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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 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

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Rideau Canal
Self parking, concierge services and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station are on-site.
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa
As a guest of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Parking is available for a fee.

This Ottawa hostel is smoke free.

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: CAD 20.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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. 378 out of 876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 876 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

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
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prudhvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a very good place to stay. Easy and convenient location, friendly staff and truly cost efficient. I'm new to the place so I need a place to crash for 2 nights. This place was amazing. Will definitely choose this over others if I visit next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

John, Topeka

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Amenities
If i was to stay at this hostel again it will not be a single room. The room is literally 4feet by 6feet .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This this awesome place to stay. Budget friendly. You can rent a room or single bed according to your pocket.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Constantly, clean and accommodating people
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025