Downtown Gatineau Travel Guide

Ottawa

A waterfront promenade with a historic building, a clear blue sky, and a view of a castle across the water.
A wide urban street with modern buildings, trees, and a clear blue sky.
A vibrant mural on a brick building, a sign for BIJUULT, and a plaque for Sentier Culture Trail.
A colorful circular mural with various abstract patterns and designs.
A colorful circular mural with a central spiral design, surrounded by various abstract patterns.

Stay near popular Downtown Gatineau attractions

A modern building with a distinctive dome and a Canadian flag.

Canadian Museum of History

9.0/10 (1,552 reviews)
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
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Things to do

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Rp478.346
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

Rp333.482
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

Rp89.305
per adult
Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Rp473.342
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

Rp478.346
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
Grand Hall

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

Rp368.768
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
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Top hotels in Downtown Gatineau

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is Rp1.375.465 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.375.465
Rp1.636.790 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square ...
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown

3 out of 5
131 Rue Laurier Gatineau QC
The price is Rp1.690.462 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.690.462
Rp2.011.634 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa

Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
35 rue Laurier Gatineau QC
The price is Rp2.112.981 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.112.981
Rp2.514.429 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Victoria Street Gatineau QC
The price is Rp2.016.621 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.016.621
Rp2.399.761 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Easy check-in with Expedia, Private, comfy, cozy & clean."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Duvernay Studios and Suites

Duvernay Studios and Suites

2.5 out of 5
92 De L'hotel-De-Ville Street Gatineau QC
The price is Rp1.137.838 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.137.838
Rp1.354.017 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Casino du Lac Leamy are ...
Duvernay Studios and Suites
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is Rp3.964.726 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.964.726
Rp4.748.950 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Where to stay in Downtown Gatineau

Find the best Downtown Gatineau areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

Downtown Ottawa

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Parliament Hill and Rideau Centre, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

Kanata

Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

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.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Gatineau Travel Guide