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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Ottawa
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samet
    Turkey Turkey
    Very central location. The cell room was an interesting experience. It was clean and comfortable enough to stay for a night.
  • Seyedhossein
    Iran Iran
    Best value place to stay in downtown Ottawa. Easy access to all parts of the city. The building is old but interesting
  • Leo
    Canada Canada
    It’s close to the commercial area. There is comfortable equipments in each room, such as air conditioner and toilet. I always see clean shower room when I need it.

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
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

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
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
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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.

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.

FAQs about Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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

  • 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.

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

    • Hiking
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours

  • 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.