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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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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)

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

Heart of Ottawa.At this Downtown Ottawa hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa, both within a 5-minute walk. Galerie SAW Gallery and Rideau Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Arts Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill - 17 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪The Shore Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Hostel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa
As a guest of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Parking is available for a fee.

This Ottawa hostel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: CAD 20.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 821 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ahmed, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was extremely cold and loud, and I could not sleep the entire night before the appointment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vansh

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

Worst

Not good. Heat of room was not working. Too cold. As well as there was radiator of heater which have sound. We asked receptionist. They said it is not working good and will be ok till midnight but it was same till morning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Nanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
linen is always clean and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chukwuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ifeanyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a hostile but at least somewhere to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Super clean and great value

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Great value

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Del

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manaswini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third stay here and I love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always so sweet even remember me now haha 😂 absolutely love the dynamic
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jojo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an enjoyable stay ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yukimasa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. Very clean property. Cell (or room) is small, but was expected. Quite comfortable and had a nice quiet nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred-Eric

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

Nuitée en prison

Belle expérience et dépaysement.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024