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Set in a restored jailhouse, this Ottawa hostel is adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Center and Rideau Center 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 1.2 mi from the hostel. Casino du Lac Leamy is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

    • Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Ottawa

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    Very clean rooms and washrooms. Comfortable pillows and mattress, friendly staff.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The location is very convenient, close to everything. The breakfast was a good variety. My room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
  • Ivens
    Brazil Brazil
    That's a wonderful place, we really enjoyed our time there.
  • Erin
    Canada Canada
    Loved everything about our stay! Especially our tour the morning after! Almost wish we had the tour before we stayed the night - would make our stay that much more interesting!!
  • Giancarlo
    Canada Canada
    Very atmospheric vibes of fortress meets monk cloister. Tight space but doable with hot showers and breakfast included it sweetens the rate , a bit high for a Hostel.
  • Ruth
    Mexico Mexico
    It’s a fun/original hostel! Beds are comfortable, hostel is very clean, and the breakfast is great!
  • Carol
    Canada Canada
    Centrally located. Walking distance to Byward Market, Rideau Canal & Parliament. Reasonable on site paid parking available. Free breakfast & jail tour. Ecmxcellant tour guide.
  • Carlos
    United States United States
    everything was clean and more than worth for what they charge
  • Jinhan
    Canada Canada
    The hostel is very clean and well-maintained, and the breakfast is good. Unfortunately, I fractured my ankle during my trip, but the staff were helpful and supportive during this difficult time. Their care and hospitality meant a lot to...
  • Pasi
    Finland Finland
    Excellent location. Everything's is close. Unique experience. Fast WiFi. Friendly staff.

Area info

Amenities of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 20 per day.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

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