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HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa

2-star2 stars
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9, Canada

City-center hostel, steps from Rideau Centre
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  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities

  • 30 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Free WiFi

Feel at home

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)

What’s around

  • In Sandy Hill
  • University of Ottawa - 1 mi / 1.6 km
  • Byward Market Square - 1 mi / 1.7 km
  • Parliament Hill - 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
  • Rideau Canal - 2.6 mi / 4.3 km
  • National Arts Centre - 0.6 mi / 0.9 km
  • Shaw Centre - 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
  • National Gallery of Canada - 1.3 mi / 2 km
  • Rideau Centre - 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
  • Museum of Nature - 2 mi / 3.2 km
  • Canadian Museum of History - 2 mi / 3.2 km
More about the area
Good7.6
Location
Great location
Breakfast
Tasty breakfast
Room
Room needs to be improved
Comfort
More comfort would be nice
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HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa

from $75 CAD
  • 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)
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What’s around HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa

Landmarks

  • In Sandy Hill
  • University of Ottawa - 1 mi / 1.6 km
  • Byward Market Square - 1 mi / 1.7 km
  • Parliament Hill - 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
  • Rideau Canal - 2.6 mi / 4.3 km
  • National Arts Centre - 0.6 mi / 0.9 km
  • Shaw Centre - 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
  • National Gallery of Canada - 1.3 mi / 2 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Ottawa Station - 7 min drive
  • Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 23 min drive
  • Extended parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • RV, bus, and truck parking
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At a glance

Key facts

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
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Other information

  • Smoke-free property
* See small print for additional details or extra charges

At the hostel

Food and drink
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Barbecue grills
Things to do
  • Bicycle rentals on site
Working away
  • Computer station
Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
Facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Picnic area
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

In the room

Home comforts
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Air conditioning
Freshen up
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
Stay connected
  • Free WiFi
More
  • Daily housekeeping

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HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa’s small print

Also known as

  • HI Ottawa Jail Hostel
  • Jail Hostel
  • HI Ottawa Jail
  • Hi Ottawa Jail Hotel Ottawa

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.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Mandatory fees

Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged $5.00 CAD extra per bed and $10.00 CAD extra per private room, payable to the hostel. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
All guests with reservations made after January 24th, 2018 are entitled to a 10% discount upon presentation of their Hostelling International Membership Card. Please note that any reservations made before January 24th, 2018, were made at the HI-Membership Rate. If you are not a member of Hostelling International, there will be an additional charge of $5.00 per person/per night. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

Self parking costs CAD 12 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.

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Recent reviews

Good 7.6 From 244 reviews

HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Very Good8.0
Our Night in Jail
We went to Ottawa to visit family so we decided to experience a night in jail. The atmosphere was very "prison like" but the staff and other "inmates" we're very friendly. Our cell was small yet comfortable and quiet. The breakfast was good also. All in all, we enjoyed our night in prison and we have a story to tell.
Feb. 5, 2019Verified Hotels.com guest review
Debbie, ca1 night romance trip
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Very Good8.0
Take the free tour - it's very interesting.
Oct. 27, 2018Verified Hotels.com guest review
A Traveler, ca1 night business trip
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Exceptional10.0
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.
Oct. 15, 2018Verified Hotels.com guest review
A, ca1 night trip
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Very Good8.0
little space, big value
the staff were great, the hostel was clean, breakfast was good. overall, a great experience in a great location.
Sep. 24, 2018Verified Hotels.com guest review
Andrew, caOther trip
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa
Exceptional10.0
Amazing
Amazing experience, room was creepy didn’t sleep much during the night, noisy cell inmates, nice lounging area. I loved the experience
Sep. 17, 2018Verified Hotels.com guest review
Marisa A, caRomance trip

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HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa

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