SAINTLO OTTAWA JAIL HOSTEL | Ottawa ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Canada, K1N 7B9

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel - A historic 1862 prison converted into a unique accommodation with authentic cell rooms and free guided tours

Located in a 150-year-old former prison building, this distinctive Ottawa hotel preserves original features including stone walls and iron doors while offering modern amenities. The property provides various accommodation options, from authentic jail cell rooms to dormitories with 4-10 beds, all equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans. Each room includes linens, towels, secure lockers, and electrical outlets. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, and guests have access to a fully equipped shared kitchen. The hostel organizes regular activities including prison tours and mini pub crawls. Situated just 0.5 miles from Parliament Hill, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel stands 0.5 miles from Ottawa Art Gallery and 0.5 miles from Confederation Square. The property's central position puts guests within a 5-minute walk of Rideau and 0.5 miles from multiple dining venues including The Grand Pizzeria & Bar and Aulde Dubliner & Pour House.

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel: Pros

- Original 1862 prison architecture maintained for authentic historical experience - Free guided tours of the former prison facility - Complimentary museum entry on Thursday evenings with group access - On-site activities including mini pub crawls and guided city walks

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel: Cons

- Shared bathrooms for most room types - 12.5 miles distance from Macdonald Cartier International Airport

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2 persons

100 sq. feet

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2 Single beds

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Dormitory Room Mixed

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1 person

205 sq. feet

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Dormitory Room Female only

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205 sq. feet

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Center

Ottawa2700 ft

Airports

Macdonald Cartier (YOW) 10.0 mi

Gatineau (YND) 14.9 mi

Train

Ottawa Train Station 1.9 mi

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Wi-Fi

Parking

CAD 20 per day

Kitchen facilities

Shared kitchen

Air conditioning

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Locker room
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Hiking

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

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Air conditioning
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Terrace
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

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Parquet floor
Curtains

Location

75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Canada, K1N 7B9

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75 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Canada, K1N 7B9

City landmarks

Public Building

Parliament Hill

3400 ft

Church

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

3300 ft

Museums

National Gallery of Canada

3700 ft

320 Sussex Dr

Royal Canadian Mint

4100 ft

335 Laurier Ave E

Laurier House National Historic Site

3600 ft

111 Wellington St

Parliament Hill and Buildings

3500 ft

Elgin Street Confederation Square

National War Memorial

2100 ft

202-40 Elgin St

Confederation Square

2400 ft

Museums

Canadian Museum of History

1.3 mi

Museums

Canadian War Museum

1.5 mi

Parliament Hill

Peace Tower

3400 ft

Market

ByWard Market

2200 ft

Historic Site

Rideau Hall

1.4 mi

Museums

Bytown Museum

3100 ft

30 Bank Street At the corder of Bank and Wellington streets

Bank of Canada Museum

4300 ft

426 Sussex Drive

Peacekeeping Monument

3200 ft

Parks

Westboro Village cafes

3500 ft

University

University of Ottawa

2300 ft

Centre Block

2900 ft

Libraries

Library of Parliament

3000 ft

120 Lisgar St at Elgin

Canadian Tribute to Human Rights

2200 ft

1 Rideau St Beside the Chateau Laurier

Ottawa Locks

2500 ft

Mall

Sparks Street Mall

2900 ft

Nearby

Gallery

Ottawa Art Gallery

600 ft

Parks

Confederation Park

1700 ft

53 Elgin St

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

1800 ft

Confederation Square

Valiants Memorial

1700 ft

55 Colonel By Dr

Shaw Centre

900 ft

70 Laurier Ave E

Museum of Classical Antiquities

1200 ft

Shopping Area

Rideau Centre

1200 ft

Restaurants

Big Smoke Burger

500 ft

50 Rideau St

Smoke's Poutinerie

900 ft

407 Dalhousie St

Kothu Rotti

800 ft

408 Dalhousie St

3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine

900 ft

160 Rideau St

La Bottega

1400 ft

64 George St

Shanghai Wontons Noodle

1100 ft

178 Rideau St

Food Mood: Korean Kitchen

1200 ft

178B Rideau St

Subway

1100 ft

50 Avenue Laurier E Unit 105

Island Flava

1200 ft

409 Dalhousie St

Jimmy the Greek

1400 ft

50 Rideau St Rideau Centre Food Court

Centrale Bergham

1200 ft

374 Dalhousie St

Thai Express

1500 ft

111 Albert St World Exchange Plaza

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SAINTLO OTTAWA JAIL HOSTEL, Ottawa

Hotel Details

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel - A historic 1862 prison converted into a unique accommodation with authentic cell rooms and free guided tours

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel: Pros

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel: Cons

Select room type

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Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Room decor

Location

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