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    HI Ottawa Jail Hostel

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    538 reviews
    #4 of 28 Specialty Lodging in Ottawa
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    75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9, Canada
    1 (613) 235-2595
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    US$78
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    3.5
    538 reviews
    • Excellent22%
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    • Poor8%
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    “free tour”(19 reviews)
    “bed dorm”(14 reviews)
    “ghost stories”(6 reviews)
    Free Internet
    Breakfast included
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    All reviewsfree tourbed dormghost storiescell doorsolitary confinementshared roombring earplugsbyward markethard boiled eggslight sleepertop floorfree breakfast islocation is amazingparliament hillstayed here for one nightcommon areasshort stay
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    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Very good price and close to Byward Market

    Stayed with friends on 18 May. At first I was a little skeptical, but after I got there and explored the hostel I quickly realized it was very well run. Small breakfast is included and it is a clean environment. There are many rooms to...More

    Thank Erin H
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A 3 night stay

    What a fun place to visit. The hostel is centrally located in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The staff was friendly and easy to deal with. The beds were comfortable and it gives you a small idea of what being in a real cell would...More

    Thank Traveller991166
    Response from traveller315, General Manager at HI Ottawa Jail HostelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks for the nice comments. We are happy you enjoyed your stay.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Weird but wonderful

    Definitely the strangest place we've stayed lately, in a good way. The hostel is well-located on the edge of the city centre, close to bus routes and easily walkable into the heart of the city. We arrived in the middle of the night from the...More

    Thank TalbotTravellers
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Creepy and very fun

    I'm here now.. I'm alone in my single cell.. very little bed in a real ex prison.. I don't know if in this night ill have a good night. The place is amazing.. the best 5 visit in my life. Very clean and gentle guys.....More

    Thank Debora W
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    It's a can be a fun unique experiance.

    It's a retrofitted jail, it is what it is. Though my room was a bit cramped with 8 beds, 2 less beds would be good. It got humid and smelly. Breakfast is good. The basement is a fun place to hang. Instead of sleeping I...More

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    30 July 2017|
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    Response from Elie V | Reviewed this property |
    Yes. They are in the same room, but separate cubicles, with curtains or doors... even if you like your privacy, you should be fine I think.
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    30 June 2016|
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    Response from viniciuspms | Reviewed this property |
    Yes. Had no problem parking at the hostel. But the parking área os not that big, Maybe no more than 20 cars or so.
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    "Maybe pick one with less people but it's probably a smaller room and just as cramped."
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    "If you want space, get a double cell"
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    "Payer plus pour experience en cellule."
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    "Just depends on what a person is looking for. Most rooms are shared so you cannot be too modest."
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