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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

75 Nicholas Street, K1N 7B9 Ottawa, Canada – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 301 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
303 reviews

Very unique place. Got my vlog video there. Interesting and spooky! Couldn’t fall asleep for 4 hrs lol

Ramil Canada

The location is great. The facilities are amazing. Really cool experience!

Virginia Sweden

Perfectly located in Ottawa. We were able to walk to Parliament. The tour of the prison was also a cool experience! Would love to come and stay again.

Tiffany Canada

room and facilities are extremely clean, but the location is hard to find. also, it does NOT have an elevator, but the staff helped carry my pcs of luggage upstairs, so i could take my time to get up to upper floor. they could have some floors for older guest. that would be just great. thanks!

Jane Canada

Different experience, it’s nice to be in a historical place and explore the sensation of stay and sleep in Jail. Bed was very comfortable even single room will test your claustrophobic skills. Good for 1,2 nights maximum. We came in long weekend for Sunday and Monday, on Sunday we slept in separate and single rooms and the guy working in sept 7 night kindly gave us a double room for Monday night. His service and attention was lovely. Nice experience, no chance to talk/see ghosts at this time. :)

Esteban Canada

Walking distance from everything fun! Market, bars, shopping centres and restaurants are all minutes away!! Really cool place, everything is incredibly clean and the staff will assist you with everything and anything you might need help with!

Celine Canada

We really enjoyed the experience of sleeping in a jail cell. The hostel is immense and rich with history. It was a nice bonus to have breakfast included and a free guided tour.

Adrien Canada

My fiancé and I stayed at the hostel for one night to explore byward market and most importantly the historic jail. Staff were amazing and super helpful! Everything was excellent! It was quite hot, but understandably. Definitely will return when there is cooler nights! 10/10

Brittany Canada

The people were friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable.

Hanane United Arab Emirates

I am a mature traveler who stayed here for access to the University of Ottawa. The staff were exceptional, the breakfast delicious and ample. It is incredibly convenient for many tourist attractions, coffee shops, restaurants, and more.

Loretta Canada
7.9
Good
303 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very unique place. Got my vlog video there. Interesting and spooky! Couldn’t fall asleep for 4 hrs lol”
    Ramil Ramil Canada Canada
  • “The location is great. The facilities are amazing. Really cool experience!”
    Virginia Virginia Sweden Sweden
  • “Perfectly located in Ottawa. We were able to walk to Parliament. The tour of the prison was also a cool experience! Would love to come and stay again.”
    Tiffany Tiffany Canada Canada
  • “room and facilities are extremely clean, but the location is hard to find.”
    Jane Jane Canada Canada
  • “Different experience, it’s nice to be in a historical place and explore the sensation of stay and sleep in Jail. Bed was very comfortable even single room will test your claustrophobic skills.”
    Esteban Esteban Canada Canada
  • “Walking distance from everything fun! Market, bars, shopping centres and restaurants are all minutes away!!”
    Celine Celine Canada Canada
  • “We really enjoyed the experience of sleeping in a jail cell. The hostel is immense and rich with history. It was a nice bonus to have breakfast included and a free guided tour.”
    Adrien Adrien Canada Canada
  • “My fiancé and I stayed at the hostel for one night to explore byward market and most importantly the historic jail. Staff were amazing and super helpful! Everything was excellent!”
    Brittany Brittany Canada Canada
  • “The people were friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable.”
    Hanane Hanane United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “I am a mature traveler who stayed here for access to the University of Ottawa. The staff were exceptional, the breakfast delicious and ample.”
    Loretta Loretta Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.3

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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 HI 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 HI 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.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ottawa, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 5, 2011
 Hotel chain/brand: Hostelling International

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Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk

Property Highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Private Parking Available On Site

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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ramil
    CanadaCanada
    “Very unique place. Got my vlog video there. Interesting and spooky! Couldn’t fall asleep for 4 hrs lol”
  • Virginia
    SwedenSweden
    “The location is great. The facilities are amazing. Really cool experience!”
  • Tiffany
    CanadaCanada
    “Perfectly located in Ottawa. We were able to walk to Parliament. The tour of the prison was also a cool experience! Would love to come and stay again.”
  • Jane
    CanadaCanada
    “room and facilities are extremely clean, but the location is hard to find. also, it does NOT have an elevator, but the staff helped carry my pcs of luggage upstairs, so i could take my time to get up to upper floor. they could have some floors for...”
  • Esteban
    CanadaCanada
    “Different experience, it’s nice to be in a historical place and explore the sensation of stay and sleep in Jail. Bed was very comfortable even single room will test your claustrophobic skills. Good for 1,2 nights maximum. We came in long weekend...”
  • Celine
    CanadaCanada
    “Walking distance from everything fun! Market, bars, shopping centres and restaurants are all minutes away!! Really cool place, everything is incredibly clean and the staff will assist you with everything and anything you might need help with!”
  • A
    Adrien
    CanadaCanada
    “We really enjoyed the experience of sleeping in a jail cell. The hostel is immense and rich with history. It was a nice bonus to have breakfast included and a free guided tour.”
  • Brittany
    CanadaCanada
    “My fiancé and I stayed at the hostel for one night to explore byward market and most importantly the historic jail. Staff were amazing and super helpful! Everything was excellent! It was quite hot, but understandably. Definitely will return when...”
  • Hanane
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “The people were friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable.”
  • Loretta
    CanadaCanada
    “I am a mature traveler who stayed here for access to the University of Ottawa. The staff were exceptional, the breakfast delicious and ample. It is incredibly convenient for many tourist attractions, coffee shops, restaurants, and more.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    Since our rooms are either shared hostel-style dorms or private rooms converted from original jail cells, they are not very good at being soundproof p..
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes, we do and its free!
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    Yes, we do! We offer free jail tour daily for our guests at 11 am and it is the most beloved activity at our hostel as our building was the oldest jai..
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    We do provide linens so you don't have to carry your own. However, you can always use both yours and ours if needed!
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    Yes, we have lockers in shared dorms but you need to bring your own lock. Of course you can also easily buy one from the many convenience stores nearb..
    Answered on 20 October 2019
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Amenities of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Towels
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 12 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

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

4:00 AM - 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 are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print

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.

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.

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.

FAQs about Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

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

    • Hiking
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours

  • Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Ottawa.

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