Downtown Kitchener Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Centre In The Square
You can make plans for a show at Centre In The Square during your stay in Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
St Jacobs Farmers Market
During your visit to Township of Woolwich, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at St Jacobs Farmers Market. Experience the area's live music and festivals.
Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Elora Gorge Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Centre Wellington. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its live music.
Rockwood Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Rockwood Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Guelph/Eramosa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Kitchener City Hall
Kitchener City Hall is just one of the places to see in Kitchener, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Kitchener Market
You can learn about the history of Kitchener with a stop at Kitchener Market. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Downtown Kitchener
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
"The lobby and restaurant are brand new but as soon as you look on any other floor it’s really just outdated. It was clean enough though. Our balcony looked onto the rooftop which had a pile of gravel and several skylight windows over the pool under tarp. Our screen on the door was entirely ripped ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
"Booked a standard city view room with a King Bed, the room was quite small (not a lot of room between the bed and the table/desk) but practical. A nice assortment of teas provided plus coffee pods and a fridge. I appreciated the bottled water to use for coffee since Waterloo water is soft and doesn't ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Quality Inn
"Room was clean but the carpets are old and dirty. Need a good shampoo . Edges all around the carpet dark and dirty. Bathroom tub had nicks in it. Two small thin complimentary bars of soap that barely kept the soapyness to them. Front desk staff pleasant but speak with thick accents and so fast we ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Kitchener
"Check-in staff were great - extremely friendly and welcoming. The Arbor bar is a little soulless and the - vegetarian Asian Vegetable Stirfry was one of the worst meals I’ve eaten. Huge amount of rice, freezer veg and some sauce. No cashews, no bean sprouts, no sesame seeds. For $19 you must be making ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener
"The pool was shared with the adjoining hotel, it was very small and not heated making it not useable. Everything else was great."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Guelph
"The room was clean and quiet. The breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Kitchener
Saint Jacobs
You'll enjoy the museums and riverfront in Saint Jacobs. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre or Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario.
Elmira
Elmira is well liked for its festivals. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Township of Woolwich area, you might plan a trip to West Montrose Covered Bridge or St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre.
Rockwood
Rockwood is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guelph/Eramosa area, you might plan a trip to Rockwood Conservation Area or Angelstone Events.
K-W Hospital
While K-W Hospital may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kitchener City Hall and Kitchener Market.
Hespeler
Hespeler is well liked for its churches and riverfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory and Cambridge Golf Club are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
