Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel vs Travelodge Ottawa West

Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, HI Ottawa Jail Hostel scores significantly higher than Travelodge Ottawa West. HI Ottawa Jail Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 6 publications such as Insight Guides, Frommer's and Rough Guide.

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Price:

From $26 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Free Breakfast
Laundy Room
Smoking Rooms
Multilingual

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Expert reviews:

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

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