Alta Vista
Ottawa
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.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your travels in Gatineau? Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Alta Vista
Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
Clean room. Staff was great and breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Beautiful place to stay. Service was impeccable. The only negative point is related to the sound proofing of the rooms. We could hear the next room the same as if they were with us in the room. This point was disappointing considering the price and the rest of the high standard of this hotel. However, ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
The Business Inn
Clean room , great staff
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
I thought that breakfast was included, but it is NOT. It says parking "available".....NOT free parking....parking cost $14 a night (I was not prepared for that). The room was clean but the window with the really nice view was very dirty. The bed was very comforatble and the room was a very nice size. ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
The rooms were clean and comfortable. The gym and pool area were small, but there were many families enjoying the space. The staff were helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Close walk to local sights
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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.
Old Ottawa East
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.
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.
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.
