Centretown Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
National Arts Centre
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.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Bank Street Promenade
Bank Street Promenade is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Centretown
The Business Inn
This was our first stay and we were impressed! The staff was so friendly and helpful and our room was spacious, clean and had everything we could possibly need. We would definitely choose this hotel again 🙂
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Beautiful historic Hotel
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
We were excited to stay here as the location and price were good. Started off ok though we had to return for the check in as we were too early. The first night we froze as they had no heat and the blanket for the sofa bed was thin as a wafer. There was a terrible nose in the bedroom that lasted all ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Great location. Friendly staff. Fast check in and out. Valet parking was prompt retrieving my vehicle. The hotel is on the older side and it has a very old-school vibe to it. I didn’t eat on sight but the restaurant looked good. Overall I was perfectly satisfied with the stay.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Arlo, BW Signature Collection
The property was neat and clean, staff was exceptional, the location was right within walking distance of everything. The kitchens and the rooms were stocked with everything you needed, & there is a laundry facility on site. There are also good restaurants close by, and a market next door.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
The staff are extremely helpful. King room is large, clean, shower is clean and hot. Park in city hall for $2. It’s a 5 minute walk. Restaurant is expensive and not all that good. Rooms facing the Main Street are noisy because of the atrium on one side and street on other. The is no ping pong table ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
ByWard Market
A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
Lebreton Flats
When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Supreme Court of Canada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.
Glebe
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Elgin Street.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Laurier House or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
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