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3.5 out of 5

"It was ok. The facilities varied between levels. THe showers on my floor were old and terrible and anyone could walk in and the curtain didn’t close p ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 24 Sep 2019

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

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

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Double Room, 1 Double Bed (with Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that 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 dry cleaning service and concierge services.

  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Everyone (2)
3 out of 5
It was ok. The facilities varied between levels. THe showers on my floor were old and terrible and anyone could walk in and the curtain didn’t close properly. On the floor above they were bigger. Not the most social hostel. Breakfast was decent with bagels and fruit. The room was clean and I got a double bed bunk. Beds were quite squeaky.

Posted by on 24 Sep 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Nov 2019 by Erin, Experience Curator.

Hi there, thank you for leaving a review! We will actually be renovating all of our bathrooms and showers this winter, making them larger and more private. We run 4-5 hostel activities each week to encourage people to socialize! I hope that we have a chance to earn your business back in the future.

4 out of 5
I loved the property’s unique history and would encourage anyone staying to go on the excellent tour.

Posted by on 6 Aug 2019

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About the Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Location 75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N7B9

Property Features

As a guest of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. 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.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) (4.1 km / 2.6 mi)
  • Metro station: Rideau Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 17

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No lifts
  • Smoke detector
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged CAD 5 extra per bed and CAD 10 extra per private room, payable to the hostel.

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
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