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Courtyard Ottawa EastvsSaintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel scores significantly higher than Courtyard Ottawa East. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is ranked #4 in Ottawa with recommendations from 6 sources like Gayot, Insight Guides and Frommer's.
Courtyard Ottawa East
Lonely Planet
200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1K 4S3, Canada
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet "It has spacious, functional rooms with contemporary furnishings. There's a rooftop indoor pool and on-site bar-restaurant. " 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."
