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About this property
Set in a restored jailhouse, this Ottawa hostel is adjacent to the Ottawa Convention Center and Rideau Center 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 1.2 mi from the hostel. Casino du Lac Leamy is 10 minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Edivio
Brazil“Very interesting and exotic place. Very nice tour inside the building telling the build history's.” - Kateryna
Canada“a really good experience. downtown ottawa, close to the attractions, public transport and malls. everything was clean, good breakfast. a perfect place for staying for one night or for backpackers” - Erin Canada“Loved the location, very comfortable bed, extremely clean & staff were wonderful”
- Elyas Canada“the rooms (single cell) is plenty comfortable and fun to sleep in. the whole space and environment is very nice and the staff is great. breakfast was good, I appreciate the non-dairy milk options a lot! It's often not available in other places...”
Kristina Canada“Unique opportunity to sleep in a 150 years old jail! Top notch cleannesses and service. Decent breakfast. Free jail tour with an awesome guide Simon who will keep you informed and entertained. If you are looking for more privacy then this might...”
Hsen
Germany“The experience of staying in an old jail cell was for sure the highlight. They put info of who was the prisoner there and for what reason. Mine was Julian from the late 18 hundreds who was imprisoned for insanity. The cell of course is a cell,...”
Valeria
Mexico“Very clean and good location. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.”
Donw
United States“Very interesting place, well designed with the exception of common areas (see below). Nice enough breakfast. Attentive staff. Ariele’s Pub Crawl and Simon’s Jail tour highly recommended.”- Dawn Canada“Location is unbeatable. Great value for a comfortable stay with yummy breakfast included. The guided tour was a special highlight: Simon was an exceptional guide and made it so enjoyable.”
- Gary Canada“Love the history of the jail. Great location. Good breakfast. Clean bunks.”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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 ID 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.
