Lowertown Travel Guide

Ottawa

National Gallery of Canada featuring interior views and art
National Gallery of Canada featuring art and interior views
National Gallery of Canada showing art and interior views
National Gallery of Canada featuring interior views and art
National Gallery of Canada showing interior views and art

Popular places to visit

National Gallery of Canada which includes interior views as well as a large group of people

National Gallery of Canada

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Explore art through the ages in this impressive collection of national and international works of art.

National Gallery of Canada
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
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
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
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

Top hotels in Lowertown

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

2.5 out of 5
235 KING EDWARD AVENUE, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹10,222 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹10,222
₹12,129 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,323 reviews)
"Homeless shelter across the street but really not a problem as the hotel is set up so as not to face and have interaction with them. Just so you know though…"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa

Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
319 Rideau St, King Edward and Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹10,163 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹10,163
₹12,058 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Greta location to byward market for the price! Easily accessible to transit and other attractions. Somewhat riddled with homeless but that’s normal for all downtown cities now sadly"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa
Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

2 out of 5
475 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹8,441 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
₹8,441
₹10,517 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.8/10 (1,005 reviews)
"very comfortable beds. floors felt gritty . could not get water for shower second time I wanted to use it. only bagged breakfast no cafe to eat it in. free parking good."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa
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
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is ₹7,873 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹7,873
₹9,369 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Canadian War ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,043 reviews)
Good place and good price!
"The room was as expected. Good price in a walkable reach of most Ottawa activities. Great spot to visit Ottawa."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹8,269 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹8,269
₹9,812 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,619 reviews)
"I was travelling with my daughters and we stopped there for a night. The central location close to downtown, the clean, spacious room, the nice, clean bathroom having enough towels for all of us were only a few highlights of what we enjoyed in our stay. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was the ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

The Business Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Lowertown

Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

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.

ByWard Market
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
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
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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
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
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

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