Downtown Kingston Travel Guide
Kingston
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Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston City Park, a lovely green space in Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Pump House Steam Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pump House Steam Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Queen's University
Explore the campus of Queen's University during your visit to Kingston. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a visit to Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
"Pretty expensive hotel with rather worn thin towels. Parking is expensive too. Really just an average hotel overlooking water. Unfortunately too many bugs on the window screens to enjoy the view."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hochelaga Inn
"Very clean and well-kept property. The breakfast was lovely, and the staff incredibly friendly."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Kingston Marriott
"Great location, good bar"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
"breakfast is clean and kept in warm,"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
"Very friendly staff"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
"It was a great veiw from my room, my only concern was I was in the 2nd last room at the end of a long hallway. Travelling alone it bothered me. The room was ok carpet was old and chair in room was very uncomfortable. It was still a nice hotel just old."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Grand Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.
Queen's
If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Williamsville
When in Williamsville, you can plan a visit to Grand Theatre and The Grand Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alwington
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alwington and surrounding area, you can visit Kingston Penitentiary and Bellevue House National Historic Site.
