Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2 stars
Wed 12/11
-
Thu 13/11
1 room, 2 guests
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R1 417
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
R1 417
Standard Room
R1 831
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Overview

The HI – Ottawa Jail Hostel is located in a restored jailhouse adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Center and Rideau Center Mall. Both Chateau Des Charmes Wines and the University of Ottawa are within two miles, while Casino du Lac Leamy is a 10-minute drive away. This budget hotel has multilingual staff and is seven miles from Ottawa International Airport. The hotel has 29 non-smoking guest rooms, paid parking on-site, and baggage storage.

This hotel has amenities that include a laundry room, a backyard, and lockers for guests to make use of. Guests staying at the establishment have linens included and can use the television room and library inside the hostel. The rooms include eight-bed rooms, six-bed rooms, four-bed rooms, and private rooms. There is free wireless Internet in every room, a complimentary breakfast, and free earplugs for a good night’s sleep. Many of the private rooms include an ensuite bathroom and reading light.

There are many different restaurants in the area of the hotel, with the Albion Rooms a few steps away for a Canadian gastropub experience. Norca Restaurant & Bar, Big Smoke Burger, the Loft Board Game Lounge, Kothu Rotti, and 3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine are also within quick walking distance.

Many attractions are also in the area like Odyssey Theatre, Ottawa Art Gallery, Tin House, Rideau Center, and Shaw Center. The National War Memorial is a seven-minute walk from the hotel.

Latest deals for Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Wed 12/11
Thu 13/11
Double room
No inclusions
1 double bed
R1 417
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 455
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
1 double bed
R1 597
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 599
nightly with VAT
Standard Room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 831
nightly with VAT
No inclusions
bed type unknown
R1 902
nightly with VAT
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • ATM on-site
  • Babysitting or child care
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Earplugs
  • ATM on-site
  • Concierge service
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

General

  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Lockers
  • Privacy curtain
  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Board games/puzzles

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Dining

  • Shared kitchen

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care

Reviews of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

8,4
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834
Okay
318
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244
Mediocre
113
Poor
111

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8.0
Very good
Mts, May 2025
The only problem I gad is that every morning when they are clean up the restroom, they cleaned up all the restroom at the same time. And it's not convenient for me at that time.
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Sms, Apr 2021
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8.0
Very good
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) Very interesting & fun experience. Great location within easy walking distance to Parliament, museums, shopping, great restaurants. Eerily interesting, it feels like a jail, & the history is rather cr...
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Location

75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON

What's nearby

  • Shaw Centre236 m
  • University of Ottawa0.5 km
  • National War Memorial0.5 km
  • Embassy of the United States0.6 km
  • Parliament Hill0.8 km
  • Peace Tower0.8 km
  • Library Of Parliament0.9 km
  • National Gallery of Canada0.9 km
  • Downtown Ottawa1 km
  • Royal Canadian Mint1.1 km
  • Supreme Court of Canada1.4 km
  • Library and Archives Canada1.6 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

  • Where is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel located?

    Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is located at 75 Nicholas Street in Sandy Hill, 1,2 km from the centre of Ottawa. Shaw Centre is the closest landmark to Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel.

  • Does Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel from the airport?

    Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is 11,5 km from Ottawa. Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is 84,6 km from Ogdensburg.

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