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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Living area
Breakfast buffet
Courtyard
Building design

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9
  • Place, Rideau Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)

Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

A stay at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel places you in the heart of Ottawa, steps from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. .This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Byward Market Square and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Parliament Hill.
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What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 4 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Purdys Chocolatier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel in Ottawa, steps from Rideau Canal
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and the room was very clean my only complaint was the bed was super hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely enjoy my stay in prison. It was more enjoyable than i thought. Showers were clean, breaskest has a decent spread. Kitchen was clean. Staff was great to deal with. Waking up to construction being done on my floor not so great. But understandable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guangyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hostel is full of character
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lumei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room，kind staff，interest tour and nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and well-maitained property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenechi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Clean space
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The size of my bedroom and the selection of it. Much better than previous stays at this hostel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights, first time staying in a hostel and truly enjoyed every second of the experience. The hostel staff were very nice and helpful. The atmosphere was very welcoming and calm. Enjoyed the common area's and interacting with other guests. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sofiene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time in Ottawa and first time in Saintlo Jail Hostel, i was amazed by the place and gave me the vibe and the energy for my business I'm there for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lingfang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice and interesting place for short travel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chidera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was fully functional and clean with bright lighting. It has thewhole prison set up just as advertised. I don't know if they have bathrooms, although I didn't ask but the washrooms are clean and fresh. I was in CEL 813. 😅😅 I strongly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay. I found it amusing to rate my stay with five stars when my cell (aka room) was tiny and literally full of bed which left only a tiny space between it and the metallic door, but it was part of the fun of staying in this jail and I loved it :D A bonus to my stay was friendly staff and a tour of the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Abdul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela Aurora

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The space worked out for me and the students
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

Rajah

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
A bit of noise in the corridor and room cooling was overdone otherwise very oleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025