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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Property class: 2

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A building entrance with a stone facade, white columns, and a wooden door.
A modern interior with a long corridor, black chairs, a wooden table, and a black pillar.
Three people dining at a wooden table with breakfast items.
A brick wall with a wooden door marked with the number 8, a metal staircase, and a skylight above.
A building with a sign reading "Ottawa International Hostel" behind a metal fence with birds perched on it.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is $86
$72 nightly
$86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Twin Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

A narrow doorway leading to a small room with a bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a door with a number plate.

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

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

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden beams, a white brick wall, and a wooden floor.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a door with a number, and a radiator.

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

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

View all photos for Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)

A narrow corridor with a white brick wall, a black metal bench, and a coat rack with hooks.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted sign indicating room number 408, and a small black panel on the wall.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedroom Women only, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a door with a number, and a radiator.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted fan.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden beams, a white brick wall, and a wooden floor.

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

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

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a sink, and a mirror.

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

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

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Female, Shared Bathroom

A narrow hallway with bunk beds, a white cabinet, and a door with a handle.

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory

A bunk bed with a ladder, a person lying on the lower bunk, and a sign indicating room numbers 9 and 10.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Byward Market Square.
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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
  • ‪3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shanghai 360 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬7 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.

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 in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. 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)

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

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
  • 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in terms of location and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, convenient and had some cool character! Perfect for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, would recommend other people staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and bathrooms as well as comfortable room temperature eventhough it was 30C outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, room is clean and has all stuff provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean and fun place to stay. I enjoyed my time here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing and very authentic place, staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast, good location, affordable stay and fun visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hostel is in a very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean facility. Staff was super friendly. Overall felt very safe here! The location is also great for walking to attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a good time! comfy, AC + the little fans in each bed was a great touch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great services and cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full kitchen, great location, impressively cleaned and maintained. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great hostel! Clean, quiet and the breakfast spread was plentiful. You also can’t beat the location. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place to rest your head!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good place to stay and excellent breakfast and good location quite near to mall and restaurants, however I saw something crawling in my bed in the morning (not really sure what was that thou)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, value, common space, and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy quick parking, clean areas and comfortable beds! Also such amazing staff the general manager is a sweetheart.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun experience and friendly staff. Breakfast included into an already great price and daily maintenance of amenities. Dormitory experience was nice, everyone was respectful and polite. Great experience in a former jail turned hostel, lots of discoveries of history regarding this place worth exploring!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great service, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for one nignt as solo traveler. A real cool place to stay. Great location. The staff are friendly. The free tour is interesting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the individual cells and it was so much fun!! I highly recommend the tour! Simon did a terrific job touring us around! So much interesting history.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026