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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Building design
1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom
Courtyard
Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9
  • University of Ottawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Parliament Hill
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
(5 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

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedroom Women only, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Female, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rogers Centre Ottawa and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Byward Market Square.
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What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • Parliament Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 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.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 896 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 896 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 896 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 896 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 896 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oleh

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place in downtown, good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuyue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely amazing place. Nice staff, nice breakfast, nice room. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

XUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend, clean bed, free breakfast and jail tour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

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

Unexpectedly good!

Nice and clean, authentic, very convenient location right in downtown. Single-person rooms are just a bed's size but you actually don't need more! There is a shared space and kitchen which are nice and clean too. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vishrut

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was great! As soon as a person woke us up in the morning yelling “Death to Americans” they then kicked him out after breakfast. There were babies 👶 there and it was absolutely necessary!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina Gama

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angelita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is accessible. Sad to say, the shower in the floor was out of order and the kitchen staff don’t show up on Saturday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dilli

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

Rio, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent! Since it was originally jail I truly felt like a prisoner I became friends with my roommates and had a great stay:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always have a comfortable time here. Very female and family friendly. They added kiwis to the breakfast recently woooh that was such a great surprise. Stag is always kind and loving. Always clean, overall just amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruksar

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic bed, blanket and light are only provided.Good for spending only night.Not worth of price.uncomfortable and inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jérôme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuvraj

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

harmeed

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Y
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025