Just 1.5km from Parliament Hill and 1.8km from the National Gallery of Canada, this all-suite business hotel combines a convenient location with plenty of practical amenities. Each suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, pillow-top mattress, flat-screen TV and free WiFi, and some also feature balconies or separate living rooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary continental breakfasts offered daily, access to the fitness centre and laundry facilities, and a meeting room. There’s also an on-site sports bar serving classic pub fare.

For a quirky but affordable accommodation option in Ottawa, this stone-and-brick hostel, housed in a 19th-century former jail, certainly fits the bill. Situated just a five-minute walk from Byward Market and two minutes from the Ottawa Art Gallery, it also places you at the heart of the action. Rooms, located in former cells, offer a no-frills experience with coed and single-sex dorms featuring bunk beds, free WiFi, and shared bathrooms. Private single and double rooms, some with kitchenettes or ensute bathrooms, are also available. Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and jail tour, while an on-site pub with live entertainment, bike rentals and discounted local attraction tickets add to the experience.

Positioned in the city’s bustling Byward Market district, this charming red-brick hotel is a brisk 10-minute walk from the National Gallery of Canada and a fraction longer from the National Arts Centre. Guest rooms feature cosy, modern decor and come with WiFi, flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes equipped with minifridges, coffeemakers and microwaves. Most rooms include private balconies or terraces, and a two-bedroom suite is also available. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace, unwind in the communal lounge area with a fireplace, or enjoy an infrared sauna. Continental or cooked breakfast options are served each morning.