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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Ottawa

Set in a restored jailhouse, this Ottawa hostel is adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Centre and Rideau Centre Mall. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

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Sandra
From
Austria
I had an amazing time. The cells are little, so I was a bit worried about getting claustrophobic at first. However, the walls are quite high so that wasn’t an issue for me at all. The beds are very comfortable and there’s a power and an USB outlet. You can hear everything through the doors (the cells are open on the top at at the bottom), but everyone was trying to be super quiet, plus there were earplugs offered at the reception. The washrooms and showers were one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen; soap and paper was provided at all times. There were also two washings machines in the basement free of charge (one of them could tumble dry as well) and I even got some washing powder for free at the reception. I only stayed for one night, because I wasn’t sure how I’d deal with the small cell and the noise, but I would have loved to stay there for another day or two (unfortunately, they were fully booked).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,137 reviews
Price from
US$78.30
1 night, 2 adults

Barefoot Inn

Ottawa

Barefoot Inn in Ottawa provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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Sumer Singh
From
India
Good Room, neat and clean with all accessories. Polite and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
Price from
US$91.24
1 night, 2 adults

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa

Conveniently located in central Ottawa, this budget hostel is a 5-minute walk to Rideau Centre. It features apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available.

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Ivana
From
Slovakia
Everything . Staff regularly cleans the bathrooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,281 reviews
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US$54.75
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Avg. price/night: US$84.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,137 reviews
The facilities were extremely clean and the staff were very helpful, the hostel was in a great location and I had zero complaints about the breakfast provided. The tour was amazing to do to understand the history of the jail so would highly recommend doing that
Guest review by
Becky
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$84.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,137 reviews
Interesting tour of the jail! Room dormitory give an affordable option and single bed cells are pretty cool and give a safe option for people that needs more privacy, I liked both.
Guest review by
Mahe
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$84.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,137 reviews
The localisation is good, the hotel is clean and has an interesting atmosphere. I liked the coworking space. I really enjoyed my stay there. I think it is a great option if you like staying at youth hostels.
Guest review by
Szymon
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$84.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,137 reviews
Best hostel ever
Guest review by
namarayan
Solo traveller