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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪17 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 Single 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 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single 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 Single Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Rideau Canal
Self parking, concierge services and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station are on-site.
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa
As a guest of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Parking is available for a fee.

This Ottawa hostel is smoke free.

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 transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: CAD 20.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
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.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 807 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. Very clean property. Cell (or room) is small, but was expected. Quite comfortable and had a nice quiet nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred-Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nuitée en prison
Belle expérience et dépaysement.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirandeep

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

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy my stay here 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to bus and to Rideau mall. I travel here regularly and the staff is super sweet ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pherae Ellison

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pherae Ellison

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kateryna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
If you stay for 1 night it’s cool for experiment, but not really comfortable, sockets are so far from bed, loud outside the room ( at night as well), and in my opinion stuff should give something to cover lattice in the door for more comfortable staying.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a truly unique experience, and anyone who loves Candian History, haunted places, or anything in between should stay here for at least one night. In all honesty, one night is all I could handle, because I'm not a heavy sleeper and I did not get much sleep due to the noise. Don't get me wrong though, it's not the hostel's fault... the jail was purposely built for sound to travel, and they can't control the volume of the guests that ignore the signs to be quiet. Just consider that a fair warning for everyone. Also realize this: the private rooms are small... incredibly small. They were jail cells in the 19th century, so they are going to be small. Also, this is a hostel, not a hotel... so don't expect luxury. Stay here for the experience, the atmosphere, or because it's cheap... don't stay here if you want a luxurious vacation. The staff are incredibly friendly, the interior is quite clean and well kept, and there's a free breakfast and a free tour every morning. Another thing to note, there is construction going on across the street right now (Nov 2024), so just be aware.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay!! This is my new hotspot for when I come to the city for work. Affordable! Loads of convenient stores nearby!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pherae Ellison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic building better than most hostels lots of amenities; showers, kitchen, laundry and dining hall outside and inside common areas. Close to many tourist and shopping locations. Nice staff even nicer bunk-mates. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shozo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, I enjoyed every second there. The tour gave a significant meaning to the place. Recommend to stay the night prior on taking the tour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kamila

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. And a bit different from the usual hostel's.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really nice place to stay for a couple of nights, I was greeted very warmly and everything was explained in a clear way. It's also good that there is breakfast. Thank you for the great atmosphere and good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool and respect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s my first time staying in a hostel and to be honest I was skeptical about it. Especially since it’s downtown Ottawa, but to my surprise there wasn’t any junkies inside the hostel even for its location, the space was clean and warm. Staff super polite and informative. I stayed in the all female portion and it was great. You can do your laundry, use the kitchen and even have a little living room to share and meet people. The location is great too .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
will use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hostel with interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place for short term, nice people and great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natsumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good experience for staying in the jail and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manaswini

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay at Saintlo and I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024