When you stay at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 4 minutes and uOttawa Station is 10 minutes.
Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 21 min drive
Rideau Station - 4 min walk
UOttawa Station - 10 min walk
Parliament Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Dining Hall - 2 min walk
3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine - 4 min walk
Shanghai 360 - 3 min walk
The Highlander Pub - 4 min walk
Poulet Rouge - 3 min walk
About this property
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
When you stay at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Rideau Canal and University of Ottawa. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rideau Station is 4 minutes and uOttawa Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
30 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (CAD 20.00 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Working away
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking costs CAD 20.00 per day
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Does Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?
Yes. Self parking costs CAD 20.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel and nearby?
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel like?
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel is in Downtown Ottawa, a short 4-minute walk from Rideau Station and 17 minutes' walk from Parliament Hill.
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Reviews
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Parking was secure, easily accessible, and felt safe with code access only. (7 reviews)
Breakfast was available and the food was good, with many nearby dining options also available. (3 reviews)
Very central location, the cell rooms are a good budget option for short stays
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2026
This place is more like a home because you get to meet with like minded people during the breakfast hour or even in your room. It’s a home away from home lol I’ll definitely visit again anytime in the future
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2026
Beautiful building with comfortable enough bed. Pillows were a bit meh and the showers on my floor were a bit small and cramped. Overall excellent value, though, and the breakfast and kitchen were amazing and the location is perfect for access to byward market and the metro.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2026
Excellent service, a one-of-a-kind experience. Helpful staff and a very clean establishment. I plan to return during my stays in Ottawa.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2026
Very good location. I was able to walk to everything.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2026
Best place to stay in terms of location and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2026
Great price, convenient location.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2026
Very clean room and bathrooms as well as comfortable room temperature eventhough it was 30C outside.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2026
The staff is very friendly, room is clean and has all stuff provided.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2026
Amazing and very authentic place, staff very friendly
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2026
Good breakfast, good location, affordable stay and fun visit
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2026
The hostel is in a very convenient location.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2026
Full kitchen, great location, impressively cleaned and maintained. 100% would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2026
This is a great hostel! Clean, quiet and the breakfast spread was plentiful. You also can’t beat the location. I will stay again.
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8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2026
Overall a good place to stay and excellent breakfast and good location quite near to mall and restaurants, however I saw something crawling in my bed in the morning (not really sure what was that thou)
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2026
Fun experience and friendly staff. Breakfast included into an already great price and daily maintenance of amenities.
Dormitory experience was nice, everyone was respectful and polite.
Great experience in a former jail turned hostel, lots of discoveries of history regarding this place worth exploring!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2026
Easy quick parking, clean areas and comfortable beds! Also such amazing staff the general manager is a sweetheart.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2026
It was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was good and dining hall was clean and organized. We took part in the tour and it was great. We really liked how secure the parking was. The washrooms and showers were very clean and well maintained. Staff was pleasant. Room was clean and had what was needed for a good sleep.
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8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2026
The breakfast was great—very filling and a great way to start the day. The single cells were definitely an interesting experience; however, I wouldn’t recommend staying in them for more than a couple of nights as they are quite small (though that’s part of the novelty!).
The staff were friendly, welcoming, and very helpful throughout the stay.
The only area for improvement would be the outdoor space at the back, which I feel could be better utilised.
Overall, it was a great stay that I would happily recommend to others.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2026
It was a neat experience
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2026
clean room, friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
Staff is friendly and very helpful. Great atmosphere and unique place to stay. Easy parking option for a fee. Very well located. Included breakfast was appreciated.
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8/10 Very good
May 28, 2026
The room was very clean and surprisingly quiet (I mean, it *was * a Tuesday night in Ottawa). I had the best night’s sleep I’ve had in ages! Bathrooms were clean too. Staff very helpful. And staying in a converted gaol is very cool. Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2026
Parking was easy and secure.
Tour was interesting.