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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. With unique styles and hardwood floors, all rooms at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel have access to shared bathrooms. Each morning guests can enjoy a breakfast consisting of fruits, cereal, bagels, milk, coffee, tea and juice. 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. The University of Ottawa and Chateau Des Charmes Wines are both 2 km from the hostel. Casino du Lac Leamy is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Ottawa
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ben
    Canada Canada
    Location - Right in downtown Value - Price compares to other nearby properties Breakfast included Cleanliness
  • Cole
    Canada Canada
    Decent breakfast - bagels, pb&j, fruit, tea & coffee Comfy beads and not too pqcked in the rooms, warm in the winter. Good lockers in the rooms
  • Margaux
    France France
    Well located in city centre Breakfast included Jail visit included, very interesting

Property surroundings

Facilities of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 20 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practices

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House rules

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 04:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Birth certificates, SIN cards and Ontario Health Cards are not accepted as valid ID upon check-in.

Please note this property does not allow third party bookings.

The credit card used at the time of the booking must be presented by the cardholder upon check in.

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available as part of this booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

  • Check-in at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours

  • Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is 750 yards from the centre of Ottawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.