Centretown
Ottawa
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.
Parliament Building
After visiting Parliament Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Bank Street Promenade
Bank Street Promenade is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa : Historic Tour of the Ottawa Jail Hostel
Ottawa: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour
Centretown Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
"Very spacious room and very helpful staff"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
"Great location and service"
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
"Extremely welcoming staff and a real old-school hotel vibe. Room decor is dated in a mostly nostalgic way, but spacious and clean in a great location. Selfishly, would have a been great if pool opened before 8am."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026
Metcalfe Hotel Ottawa by Gray Collection
"Hotel was perfect , beautiful decor, extremely comfortable beds and a lovely vibe! One of fav hotels we have stayed at and definitely will stay here anytime we come back to Ottawa. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
"Staff were helpful and environment clean and cosy rooms"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
reStays Ottawa
"Restarts has a wonderful location. Our accommodations were clean and well cared for. I highly recommend."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
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.
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.
Lebreton Flats
When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Canadian Museum of History and hop on the metro to see more the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.
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 Elgin Street.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
