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Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Property class: 2
Hostel near Parliament Hill in Ottawa

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Front of property
Hallway
Exterior
10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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203 York Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5T7
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Room, 1 Single Bed

Private Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room, 1 Double Bed

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 4 Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Private Room, 6 Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Private Triple Room

Private Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Ottawa hostel, you'll find Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa. Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rideau Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rideau Canal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 6 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 8 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Courtyard Marriott - The Bistro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Hostel near Parliament Hill in Ottawa
As a guest of Ottawa Backpackers Inn, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ottawa Backpackers Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area.

This Ottawa hostel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ottawa Backpackers Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Ottawa Backpackers Inn.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ottawa Backpackers Inn to the airport?

Ottawa Backpackers Inn is 10.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on Apr 22, 2026 start from CA $83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ottawa Backpackers Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ottawa Backpackers Inn.

Does Ottawa Backpackers Inn offer free breakfast?

Ottawa Backpackers Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (7-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Ottawa Backpackers Inn have a pool?

Ottawa Backpackers Inn does not have a pool.

Does Ottawa Backpackers Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Ottawa Backpackers Inn to downtown Ottawa?

Ottawa Backpackers Inn is 0.9 mi away from Ottawa.

Ottawa Backpackers Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 337 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zac

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is courteous and it's so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

djaf

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It not clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly and unhelpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alireza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was poorer than what I expected. Dirty washrooms,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place Can walk or take the bus any where from and to there. Affordable and confortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most down to earth accommodation in Ottawa. Feels homey, in the best ways.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staffs were so kind. It’s convenient for sightseeing spots which is good for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Niklas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyedamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and cozy place with professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mikael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lot of addicts and homeless people around, rarely dangerous though.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rehana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much to enjoy here. The staff are amazing and very helpfull. The premises are clean and tidy. I have met many wonderfull people during my stay here. I strongly recommend this place. Everything a person may need is just walking distance. Awesome location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waa ok for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly as described. The staff are incredibly friendly as well as the other guests. It had a very homely feel which I loved.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to go next door to have a hot water shower, but I think that should be fixed soon. Staff was very nice and accommodating of my weird itinerary. The communal space was nice to be in and the other guests were very friendly. Room was clean. Small but what do you expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mir Zariful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jag

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025