Visiting Ottawa

Planning on visiting the Ottawa area? Use these resources to find a great place to stay and things to do in Canada’s Capital!

Stay on campus

Note: Due to COVID-19, please be advised that all overnight accommodations in residence have been suspended for the entire 2021 summer season.

Carleton University is pleased to offer accommodation for guests traveling alone or in small groups from May to August. The Carleton University Conference Services offers a relaxing and affordable place to stay in Ottawa – and it is perfect if you plan on exploring the Carleton campus. For more information, visit the Conference Services website.

Hotel listings

There are many fantastic accommodations in Ottawa that meet all tastes and budgets! The following are some popular choices, but you can also visit the Yellow Pages or Ottawa Kiosk for more listings.

ARC The Hotel
140 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H6
Phone: 613-238-2888
*ask about the special CAUBO rate
Best Western Macies Hotel
1274 Carling Avenue,
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K8
Phone: 613-728-1951
Toll Free: 1-800-268-5531
*ask about special university rates
Days Inn Ottawa Airport
366 Huntclub Road
Ottawa, ON K1V 1C1
Phone: 613-739-7555
Toll Free: 1-866-468-4442
*ask about special university rates
Homewood Suites Ottawa Airport
3605 Paul Anka Dr.
Ottawa, ON, K1V 2S6
(613) 422-3678
*ask about the special Carleton University rate
Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa
130 Besserer Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9M9
Phone: 613-232-2000
Toll-free: 1-800-267-1989
*ask about special university rates
Novotel Ottawa
33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9MT
Phone: 613-230-3033
Toll-free: 1-855-677-3033
*ask about the special Carleton University rate

Getting to campus

Visit our Campus Map site to view a map of campus and detailed instructions on how to get to Carleton.

Experience Ottawa

There is always something going on in Ottawa! During your visit, find out what life is like in Canada’s Capital by participating in some of Ottawa’s many festivals and events. Visit our Life in Ottawa site for a current listing of festivals and events and links to some of Ottawa’s best tourism Web sites.

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