Ottawa

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Ottawa
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Ottawa featuring ice skating, snow and a bridge
Rideau Canal featuring a river or creek, a city and a bridge

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Where to stay in Ottawa

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

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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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Kanata

Travelers come to Kanata for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

Kanata
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Nepean

Nepean is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nepean Sportsplex or Bayshore Shopping Centre.

Nepean
Ottawa featuring 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
Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes

ByWard Market

ByWard Market is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.

ByWard Market
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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.

Orleans
The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is P5,668 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
P5,668
P6,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,288 reviews)
"We had everything that we needed and it was well placed in the room. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and we had parking to charge our electric car. Great value for the money!"

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is P7,356 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
P7,356
P8,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,366 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Very impressed."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is P8,693 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
P8,693
P10,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,350 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and the staff were the best. Stayed a few times I will stay again."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,495 reviews)
"Good property, it was clean and spacious. Staff was friendly and courteous. I wish they have better breakfast options, however they did have facility for in-suite cooking."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sonder Arlo
Sonder Arlo
3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (662 reviews)
Great but
"Property was excellent - However the check-in process is electronic and requires the scanning of a personal ID - this made me nervous considering the risk of personal information being divulged to other parties or identify theft."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Sonder Arlo
Sonder The O'connor
Sonder The O'connor
3.5 out of 5
377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (934 reviews)
"Convenient cardless entry. Very comfortable and stylish accomodations. Affordable and friendly, accommodating staff. Lots of extras such as a games room, gym, common areas, boardgames, coin laundry and vending machines. It really was a great stay. My only complaint is the extremely strong cologne ..."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Sonder The O'connor
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
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
National Arts Centre

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.

National Arts Centre

Things to do

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

P7,592
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History Admission Ticket

P917
per adult
Canadian Museum of History Admission Ticket
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

P839
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Picture 1 for Activity Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

P813
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

P20,668
per adult
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto
Ottawa: Rockcliffe Neighborhood Exploration Game

Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour

P595
per adult
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
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