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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast buffet
Building design
Living area
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$79
$66 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

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

Room options

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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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Purdys Chocolatier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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.

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

manon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent 😊😊😊clean, great breakfast, parking available, best tour ever....i would really recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda Gudalupe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a person who loves to learn about history of different places this was such an amazing place to stay. I 100% recommend taking their free tour to learn more about the history of the jail it enhances the experience of your stay. I loved the small details throughout the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Clean common areas. Friendly staff. Unique stay - worth the experience. Pretty quiet the mid-week night I stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Denise

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Saintlo so much that we felt sad to leave. The staff is incredibly warm and friendly, and they truly made us feel at home. When you stay at Saintlo, you get a free jail tour and access to fun guest activities! Ariel, who plans the events, was amazing—she even walked us to the Winter Wander and pointed out sights and historical details along the way. Simon led our jail tour, and he was the funniest guide ever. We still repeat his jokes! The free breakfast was great, too—they offer bagels, cereal, fruit, and eggs. Staying at Saintlo made us appreciate Ottawa more!
Simon's suggestions!
Room 602
Bagels
Fruits + eggs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in! A little difficult figuring out the area with lots of construction atm. Very clean and neat facilities and stay, as well as very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and the room was very clean my only complaint was the bed was super hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely enjoy my stay in prison. It was more enjoyable than i thought. Showers were clean, breaskest has a decent spread. Kitchen was clean. Staff was great to deal with. Waking up to construction being done on my floor not so great. But understandable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hostel is full of character
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lumei

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room，kind staff，interest tour and nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and well-maitained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenechi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Clean space
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The size of my bedroom and the selection of it. Much better than previous stays at this hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights, first time staying in a hostel and truly enjoyed every second of the experience. The hostel staff were very nice and helpful. The atmosphere was very welcoming and calm. Enjoyed the common area's and interacting with other guests. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sofiene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time in Ottawa and first time in Saintlo Jail Hostel, i was amazed by the place and gave me the vibe and the energy for my business I'm there for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lingfang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice and interesting place for short travel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025