Auberge The King Edward B&B — Sandy Hill
A B&B in a 1901 Victorian house in Sandy Hill with a warm atmosphere and homemade breakfast, walkable to ByWard — ideal for those who like the personal feel of a home, not a hotel.
Auberge The King Edward is a B&B in a 1901 Victorian house in Sandy Hill — a quiet residential neighbourhood of beautiful historic homes and big trees, near the University of Ottawa, walkable to ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal. If you prefer a warm home atmosphere over a big hotel, this is the pick.
"Fresh homemade breakfast — cooked fresh every morning, included in the price"
The house keeps its Victorian charm — high ceilings, original woodwork, fireplaces and antique furniture that make it feel like staying with a tasteful relative. Each room is individually decorated, warm and very clean (cleanliness and service scores stand out), with comfortable beds.
What impresses guests is the homemade breakfast cooked fresh each morning, and the personal care of the hosts/staff who remember names and give local-style recommendations — the kind of service a great B&B delivers that a big hotel can't.
It suits couples, travellers who value privacy, those wanting an authentic local experience, and anyone tired of chain formality. Starting around CAD 160 including breakfast is good value for the experience.
Worth knowing — as a B&B in an old house, it lacks hotel amenities (no pool/gym/24-hr service), and a Victorian house can have lots of stairs and no elevator. If stairs are a concern, ask about ground-floor rooms before booking.
Also, it's a small property with limited rooms that fills fast in high season, so book ahead. Being residential, it's quiet (a plus), but restaurants aren't as dense as central ByWard (10-15 min walk).
For Thai guests, a Canadian visitor visa is required, and Sandy Hill's quiet, leafy streets near the University of Ottawa are a lovely contrast to busier hotel districts. You're a 10-15 minute walk from ByWard Market and the canal, so you stay central while sleeping somewhere peaceful. The homemade breakfast and hosts who treat you like family are the real reason to choose a place like this over a chain — just remember it's a Victorian house, so ask about stairs and book early since the handful of rooms go quickly in festival season.
Bottom line: Auberge The King Edward is a warm B&B in a historic house — ideal for those who love privacy, homemade breakfast and genuinely local service.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Fresh homemade breakfast included
- ✓ 1901 Victorian house with historic charm
- ✓ High personal-service and cleanliness scores
- ✓ Quiet Sandy Hill, walk to ByWard
- ! No pool/gym/24-hr service
- ! Old house with many stairs, no elevator
- ✓ 1901 Victorian house with historic charm
- ✓ High personal-service and cleanliness scores
- ✓ Quiet Sandy Hill, walk to ByWard
- ✓ Fresh homemade breakfast included
- ! Old house with many stairs, no elevator
- ! No pool/gym/24-hr service
- 💡If stairs are a concern — old house, no elevator → ask about ground-floor rooms before booking
- 💡If you want hotel amenities — a B&B has no pool/gym → see Lord Elgin/Novotel in our list
- 💡If you go in high season — limited rooms fill fast → book weeks ahead