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Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Property class: 2

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A building entrance with a stone facade, white columns, and a wooden door.
A brick wall with a wooden door marked with the number 8, a metal staircase, and a skylight above.
Three people dining at a wooden table with breakfast items.
A modern interior with a long corridor, black chairs, a wooden table, and a black pillar.
A building with a sign reading "Ottawa International Hostel" behind a metal fence with birds perched on it.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N7B9
  • Place, Rideau Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)

A narrow, enclosed passageway leading to a room with a bed, a small window, and a door with a number plate.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, white brick walls, and a window with curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

A room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and wooden flooring.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)

A narrow room with white brick walls, a bunk bed, a small stool, and a mirror on the wall.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)

A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted sign indicating room number 408, and a small black panel on the wall.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a thermostat on the wall.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedroom Women only, Shared Bathroom

A room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, and wooden flooring.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with white bedding and a brick wall.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 8 Bed Women only, Shared Bathroom

A bunk room with white metal bunk beds, a brick wall, and two wall-mounted lights.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Mixed, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, white brick walls, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 10 Bed Female, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, white brick walls, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Self parking, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rideau Canal. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa
As a guest of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CAD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 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

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

  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1019 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, would recommend other people staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and very authentic place, staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and fun place to stay. I enjoyed my time here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, good location, affordable stay and fun visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Khadija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for one nignt as solo traveler. A real cool place to stay. Great location. The staff are friendly. The free tour is interesting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in one of the individual cells and it was so much fun!! I highly recommend the tour! Simon did a terrific job touring us around! So much interesting history.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy quick parking, clean areas and comfortable beds! Also such amazing staff the general manager is a sweetheart.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, value, common space, and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aiman

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great service, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mina

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

10/10 Excellent

Tahmeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for solo travel. There’s almost nothing to complain about unless you’re expecting a hotel room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and very helpful. Great atmosphere and unique place to stay. Easy parking option for a fee. Very well located. Included breakfast was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure. Tour was interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very resonable for the price. More privacy than in a normal Hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the bagels were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, and the common area was really cozy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super helpful. The gentleman that checked me in even carried my bag to the 7th floor for me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic building used well
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wilfried Wenceslas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel aimable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great vibe and value for the price
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice experience, fun to sleep in an actual old prison. Could use some nor power outlet in the room though, to charge the phones.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026