Saintlo Ottawa Jail HostelvsLes Suites Hotel Ottawa
Both HI Ottawa Jail Hostel and Les Suites Hotel Ottawa are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel is preferred by most writers compared to Les Suites Hotel Ottawa. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel comes in at 82 with approval from 6 sources including Insight Guides, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
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."
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
130 Besserer Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9M9, Canada
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"The traditional one- and two-bedroom suites are spacious and well equipped, with a full kitchen and washer/dryer in each." Full review
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For an even quieter environment, ask for a suite overlooking the garden courtyard.
Star Service
"Although its offerings are limited, this hotel has suites that are larger and more moderately priced than most others in the city. This is a champion of the working man." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Spacious suites in this downtown hotel at the edge of the Byward Market district feature one or two bedrooms, full kitchens and in-suite laundries." Full review