Old Ottawa East Travel Guide
Ottawa
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Popular places to visit
Canadian Tire Centre
Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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.
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's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Old Ottawa East
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Very disappointed with our stay. The first room we were given appeared to be an old storage area that they stuffed a bed in. The staff were great and upgraded us to a larger room. The temperature was way too warm for sleeping and the thermostat seemed to have no impact. It took a good 10 minutes ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Business Inn
Inexpensive and well worth it.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Terrible.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Good staff, overall more attention by management to detail couldn’t harm. Pillows not comfortable, bottle of water in room would be nice
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Arlo, BW Signature Collection
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
We stayed at Andaz for a date night. The hotel was very clean. The staff were very kind and helpful. The cleaning service manager specifically was outstanding. The first room we got had some sort of wet stuff on the bed and she changed us rooms and changed us to a higher floor with an even nicer ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Ottawa East
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alta Vista
If you're spending some time in Alta Vista, Billings Estate National Historic Site and Billings Estate Museum are top sights worth seeing.
