The word "REGRET" will never be mentioned once if you ever choose to book this hostel. Having stayed in hostels before, this is more like home! Excellent bed with thick duvets (great for the cold winter) and the shower is comparable to any 5 star-hotel. But overall, the price that you pay is wallet-friendly, leaving you more cash to spend... More

I stayed at the Barfeoot Hostel in May 2012, and can absolutely recommend this place! Take a look at their homepage (just google "barefoot hostel ottawa") and you will get a real impression of the place. There is nothing made up only for the pictures, it does indeed look like that. As a woman travelling alone I was a bit... More

My first visit to Ottawa, Canada's Capitl city, was made even more enjoyable by listening to my family's suggestion to choose what seemed to be a really good hostel, in preference to a cheaper, more inferior hostel. I am so glad that I did as they suggested. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Barefoot Hostel as the best hostel I have... More

Cool spot in a good location in Ottawa. Right next to the market area, and not far from the river and the Quebec side of the capital region, or from Parliament Hill and the Canal. The hotel staff at the sister hotel checks one in, and they are all very friendly.

Barefoot Hostel is a great place to stay! There was a living room and simple kitchen on the first floor. Everything was clean and comfortable in the hostel. There were free computers to use and sofas to relax on! The most amazing thing about this hostel is the location! Most of the attractions are within walking distance! And there is... More

My experience(s) at the barefoot hostel has been very satisfying. I have been in difficult situations. I just love the place and the swiss hotel. I sat out in the back porch with a new friend, I called Joe Fresh- a grey and black tabby cat. I need my own place somehow yet it was great to be with people... More

This was my first hostel experience. Very clean, very well maintained, and quiet. The hostel is also very well located - 5 minute walk to a direct bus to the airport, 5 minutes from the thriving Byward Market, about a 15 minute walk to Parliament Hill, and a 30 minute walk to Rideau Hall, the War Museum, and the Museum... More

I had read good reviews about this hostel and was not disappointed! Must be the cleanest hostel I have ever stayed in. The owner who checked me in/out was absolutely lovely, very friendly, very helpful and made me feel welcome. The communal living space was very homely, comfortable sofas, PCs and a huge TV. It felt more like a 'home'... More

I would like to thank the owner for this great experience, almost lost hope in canadian hostels... We arrived in late afternoon, went as written on the note at the door to the swiss hotel, picked up the key cards from a wonderful kind and friendly receptionist and even got tips for Canada day what to see and where to... More