Downtown Kingston
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Popular places to visit
Kingston Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Kingston with a trip to Kingston Waterfront. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kingston City Hall
After visiting Kingston City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kingston. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Pump House Steam Museum
You can study the exhibits at Pump House Steam Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kingston. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston City Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston City Park, a lovely green space in Kingston. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Queen's University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Queen's University during your visit to Kingston. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Kingston Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Kingston with a stop at Kingston Penitentiary. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Kingston Ghost Tour: The Original Haunted Walk
Kingston: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Kingston Bike Tours - Scenic Waterfront Ride
Top hotels in Downtown Kingston
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kingston Waterfront
Thought the breakfast was included, too pricey otherwise.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Kingston Marriott
Breakfast is not included. I did get an upgrade to a room with a balcony and view of harbour, so that was nice. Location is great and if you're lucky to get water-facing the view of city hall and harbour are amazing.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Confederation Place - Hotel
rooms we checked in was terrible duty, which was uncomfortable to stay one night there, so we requested for refund without staying, but refused due to paid. Finally we moved to other hotel without refunded, anyway, we wont choose this place any further
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water's Edge
Fresh breakfast and clean pool and gym.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Hochelaga Inn
The main areas are quite nice, the rooms need to be updated. The breakfast was great, the staff very nice.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront by IHG
Staff were super friendly and the robot butler is adorable
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kingston
Sydenham Ward
If you're spending some time in Sydenham Ward, The Grand Theatre and Kingston Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.
Inner Harbour
Restaurants, shopping, and waterfront views are just a few things travelers enjoy about Inner Harbour. Check out Amherstview Golf Club or Slush Puppie Place while you're exploring the area.
Queen's
While visiting Queen's, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Ontario and Agnes Etherington Art Centre.
Williamsville
Williamsville might not have many top sights, but The Grand Theatre and Kingston Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sunnyside
While Sunnyside isn't home to many top sights, Kingston Centre and Kingston Penitentiary are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alwington
While there might not be top attractions in Alwington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kingston Penitentiary and Canada's Penitentiary Museum.
