5/5 Excellent
Myriam
Travelled with group
11 Aug. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Overview of HI Ottawa Jail Hostel
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3.8/5 Good
Guests rated this property 3.9/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Business Services
- Parking Available
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
- Hand sanitizer provided
Explore the area
Department of National Defense1 min walk
Rideau Centre3 min walk
Confederation Park6 min walk
Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)15 min drive
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About this area
Ottawa
Located in Ottawa's Sandy Hill neighborhood, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is in the city center. Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jacques Cartier Park and Lansdowne Park. Museum of Nature and Canada Aviation and Space Museum are not to be missed.
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What's nearby
- Department of National Defense - 1 min walk
- Rideau Centre - 3 min walk
- Confederation Park - 6 min walk
- Ottawa City Hall - 7 min walk
- Byward Market Square - 7 min walk
Getting around
- Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
- Carling Station - 5 min drive
- Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
- Smoke's Poutinerie — 3 min walk
- 3brothers shawarma & poutine — 3 min walk
- Freshii — 4 min walk
- Tim Hortons — 4 min walk
- The Shore Club — 4 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and transportation
- Self parking on site (CAD 12 per day)
- Extended parking on site (surcharge)
- RV/bus/truck parking on site
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- ATM/banking services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- No elevators
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
Business services
- Computer station
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Linens
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Towels
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 17
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 1 2020 to January 31 2021 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged CAD 5 extra per bed and CAD 10 extra per private room, payable to the hostel.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: CAD 12 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Property is also known as
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel
Jail Hostel
HI Ottawa Jail
Hi Ottawa Jail Hotel Ottawa
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel Ottawa
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ottawa
Frequently asked questions
3.8
Good
3.9/5
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Staff & service
3.9/5
Amenities
3.7/5
Property conditions & facilities
2/5 Poor
Verified traveller
9 Aug. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
insomnie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
5/5 Excellent
Samantha, Ottawa
Travelled with partner
17 Jul. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
17 Feb. 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
4/5 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
16 Feb. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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