Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Property highlights

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Max adults: 1
Bed: 1 bunk bed
Non-refundable
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Breakfast included
US$24 per night
Price US$73
US$104 per night
Price US$312
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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1 × Twin Cell Room
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Max adults: 2
Beds: 2 single beds
Non-refundable
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Breakfast included
We have 4 left
US$80 per night
Price US$239

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About this property

Set in a restored jailhouse, this Ottawa hostel is adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Centre and Rideau Centre Mall. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast. With unique styles and hardwood floors, all rooms at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel have access to shared bathrooms. Each morning guests can enjoy a breakfast consisting of fruits, cereal, bagels, milk, coffee, tea and juice. Lockers and linens/towels are provided at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. Guests can relax in the common lounge and watch cable TV or read a book from the on-site library. The University of Ottawa and Chateau Des Charmes Wines are both 2 km from the hostel. Casino du Lac Leamy is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • 24-hour front desk

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Private parking available on-site

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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
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Twin Cell Room
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  • 2 single beds
Free WiFi
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
Max adults: 2
US$80 per night
Price US$239
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$89 per night
Price US$266
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Double Cell Room
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  • 1 double bed
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$82 per night
Price US$246
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$91 per night
Price US$273
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
250 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$24 per night
Price US$73
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$27 per night
Price US$81
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
We have 7 left
  • 1 bunk bed
350 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$25 per night
Price US$74
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$27 per night
Price US$82
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
We have 7 left
  • 1 single bed
200 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$26 per night
Price US$79
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$29 per night
Price US$87
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Bed in dormitory
250 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$27 per night
Price US$81
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
350 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$27 per night
Price US$82
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
We have 3 left
  • 1 bunk bed
200 feet²
Bath
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$28 per night
Price US$83
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$31 per night
Price US$92
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Single Cell Room
  • 1 single bed
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$46 per night
Price US$138
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$51 per night
Price US$154
Excluded: 5 % City tax, 13 % Tax
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Guests who stayed here loved

Amber
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good kitchen and free laundry facilities. Still has a lot of old features - and the free jail tour was great.”
Kochetkova
Canada Canada
“I liked that it was clean, the room was private, the breakfast was quite good, and the staff was friendly.”
Petra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“what an amazing idea to make a former jail into a hostel. It exceeded all my expectations, felt super comfy and met nice people, loved the free jail tour”
Olukemi
Canada Canada
“The price was cheaper and the location was close to attractions.”
Sandra
Germany Germany
“Very cool location! How unique and well preserved and restored. Staff extremely helpful and friendly, clean and comfy.”
Matuka96
Hungary Hungary
“I greatly enjoyed my one night stay in the hostel - and wish I had more time to do the guided walk in the prison. The staff was super kind, the bed was comfy and the bathrooms were clean. Free and simple breakfast was served in the morning. The...”
Akos
Hungary Hungary
“The place is great, a real gem in Ottawa. Loved it.”
Randy
Germany Germany
“hostel is located only 20 minutes from ottawa main train station and also 10 minutes walk from the parliment. provide breakfast and linen without extra charge. single cell rooms including bed side lamp and small fan which is very convenient. the...”
Marouane
Morocco Morocco
“Really great staff ! very convenient room and perfect location. Coming back soon !”
Rebecca
Canada Canada
“Good central location. The rooms were kept nice and clean.”

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House rules

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Birth certificates, SIN cards and Ontario Health Cards are not accepted as valid ID upon check-in.

Please note this property does not allow third party bookings.

The credit card used at the time of the booking must be presented by the cardholder upon check in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.