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Set in a restored jailhouse, this Ottawa hostel is adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Center and Rideau Center Mall. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast. With unique styles and hardwood floors, all rooms at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel have access to shared bathrooms. Each morning guests can enjoy a breakfast consisting of fruits, cereal, bagels, milk, coffee, tea and juice. Lockers and linens/towels are provided at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. Guests can relax in the common lounge and watch cable TV or read a book from the on-site library. The University of Ottawa and Chateau Des Charmes Wines are both 1.2 mi from the hostel. Casino du Lac Leamy is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Ottawa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Oleksandra
    Ukraine Ukraine
    very interesting place, super location, breakfast included, excellent value for money, clean, comfortable.
  • F
    Farida
    Canada Canada
    Clean space, friendly and helpful stuff who helped us with an upgrade:) best experience ever
  • Mario
    Brazil Brazil
    Location. Reception desk always helpful on information asked. Igor at reception desk excellent in helping guests checking in and out. Very helpful and polite.

Area info

Amenities of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 20 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Birth certificates, SIN cards and Ontario Health Cards are not accepted as valid ID upon check-in.

Please note this property does not allow third party bookings.

The credit card used at the time of the booking must be presented by the cardholder upon check in.

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available as part of this booking.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

  • Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Ottawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.