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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Rideau Canal

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
  • 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)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
4 bedrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9

What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Parliament Hill - 10 min walk - 0.6 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

  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel near University of Ottawa
Near Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and kitchen islands. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and kitchen islands

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 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Self parking is available for CAD 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hostel is steps from Rideau Centre, Rideau Canal, and University of Ottawa. Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square are also within 15 minutes. Rideau Station is only a 4-minute walk and uOttawa Station is 10 minutes.

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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 856 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very clean hostel! I just wish breakfast was a little earlier for those who need to head out before 7:30 am. Very friendly staff at the front!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I absolutely loved my time here! It was clean and organized and made for a very comfortable stay. Will definitely recommend to others and come back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Decent place to stay, especially for the price. Jail tour is excellent, shout out to our guide Simon
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good place I like to come. Safe and clean, good ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This is definitely amazing place. Nice staff, nice breakfast, nice room. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Recommend, clean bed, free breakfast and jail tour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Good place in downtown, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

It is in a really walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Wish we could have reserved a parking space at the time of booking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I highly recommend taking advantage of the free morning tour of the historic jail—it's both fascinating and informative. The breakfast offerings were excellent, providing a great start to the day. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

We enjoyed the ability to walk every where. The staff were great but the loud music in the breakfast area wasn’t our thing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Everything in this property is well maintained and clean. The only issue is that there is a nightclub next door (I guess) and the noise is really annoying which continued till 3 am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Unique experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice conversion
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The location was excellent! Since it was originally jail I truly felt like a prisoner I became friends with my roommates and had a great stay:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Always an enjoyable stay ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Always enjoy my stay here 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

It's a very good place to stay. Easy and convenient location, friendly staff and truly cost efficient. I'm new to the place so I need a place to crash for 2 nights. This place was amazing. Will definitely choose this over others if I visit next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This is my third stay here and I love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

The place is accessible. Sad to say, the shower in the floor was out of order and the kitchen staff don’t show up on Saturday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place to stay. And a bit different from the usual hostel's.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

This this awesome place to stay. Budget friendly. You can rent a room or single bed according to your pocket.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

good staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

The staff was great! As soon as a person woke us up in the morning yelling “Death to Americans” they then kicked him out after breakfast. There were babies 👶 there and it was absolutely necessary!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Constantly, clean and accommodating people
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025