ByWard Market Travel Guide

Ottawa

Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets
Byward Market featuring signage, a city and markets
Byward Market showing food, markets and signage
Byward Market which includes signage, markets and food
ByWard Market

Popular places to visit

Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Byward Market Square
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
Carleton University

Carleton University

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

Rideau Canal

4.5/5(31 reviews)

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Rideau Canal
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Canadian Museum of History

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

Canadian Museum of History
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre

Top hotels in ByWard Market

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET, OTTAWA, ON
The price is ₹12,381 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹12,381
₹14,690 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Canadian War ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, area left a bit to be desired but hotel was excellent"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹12,648 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹12,648
₹15,007 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,737 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹11,372 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹11,372
₹13,492 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
"Only stairs to rooms on first floor. All the staff and other services were great."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹9,841 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹9,841
₹11,677 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,728 reviews)
"Convenient, clean, accommodating"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Byward Blue Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹6,562 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
₹6,562
₹7,786 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Canadian War Museum are ...
7.6/10 Good! (311 reviews)
"It was exactly as described. The staff are incredibly friendly as well as the other guests. It had a very homely feel which I loved."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,359 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹12,359
₹14,664 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,591 reviews)
"A classic old railway hotel with an abundance of character and a prime Ottawa location close to Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market. Only complaint is the parking situation is a shambles as they don’t allow self-park anymore and there aren’t enough staff to efficiently handle the number of arrivals. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Other neighbourhoods around ByWard Market

Parliament Hill featuring nightlife, performance art and night scenes

Byward Market - Parliament Hill

If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.

Byward Market - Parliament Hill
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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Sandy Hill

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Canal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.

Sandy Hill
Ottawa which includes snow

Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(2 area reviews)

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hull
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Downtown Gatineau

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Canadian Museum of History or Canadian Children's Museum.

Downtown Gatineau

ByWard Market Travel Guide