- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique historic site. Nice place to stay for something different.
Stayed 1 night in Jan. 2020
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Reviews
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Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Breakfast included
- Air Conditioning
- Business Services
Map
75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON
What's nearby
- Rideau Centre
- 3 min walk
- Shaw Centre
- 4 min walk
- National Arts Centre
- 7 min walk
- Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
- 19 min drive
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1-866-500-4938Room, 1 Single Bed (Authentic Jail Cell (3x9) Shared Bath)
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- Sleeps 1
More details1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Men only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell)
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- Sleeps 1
More details1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bed Men only, Shared Bathroom
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- Sleeps 1
More detailsTwin Room (Twin Cell,1 Bunk Bed,Shared Bathroom)
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- Sleeps 2
More detailsDouble Room (Dbl Jail Cell, 1 Dbl Bed, Shared Bath)
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- Sleeps 2
More detailsDouble Room (Dbl Room, 1 Dble Bed, Shared Bath)
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- Sleeps 2
More detailsDouble Room, 1 Double Bed (with Kitchenette OR Bathroom)
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- Sleeps 2
More details1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedroom Women only, Shared Bathroom
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- Sleeps 1
More details1 Bed - Shared Dormitory, 6 Bed Jail Cell Women only, Shared Bathroom (Jail Cell)
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- Sleeps 1
More detailsHistoric Double Jail Cell, 1 Double Bed (Showers located on floor above)
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- Sleeps 2
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About this area
Ottawa
Located in Ottawa's Sandy Hill neighbourhood, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is in the city centre. National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TD Place Stadium or Gatineau Sports Centre.
What's nearby
- Rideau Centre - 3 min walk
- Shaw Centre - 4 min walk
- Byward Market Square - 7 min walk
- National Arts Centre - 7 min walk
- University of Ottawa - 9 min walk
Getting around
- Ottawa Station - 7 min drive
- Carling Station - 10 min drive
- Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.) - 19 min drive
About this property
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and public transport
Self parking: CAD 12 per day
Extended parking
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast
Things to do
Bike hire
Family friendly
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Free newspapers in reception
No lifts
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
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 17
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged $5.00 CAD extra per bed and $10.00 CAD extra per private room, payable to the hostel. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
All guests with reservations made after January 24th, 2018 are entitled to a 10% discount upon presentation of their Hostelling International Membership Card. Please note that any reservations made before January 24th, 2018, were made at the HI-Membership Rate. If you are not a member of Hostelling International, there will be an additional charge of $5.00 per person/per night. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the 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 are 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.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit are 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.
- 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
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value with an unique experience! I would go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan. 2020
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel in ottawa with an interesting history in the middle of downton. Every is close
Stayed 2 nights in Dec. 2019
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov. 2019
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting place, nice staff, fairly clean, the radiator was really loud
Stayed 1 night in Nov. 2019
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