Affordable Youth Hostels in Ottawa

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.

- "I stay there 10 to 13 jan . I had very good experience hostel is so clean,staff is so helpful, its was perfect affordabl" - "Absolutely loved this experience and will definitely go back!! Perfect location, comfortable and guests are all respectf" - "It's a fun, excellent place to stay!" - "My 3 days in Jail" - "Two nights in jail, awesome." - "Amazing stay, very happy overall." - "Really nice" - "You guys ate" - "Great location - interesting place"

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Rideau Canal
Self parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite.
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel offers 30 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Enjoyed the history and uniqueness of the place. Was a bit cold at night so you need to be prepared in the winter months. Will come again. " - "Great way of utilizing and keeping history alive. Highly recommended. " - "The hostel is unique because it used to be a jail, and its gates, blocks, and grids have historical value." - "Nice and clean place, especially the washrooms are kept really clean. The breakfast offered in the morning is good as well. All in all, a really nice place to spend the night with so much of history involved."

Conveniently located in central Ottawa, this budget hostel is a 5-minute walk to Rideau Center. It features apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available. A TV lounge with a sofa is provided in every spacious apartment at Ottawa Backpackers Inn. Apartments have a private entrance and a balcony. Free coffee and tea are offered. Laundry facilities, communal full kitchen and luggage storage are located on-site for guest convenience. Free security lockers are also available. Byward Market is within 10-minute walk of Inn Backpackers. It is a 2-minute walk from the nearest supermarket, while the University of Ottawa is a 7-minute walk away. Parking is available with surcharge.

- "Good place to stay in Ottawa" - "Would not stay again when there is a much better hostel in town"

Hostel in Ottawa, 5-minute walk to Byward Market Square
Coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a TV in a common area.
Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is not available.
Ottawa Backpackers Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

- "good" - "I really liked the vibe of the place, the people over there and how they maintain it." - "Loved how close the inn was for walking to everything. Also loved interacting with the other guests in the common rooms." - "Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. 10 minute walking distance from US Embassy. Would definitely recommend if youre looking for a place to stay in budget. Also, checkout at noon was very convenient for me."

Barefoot Inn in Ottawa provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel provides city views and a grill. Complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at the hostel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a patio. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Barefoot Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ottawa, like cycling. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Rideau Locks, Peace Tower and Ottawa Convention Center. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 8.1 miles away.

- "Host is amazing." - "Very pleasant place, conveniently located in downtown Ottawa and within walking distance to popular tourist attractions." - "It was okay"

Hostel in Ottawa, steps from University of Ottawa
A computer station, a garden, and gas grills are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a picnic area.
Bathrooms are shared.
Barefoot Inn offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Ottawa hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "I had a lovely stay with everything i needed. Owner was friendly and helpful, and nearly all tourist attractions within walking distance." - "very well located...close to several tourist sites. The owner is a sweet person." - "We loved our stay so much, everything was very clean and organized. Sabina was wonderful to us, super attentive and welcoming. The place is very well located, close to everything, right in the center of Ottawa!"

Riverfront hostel in Ottawa with 3 restaurants
3 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, conference space, laundry facilities, and a convenience store are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Carleton University Accommodations offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

- "Duperb" - "Perfect for small budget vacation" - "What I like the most is safety and quietness." - "Bare-bones, but does the job if you are attending a conference on campus." - "it is really good to stay here. Accommodation is secure. Two keys are given which first one is for main door and second one for personal room. They also have food court which provides all you can eat food with charge." - "Everyone is friendly and helpful. Rooms are simple yet quite adequate. Full bedding, towels and mini toiletries were included. "