Lowertown
Ottawa
Popular places to visit
National Gallery of Canada
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at National Gallery of Canada during your trip to Ottawa. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.
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.
Lowertown Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Various Breakfast options. Clean room.
Reviewed on 7 March 2026
Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa
The room was clean, no problems with the staff. But the morning breakfast is non-existent. Not a problem with a Keurig machine and a microwave in the room, but still something to consider.
Reviewed on 27 February 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Clean room, no hot tub
Reviewed on 9 March 2026
The Business Inn
Excellent choice for the experienced traveller whom wants the option of preparing meals in your room. Great kitchen (full size appliances!) and food prep. Bare bones but open 24 hour gym is total bonus if that matters to you. We will be back.
Reviewed on 10 March 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Classic period hotel. Extraordinary location - steps away from Parliament Hill and great local restaurants
Reviewed on 9 March 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
The temperature in the room drastically went from where we had it set, 65 degrees to 80 degrees and kept getting hot. We called the front desk and they did nothing. We had a 1 night reservations and this was the most uncomfortable night weve ever paid for.
Reviewed on 8 March 2026
Other neighborhoods around Lowertown
ByWard Market
This downtown Ottawa's lively retail and entertainment district boasts a dense concentration of eateries, bars, and nightclubs, as well as an open-air market for fresh produce and flowers during warmer months. Cobblestone courtyards, historic buildings, and street entertainment add to the charm.
Downtown Ottawa
Central to Ottawa's financial district and government buildings, this area boasts a vibrant restaurant district on Elgin Street and shopping on Bank Street. Explore heritage sites like Château Laurier and Sparks Street's pedestrian mall.
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.
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while you're in town.
Hull
As the central business district and oldest neighborhood in Gatineau, this area boasts a cultural hub with the Canadian Museum of History and Casino du Lac-Leamy. Enjoy the transformed downtown, featuring restaurants, cafés, and stores.
Downtown Gatineau
You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Canadian Museum of History or Maison du velo.
