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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Ottawa

20 stays · 12 aparthotels and 8 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Ottawa suit the way the capital is used. Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court and a long list of national museums sit close together downtown, and the city is home to the University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Algonquin College, so many visits run to a week or more. A kitchen and separate living space make that easier, particularly for families and for anyone working on a government, academic or business assignment.

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Where to stay in Ottawa

Parliament Hill and Centretown

  • first-time visitors
  • business travel
  • museums

This is the political and museum core of the city: Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court and Rideau Hall are part of the capital's landmarks, and the National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada are also in the central area. The underground downtown stretch of O-Train Line 1 serves Lyon, Parliament and Rideau stations, so you can reach most of the sights without a car.

Stays in or near Parliament Hill and Centretown

ByWard Market

  • nightlife
  • dining
  • short breaks

ByWard Market is a retail and entertainment district in the downtown core, east of Parliament Hill and close to the Rideau Centre shopping mall. Outdoor stalls along George, York, ByWard and William streets sell produce, flowers and crafts when the weather allows, and the market buildings stay open year-round. Wikipedia describes the four blocks around the market as having the densest concentration of eating places, bars and nightclubs in the National Capital Region, so expect evening noise if you choose a street-facing apartment.

Stays in or near ByWard Market

The Glebe

  • families
  • long stays
  • sport and events

The Glebe lies just south of downtown, bounded by the Queensway to the north and the Rideau Canal to the east and south. It is one of Ottawa's first suburbs, with a Bank Street corridor of small shops and restaurants, a mix of family houses and rental apartments, and parks around Patterson Creek and Brown's Inlet. Lansdowne Park is the home of TD Place Stadium, used by the Ottawa Redblacks and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees, which is worth knowing when matches or events fill the neighbourhood.

Stays in or near The Glebe

Westboro

  • long stays
  • walkers and cyclists
  • quieter evenings

Westboro is in the west end along the Ottawa River, with Island Park Drive as its eastern edge. Richmond Road is the main street, with outdoor-gear shops, restaurants and boutiques, and two OC Transpo stations serve the neighbourhood. Most of the housing dates from the early to mid twentieth century, which gives it a residential feel that suits stays of several weeks.

Getting around Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 15 km south of downtown. Since January 2025 O-Train Line 4, a four-kilometre diesel line, runs between South Keys station and the airport terminal, stopping at Uplands on the way; the airport station is at departures level and the line connects with Line 2 at South Keys. From Line 2 you can change onto Line 1 at Bayview station for the downtown stations. Taxis, limousines and shuttle buses are available at the airport 24 hours a day, and ride-hailing services also operate there.

Within the city, O-Train Line 1 is the east-west spine with an underground section downtown, Line 2 runs south and OC Transpo buses fill the gaps. Presto transit cards are sold at Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies and Loblaws grocery stores, according to Wikivoyage. The central districts are walkable, and the Capital Pathway network and the Rideau Canal paths make cycling and walking realistic in the warmer months.

Living in Ottawa for longer

For food shopping, the open-air stalls of ByWard Market are the obvious central choice, and the Bank Street corridor in the Glebe has small shops and restaurants within walking distance of the canal. Westboro's Richmond Road gives a compact high street of cafes and outdoor retailers, which helps if you want everything within a short walk of your apartment.

Ottawa has a high proportion of university-educated residents and a large public sector, and the city has been nicknamed Silicon Valley North for its technology industry, so central apartments tend to attract business and academic visitors. Winters are long: the ground is usually snow-covered from late November to the end of March, so pack for the cold and ask about parking and snow clearance if you are bringing a car. In the warmer months the Capital Pathway makes it easy to run, cycle or commute without driving.

When to visit Ottawa

Summers (June to early September) average a high of about 27 degrees Celsius, according to Wikivoyage, which makes this the easiest season for walking the pathways and eating outdoors. Winters are cold, with average temperatures between minus 7 and minus 10 degrees Celsius and roughly 225 cm of snow a year. The Rideau Canal Skateway is 7.8 km long and the National Capital Commission says the season normally runs from January to early March, depending on the weather.

Winterlude is usually held in February, over three weekends, with sites that include the Rideau Canal Skateway, Confederation Park and Jacques-Cartier Park; it normally ends on Family Day. The Canadian Tulip Festival takes place each May, centred on Commissioners Park beside Dow's Lake; it is sensible to book early if your dates overlap with them.

The city sits in south-eastern Ontario where the Ottawa and Rideau rivers meet, and it borders Gatineau in Quebec. Its population was just over one million at the 2021 census, but the central districts covered below are compact enough to explore on foot, with the O-Train and buses covering the rest. For general background on the apartment-style format, see what is an aparthotel, and if you are weighing it up against a standard room, read aparthotel vs hotel.

Long-stay tips for Ottawa

Of the 20 properties here, 9 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 5 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 8 include some form of housekeeping and 9 have a 24-hour front desk. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

19 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 60 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Ottawa

You will find these brands here: Homewood Suites (3), Sonder (2), TownePlace Suites (1) and Residence Inn (1).

Other cities in Canada

Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Toronto, Montréal, Whistler, Mont-Tremblant, Mississauga, Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Ottawa?

For sightseeing, Parliament Hill and Centretown or ByWard Market put the main landmarks within walking distance. The Glebe and Westboro are quieter residential districts that suit families and longer stays.

How do I get from Ottawa airport to the city centre?

O-Train Line 4 links the airport to South Keys, where you change to Line 2 and then Line 1 at Bayview for downtown. taxis, airport limousines and shuttle buses run 24 hours a day.

When can you skate on the Rideau Canal?

The National Capital Commission says the Skateway season typically runs from January to early March, depending on the weather. It is 7.8 km long and free to use when open.

Do I need a car in Ottawa?

Not for the central districts. Downtown, ByWard Market and the Glebe can be covered on foot or with the O-Train and buses, and cycling paths are available in the warmer months.

When is the Canadian Tulip Festival?

It is held each May, over about two weeks around Victoria Day, with Commissioners Park beside Dow's Lake as its main site.

How many aparthotels are there in Ottawa?

We currently list 20 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Ottawa.

Do aparthotels in Ottawa have kitchens?

20 of the 20 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Ottawa have a washing machine?

9 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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