Name: HI- Ottawa Jail Hostel
Address: 75 Nicholas Street, K1N 7B9 Ottawa, Canada, 75 Nicholas Street, Ontario, K1N 7B9, Canada
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $26 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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HI- Ottawa Jail Hostel

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

University of Ottawa: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

*8.5* Rideau Mall: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

Carleton University: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

Ottawa Convention Center: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

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Canada · October 10, 2016

Close to a very exciting night life... plenty of food options.

Linda, Canada

The notion of a night in "jail" was very interesting. We chose the jail especially to get the free tour but it was only on at 11 am and we had to leave by the 11:30 train so we had to miss the tour. So we will return again as soon as possible.

Carol, Canada

Great location, friendly staff; free tour of the jail and history walkthrough; nice breakfast.

Yahir, Mexico

The breakfast was really good, the bedroom was confortable too. And the staff is really nice.

Nicolle, Brazil

Location is fantastic, staff were very friendly and helpful. The daily breakfast and tour were wonderful!

Kevin, Canada

The staff was super friendly, and I liked the history of the place. Wifi and free breakfast is always a welcome addition, too.

Jamie, United States of America

Fresh and plentiful breakfast. The fan in the cell was very helpful to drown out background sounds so we slept well.

Ingrid, Canada

Fascinating place to stay, tours offered every morning of the jail that were very interesting. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Fraser2203, United Kingdom

Staying in a "jail" is something different to try out! I really had fun ;)

Elizabeth, Mexico

showers were clean and bathroom was clean regularly. I like the relax atmosphere. Bagels were excellent.

Anne, Canada

Great location!

9.1

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.

With unique styles and hardwood floors, all rooms at the Jail Hostel Ottawa 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 the HI 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 miles from the hostel. Casino du Lac Leamy is 10 minutes’ drive away.

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

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Ottawa! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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HI- Ottawa Jail Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 5, 2011
Hotel Chain : Hostelling International

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Located in the top-rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

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Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
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	Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This is a bed in 4-bed mixed "Jail Cell Room". Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Historic Double Cell Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 250 ft² These rooms are 248 ft². Room Facilities: Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 100 ft² This private room offers a bedside table with lamp. Linens and pillows are provided. Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This is a bed in 6-bed male "Jail Cell Room". Room Facilities: Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This bed is in a dormitory with 4 beds. Access to shared bathroom. Linens and towels are included. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This is a bed in 6-bed female "Jail Cell Room". Room Facilities: Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 250 ft² This bed is in a mixed dormitory with 4 or 6 beds. Access to shared bathroom. Linens and towels are included. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Cell Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 27 ft² This single cell room shares a bathroom. Towels and linens are included. Wi-Fi and secure lockers are also free. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Cell Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 110 ft² This room is an authentic jail cell room with 2 twin beds. Room Facilities: Desk, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Cell Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 250 ft² Offering free Wi-Fi, this room includes a complimentary breakfast and a seating area. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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That's right, we are housed in a 150 year old former Carleton County Gaol - steeped in history and built on fun, we guarantee that you'll agree that the Jail is the best place to Hang! There is no other hostel like this in North America. The walls are made of stone and brick, and you'll love the architecture especially while staying in some of our authentic jail cells.

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Closest Landmarks

Ottawa Art Gallery 0 miles
Rideau Mall 0.2 miles
National Arts Center 0.2 miles
Art Mode Gallery 0.3 miles
Carleton University 0.3 miles
University of Ottawa 0.3 miles
Rideau Locks 0.3 miles
Sparks Street Mall 0.4 miles
Embassy of Denmark 0.4 miles
Major's Hill Park 0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Albion Rooms Restaurant 0.1 miles
Byward Market Market 0.2 miles
Metro Supermarket 0.3 miles
Chateau Lafayette Cafe/Bar 0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Macdonald Cartier Airport 7.2 miles

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Facilities of HI- Ottawa Jail Hostel

Kitchen

Shared Kitchen

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Activities

Bicycle Rental (additional charge)

Food & Drink

Bar
Good Coffee!

Internet

Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 12 per day.

Services

Shared Lounge/TV Area
Lockers
Vending Machine (snacks)
Vending Machine (drinks)
ATM On Site
Baggage Storage
Laundry (additional charge)
24-Hour Front Desk

General

Designated Smoking Area
Air Conditioning
All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Heating
Non-Smoking Rooms

Languages Spoken

French
Spanish
English
German

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

Children older than 17 years are welcome.

Extra beds are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that if you are not a Hostelling International (HI) member, you will be required to pay an additional fee on top of the room rate or buy a membership card upon arrival. Non-member rates are 5 CAD extra per bed and 10 CAD extra per private room. Membership is $28.25 including tax for all travellers.

