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Set in a restored jailhouse, this Ottawa hostel is adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Centre and Rideau Centre Mall. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast. With unique styles and hardwood floors, all rooms at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel have access to shared bathrooms. Each morning guests can enjoy a breakfast consisting of fruits, cereal, bagels, milk, coffee, tea and juice. Lockers and linens/towels are provided at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. Guests can relax in the common lounge and watch cable TV or read a book from the on-site library. The University of Ottawa and Chateau Des Charmes Wines are both 2 km from the hostel. Casino du Lac Leamy is 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Ottawa

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staying at this unique hotel, once a functioning prison, was an incredible experience! I stayed in a single cell, and it truly felt like stepping back in time. The atmosphere was fascinating, and the free guided tour of the former prison was a...
  • Xian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast is enough for me to have coffee, bread and my favourite pineapple.
  • Laetitia
    Canada Canada
    Very well located, friendly staff, and the must is the free guided tour of the former jail.
  • Thomas
    Canada Canada
    Definitely a back packers stay. But with parking available We were able to walk to all destinations. Breakfast was welcome as well
  • Hasti
    Canada Canada
    i really enjoy the tour in the jail. it was very informative
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good location, nice touch to have facts about the prisoner that stayed in whatever room you were in as well! Nice and rustic but still has all modern facilities you would need
  • Manon
    France France
    I really liked the mood and the fact that the hostel is located in a former bloody jail. As guests, we can have a free visit of the place, and it was super interesting.
  • Chinatsu
    Australia Australia
    There is a good location and they have kind staffs.
  • Ma
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was awesome, eggs, pinneapple, peanut butter, coffee. Exactly what I searched for. Toaster for fresh bagels. Interesting info about the living in prison back then on the walls. It's also possible to cook by yourself in the kitchen....
  • Stephanie
    Canada Canada
    Location, breakfast, and the guided tour, easy parking ($),

Property surroundings

Facilities of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 20 per day.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Birth certificates, SIN cards and Ontario Health Cards are not accepted as valid ID upon check-in.

Please note this property does not allow third party bookings.

The credit card used at the time of the booking must be presented by the cardholder upon check in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

  • The prices at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours
  • Check-in at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is 750 yards from the centre of Ottawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.