Kitchener

Travel Guide

Guelph featuring a fountain, a city and a statue or sculpture
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Kitchener featuring street scenes
Kitchener featuring a bridge and a park
Kitchener showing street scenes

Where to stay in Kitchener

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Saint Jacobs

You'll enjoy the museums and riverfront in Saint Jacobs. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Jacobs Scoolhouse Theatre or Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario.

Saint Jacobs
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Elmira

Discover the largest Old Order Mennonite community in Canada, with regular buggy sightings and the historic Bandstand in Gore Park. Enjoy the Woolwich Memorial Centre's amenities and explore the Kissing Bridge Trailway for outdoor activities.

Elmira
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Hespeler

Situated along the Speed River, this industrial-based area offers recreational activities like parks, canoeing, and trails. Explore the Old Town, Fire Hall, Hespeler Library, and Fashion History Museum.

Hespeler
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Downtown Kitchener

While visiting Downtown Kitchener, you might make a stop by sights like Kitchener City Hall and Centre In The Square.

Downtown Kitchener
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Southside

When in Southside, you can plan a visit to Kitchener City Hall and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Southside
The old mill ruins in Rockwood Conservation Area I’m sure are popular with wedding and portrait photographers, but can be fun for landscape/stars too!

Rockwood

Rockwood is well-liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Guelph/Eramosa area, you might plan a trip to Rockwood Conservation Area or Guelph Lake Conservation Area.

Rockwood
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
2899 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is SAR 251 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
SAR 251
SAR 295 total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,479 reviews)
Break fast is only served at 7. I leave by 6am. Options?

Reviewed on 27 November 2025

Quality Inn
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG

4 out of 5
105 King St E Kitchener ON
The price is SAR 383 per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
SAR 383
SAR 450 total
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,404 reviews)
Great service!

Reviewed on 27 November 2025

Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo by IHG
Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener

Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener

3 out of 5
30 Fairway Road South Kitchener ON
The price is SAR 303 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
SAR 303
SAR 367 total
25 Dec - 26 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fairview Park and Cineplex Cinemas ...
9/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews)
The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful with everything we needed.

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

Home2 Suites By Hilton Kitchener
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence & Conference Centre - Kitchener Waterloo

Residence & Conference Centre - Kitchener Waterloo

2 out of 5
99 Conestoga College Boulevard Kitchener ON
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kitchener. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.2/10 Good! (546 reviews)
Lots of space in the room and the price was very affordable

Reviewed on 27 August 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Kitchener Waterloo
Beautiful Bungalow on Grand River in Fergus.

Beautiful Bungalow on Grand River in Fergus.

Fergus ON
Stay at this vacation home in Centre Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Belwood Lake Conservation Area and Elora Quarry Conservation ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Fully equipped kitchen and very cozy environment. Host was very responsive, friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

Beautiful Bungalow on Grand River in Fergus.
Comfortable 3 bedroom unit on a quiet street,close to downtown

Comfortable 3 bedroom unit on a quiet street,close to downtown

Guelph ON
Stay at this vacation home in Guelph. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Run Centre and Sleeman Centre are located ...
Comfortable 3 bedroom unit on a quiet street,close to downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kitchener

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was easy to get around town, which had a decent array of dining and shopping options, and not too far from Toronto.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lived there for 15 years.....31 years ago. Principal violist in the KWSymphony Spent Christmas with dear friends

5/5 - Excellent

Doug

Kitchener is a diverse, friendly community that seems to be rejuvenating itself with the installation of a light rail system.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice place

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city, actually went for an air balloon ride that was cancelled because of weather.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice place to spend the night while traveling through the area.