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June 23, 2017

Muhammad
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉lack of electrical plugs
눇excellent location
June 23, 2017

Sabine
Denmark
Age group: 25 – 34
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Every time I wanted to go to bed, there would be a new girl in my bed. It seemed like the front desk kept giving out the same bed-no for people checking in, which was extremely annoying
June 22, 2017

Linda
Canada
10

“A really unique experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It was hard for me to find the place but that was due to construction in the area.
눇Close to a very exciting night life... plenty of food options.
June 21, 2017

Carol
Canada
10

“Quite pleased with our stay at Ottawa Jail and we plan to return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Breakfast was very good. However, I don't care for fruit that is already cut up, so maybe a banana would have been perfect.
눇The notion of a night in "jail" was very interesting. We chose the jail especially to get the free tour but it was only on at 11 am and we had to leave by the 11:30 train so we had to miss the tour. So we will return again as soon as possible.
June 20, 2017

Khurshid
Saudi Arabia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Cell Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The property is nice , staff is very helpfull.. I would like to thank Ms Teara FO Executive And Event Manager they were always helpfull
June 20, 2017

Yahir
Mexico
8.3

“Nice place for a couple of days”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Cell Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The washrooms were very dirty, and the showers clogged. If you are a light sleeper, carry some earplugs.
눇Great location, friendly staff; free tour of the jail and history walkthrough; nice breakfast.
June 20, 2017

Chris
Taiwan

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Covenient, Interesting & Comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Historic Double Cell Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Breakfast was good and you could eat as much as you wanted. The tour was very interesting and well presented.
June 19, 2017

Nicolle
Brazil
8.8

“Really nice place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The stairs can be a problem if you travel with big baggages.
눇The breakfast was really good, the bedroom was confortable too. And the staff is really nice.
June 18, 2017

Anonymous
Canada
5.4

“Worthwile experience”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Cell Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉They could update the site indicating that the bike is not free but you have to pay for it. Plus make the room at least a bit more comfortable, as well as updating the shower curtains.
눇The staff members were nice and friendly as well as easy going. They provided a free continental breakfast, which was good.
June 18, 2017

Erin
Canada
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Cell Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Thought the cost of parking ($12 a day) was a little much . The additional cost if you weren't part of hostel international I didn't notice when I first booked so that and the parking made the cost a lot higher than a typical hostel.
June 17, 2017

Susan
Canada
7.5

“Great breakfast. Most staff were accommodating snd very helpful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not accessible. Front steps very steep. Only stairs inside upto 9th floor.
눇An historical site, so it was very interesting. Nice to have parking and a tiny garden.
June 17, 2017

Rafał
United Kingdom
4.6

“Don't go there unless you are willing to risk getting a bed with bedbugs”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Cell Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉BEWARE of this place, they've got bedbugs! My mattress was infested with bedbugs, got very itchy bite marks all over my body. The manager kicked me out of his hostel for not putting all my clothes to tumble dryer on high temperature (fair share of my clothes have non-natural admixtures; they would have been destroyed as the result). I consider that poor handling on his side, even more since his much more compassionate colleague had already given me access to another room. At least I got refunded for the 2 nights out of 3 I stayed for and also the extra one I was away (booked 4 nights in total). On another note, even if you're fortunate enough to get a bug-free bed, it's next to impossible to sleep without earplugs. You can literally hear every noise the other people make.
눇Good location, close to a decent share of Ottawa's attractions. Fairly good breakfast (hard-boiled eggs were a nice surprise). Informative jail tour for free.
June 16, 2017

Maria Letal
Spain
Age group: 25 – 34
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Cell Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Awful hostel. Dirty pillows, hair in my blankets and the bin already had rubbish when I entered for the first time in the room. It's a noisy place and the room doors are opened on the top and the bottom. I told the manager I wanted to leave and I'm still waiting him to ask why. Next morning, again, I found a hair in the fruit. Breakfast is 2 different fruits (with hair included), tea or coffe, boiled egg, 2 kinds of cereal and disgusting bagel. I wish I could upload pictures of the butter and peanut butter. Disgusting is not enough to describe it.
눇Location is the only good thing here.
June 15, 2017

Kevin
Canada
8.3

“Jailing it Up in Ottawa HI”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Cell Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The bed/mattress was quite uncomfortable. If they replaced all of these, it would really put them over the top in terms of the quality of this place.
눇Location is fantastic, staff were very friendly and helpful. The daily breakfast and tour were wonderful!
June 15, 2017

Anonymous
Canada
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Cell Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇They offer a free historical tour.

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