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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Rideau Canal

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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers a welcoming retreat in Downtown Ottawa with a garden and terrace for relaxing. Travelers can use the WiFi, browse newspapers, and rent bikes to explore the city. Past guests consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,770
P4,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Twin Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Daily housekeeping
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
4 bedrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Kitchen island
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9

What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Rideau Station - 4 min walk
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JOEY Rideau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Purdys Chocolatier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel near University of Ottawa
Near Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A computer station, multilingual staff, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and kitchen islands. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and kitchen islands

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

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 available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

  • Self parking fee: CAD 20.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel on Nov 11, 2025 start from P 3,770.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Self parking is available for CAD 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hostel is steps from Rideau Centre, Rideau Canal, and University of Ottawa. Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square are also within 15 minutes. Rideau Station is only a 4-minute walk and uOttawa Station is 10 minutes.

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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 964 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

10/10 Excellent

Lumei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room，kind staff，interest tour and nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights, first time staying in a hostel and truly enjoyed every second of the experience. The hostel staff were very nice and helpful. The atmosphere was very welcoming and calm. Enjoyed the common area's and interacting with other guests. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the history of the building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vidyoot

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little too warm. But it was still a nice stay! :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

XUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend, clean bed, free breakfast and jail tour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yutong

Decent place to stay, especially for the price. Jail tour is excellent, shout out to our guide Simon
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rajah

Liked: Staff & service
A bit of noise in the corridor and room cooling was overdone otherwise very oleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy my stay here 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOONJI

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a special experience only at Ottawa ! The single room was clean, and it was not as narrow as I thought. The breakfast was perfect and also the location was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haileigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend taking advantage of the free morning tour of the historic jail—it's both fascinating and informative. The breakfast offerings were excellent, providing a great start to the day. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, I enjoyed every second there. The tour gave a significant meaning to the place. Recommend to stay the night prior on taking the tour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time in a hostel. I really liked it's close location to areas I wanted to visit. I parked my car and walked for the majority of my time in Ottawa. I'm a light sleeper so someone coming into the room woke me up throughout the night but it's something I wasn't used to. Saintlo does offer a variety accommodations. Don't forget it's a converted jail, so that's pretty cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, clean, great staff, central location.

Found the place spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel. Just wish there was curtains around each bed for privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience with helpful staff and nice setup.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really nice place to stay for a couple of nights, I was greeted very warmly and everything was explained in a clear way. It's also good that there is breakfast. Thank you for the great atmosphere and good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom door on mens side 6th slams and wakes you up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024