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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

City-center hostel within walking distance of Byward Market Square

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Tue, Dec 9
Mon, Dec 15
December 2025
7
January 2026
In Downtown Ottawa, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers a charming retreat with a garden and terrace. Connect to WiFi, unwind with newspapers, and enjoy bike rentals. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
CA $100
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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

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

Very good

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)
Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Very good

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Shower, towels
Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)
Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)
Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom) | Bathroom
Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)
Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)
Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
4 bedrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom
Shower, towels
Shower, towels

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

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, towels
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Female, Shared Bathroom

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchen island
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9

What's nearby

  • Rideau Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rideau Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Ottawa - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive
  • Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 21 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 4 min walk
  • UOttawa Station - 10 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪JOEY Rideau - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Purdys Chocolatier - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bridgehead - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poulet Rouge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 4 minutes and uOttawa Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 17
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 17

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CAD 20.00 per day)
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Kitchen island

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory 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.

Parking

  • Self parking costs CAD 20.00 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20.00 per day. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel and nearby?

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel like?

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is in Downtown Ottawa, a short 4-minute walk from Rideau Station and 2 minutes' walk from University of Ottawa.

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