Centretown Travel Guide
Ottawa
Visit Centretown
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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Confederation Square
In the historic center of Ottawa lies this beloved town square, a place to rest and relax or reflect on Canada’s military heritage.
National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Ottawa when you spend time at National War Memorial. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Canadian War Museum Admission
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Top hotels in Centretown
The Business Inn
Nice clean room and easy location to arrive at.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Everything was perfect. Spotless room and very pleasant staff. Good restaurant.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Very courteous and helpful staff and good clean room. Location was excellent to the Rideau Canal, restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown
Great rooms and staff. The breakfast was lacking.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Ottawa Dwtn - Parliament Hill by IHG
I was denied entry I did not have a credit card I offered to pay cash They called the police on me
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Metcalfe Hotel
Great staff, very helpful and polite
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centretown
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.
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.
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 Rideau Canal.
Old Ottawa East
While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
