Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Hostel in Downtown
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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 University of Ottawa
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)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
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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.
1.5
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.
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.
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
Pretty good for a hostel. Felt safe
4.0
Excellent location next to the shopping mall and transit hub
4.0
Excellent location next to the shopping mall and transit hub
5.0
Perfect experience
5.0
Perfect experience
5.0
I liked the visit
5.0
I liked the visit
5.0
Excellent
5.0
Excellent
2.5
The staff did an amazing job keeping the hostal clean and well stocked!
2.5
The staff did an amazing job keeping the hostal clean and well stocked!
5.0
Location!
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Downtown?
The average price for a rental in Downtown is $127 per night. This rental is $52 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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