Downtown Kingston Travel Guide

Kingston

An aerial view of a coastal city with a prominent white smokestack, a large green sports field, and various buildings.
A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by urban buildings and greenery.
A large historic building with a prominent dome and clock tower, surrounded by a paved plaza with bollards and yellow caution tape.
A historic building with a dome and clock tower, a fountain, and a park with benches and people.
A steamboat with two tall chimneys, a flag, and a sign that reads "Land Queen."

Stay near popular Downtown Kingston attractions

A marina with numerous boats docked, a stone tower, and a grassy area with a bench.

Kingston Waterfront

9.2/10 (4,687 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

Kingston Shipwreck Cruise

Rp670.557
per adult
Kingston Shipwreck Cruise
Heart of the 1000 Islands Brunch Cruise

Heart of the 1000 Islands Brunch Cruise

Rp1.371.051
per adult
Heart of the 1000 Islands Brunch Cruise
1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian

1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian

Rp413.292
per adult
1-hour Walking Tour of Kingston with a local historian
Kingston: Chocolate Making Workshop at CocoaBistro

Kingston: Chocolate Making Workshop at CocoaBistro

Rp1.411.430
per adult
Kingston: Chocolate Making Workshop at CocoaBistro
Heart of the 1000 Islands Lunch Cruise

Heart of the 1000 Islands Lunch Cruise

Rp1.381.020
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Heart of the 1000 Islands Lunch Cruise
Island Star

Thousand Islands Sunset Dinner Cruise

Rp1.837.810
per adult
Thousand Islands Sunset Dinner Cruise
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Top hotels in Downtown Kingston

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront

4 out of 5
1 Johnson Street Kingston ON
The price is Rp2.736.975 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.736.975
Rp3.247.422 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,232 reviews)
"Staff just perfect"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Confederation Place - Hotel

Confederation Place - Hotel

3 out of 5
237 Ontario St Kingston ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.393.422 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.393.422
Rp2.839.795 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,899 reviews)
"So close to everything! And the staff was wonderful"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Confederation Place - Hotel
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2 Princess St Kingston ON
The price is Rp2.532.116 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.532.116
Rp3.080.274 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,747 reviews)
"no"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Kingston Marriott

Kingston Marriott

4 out of 5
285 King St E Kingston ON
The price is Rp2.392.150 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.392.150
Rp2.838.287 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Kingston Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge

3 out of 5
7 Earl St Kingston ON
The price is Rp3.233.855 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp3.233.855
Rp3.836.968 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Price wise, this studio room was a bargain, by today’s standard, for value…….king bed, couch with footrest, chair with footrest, kitchenette, desk, bathroom, separate sink, closet..topped off with a great view of the St.Lawrence and breakfast ( included in price). Very pleasant stay!"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Hochelaga Inn

Hochelaga Inn

4 out of 5
24 Sydenham St Kingston ON
The price is Rp2.805.686 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp2.805.686
Rp3.328.946 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Kingston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hochelaga Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Kingston

Find the best Downtown Kingston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a dome and clock tower, a fountain, and a park with benches and people.
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Sydenham Ward

If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a prominent round building, and a lighthouse.

Queen's

If you're spending some time in Queen's, Lake Ontario and Kingston City Park are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Inner Harbour

Restaurants, shopping and waterfront views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Slush Puppie Place or Kingston Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

Sunnyside

While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Canada's Penitentiary Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A harbor with a round tower, numerous boats, and wind turbines in the background.

Rideau Heights

While visiting Rideau Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ontario and Belle Park Driving Range.

Downtown Kingston Travel Guide