Visit Centretown
Popular places to visit

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

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

Elgin Street
Take the family on an outing to Elgin Street during your trip to Ottawa. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Peace Tower
This iconic tower is emblematic of Canada's political life and a memorial to those who lost their lives in war. Enjoy its architecture and views of the city.

National War Memorial
Learn about the local history of Ottawa with a stop at National War Memorial. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Confederation Square
In the historic center of Ottawa lies this beloved town square, a place to rest and relax or reflect on Canada’s military heritage.
Centretown Hotel Deals

Lord Elgin Hotel
Staff were incredibly helpful with our requests — hotel is right downtown close to Byward Market and Parliament — would definitely stay there again !
Reviewed on 2025/10/18

Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Clean room. Easy parking. Walking Easy for exercise, shopping
Reviewed on 2025/10/19

The Business Inn
Convenient and reasonable
Reviewed on 2025/10/20

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 2025/10/17

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Staff were very pleasant, and accommodating.
Reviewed on 2025/10/20

The Metcalfe Hotel
Clean quiet hotel with everything we needed. Rooms are well appointed with comfortable beds. Did not eat at the hotel but had a drink at the bar. Excellent service!!
Reviewed on 2025/10/21
Other neighborhoods around Centretown

ByWard Market
This downtown Ottawa's lively retail and entertainment district boasts a dense concentration of eateries, bars, and nightclubs, as well as an open-air market for fresh produce and flowers during warmer months. Cobblestone courtyards, historic buildings, and street entertainment add to the charm.

Centretown West
Even though there aren't top sights in Centretown West, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Canadian War Museum. Jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
Central to Ottawa's financial district and government buildings, this area boasts a vibrant restaurant district on Elgin Street and shopping on Bank Street. Explore heritage sites like Château Laurier and Sparks Street's pedestrian mall.

Glebe
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.

Old Ottawa East
While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.

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





