ByWard Market Travel Guide

Ottawa

Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets
Byward Market featuring signage, a city and markets
Byward Market showing food, markets and signage
Byward Market which includes signage, markets and food
ByWard Market

Popular places to visit

Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Byward Market Square
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
Carleton University

Carleton University

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

Rideau Canal

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Rideau Canal
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Canadian Museum of History

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

Canadian Museum of History
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre

Things to do

Hidden Ottawa City Tour

Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour

Rp405.938
per adult
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
Family Walking Tour in Ottawa with Special Highlights

Family Walking Tour in Ottawa with Special Highlights

Rp5.739.659
per adult
Family Walking Tour in Ottawa with Special Highlights
Captivating Ottawa Walk: Historic and Cultural Highlights

The Best of Ottawa Walking Tour

Rp5.739.659
per adult
The Best of Ottawa Walking Tour
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour

Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour

Rp2.138.569
per adult
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour
Hidden Ottawa: A Guided Walking Tour of Secret Spots

Hidden Ottawa: A Guided Walking Tour of Secret Spots

Rp5.835.320
per adult
Hidden Ottawa: A Guided Walking Tour of Secret Spots
Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam

Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam

Rp203.275
per adult
Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam
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Top hotels in ByWard Market

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET, OTTAWA, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.983.524 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.983.524
Rp2.353.451 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Rideau Canal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"Hotel was great. Staff were excellent. Room was great. Except air conditioning wasn’t working."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.241.735 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.241.735
Rp2.659.819 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,783 reviews)
Amazing hotel with wonderful staff
"We adore this hotel! The staff is amazing! They’re welcoming and so helpful. They helped us to store our bikes and brought up a fan to our room as my husband can’t sleep without one. The rooms are gorgeous. So clean and modern with large windows and you can’t beat the central location."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.102.066 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.102.066
Rp2.494.102 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,178 reviews)
"We had such a great time. Our room was on the interior so noise wasn’t an issue. Staff was awesome! We’ll be back."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp1.606.185 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.606.185
Rp1.905.709 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,735 reviews)
"Nice street, lots of things to do"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Byward Blue Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp1.126.736 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.126.736
Rp1.336.825 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Rideau Canal are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (317 reviews)
"lot of addicts and homeless people around, rarely dangerous though."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.484.100 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.484.100
Rp2.947.385 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,687 reviews)
"Everything was great except the morning dining choices. I unfortunately opted for croissants and jam. The jam was too sweet to enjoy; it came with marscapone as well. When I asked for butter instead, all they had was salted butter. Help me here. Maybe this is how people eat in English Canada but ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Other neighbourhoods around ByWard Market

Parliament Hill featuring nightlife, performance art and night scenes

Byward Market - Parliament Hill

If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.

Byward Market - Parliament Hill
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ottawa
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Sandy Hill

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.

Sandy Hill
Ottawa which includes snow

Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Centretown
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(2 area reviews)

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hull
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Downtown Gatineau

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Canadian Museum of History or Canadian Children's Museum.

Downtown Gatineau

ByWard Market Travel Guide