Old Ottawa East

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The locks beside the Chateau Laurier (on the right) allow boats to get from the Rideau Canal to the Ottawa River. The locks work the same way they did when the Canal was built in 1832, by 'flushing' the boats down to the river. The Canal was recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Peace Tower of Parliament Hill viewed from the Rideau Canal Skateway.

Popular places to visit

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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.

Canadian Tire Centre
Rideau Canal showing boating, chateau or palace and street scenes

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
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Casino du Lac Leamy

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your travels in Gatineau? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

Casino du Lac Leamy
Parliament Hill showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

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

Parliament Hill
Byward Market featuring a city, street scenes and outdoor eating

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
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University of Ottawa

Explore the campus of University of Ottawa as part of your travels around Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

University of Ottawa

Things to do

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

P1,170
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

P1,462
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

P1,073
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

P9,491
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

P1,592
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

P1,190
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
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Top hotels in Old Ottawa East

The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is P6,222 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
P6,222
P7,452 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8,102 reviews)
Clean room, spacious. Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

The Business Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is P8,657 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P8,657
P10,369 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,188 reviews)
La chambre est spacieuse et très propre

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is P8,352 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P8,352
P10,005 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,878 reviews)
The room was spotless, the staff was efficient, helpfull and friendly. The location is excellent. I keep going back to this hotel.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is P3,767 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P3,767
P4,483 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,180 reviews)
Staff was so kind. Room was clean and spacious. Was missing some towels pillows and blankets but no issue requesting for them.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is P8,399 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
P8,399
P10,061 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly 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! (1,946 reviews)
Nice, modern hotel in the centre of Ottawa.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

2.5 out of 5
235 KING EDWARD AVENUE Ottawa ON
The price is P6,648 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P6,648
P7,963 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,595 reviews)
Cleanliness. Good breakfast Friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Ottawa East

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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.

Sandy Hill
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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.

Glebe
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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.

Centretown
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Downtown Ottawa

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
Byward Market featuring a city, street scenes and outdoor eating

ByWard Market

ByWard Market is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.

ByWard Market
Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Alta Vista

While visiting Alta Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Family Fun Park and Billings Estate National Historic Site.

Alta Vista

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