HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
City-center hostel within easy reach of University of Ottawa
- Free WiFi
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- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Men only, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room [2/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Room, 1 Dble Bed, Shared Bath) - Guest Room [3/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Room, 1 Dble Bed, Shared Bath) - Guest Room [4/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Men only, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room [5/61]
- Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Kitchenette OR Bathroom) - Guest Room [6/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Women only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell) - Bathroom Shower [7/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Men only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell) - Bathroom Sink [8/61]
- Property Grounds [9/61]
- Exterior [10/61]
- Exterior detail [11/61]
- Food Court [12/61]
- Dining [13/61]
- Dining [14/61]
- Lobby Lounge [15/61]
- Lobby Sitting Area [16/61]
- Children’s Play Area – Indoor [17/61]
- Hallway [18/61]
- Hallway [19/61]
- Hotel Interior [20/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Room, 1 Dble Bed, Shared Bath) - Guest Room [21/61]
- Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Kitchenette OR Bathroom) - Guest Room [22/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) - Guest Room [23/61]
- Quadruple Room (Backpacker Quad Jail Cell, 1 Single) - Guest Room [24/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Men only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell) - Guest Room [25/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Men only, Shared Bathroom - Bathroom [26/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) - Bathroom [27/61]
- Property Grounds [28/61]
- Property Grounds [29/61]
- Hotel Front [30/61]
- Hotel Interior [31/61]
- Hotel Interior [32/61]
- Hallway [33/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) - Guest Room [34/61]
- Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath) - Guest Room [35/61]
- Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom) - Guest Room [36/61]
- Quadruple Room (Backpacker Quad Jail Cell, 1 Single) - Guest Room [37/61]
- Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath) - Guest Room [38/61]
- Staircase [39/61]
- Hotel Interior [40/61]
- Hotel Interior [41/61]
- Quadruple Room (Backpacker Quad Jail Cell, 1 Single) - Guest Room [42/61]
- Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom) - Guest Room [43/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Women only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell) - Guest Room [44/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Women only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell) - Guest Room [45/61]
- Historic Double Jail Cell, 1 Double Bed (Showers located on floor above) - Guest Room [46/61]
- Interior Detail [47/61]
- Hotel Interior [48/61]
- Historic Double Jail Cell, 1 Double Bed (Showers located on floor above) - Hallway [49/61]
- Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath) - Guest Room [50/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Men only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell) - Guest Room [51/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Men only, Shared Bathroom - In-Room Amenity [52/61]
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Men only, Shared Bathroom - Guest Room [53/61]
- Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom) - Guest Room [54/61]
- Historic Double Jail Cell, 1 Double Bed (Showers located on floor above) - Hallway [55/61]
- Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath) - Hallway [56/61]
- Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath) - Hallway [57/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) - Guest Room [58/61]
- Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Kitchenette OR Bathroom) - Living Area [59/61]
- Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom) - Interior Detail [60/61]
- Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath) - Hallway [61/61]
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Good
Location
Great location
Breakfast
Tasty breakfast
Comfort
More comfort would be nice
Bar and Beverages
Bar could improve
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5
From 589 reviews
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HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
from $75 CAD- Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Men only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell)
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Men only, Shared Bathroom
- Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)
- Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)
- Double Room (Dbl Room, 1 Dble Bed, Shared Bath)
- Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Kitchenette OR Bathroom)
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedroom Women only, Shared Bathroom
- 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Women only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell)
- Historic Double Jail Cell, 1 Double Bed (Showers located on floor above)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- 30 rooms
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 17
Travelling with others
Children
- No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Transportation
Parking
- Self parking *
- Extended parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Recent reviews
Good 7.6 From 240 reviews
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Very Good
Take the free tour - it's very interesting.
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Exceptional
Unique and fun place to stay!
It's a very unique & fun place to stay and I really enjoyed walking around the building learning about the history of the jail and why certain design elements were used. It was also clean, friendly staff and a great location. As I arrived late by night and only stayed for that night - I would have benefitted from a more sound proof place to stay. The corridors are designed to increase sound so everyone can hear you and let me tell you - yes, you can hear everything said in the corridors. This is something to bare in mind if you are sound sensitive and easily woken up.
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Very Good
little space, big value
the staff were great, the hostel was clean, breakfast was good. overall, a great experience in a great location.
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Exceptional
Amazing
Amazing experience, room was creepy didn’t sleep much during the night, noisy cell inmates, nice lounging area. I loved the experience
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Fair
HI-Ottawa
I didn't enjoy the stay at the HI in Ottawa!!I would avoid it to be and go to a regular hotel. I think if they offer the same services as HI - Toronto , it would be great. Breakfast was really bad...i don't know . just avoid it if you can! On the hand , their bed were comfortable. I had a single room with no windows ( i was told it's normal since it's a jail..but i slept well). Not sure if it's because i was travelling
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