Lowertown Travel Guide
Ottawa
Popular places to visit
National Gallery of Canada
Explore art through the ages in this impressive collection of national and international works of art.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Be inspired by the Canadian religious art and Gothic Revival architecture of one of Ottawa’s oldest and largest houses of worship.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Carleton University
Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Rideau Canal
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
Top hotels in Lowertown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Our family enjoyed the stay - We are 2 adults and 2 teenagers. The location is great - walking distance to ByWard market and downtown. Our room is clean and fairly modern. We stayed for 3 nights and we must give kudo's to the cleaning team. They clean the room very well everyday. The dinning area ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa
Room was mostly clean. One light did not work the bulb burnt out and there was some dust under the counter in the wshroom. Staff were really nice
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The only issue was valet parking taking so long to get my car, that I had to get a taxi to go to an appointment. Guests should be told when they leave their car that it could take 45 minutes to get it back.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Lord Elgin Hotel
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Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Clean room, and amazing breakfast buffet. Lobby ambience is perfect
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The Business Inn
The room is a little worn, but excellent mattress, free breakfast, free drinks and snacks all day. It's an excellent value for the price.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lowertown
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.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Department of National Defense or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the area.
Hull
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.
Centretown
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.
