HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel
HI-Ottawa Jail
75 Nicholas St
K1N 7B9 Ottawa
Canada
Tel.
1 613 2352595
Fax.
1 613 2359202
Customer Rating
| 91% | ||
| 86% | ||
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| 92% | ||
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The HI-Ottawa Hostel offers a clean, safe and unique overnight experience for hostellers, backpackers and travellers of all kinds. Formerly the Carleton County Gaol (Jail), this historical landmark offers an experience with character, charm and historical significance. The hostel is downtown, and makes a great base to explore Canada's Capital. Museums, Galleries, Festivals, National Historic Sites, bustling city activity and scenic recreational paths all are located close to the Ottawa Hostel.
The hostel offers shared accommodation in converted Jail cells, private accommodation as well as regular shared dorm rooms (ideal for families and groups) are also available. We have a large, fully equipped members kitchen. Your Hostelling International membership gets you discounts at many close by local restaurants and businesses designed to enhance your experience.
The hostel offers shared accommodation in converted Jail cells, private accommodation as well as regular shared dorm rooms (ideal for families and groups) are also available. We have a large, fully equipped members kitchen. Your Hostelling International membership gets you discounts at many close by local restaurants and businesses designed to enhance your experience.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 2 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 108 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Front Desk reception is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Opening times (over the year): | All year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Take local bus #1 or 7 (Downtown) from the corner of Bank and Catherine St. to the Rideau Centre. Walk two blocks south. The hostel is on the left. |
| Parking: | At hostel (chargeable) - Parking is operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for parking are not accepted. |
| Location: | Right in the City Center and within walking distance of Parliment Hill, the Museum of Civilization, The National Gallery of Canada, the Rideau Centre and more. |
| Rail: | Take bus #95 (Fallowfiled) to the Rideau Centre (MacKenzie King stop). Walk east on the bridge to the stairs. The hostel is located at the bottom of the stairs. |
| Airport: | Take local bus # 97 to the Rideau Centre (MacKenzie King stop). Walk east on the bridge to the stairs. The hostel is located at the bottom of the stairs. Or take the Airport Shuttle to the Novotel Hotel; the hostel is one block south. |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | City centre location |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI-Ottawa Jail |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Garden |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI-Ottawa Jail
| 15 May 2013 Chenghui, Taiwan | 87% | |
| The shower was broken and the water kept dripping. | ||
| 25 Feb 2013 Chris, USA | 97% | |
| We enjoyed our stay. The staff was very knowledgeable about the area and friendly. Breakfasts were great. Tours were informative and fun. Thank you. | ||
| 04 Feb 2013 Helen, England & Wales | 93% | |
| awesome hostel to stay in....loved staying in an old prison and the location was perfect! | ||
| 07 Jan 2013 Marilia, Canada | 40% | |
| It was winter. And heating was not working well! I got a cold after one day in this hostel! Never coming back! | ||
| 25 Oct 2012 Mulai, China | 97% | |
| A very good experience! | ||
| 30 Sep 2012 Peter, USA | 100% | |
| Everything one could need is within walking distance. | ||
| 21 Sep 2012 Robin, Canada | 60% | |
| I booked and put the credit card to get a room with two beds. I arrived there and there was no such room. I was given a refund in cash of 3.00. I was given a dorm. bed. I had to wait until 1.00 pm. I was told an employee would assist me with my bags. I was given the wrong key to the room. I was scared by the look of the door of the room. I could not get in. I did not stay there. I was given credit in cash and not on the debit. I found the whole place scary. I am sorry, that is the second Hostel international that I have stayed that was unclean | ||
| 15 Sep 2012 Manpreet Singh, India | 90% | |
| The hostel "JAIL" stay was a memorable experience.If only they could have better springs on their bunks.People who cant sleep with some activity at night especially over weekend, this place is not for them.I would definitely stay again for the location, and price. | ||
| 12 Sep 2012 Debora, Brazil | 63% | |
| Bad hostel.
Rooms with no window, no sunlight, unconfortable.
All rooms should share bathroom , private rooms means only us in the room but w/ share bathroom
Poor breakfast.. It seems like not much clean | ||
| 21 Aug 2012 Russell, Australia | 87% | |
| Cells (rooms) not quiet to outside noise and sound like music and corridor noise | ||
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