Bella Notte Bed & BreakfastvsSaintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel ranks significantly higher than Bella Notte Bed & Breakfast. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel comes in at 82 with praise from 6 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Bella Notte Bed & Breakfast
108 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E7, Canada
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet
"This charming little gem was once the home of Alexander Campbell, a prominent politician during Canada's founding. Evenings are filled with beautiful piano-playing from the owners."
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"Although the space is cramped and the beds are narrow, the experience will be authentic." Full review
Insight Guides
"In what was formerly the Carleton County Jail (1862-1972), this is an excellent downtown location for budget accommodation. ."
Fodor's
"In the former Carleton County Jail, this hostel is certainly the most unique place to stay in Ottawa." Full review
Rough Guide
"Ottawa’s old prison has been converted into an HI hostel with guests sleeping in former cells, complete with bars on the windows, in six- or eight-bed dorms, twin cells and double rooms."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This quirky hostel occupies nine floors of the 155-year-old former Ottawa Jail, considered to be one of the city's most haunted buildings." Full review
Gayot
"Hostel aficionados will appreciate the unique experience offered in this 150-year-old former jail."