Places to stay in Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa enjoys the attributes of a major centre for the visual and performing arts and has been described as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. Less than an hour's drive from the American border it has a number of big city attractions. Despite it's size, it still maintains the accessibility, atmosphere and charm of a smaller city, in addition to access to spectacular park and wilderness areas located within and around the city. Local dining options include Bap By Raon Kitchen, Kebob Kebob Restaurant, Mad Radish, and Le Moulin De Provence K.d.
We currently have 123 accommodations in and around Ottawa with other regional listings available for Hotels, Motor Inns, RV parks, Bed & Breakfasts and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Visitors have access to a large number of hotels in the city, though there are a large number of nearby Bed and Breakfasts. If you are travelling in the area, Ottawa is located close to Pointe à Beaulne, Petit lac du Brochet, Crestview, Petit lac Cullen and Notre-Dame-des-Neiges.
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Canada's capital city is notable both for its concentration of cultural institutions, some 29 museums in all, and for its spectacular access to parks and wilderness just minutes from the downtown city center. Straddling two provinces, Ontario and Quebec, the city is a blend of English and French cultures, with almost half of its residents being bilingual. Added to this mix is a growing ethnic diversity inspired by the city's German, Lebanese, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese and Asian populations.
Other local Ottawa information and places to visit.
Ottawa is 9 km away from Gloucester, 17 km away from Orleans, 21 km away from Greely and 22 km away from Kanata.
Ottawa is located at longitude -75°41'49.895 and latitude 45°25'17.506.
Other useful links:
- Accommodation listings for Ottawa
- The official Ottawa travel guide.
- Canada's Capital web site.
- Official Ottawa tourism guide.
- Ottawa, Ontario on Wikipedia
Things to see and do, places to eat in Ottawa
18 Bar Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 18 York Street, Ottawa. As a young proud Canadian, Chef Dave is putting his own stamp on the food, highlighting the best of what Canada has to offer. He is defining what Canadian food is and finding creative ways of transforming ingredients and creating flavour profiles and components, pulling inspiration from around the world and proudly keeping it Canadian.
www.restaurant18.com 
Tosca Ristorante ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 144 O'connor Street, Ottawa. Tosca Ristorante offers a magnificent blend of traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine in surroundings nothing short of sheer elegance.
As soon as you walk in you will be greeted with a combination of traditional Italian color ways of patina, stone, and rich wood.
This essence has been incorporated in every detail of this charming and sophisticated restaurant and bar; from Tosca's creative Italian menu and selected wine list, to the inviting interiors providing for a comfortable, intimate and memorable experience.
www.tosca-ristorante.ca
Carmello's Italian Restaurant ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 300 Sparks Street, Ottawa. Fresh pasta's, thin crust pizza, grilled vegetables, and grilled fish and meats abound on the stylish menu. A selection of ten micro-brewed draft beers are featured along with a fabulous Italian wine list from their special wine cellar. The tiramisu is to die for. Carmello's was chosen as the Best Italian Restaurant in 1998 by readers of the Ottawa Express.
Open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday and Sunday evening. Carmello's is a five minute walk from Parliament Hill and most major hotels. We also have a lovely summer patio, free parking, reservations and friendly service. Visit our web site for more information. While in Ottawa you don't want to miss eating at Carmello's.
www.carmellos.ca
Playmate Club ( Entertainment / Nightclubs ). Located at 175 Montreal Road, Vanier. Offering the best of both world's. All the comforts of your neighbourhood bar with a variety of ladies to suit your pleasure. A discreet locale with sleek comforts and cozy style make it easy to escape the daily grind, celebrate with friends or try on a new fantasy. Couples welcome anytime!
We offer free parking, a full menu and maintain a no-pressure policy. .
www.theplaymate.ca
Kiko Sushi Bar ( Dining / Sushi ). Located at 349B Preston Street, Ottawa. Located in Little Italy in the downtown section, Kiko Sushi Bar is one of Ottawa's finest Japanese restaurants. They offer a wide range of culinary delights including appetizers, sushi, sashimi, freestyle rolls, teriyaki, noodles, donburi and desserts. With over 150 different items you are sure to find many satisfying choices of your favourite food - be it seafood, beef, poultry or vegetarian.
www.kikosushibar.com
Canadian Museum of Nature ( Art & Culture / Museums ). Located at 240 McLeod Street (at Metcalfe), Ottawa. Canada's national natural history and science museum is located minutes from Parliament Hill. The Canadian Museum of Nature is a must-see attraction in the Nation’s Capital providing the visitor with a unique experience through its state of the art world-class galleries and featuring Canada’s most significant natural treasures. On May 22, 2010, the Museum will be fully reopened with more new galleries as we celebrate the building’s 100th anniversary. Also, a new lantern towers in front of the building which evokes the past and marks the renewal of the Museum’s interior spaces.
www.nature.ca
Closed or unlisted properties
- Allure Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- A Wild Daisy Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Quality Hotel ( Downtown ) closed or delisted.
- A Rose on Colonel By B&B closed or delisted.
- Inn on Somerset closed or delisted.
- Echo Bank Heritage House on the Canal closed or delisted.
- Albert House Inn closed or delisted.
- 931 B&B closed or delisted.
- Al Leclerc's Residence closed or delisted.
- Embassy West Hotel closed or delisted.
- Arosa Suites Hotel closed or delisted.
- The Carmichael Inn & Spa closed or delisted.
- Haydon House closed or delisted.
- Prince of Wales Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- The Black Lab Inn closed or delisted.
Renamed properties
- Holiday Inn at 402 Queen Street may have been previously known as Radisson Hotel
- The Metcalfe Hotel at 123 Metcalfe Street may have been previously known as Hotel Indigo
- Swiss Hotel at 89 Daly Avenue may have been previously known as Gasthaus Switzerland Inn
- Homewood Suites at 361 Queen Street may have been previously known as National Hotel and Suites or Delta Hotel & Suites
- Econo Lodge at 112 Montreal Road may have been previously known as Comfort Inn
- Delta Hotels at 101 Lyon Street North may have been previously known as Crowne Plaza
- DoubleTree by Hilton at 33 Nicholas Street may have been previously known as Novotel Ottawa
- Ramada at 2259 Prince of Wales Drive may have been previously known as Monterey Inn Resort and Conference Center
- Holiday Inn Ottawa East at 1199 Joseph Cyr Street may have been previously known as Chimo Hotel
- Travelodge at 486 Albert Street may have been previously known as Doral Inn Hotel - Ottawa Travelodge