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Sonder The O'ConnorvsSaintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel scores significantly higher than Best Western Plus Ottawa Downtown Suites. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel scores 82 with accolades from 6 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Sonder The O'Connor
Oyster
Lonely Planet
377 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2M2, Canada
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
OysterMid-Range
"The three-pearl Best Western Plus Ottawa Downtown Suites is a solid choice for business and leisure travelers seeking a stay that's convenient to the city but removed from the hustle and bustle." Full review
Lonely Planet "128-room property in a delightful position near the Canadian Museum of Nature. The bright, airy suites have separate bedroom and lounge at executive and deluxe levels. " 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."
