Southside Travel Guide
Kitchener
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
University of Waterloo
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Waterloo during your trip to Waterloo. Discover the breweries and its live music 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.
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex
Catch an event at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex during your trip to Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Southside
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
Staff were great and check in was smooth. We didn't use the amenities so can't comment. The restaurant was conveniently located in the hotel too. Only comment was the bed sheet quality and they were very starchy, bed was super comfortable though.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
Very nice
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Very clean & quiet.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Quality Inn
Rooms extremely dated and not very clean. Quite expensive for the quality of the rooms. Breakfast very basic. Would not stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
I found this hotel to be clean and staff were friendly and professional. The rooms amenities were good - especially the water pressure in the shower. Only draw back was it needs a really detailed cleaning - shower head had calcium build up, corners show dirt, and there were cobwebs at the top of ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Guelph
Got a newly renovated room. Actually had someone make me waffles and get my eggs for me also. Great special service.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southside
Mill Courtland Woodside Park
When in Mill Courtland Woodside Park, you can plan a visit to Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Joseph Schneider Haus, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Victoria Park
Victoria Park might not have many top sights, but Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Kitchener
While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.
Cherry Hill
While Cherry Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Belmont Village and Joseph Schneider Haus.
Victoria Hills
While Victoria Hills isn't home to many top sights, Belmont Village and Kitchener City Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mount Hope Huron Park
Mount Hope Huron Park might not have many top sights, but Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
