BAREFOOT INN, Ottawa

Barefoot Inn - Adults-only downtown retreat with private rooms and garden patio

Located steps from Ottawa's Byward Market, this adults-only Ottawa hotel features four private rooms with shared facilities. The Barefoot Inn occupies a century-old red-brick house run by Swiss owners Sabina and Josef Sauter. Each room includes premium bedding with European-style duvets, air conditioning, and in-room lockers. The shared spaces encompass a kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, plus a common room featuring a 50-inch HD TV. A garden terrace with barbecue facilities provides outdoor dining space. Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi, breakfast beverages, and basic toiletries. The Barefoot Inn stands 0.5 miles from ByWard Market, 0.5 miles from Parliament Hill, and a 5-minute walk from Rideau Station on the O-Train line. Major cultural destinations within 1-1 mile include the National Gallery of Canada, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, and the Canadian Museum of History.

Pros

All rooms feature windows that open, ensuring natural light

Eight restaurants within 0.5 miles, including Level One and Hong Kong Express

Walking distance to seven major landmarks and cultural attractions

Check-in available at adjacent Swiss Hotel for added convenience

Cons

Latest check-in time strictly ends at 10 PM

Shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities only