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Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2.0 star property
Hostel in Ottawa, 5-minute walk to Byward Market Square

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Front of property
8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)
Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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203 York Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5T7
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Room, 1 Single Bed

Private Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room, 1 Double Bed

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room, 4 Beds

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 4 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Private Room, 6 Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Private Triple Room

Private Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Individually furnished
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Free WiFi
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

At Ottawa Backpackers Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Ottawa hostel include Rideau Canal and Rogers Centre Ottawa.
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What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 6 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 8 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Taco De Oro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pho by Night - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Hostel in Ottawa, 5-minute walk to Byward Market Square
As a guest of Ottawa Backpackers Inn, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ottawa Backpackers Inn also features coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area.

This Ottawa hostel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ottawa Backpackers Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Ottawa Backpackers Inn.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

Ottawa Backpackers Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$143.13, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

No, Ottawa Backpackers Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.