Overbrook Travel Guide
Ottawa
Popular places to visit
St. Laurent Centre
During your visit to Ottawa, you can enjoy retail therapy at St. Laurent Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Overbrook
Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa
Stayed here for a basketball tournament and the room was great for the family. When I called the front desk did inform me that they don’t have cots for the queen rooms but I was able to bring my own and it the was more than enough space for the 5 of us.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Welcominns Hotel Ottawa
Best
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
Overall good
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Holiday Inn Ottawa East by IHG
Room was clean and well maintained.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Comfort Inn Ottawa East
Very clean, breakfast was great in the morning and the staff were very helpful! Even let us stay for a late checkout at the last minute.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Business Inn
This hotel is a hidden gem, almost don’t want to tell anyone about it. Staff are the best, parking easy, location excellent, the breakfast is out of this world!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Overbrook
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Laurier House or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Industrial Park, check out sights like St. Laurent Centre or Canada Science and Technology Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
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.
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.
