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Reviews of Ottawa Backpackers Inn

203 York Street, K1N 5T7 Ottawa, Canada

#54 of 56 hotels in Ottawa

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Review Score

Based on 822 hostel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is an abundant of staff living on site They tend to congregate together playing soccer in the desk area or watching movies together in the only living space. As the space is small to begin with the group of onsite living staff are not at all concerned with hospitality and go out of their way to make you feel like you are an interruption to their leisure agenda.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    Visited in cold times, was cosy and not full
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was cold during the night, as the heater in the room did not work, but I was provided with a convector heater. Renting a towel is 2 CAD - although that is quite a necessary thing for travellers.

    I was alone in my room, because there were too few people in general. It was clean, the location was okay - just 15 minutes walk from major places of interest. The personnel was nice, and kitchen was fine, although not quite good organized - as the sink and oven are distant from each other. There was much of home atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The curtain on the shower, a heavier duty one would be more appealing!

    The central location. The quirky interior decoration. Easy access to shops, restaurants and public transport. Small but well equipped kitchen and shared areas. Nice and warm. .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Eating in the room, making phone calls in the room at any time of the day or night.

    Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hostel seemed like a shelter for homeless/addicts. We tried to do our laundry in the "basement" and there were two half-naked persons passed out on the couch lol, at least we found out that they were actual guests in the hostels but the whole vibe was just weird.

    The rooms itself was fine, not super clean but clean enough I guess. The location is super central but there are a lot of weird people strolling around. The kitchen facilities were fine as well.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    7.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We weren't informed in advance that we would need to pay extra for towels

    Great location, so easy to get to and then get around ottawa from there

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    7.0
    Not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need renovations

    Location, Cozy

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    8.0
    A nice stay in Ottawa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was pretty cold in my room.

    Employees attitude was very nice! I liked the appearance of the livingroom.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    7.0
    its nice cheap and safe
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    location is good in downtown ,room not bad ,bed is ok

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Homeless people in the neighborhood a few streets away.

    City centre, small but cozy rooms, kitchen with all necessary staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    7.0
    Overall, a good stay for its price and location. Would come back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bunk beds were really creaky with any movements.

    Affordable, great location near Byward Market and downtown. Friendly volunteer staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No means of communication with official in case of an emergency.

    Clean ambience

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    8.0
    My stay in the inn was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    You should try to give your guest that interactive welcoming as some of them might have run away from stress, self-rejection and loneliness. Hospitality is broad. What I didn't like most was boredom. I didn't get any staff's name. I said all these to help you avoid meeting a dead body at the breaking of the day in your inn. Try and make it a home away from home.

    I like the location of the inn, the quietness of the environment not the staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2023

    8.0
    Overall a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The third bed was quite noisy as a bunk above the double bed

    Close to down town Good facilities

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

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

    Booked a female dorm room, but there were males too

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    3rd floor are narrow stairs

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's a fair place. The price should be lower.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You get to know a lot of people from all around the world.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    8.0
    i would say it’s nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    too hot the weather and the fans inside the property weren’t functioning enough.Both day time and night time were too hot and sweaty..

    there are name for every rooms and every bund beds,that’s interesting. not too big.quite organized.lots of staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Trash and dirt everywhere. Bad smell in dormitory and toilet room. Bed sheets with holes. Dirty pillow.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    6.0
    Could be more comfortable but not bad for the price you pay, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough washrooms for the amount of people staying there, plus having the toilet and the shower in the same room means you almost always had to wait. Though I’m sure they’d washed the sheets, mine looked a little dirty (perhaps just old).

    Good location, though not in a very quiet neighbourhood. Washrooms were nice and spacious. Check-in and check-out were easy. Staff were helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    8.0
    would recommend, enjoyed my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    i had something that resembled blood on my pillow

    location, kitchen, common space

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is dirty and outdated. The kitchen wasn’t clean at all. I stayed here two nights and I wouldn’t stay any longer. There was no complimentary breakfast but to be honest I was glad! There was quite a lot of homeless people hanging around near the hostel which didn’t help.

    The staff were lovely. I booked a mixed dorm room and felt really uncomfortable as soon as I walked in. I spoke to the guy at reception and he let me move to an all girls room at no extra cost.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

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

    Not enough bathrooms

    Good location Good staffs Good value for 1 night.

    Stayed in August 2023

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