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Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa DowntownvsSaintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is preferred by most writers compared to Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel scores 82 with praise from 6 reviewers including Insight Guides, Gayot and Fodor's.
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
Lonely Planet
131 rue Laurier, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 3W3, Canada
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Lonely Planet "Your loonies go a long way at this 128-room property in a delightful position near the Canadian Museum of Nature." Full review
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
Gayot
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 PlanetTop 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."
