Hi Ottawa Jail Hostel
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada
+1 613 235 2595
Cheapest
rate per night
8.2
Excellent
based on 3,337 reviews
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Good to know
| Distance to city centre | 1.2 km |
|---|---|
| Location rating | 9.3 |
Rooms
Double rooms
$105+
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$105
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Double bed
$115
per night
Reviews
Pros
| "Very friendly staff as well" | (in 245 reviews) |
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| "The free breakfast was really delicious." | (in 235 reviews) |
| "Value for money, friendly, interesting history." | (in 38 reviews) |
Cons
| "I had the private jail cell." | (in 15 reviews) |
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| "Almost felt like being in jail." | (in 93 reviews) |
| "The doors are not" | (in 9 reviews) |
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| bring ear plugs | in 30 reviews |
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| byward market | in 29 reviews |
| cream cheese | in 7 reviews |
| doors are metal | in 44 reviews |
| friendly staff | in 328 reviews |
| good breakfast | in 299 reviews |
| good for a hostel | in 123 reviews |
| great experience | in 153 reviews |
| great location | in 364 reviews |
| heritage building | in 89 reviews |
| hot in the room | in 168 reviews |
| interesting concept | in 16 reviews |
| jail cell | in 36 reviews |
| little bit | in 49 reviews |
| loud noise | in 78 reviews |
| neighbours can hear | in 38 reviews |
| old jail | in 226 reviews |
| public transit | in 9 reviews |
| right downtown | in 27 reviews |
| spending the night | in 86 reviews |
| value for money | in 44 reviews |
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ExcellentOct 20198.8
I liked my stay this time. Nothing else to add to it.
No comments at this time.
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ExcellentOct 20199.6
Very well located, amazing environment and great employees.
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ExcellentOct 20198.3
We enjoyed the tour... breakfast was good (with reusable dishes/silver- not paper products)...0verall met expectations
Too hot.... would have liked heat reduced
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ExcellentOct 20199.6
The breakfast was awesome. Had fruits, bread and jam with coffee/ Orange Juice. Secondly I liked the fact that staff was amazing, they went out of the way to ensure comfort and was extremely cooperative (specially the Tour Guide girl and Receptionist). They helped me to keep my luggage in a secured location despite I checked out and let me charge my power bank at the reception. Lastly the amazing part was the Jail tour. It was awesome to learn there is so much history behind the jail and the tour guide was really well informative and helped us paint really good picture (dark past) about the jail.
The entrance to the hostel was bit misguiding and was confusing a lot of guest who were coming for the first time as the back door says entrance but actually it was the main gate. Hope if the hostel could put a clear entrance sign.
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GoodOct 20197.5
Ottowa Jail Hostel is a great experience. We have a 2 bedroom "Cell". It was clean and good, spacious we could not call it but that you know if you book this "Special" hostel. The staff was very friendly and even the breakfast (although limited) is rather good. If you want to have special experience in Ottowa, you can book this Hostel (former jail)
- nothing specific - slightly noisy but that's normal seen it's a "Cell"
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About
Overview
With a stay at HI Ottawa Jail Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Ottawa, within a 5-minute walk of Rideau Centre and Shaw Centre. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Features
8.2 Excellent
based on 3,337 reviews
9.3
Location
9.2
WiFi
4.4
Room
3.5
Comfort
Things to know
- Wonderful sightseeing
- Friendly atmosphere
Check in |
15:00 |
Check out |
11:00 |
Cancellation/pre-payment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
AMENITIES
Complimentary breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Disabled access
ATM on-site
Concierge service
Bicycle hire
No smoking
Air-conditioned
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Storage available
Terrace/Patio
Hiking
Library
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Laundry service
Free Internet
Pets not allowed
Parking (surcharge)
Grill
Babysitting or child care
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Bedroom (8)
Dining room (1)
Hallway (3)
Outdoors (3)
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Reviews about Hi Ottawa Jail Hostel
“I liked my stay this time. Nothing else to add to it.”
“Very well located, amazing environment and great employees.”
“We enjoyed the tour... breakfast was good (with reusable dishes/silver- not paper products)...0verall met expectations”
“The breakfast was awesome. Had fruits, bread and jam with coffee/ Orange Juice. Secondly I liked the fact that staff was amazing, they went out of the way to ensure comfort and was extremely cooperative (specially the Tour Guide girl and Receptionist). They helped me to keep my luggage in a secured location despite I checked out and let me charge my power bank at the reception. Lastly the amazing part was the Jail tour. It was awesome to learn there is so much history behind the jail and the tour guide was really well informative and helped us paint really good picture (dark past) about the jail.”
“Ottowa Jail Hostel is a great experience. We have a 2 bedroom "Cell". It was clean and good, spacious we could not call it but that you know if you book this "Special" hostel. The staff was very friendly and even the breakfast (although limited) is rather good. If you want to have special experience in Ottowa, you can book this Hostel (former jail)”
Location
Most popular landmarks
- Shaw Centre 219 m
- University of Ottawa 0.5 km
- National War Memorial 0.5 km
- Bytown Museum 0.7 km
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica 0.8 km
- Parliament Hill 0.8 km
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Getting Around
| Ottawa | 11.5 km |
|---|---|
| Ogdensburg | 84.6 km |
| Ottawa Station | 3.1 km |
| Ottawa Fallowfield | 14.5 km |
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