ByWard Market

Ottawa

Byward Market featuring a city, street scenes and outdoor eating
Byward Market featuring markets, a city and cafe scenes
Byward Market featuring food, signage and markets
Byward Market featuring markets, signage and food
ByWard Market

Popular places to visit

Byward Market featuring a city, street scenes and outdoor eating

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 an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

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

Parliament Hill
Rideau Canal showing boating, chateau or palace and street scenes

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
Carleton University

Carleton University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Carleton University during your stay in Ottawa. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

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

National Arts Centre
Canadian Museum of History featuring modern architecture and skyline

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

Things to do

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

P1,136
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

P1,420
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

P1,042
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

P9,219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

P1,156
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour

Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour

P544
per adult
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
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Top hotels in ByWard Market

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is P6,906 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
P6,906
P8,194 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,883 reviews)
Everything about this room was above standard. When we were notified that the hot tub was closed for repair last minute, we replied it was our anniversary and would like to have a bathtub then in our room. As they are hard to get now at most hotels. Quick response was that we were given a free upgrade ...

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn

4 out of 5
201 RIDEAU STREET OTTAWA ON
The price is P6,434 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
P6,434
P7,634 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Rideau Canal are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (423 reviews)
Great room, amazing staff, great location.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

AC Hotel BY Marriott Ottawa Dwtn
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa

3 out of 5
350 Dalhousie St Ottawa ON
The price is P7,620 per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
P7,620
P9,041 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,267 reviews)
The room was clean and quiet. The staff were welcoming and intuitive when it came to our needs.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St. Ottawa ON
The price is P4,339 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
P4,339
P5,148 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,786 reviews)
Really a 3.5 rating, it took 4-5 minutes to get hot water and the room was hot with no ac to cool it down. Thankfully could open the window. Breakfast had bacon... so 3 stars for that alone

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Byward Blue Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street Ottawa ON
The price is P4,118 per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
P4,118
P4,886 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Rideau Canal are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (331 reviews)
The staff is courteous and it's so convenient.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is P8,536 per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
P8,536
P10,128 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,623 reviews)
I was upgraded by the helpful ladies at reception and offered late checkout given that it was a slower period of the year. There was a problem with the safe in my room and someone came to the rescue within minutes! The friendly bar/restaurant staff enhanced my stay on a frigid December night. The ...

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around ByWard Market

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city

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.

Downtown Ottawa
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Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while you're in town.

Golden Triangle
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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

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. You can visit top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature, and jump on the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
Canadian Museum of History featuring modern architecture and skyline

Hull

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for is 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 neighborhood.

Hull
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Downtown Gatineau

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

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