Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Hostel in Downtown
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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
Available Rooms
Room, 1 Twin Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)
1 Single
Sleeps 1
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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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Reviews
1.5
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.
1.0
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.
5.0
Good location and clean.
4.0
The place to be for backpackers in Ottawa
5.0
the signage that described some of the history of the building. also the graphics where awesome.
5.0
Great hostel! Stayed on 4th floor in prisoner cell. I did had nightmare in the night but still it is a great and unique experience.
4.0
I booked a cell and was expecting there to be a twin bed, but those prisoners didn't have the space for a twin so the matrass was actually a single. Be sure to use earplugs as there isn't much sound insulation (I had a major snoring dude nearby...)
The shower and bathrooms were clean. The breakfast was good and included bagels (plus cream cheese, butter jam and peanut butter) , hard-boiled eggs, cereal, cantaloupe, oranges apples and coffee!
The highlight of the hostel was the jail tour, fascinating! (be sure to tip!)
2.5
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.
4.0
Pretty good for a hostel. Felt safe
4.0
Excellent location next to the shopping mall and transit hub
5.0
Perfect experience
5.0
I liked the visit
5.0
Excellent
2.5
The staff did an amazing job keeping the hostal clean and well stocked!
5.0
Location!
1.0
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.
5.0
super special experience,cant believe had a 3-day stay in a “jail” interesting
2.5
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.
2.5
Found the place spotless
5.0
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.
5.0
Excellent hostel. Just wish there was curtains around each bed for privacy
4.0
Wonderful experience with helpful staff and nice setup.
4.0
Good overall, wonderful location, close to dt and attractions, breakfast included, enough washrooms. But I caught a cold after stay there for two nights.
5.0
As expected and advertised
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
1.0
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.
5.0
Great experience!!!
5.0
Good
5.0
Need prepare slippers
5.0
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5.0
It’s a great location for a cheap price
2.0
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.
5.0
A very convenient and accessible location
5.0
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.
3.0
At the end it is a good hotel for the low price they propose
1.0
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.
5.0
Kind of creepy staying in an old cell and I loved it.
5.0
Staying in this hostel is a unique experience
5.0
Good staff. Walk distance to everwhere. Great experience
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Downtown?
The average price for a rental in Downtown is R 2,378 per night. This rental is R 1,106 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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