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Barefoot Inn

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A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan. - Barefoot Inn (Ottawa)
A patio with outdoor furniture, including tables and chairs, and a swing set. - Barefoot Inn (Ottawa)
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall. - Barefoot Inn (Ottawa)
A red brick building with a sign for Barefoot Inn. - Barefoot Inn (Ottawa)
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a red tiled backsplash, a microwave on a wooden stand, and a large abstract painting on the wall. - Barefoot Inn (Ottawa)
Located close to Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, Barefoot Inn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Private Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two single beds with wooden frames and white bedding in a room with a red accent wall and a large abstract painting.

Private Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Ottawa, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Barefoot Inn is near a metro station. National Gallery of Canada and Canadian War Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square. University of Ottawa and Rideau Canal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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455 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7J8

What's nearby

  • A historic building with classical architecture, a statue, and a well-maintained lawn.
    University of Ottawa
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A street with a building labeled 'JOEY RIDEAU' and a clock tower in the background.
    Rideau Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.
    Rideau Canal
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A modern glass building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by trees and other urban structures.
    Rogers Centre Ottawa
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.
    Byward Market Square
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station
    5 min drive
  • Rideau Station
    6 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • 3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine
    4 min walk
  • Second Cup Café
    4 min walk
  • Osmow's Shawarma
    5 min walk
  • A la Istanbul Turkish Cuisine
    4 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa ON]
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Check-in for this property is less than a 1-minute walk away from lodging.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Barefoot Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Inn located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Rideau Centre. Rogers Centre Ottawa and Rideau Canal are also within 10 minutes. Rideau Station is 6 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Barefoot Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great room, short walk from the Rogers Centre and the market
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room. The check in area is located in the Swiss Hotel which took a while to access.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its A Very Lovely , Quiet Little Hostel. Perfect Location, Very Warm And Safe. Sabina Was A Wonderful Person, She's The Owner Who Made Me Feel Welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quality in the heart of the city. Good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay with everything i needed. Owner was friendly and helpful, and nearly all tourist attractions within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host and the staff are wonderful. The place is very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very well located...close to several tourist sites. The owner is a sweet person.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but decent room. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and willingness to go the extra mile for their customers. Excellent location for walking to all of downtown attractions and food services.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our stay so much, everything was very clean and organized. Sabina was wonderful to us, super attentive and welcoming. The place is very well located, close to everything, right in the center of Ottawa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From my last review everything is walkable in Rideau and OC Transpo buses and 1 line is there close. Very convenient quiet and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing and kind human being who runs the swiss and the barefoot. the room was extremely clean and tidy and the bed was super comfortable. Shower was lovely and whole house was homey and beautiful to stay in. Felt very comfortable, relaxed, well taken care of, and rejuvenated the whole stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is like a cocoon in the city. Safe, quiet and cleen. Unfortunatly, no propane in the bbq. Spider's web in corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great

Great. AC was on high but only got to medium cold but all else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Barefoot Inn was wonderful! You check in at the Swiss hotel next door and the owner, Sabina was so wonderful! We have the same name so that was 😊! She is so friendly and lovely!! Barefoot Inn was really nice to stay in for two nights. It was clean, warm, colorful and inviting. Bed was comfortable. Sheets and pillows were really nice and very clean. Room was stocked with towels as was the bathroom. Kitchen has everything you'd need, cups, plates, coffee, tea, there is a TV in the living room downstairs. it's walking distance to many of the Embassies in Ottawa so if you are coming to do any kind of consular business like passport renewal it's perfect. I also walked to the Parliament hill, then over the Alexandra bridge to Gatineau,QC. So it's at a great location. All in all, a lovely place to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean house. Thin walls and you can see into another room through the vent. The noise from the street was difficult to ignore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location is good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location, friendly stuff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The bedroom is small but clean. The only downside is shared washroom and shower room for the price I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully convenient place to stay. The neighbourhood is a bit noisy, but that is not the fault of the Inn, of course.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Comfortable, quiet, super clean. Sabina and Christine were super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Barefoot Hostel exceeded my expectations, staff was incredibly friendly! The checkout was smooth, great location (everything was walking distance), lots of parking available and was extremely safe! Highly recommend to fellow female travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022