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The 10 Best Hostels in Ottawa, Canada

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Set in a restored jailhouse, this Ottawa hostel is adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Centre and Rideau Centre Mall. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

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.

Great location. It's right next to downtown and most attractions are within walking distance. This place is also a historical place, jail tour and staying in a cell room was interesting experience. The shower room was clean, a charging port and a lamp right next to the bed and the breakfast was good. Super friendly staff.

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8.2
Very good
1,451 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a city view. At Barefoot Inn every room has bed linen and towels.

The Kitchen is well equipped and the lounge area was cosy

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8.2
Very good
74 reviews
Price from
£97
per night

Conveniently located in central Ottawa, this budget hostel is a 5-minute walk to Rideau Centre. It features apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available.

A TV lounge with a sofa is provided in every spacious apartment at Ottawa Backpackers Inn. Apartments have a private entrance and a balcony. Free coffee and tea are offered.

very nice staff very peaceful very polite people

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7.1
Good
1,493 reviews
Price from
£19
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Ottawa

  • Avg. price/night: £131.51
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 616 reviews
    Safe, cheaper and better than a hotel - a whole condo with kitchen instead of just a small room. Nice gym to get inspired by the sunrise
    Sara
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £126.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,451 reviews
    The facilities were extremely clean and the staff were very helpful, the hostel was in a great location and I had zero complaints about the breakfast provided. The tour was amazing to do to understand the history of the jail so would highly recommend doing that
    Becky
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £126.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,451 reviews
    Interesting tour of the jail! Room dormitory give an affordable option and single bed cells are pretty cool and give a safe option for people that needs more privacy, I liked both.
    Mahe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £244.23
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 395 reviews
    Great location, safe area. Well-designed room. Comfortable bed.
    Jan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £126.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,451 reviews
    The localisation is good, the hotel is clean and has an interesting atmosphere. I liked the coworking space. I really enjoyed my stay there. I think it is a great option if you like staying at youth hostels.
    Szymon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £110.63
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,627 reviews
    I was expecting a standard hotel room and arrived to find a one bedroom unit with separate bathroom, kitchen , dining and lounge. Very comfortable and a great location. It was an easy walk to the central areas of the city. As a solo female traveller the area felt very safe for me. Several extra bonuses were the restaurant next door offered room service and there were laundry facilities which were free to guests. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
    Fiona
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £126.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,451 reviews
    Best hostel ever
    namarayan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £220.08
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 553 reviews
    Cheap, fit to low budget
    Teresa
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £110.63
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8,627 reviews
    Came with a ps4! Massive place! Massive tv! Cheap price in a great location! Best hotel 20/10!
    M
    Matt
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £65.13
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,493 reviews
    great location, friendly staff, cheap(ish)
    Irina
    Solo traveller

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