ByWard Market

Ottawa

Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes
Byward Market which includes a city, cafe scenes and markets
Byward Market featuring food, markets and signage
Byward Market featuring signage, markets and food
Byward Market Square showing markets, signage and food

Popular places to visit

Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes

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 buidling

Parliament Hill

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

Parliament Hill
The dance of the butterflies. Each year, this University has an exhibition in a small greenhouse of butterflies from all over the world.

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 which includes boating, a castle and a river or creek

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 which includes 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 which includes a garden

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

Things to do

Family Walking Tour in Ottawa with Special Highlights

Family Walking Tour in Ottawa with Special Highlights

￥52,147
per adult
Family Walking Tour in Ottawa with Special Highlights
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour

Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour

￥19,032
per adult
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour
Captivating Ottawa Walk: Historic and Cultural Highlights

The Best of Ottawa Walking Tour

￥52,147
per adult
The Best of Ottawa Walking Tour
Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam

Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam

￥1,803
per adult
Epic Ottawa Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam
Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt

Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt

￥6,130
per traveler
Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt
Hidden Ottawa: A Guided Walking Tour of Secret Spots

Hidden Ottawa: A Guided Walking Tour of Secret Spots

￥53,016
per adult
Hidden Ottawa: A Guided Walking Tour of Secret Spots
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ByWard Market Hotel Deals

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ￥23,392 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
￥23,392
￥27,754 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified 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! (1,821 reviews)
"We were disappointed the rooftop lounge was closed for a private party. They did not tell us at check in. (** There was a cadet hockey team that ran up and down the halls banging on doors on our first night. Really not cool. Parents, supervise your kids! **)"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 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 ￥18,595 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥18,595
￥22,063 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Byward Market Square and Rideau Canal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
"Nice clean room. Easy to walk around the city."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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 ￥19,031 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
￥19,031
￥22,581 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"Beautiful room in the heart of downtown. Very comfortable bed, thick towels, water was hot and plentiful and room was quiet. Would definitely return here for a longer stay to visit the area."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn

Byward Blue Inn

3 out of 5
157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON
The price is ￥15,444 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥15,444
￥18,325 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,756 reviews)
"Clean Area is average"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Byward Blue Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ￥11,051 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥11,051
￥13,112 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (326 reviews)
"Lovely place Can walk or take the bus any where from and to there. Affordable and confortable"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ￥23,512 per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
￥23,512
￥27,897 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,815 reviews)
"We stayed there the night before our wedding, amazing experience!"

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
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Other neighborhoods around ByWard Market

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

Downtown Ottawa

4.5/5(617 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ottawa
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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.

Sandy Hill
Ottawa featuring snow

Centretown

4.5/5(135 area reviews)

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 which includes skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(46 area reviews)

As the central business district and oldest neighborhood in Gatineau, this area boasts a cultural hub with the Canadian Museum of History and Casino du Lac-Leamy. Enjoy the transformed downtown, featuring restaurants, cafés, and stores.

Hull
Gatineau featuring tranquil scenes and snow

Downtown Gatineau

4/5(40 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
The locks beside the Chateau Laurier

Old Ottawa East

3.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Old Ottawa East

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