottawa
• • Parliament Hill
• • Shaw Centre
• • Confederation Park
• • Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

Things to do in Downtown Ottawa

• • Byward Market Square
• • Rideau Centre
• • National Arts Centre
• • National Gallery of Canada
• • Ottawa Art Gallery

Other popular Downtown Ottawa attractions

• • Major's Hill Park
• • Galerie SAW Gallery
• • National War Memorial
• • Confederation Square
• • Bytown Museum

When is the best time to visit Ottawa?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 18°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -7°C)
• • Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 87 mm of rainfall)