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Byward Blue Inn

3.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
Balcony view
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property entrance

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
$94
$79 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21

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157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON, K1N 5P7
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(206 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(130 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ottawa

With a stay at Byward Blue Inn, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, just a 4-minute walk from Byward Market Square and 8 minutes by foot from University of Ottawa. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rideau Canal and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Parliament Hill.

What's nearby

  • Byward Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 7 min walk
  • Ottawa Station - 10 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shawarma Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tomo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gyubee Japanese Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Byward Blue Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Byward Market Square
Byward Blue Inn offers 46 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a reception hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (CAD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CAD 15 per night
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Blue Byward Inn
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Byward Blue Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1317 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1844 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderbar gelegenes Hotel. Sehr freundliches Personal, super Zimmer. Toller Blick. Waren rundum zufrieden!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The internet was perfect for my stay. The balcony was large.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were unable to attend breakfast, but the overall experience was great. Clean rooms, secure parking and great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sommer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

georgiana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the Byward Blue!

Our stay was excellent. The room had everything we needed and more. The breakfast was great and much more than we expected. Everyone in our party was really impressed with the ByWard and would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Margo

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was great. The staff were indifferent to us. Not unfriendly but not welcoming. Only had shampoo and no conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was just right with good options. Location very
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Boone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area and the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and great value. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behnam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our first visit to Ottawa since my elderly family moved to a care home, so we now need to stay in a hotel. This hotel was perfect. I chose it because it’s located halfway between the care home on Porter island (Rideau River) and the Parliament Buildings, and we could easily walk to both. It’s also very close to the Byward Market area for restaurants, and only 15-20 minutes walk to the HOHO buses at Elgin and Sparks. We walked everywhere, no taxis except airport. Taxi drive along the river is very scenic. Our room had a balcony which was great. We could see the Peace Tower from it. The room was spacious and comfortable. One great feature for me was the number of plugs. We each have 2 Internet devices and I have 2 health devices, so I always carry an extension cord. Didn’t need it here!! TV has lots of channels. Bathroom was great and it had a separate small sink in the room, very handy to have. Bed was small for 2 people, but we managed. Breakfast doesn’t change much but was good and had all the the items we needed. All in all, we were very happy and will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient and friendly staffs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Bayward blue was great! The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful. The room was clean and comfortable. I have recommended it and would continue to recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ming-Tsung, Pleasanton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I wish I could give 5 stars to the staff and services. The staffs in breakfast room and room service who greeted and smiled at you. But the front desk not so much. The night when we checked in, the old guy behind the check in counter was rude and impatient when I asked for the parking directions. He shouldn’t be in hospitality business.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For a budget hotel, the Byward Blue Inn is good. The location to the Parliamentary precinct and the Byward Market are excellent. Very walkable. The minimal staff were friendly, hard working and obliging. The linens were clean and in good condition. We were surprised that we had to pay for the whole stay upon arrival. The big missing, of all things, was a dish towel. The room had a small sink, dishes etc, wash cloth but no towel to dry dishes. None of the front office found this odd but confirmed their expectation that guests was their own dishes, not staff. This one is really baffling. All said, I would recommend the property and stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025