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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 Single 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 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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
(12 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel puts you in the heart of Ottawa, within steps of popular attractions like Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Ottawa hostel include Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square.
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What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

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
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

As a guest of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. 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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking 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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel on 15 Oct 2026 start from NZ$125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Yep, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel has a self car park for CAD 20.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

No, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1014 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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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Great price, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay, would recommend other people staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

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

10/10 Excellent

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The hostel is in a very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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had a good time! comfy, AC + the little fans in each bed was a great touch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great services and cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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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

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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

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Great staff, value, common space, and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great service, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was good and dining hall was clean and organized. We took part in the tour and it was great. We really liked how secure the parking was. The washrooms and showers were very clean and well maintained. Staff was pleasant. Room was clean and had what was needed for a good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The breakfast was great—very filling and a great way to start the day. The single cells were definitely an interesting experience; however, I wouldn’t recommend staying in them for more than a couple of nights as they are quite small (though that’s part of the novelty!). The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout the stay. The only area for improvement would be the outdoor space at the back, which I feel could be better utilised. Overall, it was a great stay that I would happily recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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