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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Hallway
Hallway
1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Map
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9
  • Rideau Centre
    1 min walk
  • Rideau Canal
    2 min walk
  • University of Ottawa
    2 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedroom Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Twin Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Female, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Exterior
The Business Inn
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (6988)
The price is $96
per night
$114 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
The Business Inn

About the neighborhood

Ottawa

A stay at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel places you in the heart of Ottawa, steps from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Byward Market Square and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Parliament Hill.
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What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 4 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon St. Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Rideau Canal
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged CAD 5 extra per bed and CAD 10 extra per private room, payable to the hostel.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

HI Ottawa Jail Hostel
Jail Hostel
HI Ottawa Jail
Hi Ottawa Jail Hotel Ottawa
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Ottawa
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 751 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 751 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good for a hostel. Felt safe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ângela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location next to the shopping mall and transit hub
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ève-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
The staff did an amazing job keeping the hostal clean and well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting a hostel like those you can commonly find in Europe. This place is nothing like that. The particular problems I had: my bed was dirty, the building is very hot, and as a result the windows are left open and you get to enjoy the noise from outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bing, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super special experience，cant believe had a 3-day stay in a “jail” interesting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
The Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is the perfect place to stay for the solo traveller or backpacker on a budget. The rooms, or rather, jail cells, are clean and comfortable. The location is perfect being close to the Rideau Shopping Centre, National Arts Centre, Parliament, and many other downtown Ottawa attractions. There is the chance to meet others from all over the world, learn a bit of criminal history in Canada, and the complimentary breakfast is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, clean, great staff, central location.
Found the place spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and place were great, and the charm of staying in a former jail was a lot more pronounced than I would have guessed ahead of time. Easily recommend and woukd stay there if I were back in town tmagain. And being that cmose to Byward was a huge bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Raphael

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience with helpful staff and nice setup.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel. Just wish there was curtains around each bed for privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

qiao

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall, wonderful location, close to dt and attractions, breakfast included, enough washrooms. But I caught a cold after stay there for two nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

MANGLIWE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected and advertised
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christiane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottawa is getting a little run down compared to a decade ago. The hostel is in a very convenient location with easy access via public transit. The jail is unusual with all the good, the bad and the interesting due to its original purpose. Interesting people, great staff. Loved the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ming

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt Anjelo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libertine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place, stayed for only one night but was impressed by the cleanliness of the female dorm room (#701) , which even had its own full bathroom. Breakfast is only bagels, hard boiled eggs and some fruits. Area is quite safe, close to Mackenzie Bridge and Rideau St, lots of fast food places on nearby Dalhousie St. Easy walk to the Rideau Canal promenade, National Arts Centre and Rideau Centre. Rideau station on the convenient O-train.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024