Where to stay in Ottawa — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Ottawa is Canada's serene and lovely capital on the Rideau Canal — a Gothic-style Parliament, the bustling ByWard Market for food, national museums, the World Heritage Rideau Canal that becomes the world's longest skating rink in winter, and a spring tulip festival. You can carry on here from Toronto or Montreal by train.
Why stay in Ottawa
Parliament Hill
A Gothic-style Parliament building by the river, with a summer changing-of-the-guard ceremony.
Skating on the Rideau Canal
In winter the World Heritage canal becomes the world's longest skating rink, at 7.8km.
ByWard Market
A bustling old market with restaurants, BeaverTails and local goods.
National museums
The National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History.
Pick an area first — where to stay in Ottawa
Location is the single most important thing about a hotel — choose the right area first, then pick the hotel
Downtown & ByWard MarketCentral · near Parliament and the market · easy to explore on foot
Coming soonCentretownAccommodation at all price points · near the Rideau Canal
Coming soonThe GlebeA charming neighbourhood by the canal · cafés and independent shops
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Local dishes to try in Ottawa
- 1🦫
BeaverTails
Flat fried dough shaped like a beaver's tail, dusted with cinnamon sugar — Ottawa's original snack.
📍 ByWard - 2🍟
Poutine
French fries with gravy and cheese curds — found all over the ByWard Market.
📍 Citywide - 3🥩
ByWard steak sandwich
A grilled-beef sandwich from longstanding spots in the market.
📍 ByWard - 4🍁
Maple treats
Sweets and drinks made with real maple — a popular souvenir.
📍 Citywide
- 1🏛️
Parliament Hill
A Gothic-style Parliament building on the Ottawa River — watch the changing of the guard and take in the city views.
📍 Downtown - 2⛸️
Rideau Canal
A World Heritage canal — cruise it in summer, skate the world's longest rink on it in winter.
📍 City centre - 3🛒
ByWard Market
A historic market with restaurants, bars and the original BeaverTails.
📍 Downtown - 4🖼️
National Gallery of Canada
A glass gallery with the giant spider sculpture Maman out front.
📍 Downtown - 5🏰
Museum of History
A large museum across the river, with the best view of Parliament.
📍 Gatineau
Things to do in Ottawa
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3 Ottawa hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.3Upper-midThe Metcalfe Hotel by Gray Collection
#5 boutique · Mid-century · Downtown
★ 9.2Upper-midLe Germain Hotel Ottawa
#4 boutique · Sandy Hill · Quebec boutique brand
★ 9.1Luxuryโรงแรมแนะนำทั้งหมดในOttawa
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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
#10 unique stay · 1862 jail · Downtown
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market by Hyatt
#3 design hotel · Rooftop bar · ByWard Market
Lord Elgin Hotel
#6 4-star heritage hotel · 1941 Chateauesque · Downtown
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
#9 family suites · full-kitchen apartments · Downtown
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🚆 Getting around Ottawa
O-Train (LRT)
A light-rail line links the city centre, plus OC Transpo buses — use a Presto card.
Walk downtown
Parliament, ByWard Market, the Rideau Canal and the museums are all close together and walkable.
VIA Rail
Trains connect to Toronto (~4 hrs) and Montreal (~2 hrs).
Ottawa airport
About 20 minutes from town, with O-Train Line 2 connecting into the city.
Where to go next near Ottawa
Frequently asked — where to stay in Ottawa
How many days do I need in Ottawa?+
2 days is ideal for Parliament, the Rideau Canal, the ByWard Market and the museums — carry on here from Montreal or Toronto by train.
When's the best time to visit Ottawa?+
May (tulip festival), summer (canal cruises and Parliament), or February (skating on the Rideau Canal and the Winterlude festival).
Can I visit Ottawa and Montreal together?+
Yes — it's about 2 hours by VIA Rail, so pairing them is easy. Ottawa is a calm capital, Montreal is lively with a French flair.
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