Visit Alta Vista
Popular places to visit
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.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your travels in Gatineau? Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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.
University of Ottawa
Explore the campus of University of Ottawa as part of your travels around Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada Admission
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History
Alta Vista Hotel Deals
Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
Surprisingly clean; spacious and well worth the price! Weight room was full of newer equipment; breakfast was included and makes it nice to start the day! Couple thoughts: offer free coffee all day; sell wine/beer; add sauna or hot tub (looks like they had planned on it, but changed their ...
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Didn't have breakfast at hotel, but Bridgehead is a 10 minute walk away and they have great coffee, etc. Lovely hotel, very good location.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Bed was unconformable and noisy !!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
The Business Inn
Good experience
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Room was clean, breakfast was not as good as last time.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Great room, very clean and beautiful. The staff was very nice and helpful. Great weekend trip!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Alta Vista
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.
Industrial Park
While you're in Industrial Park, take in top sights like Canada Science and Technology Museum or St. Laurent Centre, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
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.
South End
Travelers choose South End for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station and check out top sights like South Keys Shopping Centre.
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.
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.
