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HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel, Ottawa, Canada

75 Nicholas Street, Ontario, Ottawa

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HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel

A backpacker favourite, the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel is the only hostel in Ottawa with a breakfast cafe, complimentary WiFi, many private rooms w/double beds, a spacious guest kitchen, a 52 inch large screen TV w/satellite, lots of parking spaces and a short walk to all the major downtown attractions!

Avg Rating: 84% (78 Reviews)

Character: 87%

Security: 87%

Location: 94%

Staff: 80%

Fun: 72%

Cleanliness: 80%



Customer Reviews

74%

This is an unusual place. It's nice for one or maximum two nights, I wouldn't recommend it if you are expecting too much. The location is good. There is a lot of noise, especially at night 'cause the beds are old and made of iron. The cells are hot due a poor ventilation. The staff is nice and they try to help you.

Rolando, from El Salvador ~ Jul 18 2008

100%

the only thing the beds make to much of noise unless it was perfect thank you so much ginette tremblay

ginette, from Canada ~ Jul 17 2008

94%

We had a great stay, loved the building and most of the staff. We did however have something taken from our room which was upsetting but our own fault for leaving it out. Great hostel! But remember to use the security lockers!

steve, from Canada ~ Jul 13 2008

96%

WOW! I honestly felt like I was in a hotel. they have a full breakfast menu in the mornings, AMAZING security features for the building. an amazing common area with about 5 leather couches, a new flat screen TV with DVD and VHS player. they had binders filled with things to do in Ottawa. as well this Hostel is located across the street from the Rideau Centre (big shopping mall, that also serves as a bus station), and is only about a 5-10min walk from Parliament. Beds are a bit squeaky but

James, from Canada ~ Jul 6 2008

100%

Really enjoyed staying at the Ottawa Jail Hostel, it was very clean, comfortable and unique. Staff were very friendly and there was always something to do. Right downtown, we walked everwhere. Would definitely stay there again next time in Ottawa.

Nevol, from Canada ~ Jul 4 2008

56%

Staying in the Jail Hostel was like staying in jail. Don't try it!

Mark, from Canada ~ Jul 1 2008

66%

Very disappointed that additional costs were charged without prior notice or disclosure at time of booking. Cost increase required emergency out of town arrangements that were an inconvenience to my benefactor. Please clearly indicate that HI membership is required to stay at your hostels on the web page where bookings are done and indicate the cost. It is very unfair to a traveller on a limited budget to spring a surprise like this at the eleventh hour. I would really appreciate if you woul

Peter, from Canada ~ Jun 26 2008

80%

Some femlae guests were quite rude, talking loudly in the halls late at night. The hostel should strongly emphasize the quiet rule after midnight. I understand coming in late you make some noise, but just up and chatting is unnecessary. Couldn't they just go into a common area instead of in the bedroom cells/hallway? Staff should be more aware of this issue.

Kelly, from Canada ~ Jun 19 2008

74%

I think it the future I would not stay in a dorm room.

David, from USA ~ Jun 9 2008

90%

I have been to different hostels around the world. But seriously, Jail hostel has been the most unique one.

Farhang, from Iran ~ Jun 3 2008