Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

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

Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

About this hostel

Located in Downtown, this lovely hostel for $95 per night is a great option for your next trip. Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to 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. This Ottawa hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Parliament Hill

0.59 miles

Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature

0.84 miles

Canadian War Museum

1.46 miles

National Gallery of Canada

0.58 miles

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

3.9

Good(606 Reviews)

Hostel in Downtown

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Parliament Hill

0.59 miles

Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature

0.84 miles

Canadian War Museum

1.46 miles

National Gallery of Canada

0.58 miles

Reviews

3.9/5.0

Good(606 Reviews)

5.0

Mar 2024

The place is amazing. Located in the heart of Ottawa make it walkable to most of the attractions. Although it was a jail, inside is clean and warm.

3.0

Jan 2024

Amazing place to stay

10.0

Jan 2024

Enjoyed the history and uniqueness of the place. Was a bit cold at night so you need to be prepared in the winter months. Will come again.

10.0

Jan 2024

Great way of utilizing and keeping history alive. Highly recommended.

8.0

Dec 2023

Cool place to stay while in Ottawa. Some of the individual rooms appear to be cells that have been split in two, and not the original size of the cells. I stayed in one of these, which are quite small.

10.0

Dec 2023

I didint like that there are no blinds and the room was very bright

5.0

Nov 2023

Great location and an interesting spot

5.0

Nov 2023

The individual cell is a fantastic experience and the jail tour is a fascinating bonus.

5.0

Nov 2023

It was quite a unique experience. Would recommend for those who think out of the box!!

5.0

Oct 2023

Staff were very helpful and this place was unique, clean and comfortable

5.0

Oct 2023

Cool idea of the jail conversion. I stayed in bunk room but cell living is narrow from what I saw. Novotel next door for food and tv watching (sports).

4.0

Oct 2023

No elevator

4.0

Oct 2023

Too much light from street coming in window all night.

4.0

Sep 2023

Highly recommended to join the Jail Tour at 11am, to learn more the history and preservation of this historic site.

5.0

Sep 2023

I am happy to have stayed in this heritage building, the place is very clean, loved the breakfast and very convenient location.

3.0

Sep 2023

Great value staying in such an interesting and unusual building. Centre of Ottawa so handy for Rideau centre. Parliament Hill. Byward Market. Museums.

5.0

Sep 2023

The fact that it was a former city jail turned into a hostel. The wi-fi was the best I've used in any place I've ever stayed.

2.0

Sep 2023

I was excited to stay there as it's a unique location with an interesting history. However, I did not realise that the single rooms are basically closed only with an iron door, meaning that you can hear everything around you as if you were staying in a dorm room. I did not sleep well at all and for the price I did expect more in terms of comfort.

5.0

Sep 2023

Husband and I stayed in a deluxe double bed room with an attached bathroom with a shower. Towels were available at the front desk at no charge. The air conditioning unit was great! We enjoyed our free breakfast in the dining hall every morning. Beautiful building! No ghost sightings, unfortunately.

5.0

Aug 2023

Great experience!!

1.0

Aug 2023

Staff is good and profrssional but if you want a place filled up with homeless drug addict scum that charges 100 dollars a nigh for a freaking jail cell then go for it.

5.0

Aug 2023

Wonderful experience! Simon is a great guy! Take the tour with him! Ask him any questions about Ottawa!

5.0

Jul 2023

I went to a concert at Lebreton flats and needed an affordable place to spend the night. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly and the hostel was very clean. I enjoyed a free breakfast and a jail tour the following morning. The only complaint I would have was that there was construction going on through the night, making it very noisy to try to sleep. Otherwise, I would recommend staying at this hostel if you're planning a visit to Ottawa.

5.0

Jul 2023

Perfect!

5.0

Jun 2023

This is absolutely one of the most unique places i have ever stayed in. My 14 year old wanted to move in. The staff at the front desk are absolutely amazing. The space is clean and well kept. The bathroom and the showers are spotless. We were in a bunk bed room, and very comfortable. Its right around the corner from the market. Loved everything about this place.

5.0

Jun 2023

A great experience. Well managed a well cared for.great staff.

5.0

Jun 2023

A really quirky place to stay, and a surprisingly good night’s sleep.

2.0

Jun 2023

Nice enough for what you paid for, a garbage can in the room would have been nice, and an option for a fan would have been helpful. Night sit lamp did not work. Napkins at the breakfast would have also been nice. Great location.

4.0

Jun 2023

Great staff. Very clean. But let's be honest: you are sleeping in a jail cell - Japanese salary-man style.

5.0

Jun 2023

This place was really a jail, and while the “cells” are small, they are very comfortable. Bathrooms and showers are super clean always. The staff is very kind and helpful. The kitchen has fridges to store your food. The jail tour was very interesting! By far the best hostel i’ve stayed in.

5.0

Jun 2023

All was good

1.0

Aug 2020

L’expérience de dormir dans une prison est exceptionnelle. Cependant, il y beaucoup de bruit et je n’ai pas dormi de la nuit parce que des gens s’amusaient, fessaient du vacarme, fessaient le sexe bruyamment et d’autres criaient de rage à cause du bruit.

1.0

Aug 2020

5.0

Jul 2020

Loved how unique this place is. Definitely an experience. Was quiet due to COVID and some things that were previously offered are not at this time, but all in all stuff was nice, our room was clean, the bathrooms and showers were clean. We enjoyed our stay.

5.0

Jul 2020

4.0

Feb 2020

Good for staying short term Staff is very nice and vert helpful Good for exploring history.

4.0

Feb 2020

Good for staying short termStaff is very nice and vert helpfulGood for exploring history.

4.0

Feb 2020

Facility was very clean. Night staff was very helpful even though we arrived around midnight. Breakfast could have been more organized though I believe it wasn't the normal staff.

5.0

Jan 2020

A unique historic site. Nice place to stay for something different.

5.0

Jan 2020

A unique historic site. Nice place to stay for something different.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Downtown is $91 per night. This rental is $4 above 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 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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4.4

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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel in Downtown

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Downtown

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

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