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Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2.0 star property
Hostel in Ottawa, a short 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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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, 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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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About the neighborhood

Downtown Ottawa, a neighborhood in Ottawa, is home to Ottawa Backpackers Inn. National Gallery of Canada and National Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nordik Spa-Nature and Ottawa River Parkway. Elgin Street and Capital Information Kiosk are also worth visiting.
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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

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Express 港味小廚 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 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:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • 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

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

Backpackers Inn Ottawa
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. 125 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 324 reviews

7.6/10

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

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

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

Seyedamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and cozy place with professional staff
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

Senal

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

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parvez

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Place for coexistance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to go next door to have a hot water shower, but I think that should be fixed soon. Staff was very nice and accommodating of my weird itinerary. The communal space was nice to be in and the other guests were very friendly. Room was clean. Small but what do you expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Staff & service
Good place and quiet place but need to improved on the linen changing or information about it . Economy wise it’s ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe were one of the friendliest, and he atmosphere was homey…would recommend this place and i would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

captain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Heather

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved how close the inn was for walking to everything. Also loved interacting with the other guests in the common rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place very friendly stuff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice common area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best hostel ever!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and home-y, good for longer stays or short trips!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people there were friendly and respectful. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arunabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty cool vibe in the hostel, met a few interesting personalities and enjoyed my 1 day stay.

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the vibe of the place, the people over there and how they maintain it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

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

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