Downtown Kitchener Travel Guide
Kitchener
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Popular places to visit
Centre In The Square
You can make plans for a show at Centre In The Square during your stay in Kitchener. Discover the breweries and its festivals while you're in the area.
Elora Gorge Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Elora Gorge Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Centre Wellington. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its live music.
Rockwood Conservation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Rockwood Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Guelph/Eramosa. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery in Kitchener. Experience the area's festivals and live music.
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts
Enjoy a stop at Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Kitchener. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Kitchener City Hall
Kitchener City Hall is just one of the places to see in Kitchener, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Amazing Kitchener Scavenger Hunt: The Kingdom of Kitchener
From Toronto: AYCE Maple Syrup Tour + St Jacobs Farmers Market
Guided Historical and Cultural Tour in Downtown Paris, ON Canada
Top hotels in Downtown Kitchener
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
My third time staying at Crowne Plaza Kitchener. The staff is exceptional! They even remembered me! Always extremely professional, kind, accommodating, and patient. My upgraded room was so comfortable and clean. Aqua, the restaurant, is delicious and the wait staff is wonderful. I also used the fitness ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
The Walper Hotel, part of JdV by Hyatt
Great decor, unique property. TV didn’t work very well, the thermostat didn’t seem to turn from AC to heat, and the blinds didn’t keep the room dark come 7:30. The room was very stylish and the staff very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Quality Inn
Very nice breakfast at economical hote excellent parking Great place to stay if attending a concert or other event No frills but clean and comfirtable
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Cambridge
Very noisy hotel as it’s very close to the 401. I would not recommend this hotel, if you plan on sleeping
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Cambridge Hotel and Conference Centre
Did not use either
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Waterloo St. Jacobs
Mold in the shower. They didn’t bring additional sheets for the pull out bed. Staff smelled
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kitchener
Mount Hope Huron Park
Mount Hope Huron Park might not have many top sights, but Centre In The Square and Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Victoria Park
Victoria Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts and Centre In The Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mill Courtland Woodside Park
When in Mill Courtland Woodside Park, you can plan a visit to Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cherry Hill
While Cherry Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts and Belmont Village.
K-W Hospital
While K-W Hospital may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Belmont Village and Kitchener Market.
Southside
Though Southside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joseph Schneider Haus and Grand River Rocks.
