Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
Kingston
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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.
Fort Henry
Find out about the history of Kingston with a stop at Fort Henry. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Confederation Place - Hotel
Great location, and the room offers a beautiful view of Lake Ontario. The hotel and room isn't new but very clean and absolutely perfect for our stay. Thank you!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Kingston Marriott
The front desk staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was also spotless!!!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
This was a beautiful hotel with a great view located in downtown Kingston. It has a fabulous restaurant though a bit on the pricey side.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Great staff!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Didn't eat breakfast there. The view was lovely
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hochelaga Inn
Room was comfortable and spotless. The staff were genuinely kind and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious. The location is fantastic - within walking distance to the downtown area.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront 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 Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre, 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 Canada's Penitentiary Museum.
