Visiting Ottawa: getting here, getting around, weather and where to stay
This page helps you with the practical side of your trip to Ottawa: getting here, getting around, the weather and where to stay, with 43 hotels ranked from Google data pulled on 2026-10-29.
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If this is your first time visiting Ottawa, then look at our neighbourhood section. It will help you decide where to stay, and that shapes the rest of your trip. If you need a place to stay, then look at our hotel section. We have 43 hotels ranked on the fromOttawa Score. If it is raining or snowing, then look at our mall section. We have 117 malls ranked.
Questions
How do I get to Ottawa?
You can fly into Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), take VIA Rail to Ottawa Station on Tremblay Road, or drive or take a bus on Highways 416 and 417.
How are the hotels ranked?
We use the fromOttawa Score: Score = (v/(v+m))*R + (m/(v+m))*C. The Google rating of a hotel is blended with the Ottawa-area average, and the more reviews it has, the more weight goes on its own rating.
What should I know about the weather?
Plan for it. Winters in Ottawa are long and snowy. We also get freezing rain and storms. Look at our weather section, which covers snow, freezing rain and storms.
How often is this page updated?
We currently use data that was pulled on 2026-10-29. All lists are updated every 90 days.