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Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed
Hallway

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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203 York Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5T7
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Room, 1 Single Bed

Private Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)

Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Room, 1 Double Bed

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 4 Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Private Room, 6 Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Private Triple Room

Private Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Hostel in Ottawa, 5-minute walk to Byward Market Square
Coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a TV in a common area. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Ottawa Backpackers Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
During your stay at Ottawa Backpackers Inn, you're just a quick walk from Byward Market Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and an arcade/game room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa
As a guest of Ottawa Backpackers Inn, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ottawa Backpackers Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area.

This Ottawa hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
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

  • Alcohol isn't served at Ottawa Backpackers Inn.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Inn Ottawa
Backpackers Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers
Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Hotel Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ottawa

Ottawa Backpackers Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 332 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alireza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was poorer than what I expected. Dirty washrooms,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place Can walk or take the bus any where from and to there. Affordable and confortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most down to earth accommodation in Ottawa. Feels homey, in the best ways.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staffs were so kind. It’s convenient for sightseeing spots which is good for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyedamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and cozy place with professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mikael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lot of addicts and homeless people around, rarely dangerous though.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rehana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much to enjoy here. The staff are amazing and very helpfull. The premises are clean and tidy. I have met many wonderfull people during my stay here. I strongly recommend this place. Everything a person may need is just walking distance. Awesome location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waa ok for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly as described. The staff are incredibly friendly as well as the other guests. It had a very homely feel which I loved.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to go next door to have a hot water shower, but I think that should be fixed soon. Staff was very nice and accommodating of my weird itinerary. The communal space was nice to be in and the other guests were very friendly. Room was clean. Small but what do you expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mir Zariful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jag

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

sridhar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great service and everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinseok

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an unique experience to stay in this place for a week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Quit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raphael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parvez

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Place for coexistance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025