McGee's InnvsOttawa Backpackers Inn
Both Ottawa Backpackers Inn and McGee's Inn are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, McGee's Inn ranks significantly higher than Ottawa Backpackers Inn. McGee's Inn scores 79 with endorsements from 4 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
McGee's Inn
185 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6E8, Canada
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's
"Nestled on a quiet tree-lined avenue, the inn was built in 1886 as a residence for influential politician John J. McGee, and the current owners have furnished the inn with some nice touches." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This vast Victorian mansion has all the period trappings, from floral prints and embroidered chair caning to plush button-eyed teddy bears and varnished sewing machines." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in 1886 for John McGee, brother of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, a Father of Confederation, this Victorian mansion in the historic Sandy Hill sector is now a cozy B&B." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"On a leafy side-street a short walk from downtown, McGee’s occupies a grand old Victorian redbrick (with a small but unfortunate annexe)."
Ottawa Backpackers Inn
203 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5T7, Canada
From $23/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Board games / puzzles
Lonely Planet
"This laid-back hostel lives in a converted 19th-century house boasting fresh-faced bathrooms, sun-drenched dorms, and handy power outlets at every bed." Full review
Rough Guide
"Spartan, informal, medium-sized hostel in a chalet-like building on a side street close to Byward Market. Self-catering facilities, internet access and linen supplied (free)."