Downtown Location

A tall multi-story building with a ground-floor restaurant called MacLaren's, located on a street corner with traffic lights and pedestrians.

Not sure where to stay in Ottawa? There are certainly many options. Most visitors choose to stay downtown in the centre of the City. This allows better access to the business district of Ottawa, as well as most of the popular tourist attractions that Ottawa has to offer.

Rates of The Business Inn & Suites rates are much lower than most other downtown Ottawa hotels. We are a value-driven hotel that guarantees you the best value for your dollar.

This means that you can have the convenience of being centrally located downtown combined with an affordable rate.

A view of a canal in an urban park with boats docked along the sides, pedestrians walking on the pathways, and historic buildings including a castle-like structure in the background, under a partially cloudy sky.

Nearby Tourist Attractions

Ottawa is an excellent city for tourism. With a wealth of history, quality museums, parks, and natural attractions, Ottawa attracts visitors from around the world.

Many of these tourist attractions neighbor The Business Inn because they are located in the downtown core. The Business Inn & Suites provides you with incredible value.

Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings and holiday lights. Modern glass building on the right reflects the city lights, with a snowy road and cars in motion at the bottom left.

Things to Do in Ottawa

Are you planning to visit Ottawa?

Well, the good news is that Ottawa is a happening town. There are plenty of things to do in Ottawa. We have festivals, museums, fabulous restaurants, bars and two casinos nearby.

The following is a list of tourist attractions that are within walking distance of The Business Inn & Suites.

Parliament Hill

Just down Elgin Street from The Business Inn & Suites is Parliament Hill.

During the day, tours offer an in-depth look into the political proceedings in Ottawa and Canada’s political history.

A realistic T-Rex dinosaur model at night with a full moon and a bright star in the sky, and silhouettes of trees in the foreground.

Canadian Museum of Nature

Only blocks away from your downtown Ottawa hotel, The Business Inn & Suites, is the Canadian Museum of Nature.

The Museum’s full-sized blue whale skeleton is truly a sight to behold. It also features many educational exhibits for nature lovers of all ages.

People ice skating on an outdoor rink in winter, dressed in warm clothing, engaging in recreational activities on the ice.

Rideau Canal

Take a walk just a few blocks east of The Business Inn & Suites to the historic Rideau Canal. It offers beautiful walking and running paths and views that are unrivaled.

In the winter, skate the entire length of the Canal – the longest skating rink in the world, particularly during Winterlude.

A park with people seated on the grass and walking, trees with vibrant fall foliage, and a castle-like building with pointed towers in the background.

In Ottawa, seasons really mean something.

Each season has its distinct weather, feel and attractions in Ottawa.

There are so many things to do in Ottawa that we were unable to fit them on one page! Instead, we’ve broken them down by season.

Spring in Ottawa brings flowers. And flowers bring the Tulip Festival. A festival that celebrates the arrival of spring, the Tulip Festival features tulip displays, local music and plenty of natural splendour.
Read about more things to do in Ottawa in the Spring.
In Ottawa, summer means warmth. It means sunscreen and beaches. But it also means Bluesfest, CityFolk and the Ottawa International Jazz Festival.
Yes, Ottawa is home to some of the best music festivals in the world. And all of them are readily accessible from our location at The Business Inn & Suites.
And of course, if you’re in town in July, Canada Day festivities involve free for all ages.
Read about more things to do in Ottawa in the summer.
In Fall, many trees paint Ottawa shades of yellow and red. It’s the perfect time to tour Ottawa’s orange natural beauty, and to appreciate the splendid parks that intermingle with our urban landscape.
Also, if you’re in Ottawa for Remembrance Day, the ceremonies take place at the head of Elgin Street, only a few blocks from The Business Inn & Suites.
Read about more things to do in Ottawa in the fall.
Winter in Ottawa can be chilly. Luckily, there are always the Winterlude festivities to warm us up. Winterlude is an annual celebration of all things winter, and many of its events take place near The Business Inn & Suites.
If you’re a skier or snowboarder, you’ll have to check out the excellent ski resorts close to Ottawa.
Read about more things to do in Ottawa in the winter.