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Reviews of Ottawa Backpackers Inn

203 York Street, K1N 5T7 Ottawa, Canada

#53 of 55 hotels in Ottawa

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 841 hostel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: April 6, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    i just dont understand why they are so expensive when they charge an extra money for towel and they dont even have a bodywash and shampoo

    it was warm and near everything you can enjoy in town

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2023

    6.0
    Averagely the place is nice and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    At the room where i stayed, the bed is uncomfortable, the mattress needs to be changed.

    the facility is clean and in good condition.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2023

    7.0
    excellent location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You had to pay $2 to rent a towel.

    hot water for showers, balcony on upper level, pillows, sheets, blankets. Access to cold filtered drinking water, in room toilet in 8 room co-ed dorm, co-ed forms, location, access to books, games, tv, sitting area.willing to store belongings.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay for on-budget traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location: close to the city center and where many attractions are (museums, parliament..) + many options of restaurants nearby (depending of the hour of course). Being an hostel, you get the classic that comes with it: meeting different people from various backgrounds/countries etc..

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cool place, good vibes

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2023

    8.0
    1-night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No curtains on beds, so no privacy

    Great location and very hostel vibe atmosphere , good network connection and good value for money

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    7.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    cheap

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    8.0
    A surprisingly good rooming house. Good vibe and good fun.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In house security not an issue during my stay of 4 nights. Late night entries allowed.

    Good vibes here. Laid back and homely. Staff helpful and keen to keep the Inn in good shape. Near enough to food, drink, transport and a great cinema.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    8.0
    I liked the place very much. Just a few details should be considered to change.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Extra $2 for a towel if you don't have yours. They provide bed sheet, pillow case and top sheet at the reception on arrival. You need to make your own bed and strip the bed on departure to give them back with your key on check out. There are some very very late check in (after midnight), meaning the poor guys have to make their bed at 2am, waking up the whole bedroom... I just reckon beds should be done before arrival, that would save all these troubles to late check in and guests already sleeping... Staff enters your room without knocking at the door and without even announcing themselves. Even the guests are more considering before entering their own room.

    Staff is always around to help you out if you need anything or have questions. The location is very nice, it's close by everything and it's really handy. The house itself is quite nice, you have everything you need in the kitchen and bathroom.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    7.0
    It fit the bill.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Friendly, congenial, clean, central three-storey city home-turned Inn with three dorms and some other rooms, sitting rooms, cooking facilities, laundry, private showers on each floor, lots of hot water, bedding, wifi and pleasant house staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2023

    8.0
    Great cheap stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the best facilities (fair few stairs, no shower on our level, etc) but for the price? it’s a bargain

    Very relaxed, home feeling, friendly people, super cheap!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice for quick ans short stay overs
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although they provide free coffee and tea, one has to make it by themselves thats still not bothersome but i would prefer to have it in disposable cups rather than common glass kitchenware.

    The location of the site is really Good, and its a cozy place with home like feeling, the staff is very nice and give a heart warming welcome, even during the stay the staff is very supportive, special shout out for Vishal Reddy.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    8.0
    In general is a pretty good place
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's not easy that they open the door or answer the phone before check in time.

    I staied for just 1 night, it was clean, comfy bed, you have a kitchen and a big fridge so you can store your food. They keep your luggage before check in or after check out. The location is the best.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice atmosphere in the hostel - great vibe

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2022

    6.0
    Short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Que for usage bathroom, bunk beds are not sturdy.

    Location, price/what you get in exchange.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2022

    6.0
    meh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    i didn‘t feel that comfortable because there were a lot of older people living there and we didn’t really talk to each other. the house itself was too familiar for me, leaving shoes at the door and walking around in socks, not what i expected.

    it was clean and cleaned daily and the kitchen was well equipped. i mean i was mostly there to sleep anyway so that was okay too.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2022

    7.0
    Ok for a price, I met some nice people but worst staff I have met out of 5 hostels.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personal- quite rood receptionist. Opening doors 10 minutes before check-out with words: I am currently very busy, just sit somewhere. Coldest welcome in Canada for 3 months. additionally there were no lockers in my room, it’s an additional service charge per night.

    Location

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2022

    7.0
    I expected less but I got more
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had one pillow which was too flat and ended giving me serious neck pain. They don't wash duvet after each use. I understand they might not want to do this all the time but at least all duvets should have a cover, so it's easier to wash after every guest use.

    The place was okay. I had a very low expectation, but it was very okay. Also, very close to fast foods and restaurants.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2022

    8.0
    2nd time but not my last! I recommend it...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The common living room needs some refreshing. It's old and stuffy. It was my 2nd time and there seems to be some "permanent" people living there that looked kind of homeless.

    Location is good, in city center. Room is spacious (Africa on the 3rd floor). Bed is comfortable (Safari). Free parking was easy nearby (not sure if they have their own parking). Free coffee and tea are always appreciated

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Other guests very noisy early mornings and one night until 3am.

    Good location

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2022

    6.0
    An ok time in Ottawa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heating was broken so our room was very hot and we had no windows to open. We were told nothing could be done about it. The doors were very loud and the shower/washrooms could have been cleaner.

    Located very close the the byward market. The bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2022

    8.0
    great stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    maybe the price, it is a bit expensive for an hostel

    the location is really good, the staff was nice and could speak french and english, the place was very cozy, the kitchen was nice to use, would recommend !

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2022

    7.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    they don’t provide towels, you need to pay extra to have one.

    the Location was great, and the ambiance there was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2022

    6.0
    It could have been worse but it could have been better. It was fine over all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not like that towels are not provided considering the high price for a private room and I did not like that the reception opens too late. It should open earlier, at least at 8:00 am.

    The location and some of the guests I met. It’s definitely a good place for solo travelers and backpackers and what not.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2022

    7.0
    Generally pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shoes off at the front door, but the floor in in the bedroom is not clean enough for me to wear socks only. The beds shakes a lot and are very noisy, it’s hard to go to bed without interrupting the others. Coffee machine is not working well. Bathrooms are too few for the amount of people staying there, it’s hard to wait for it at night especially when everyone wants to take a shower.

    The staff are nice, people I meet in the inn are friendly, bed and bathrooms are clean, and the location is very convenient.

    Stayed in October 2022

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