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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Building design
1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
$84
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedroom Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Female, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel in Downtown 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.

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.
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel features a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Ottawa hostel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is a smoke-free property.

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

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 946 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 946 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 946 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 946 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 946 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

Raphael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RXCobra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claude

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
More than I expected for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Muzamil Haaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place to crash at night and see the city during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

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

6/10 Okay

Fahmi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was what i needed at the time. I didnt expect much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The museum tour was very insightful and eye opening. The building was designed to amplify sound when it was a jail so it can get loud as guests move around the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ming yan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theophilus

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eddy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nanette

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding quality and style in jail cell accommodations, very friendly staff, fully equipped kitchen, exceptional heritage building!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is affordable
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very central and surprisingly quiet at night, at least near my cell. The breakfast is simple, and they offer non-dairy milk options, which is a plus. However, some of the doors to the cells on my floor (4th floor) were scraping against the concrete, which was an unpleasant sound. Additionally, one of the women’s toilets either did not flush properly or kept running continuously.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bagrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in a really walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sierra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is an experience that really mirrors what it might feel like to spend the night in jail - from the out friendly front desk check in (be sure to book with them if you want paid parking - otherwise you must search for your own), to the stained, smoke smelling bed sheet and pillow, single small towel (would not fit around a child) . Even though they say they offer shampoo, conditioner etc - they do not. The washrooms are dirty but there are roughly 36 people on a floor and only two toilets and three showers. The showers are mixed gender (just in case that matters to you) . It is loud , really loud , the noise really travels. The room is truly cell size (there is no room for a garbage can, TV, chair etc) it is VERY small. Two grown adults could not change in the space at the same time. Breakfast is awful (truly) bagel and cereal , it is basically help yourself but when I asked if there was water I was told" there is the tap - that's where you get water". Check out was not much better - I asked " is there a key drop off?" and was told "That's your job" . If you really want to visit (and it is pretty cool inside) I recommend touring. To spend $250 a night is just not worth it. There are some amazing hotels in Ottawa where you will be welcomed, it will be clean, your will have a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025