StayAreasIs Gatineau (Hull) a good place to stay in Ottawa?
Yes, if you want value, the Museum of History or Gatineau Park. Parliament is across the bridge, but most restaurants are on the Ottawa side.
Stay here if
- Budget travellers
- Families
- Hikers and cyclists
Look elsewhere if
- You want restaurants on the doorstep
- You want to be in the ByWard Market
- You don't want to cross the river
Hotels in Gatineau (Hull)
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Staying in Gatineau (Hull)
Gatineau is the good-value place to stay for Ottawa. The Canadian Museum of History is on the riverbank, Gatineau Park's trails are close by, and Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market are a walk across the bridge.
Crossing the river feels like a small trip abroad. Signs and conversations switch to French, the bistros serve Quebec dishes, and the views back across the water to Parliament Hill are the best in the capital. Families spend hours in the Museum of History, and locals head into Gatineau Park to hike and cycle.
The downside is that the best restaurants and nightlife are on the Ottawa side, so most evenings mean a bridge walk or a bus. Some streets near the hotels are quiet and office-like.
What makes Gatineau worth it is the view and the value. You can pay less for a room, wake up to the Parliament skyline across the river and still walk to the market for dinner.
Getting around
- Canadian Museum of History15walk
- Canadian War Museum21walk
- National Arts Centre22transit
- Rideau Canal23transit
- Fairmont Château Laurier23transit
- Parliament Hill25transit
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)56
Gatineau (Hull) questions
Is Gatineau (Hull) a good area to stay in Ottawa?
Yes, if you want value, the Museum of History or Gatineau Park. Parliament is across the bridge, but most restaurants are on the Ottawa side. It suits budget travellers, families and hikers and cyclists.
How much does a hotel in Gatineau (Hull) cost?
A typical double is around $150 a night at a budget hotel, $215 mid-range and $220 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Gatineau (Hull)?
About 56 minutes door to door: Taxi or rideshare from the airport to Gatineau.
How far is Gatineau (Hull) from the main sights?
Door to door from Gatineau (Hull): Canadian Museum of History 15 minutes on foot, Canadian War Museum 21 minutes on foot, National Arts Centre 22 minutes and Rideau Canal 23 minutes.