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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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8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only) | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Downtown Ottawa, near Byward Market Square and Shaw Centre, Ottawa Backpackers Inn offers a lively atmosphere. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind on the terrace or challenge friends at the arcade/game room - previous guests have loved these perks.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Private Room, 1 Single Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Highlights

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

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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/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Private Room, 2 Twin Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 4 Beds

Highlights

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

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Private Room, 6 Beds | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 6 Beds

Highlights

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

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Private Triple Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
203 York Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5T7

What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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 near Byward Market Square
Near Rogers Centre Ottawa and University of Ottawa, Ottawa Backpackers Inn provides a terrace, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • Communal kitchens and ceiling fans

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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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Backpackers Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers
Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Hotel Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ottawa

Frequently asked questions

Is Ottawa Backpackers Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Ottawa Backpackers Inn located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa. Rideau Canal and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 15 minutes. Rideau Station is 8 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 16 minutes.

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Ottawa Backpackers Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 330 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Senal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lot of addicts and homeless people around, rarely dangerous though.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was friendly, the location was good for what we needed, and it was more affordable than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I like the location but strong smells of nicotine

Moderate
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay downtown Ottawa
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value location

Good value for an excellent location. Nothing fancy, but a nice place to sleep, with a fully equipped kitchen and a great communal space. As long as you don't mind sharing a room, bathroom, etc. Helpful and friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have no regrets after staying 3 nights. Luxurious? No, but perfectly fine. Great staff. Enjoyed porch, deck. Super location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing and staff are friendly, beds are terrible and they only give you one paper thin pillow The showers spray mist instead of water,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sut Yee

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julien Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than expected

Better than I was expected! It's a small hostel in a old house but it's clean and well organised !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

heng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugen Ferdinand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked because: Super friendly, helpful and flexible. Great vibes, warm atmosphere. Relaxed. So, thank you much! Not liked because: A curtain for each bed, in the shared rooms, could help. Nonetheless, I would for sure recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sujay Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is well maintained and there is a common area for spending time with lots of games and books, they even have a guitar to play. The rooms are like different divisions in three floors and each room have bunker beds in it. The WiFi speed was good I was able to connect to it and work remotely. Suitable to single travellers not that good for family as I don’t know if they have private rooms. Thank you 😃.

6/10 Okay

Minagi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good vibes and good other guests. However, two asian staff were not nice. They were not like rude, but never friendly and always talking each other in their language. They also stayed in the same room as guests, and two bottom bunks were already taken by them. Bottom bunks are more comfortable than top one, so at least there should be staff’s room aside from guests’ one.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Eliatha

Liked: Staff & service
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was inconvenient for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

A close call...

I was in ton working and I got a call from Ottawa Backpackers Inn telling me they close early and I have to check in. I told them working til after 11PM and would come straight over. I got lost and they stopped answering the phone at midnight. I found the place and some kind of junior employee let me in but couldn't find my reservation despite me giving him my reservation number and instead offered me the couch in the front lobby. I sat down for five minutes before I decided to reach out to friend to let me stay over and I left. The next day I called to see about getting my room for the second night and they said they cancelled my reservation and rebooked the room and then admonished me for sleeping on the couch and told me I am no longer welcome there but not before gaslighting me and telling me staff waited for me until 1:30AM which couldn't be true since I was calling repeatedly to get directions. Is it a good place to stay? I can't say. Is the staff made of garbage? Yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

djaf

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It not clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly and unhelpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alireza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was poorer than what I expected. Dirty washrooms,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place Can walk or take the bus any where from and to there. Affordable and confortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most down to earth accommodation in Ottawa. Feels homey, in the best ways.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staffs were so kind. It’s convenient for sightseeing spots which is good for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyedamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and cozy place with professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención y amabilidad de lo mejor. Todo muy limpio y ameno. Bastante agradable el lugar y los encargados
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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