Search Hostels in Ottawa from CA $100

By going with a hostel you can cut your spending on lodging and use more of your money for exploring during your stay. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to look first: Ottawa Backpackers Inn - Located within a 10-minute walk of Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen, and laundry facilities. Rooms come with bed sheets. Barefoot Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a computer station, as well as barbecue grills. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Carleton University Accommodations - Located steps from Carleton University. You can take advantage of free WiFi and 4 restaurants, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and desks. Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel - Located steps from Rideau Centre. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers, and bed sheets in all rooms. BackpackersHQ - Located within a 20-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Byward Market Square. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, barbecue grills, and TV in a common area. You’ll find towels and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Ottawa, one of Expedia’s 6 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 20°F. The snowiest months in Ottawa are January, February, December, and March, with each month seeing an average of 20 inches of snowfall.

Generally, Ottawa is known for its museums, jogging trails, and art. Major attractions include Parliament Hill, Byward Market Square, and Canadian Tire Centre. Get out into nature with places like Jacques Cartier Park, Lansdowne Park, and Major’s Hill Park. Cultural attractions include National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, and Canadian War Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Ottawa in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Ottawa International Airport (YOW), 6.9 mi (11.1 km) away. An alternative is Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.), located 52.1 mi (83.9 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. You can take advantage of metro transit at Bayview Station, Carling Station, and Carleton Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Ottawa Station, Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station), or Ottawa Fallowfield Station.