What's Downtown Ottawa Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Downtown Ottawa, especially its shops and museums. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. 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 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Ottawa:
ReStays Ottawa
Hotel with restaurant- Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center • Terrace • Walkable location
Sonder Rideau
Hotel with 24-hour fitness center- Free WiFi • Central location
The Metcalfe Hotel
City-center hotel with restaurant- Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Swiss Hotel
Art Deco hotel- Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
Le Germain Hotel Ottawa
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • Fitness center • 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 Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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