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Byward Blue Inn

3.0 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a robe hanging on a rack, and a balcony with curtains.
A brick building with a red and blue balcony, a blue umbrella, and a garden with various plants.
A ByWard Blue Inn sign, a brick building, and potted plants with flowers.
A multi-story brick building with balconies, a gated entrance, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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157 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON, K1N 5P7
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a wall with a colorful painting.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(260 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Window View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(162 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Byward Blue Inn

Along with a snack bar/deli, this hotel has a conference center and self parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
Byward Blue Inn offers 46 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Byward Blue Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Byward Market Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and a conference center.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds, overall comfort, and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Byward Market Square and 8 minutes by foot from University of Ottawa
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Byward Blue Inn. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ottawa hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (CAD 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 15 per night
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 20.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Blue Byward Inn
Byward Blue
Byward Blue Inn
Byward Blue Inn Ottawa
Byward Blue Ottawa
Byward Inn
Byward Blue Hotel Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn Hotel
Byward Blue Inn Ottawa
Byward Blue Inn Hotel Ottawa

Byward Blue Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1471 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 454 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 2039 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay nice, good location walking distance to most attractions .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maggie S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best thing that we enjoyed was the breakfast, very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and excellent breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, the room was cozy and the location was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ridwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy place to spend a few nights at reasonable rates.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ireri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and the place is giving that historic vibe. Quiet and close to everything, it was good visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well kept, clean and the staff were lovely. The breakfast was a perfect way to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated in easy walking distance of all major sites, Many restaurants nearby . The hotel was clean and comfortable with a decent buffet breakfast. Parking close by was very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay in Ottawa Clean Breakfast Front desk employees Good location All aligned for a great stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Talin Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay-courteous, friendly staff; clean, comfortable room; great breakfast; terrific location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, convenient and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room easy location can walk to market and many restaurants great service great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, clean, central location downtown, breakfast was fresh and delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property located conveniently in the ByWard Market.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, the beds were comfortable and the breakfast was great! Overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cozy hotel. Within close walking distance to many bars and restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was wonderful Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely spot and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026