Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
75 Nicholas Street, K1N 7B9 Ottawa, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 416 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very unique place. Got my vlog video there. Interesting and spooky! Couldn’t fall asleep for 4 hrs lol
CanadaThe location is great. The facilities are amazing. Really cool experience!
SwedenPerfectly 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.
Canadaroom 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!
CanadaDifferent 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. :)
CanadaWalking 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!
CanadaWe 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.
CanadaMy 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
CanadaThe people were friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable.
United Arab EmiratesI 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.
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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.
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- Ramil
Canada“Very unique place. Got my vlog video there. Interesting and spooky! Couldn’t fall asleep for 4 hrs lol” 
Virginia
Sweden“The location is great. The facilities are amazing. Really cool experience!”
TiffanyCanada“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.”
JaneCanada“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...”- EstebanCanada“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...”
CelineCanada“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!”- AAdrienCanada“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.”
- BrittanyCanada“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 Emirates“The people were friendly and helpful. Clean and comfortable.”- LorettaCanada“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.”
- Do you offer luggage storage?Yes, we do and its free!Answered on October 20, 2019
- 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 October 20, 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 October 20, 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 October 20, 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 October 20, 2019
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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.
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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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.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel by:
- Bus 25min
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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Ottawa.
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Check-in at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Bar crawls
- Movie nights
- Walking tours
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Guests staying at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Buffet
