Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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

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

4.1

Excellent(740 Reviews)

Hostel in Downtown

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this 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 onsite.
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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Parliament Hill

0.9 mi

Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature

1.4 mi

Canadian War Museum

2.4 mi

National Gallery of Canada

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

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

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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

1 Single

Sleeps 1

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

1 Bunk

Sleeps 2

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

1 Double

Sleeps 2

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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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4.1

Excellent(740 Reviews)

Hostel in Downtown

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Parliament Hill

0.9 mi

Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature

1.4 mi

Canadian War Museum

2.4 mi

National Gallery of Canada

0.9 mi

Available Rooms

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

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Bunk

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 Double

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(740 Reviews)

4.1

Oct 2024

Nice place with interesting history. Very affordable with breakfast. Clean. Friendly staff. Sleeping was a bit difficult lots of sirens during my stay as well as early morning construction accros the way. But for the experience worth the stay.

4.1

Sep 2024

My only trouble was that it was a hot day and there was no AC or fan in the room. It was almost unbearable to be in the room.

4.1

Sep 2024

The Hostel is good placed. Only the noise (even after 2300) gives a star reduction. 4/5 is harsch, i would give 9/10 if i could.

4.1

Aug 2024

Perfect experience

4.1

Aug 2024

I liked the visit

4.1

Jul 2024

Excellent

4.1

Jul 2024

The staff did an amazing job keeping the hostal clean and well stocked!

4.1

Jul 2024

Location!

4.1

Jul 2024

I was expecting a hostel like those you can commonly find in Europe. This place is nothing like that. The particular problems I had: my bed was dirty, the building is very hot, and as a result the windows are left open and you get to enjoy the noise from outside.

4.1

Jul 2024

super special experience，cant believe had a 3-day stay in a “jail” interesting

4.1

Jul 2024

The Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is the perfect place to stay for the solo traveller or backpacker on a budget. The rooms, or rather, jail cells, are clean and comfortable. The location is perfect being close to the Rideau Shopping Centre, National Arts Centre, Parliament, and many other downtown Ottawa attractions. There is the chance to meet others from all over the world, learn a bit of criminal history in Canada, and the complimentary breakfast is a plus.

4.1

Jul 2024

Found the place spotless

4.1

Jul 2024

The staff and place were great, and the charm of staying in a former jail was a lot more pronounced than I would have guessed ahead of time. Easily recommend and woukd stay there if I were back in town tmagain. And being that cmose to Byward was a huge bonus.

4.1

Jul 2024

Excellent hostel. Just wish there was curtains around each bed for privacy

4.1

Jul 2024

Wonderful experience with helpful staff and nice setup.

4.1

Jul 2024

Good overall, wonderful location, close to dt and attractions, breakfast included, enough washrooms. But I caught a cold after stay there for two nights.

4.1

Jun 2024

As expected and advertised

4.1

Jun 2024

Ottawa is getting a little run down compared to a decade ago. The hostel is in a very convenient location with easy access via public transit. The jail is unusual with all the good, the bad and the interesting due to its original purpose. Interesting people, great staff. Loved the experience.

4.1

Jun 2024

Great little place, stayed for only one night but was impressed by the cleanliness of the female dorm room (#701) , which even had its own full bathroom. Breakfast is only bagels, hard boiled eggs and some fruits. Area is quite safe, close to Mackenzie Bridge and Rideau St, lots of fast food places on nearby Dalhousie St. Easy walk to the Rideau Canal promenade, National Arts Centre and Rideau Centre. Rideau station on the convenient O-train.

4.1

Jun 2024

Very cool with a lot of history. Unfortunately, the bed and pillows were quite uncomfortable and ended up with bad neck pain. Would recommend bringing your own pillows. Room was clean, no bedbugs. Kept a lot of cool architectural things from the old jail to give it authenticity.

4.1

Jun 2024

Good

4.1

Jun 2024

Great experience!!!

4.1

Jun 2024

Need prepare slippers

4.1

Jun 2024

4.1

Jun 2024

It’s a great location for a cheap price

4.1

Jun 2024

Overall, it was a gokd stay. I enjoying my cool jail cell room. Comfy bed and very clean. My only gripe woukd be the breakfast. The quality and variety could use some work. The coffee is terrible to be honest and the only tea they had was the cheap, low quality Red Rose tea brand. They have fruit but no yoghurt or granola to complement it. The cereal the have is Fruit Loops, Corn Flakes and Cheerios...perhaps some nicer options? Lots of room for improvement with the breakfast. Having said this, it was still a satisfsctory stay.

4.1

Jun 2024

A very convenient and accessible location

4.1

Jun 2024

Close to downtown and Rideau Centre, with many to choose for shopping and dining. Lots of public transportation nearby including the O-Train. The single room might be small, but makes sense because it was a jail you are probably interested just for the experience. Washroom, shower room and public area are very clean. Might be too hot and humid in summer. But again, it was a jail. Notably it does not have an elevator.

4.1

May 2024

At the end it is a good hotel for the low price they propose

4.1

May 2024

Kind of creepy staying in an old cell and I loved it.

4.1

May 2024

Rooms are not rooms, just three walls sticked to the bed and a door. Zero space around the bed, not event for a sheet of paper. The is the feeling of sleeping in a coffin.

4.1

May 2024

Good staff. Walk distance to everwhere. Great experience

4.1

May 2024

Staying in this hostel is a unique experience

4.1

May 2024

nothing

4.1

May 2024

It is a such a unique experience that I like. I recommend to visit all the place. The thing that I liked the less, as we sleep in a small cell and with typical doors of prison, there is some noise at night

4.1

May 2024

Had an authentic jail experience without committing crimes. The hotel is very clean and staff is helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the jail tour to understand the history of the hostel. Location is super convenient as all places worth visiting are at a walkable distance.

4.1

May 2024

Super hostel I had a great stay Sheets and room were super clean and so were the bathrooms I was really impressed The bed was really comfy Breakfast was good quality and very diversified ! The only cons would be the people that walk in the hallway you can hear everything but if you wear earplugs you’ll be fine ! Also close to everything, I recommend to walk in the city, all the principal sites are in a walkable distance

4.1

May 2024

The breakfast is wonderful.

4.1

May 2024

There is no air conditioning, so it might get cold at night. Check up the weather forecast to see if you need a sweater at night.

4.1

May 2024

Excellent hostel with authentic jail atmosphere and good quality facilities. Very good breakfast. Fantastic location. Free jail tours offered to guests are very informative and entertaining.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Downtown?

The average price for a rental in Downtown is $141 per night. This rental is $17 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and garden.

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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

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

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

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

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

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel in Downtown

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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