Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Location: 203 York Street, Ottawa, ca

Star Rating: 7.5 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Games

Rooms Available

• Private Room, 6 Beds

  6 Twin Beds

  Individually furnished room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

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

  1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

  Individually furnished room

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Bedsheets provided
  • No housekeeping

• Basic Double Room

  This room features a flat-screen TV. Guests have access to two showers, a bathtub, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans

• Studio Apartment

  Located in the ByWard Market, this studio features a double/single bunk bed in the sleeping area and a double sofa bed in the living area. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV are featured. A kitchenette, a dining area and a balcony are included.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans

• Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room

  This spacious dormitory features a balcony. Guests have access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Reading light

• Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  Guests in this second floor dormitory have access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Reading light

• Economy Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  This room features a TV. Guests have access to two showers, a bathtub, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans

• Budget Twin Room

  Guests in this second floor room have access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans

• Basic Triple Room

  This room features a private balcony and flat-screen TV. Guests have access to two showers, a bathtub, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans

• Quadruple Room

  Guests in this second floor room have access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans

• Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  This third floor dormitory features a balcony and private bathroom (shared only between guests sleeping in this dormitory). Guests have access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Reading light

• Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  This dormitory has access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Lockers

• Female Dormitory Room

  The dormitory room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 8 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Reading light

• Family Room

  The family room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. The family room provides heating. The unit offers 6 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans

Guest Reviews

• COLPORTOR (9/5): Satisfecho y agradecido - Amables atentos generosos con la cocina Camarotes para dormir aunque dormí tranquilo cada cual respeta su espacio y hay silencio para dormir
• setemapa (8/5): - La atención fue muy buena y el personal se esmeraba por atenderte. No había luz individual y una repisa para apoyar los celulares cerca de la cama...
• Yun He (9/5): -
• Tunjano Reyes (10/5): Agréable - Tous était excellent Non applicable
• luc (7/5): Okay voor een nacht. - Goede prijs en dichtbij het centrum. Fijn een prive kamer. Je kunt tot 12 uur in het hostel blijven. Fijn dat er koffie is. Ze mogen wel strikter zijn in de regels. Ik heb idee dat ze niet altijd hadgehaaft worden. Zoals die stilte uren mensen praten nog vlot door ruim na 11 uur in de avond. Een fijne plek voor een hooguit twee nachten. Ik zou er niet in een dorm willen slapen. Het gebouw is wel mooi ondanks dat het wat oud is. Het bed was ook fijn. Er was zelfs een ventilator. De daklozen leefden net buiten het hostel op het groen gedeelte tussen de weg in. Er lag iemand op de bank te slapen toen ik uitchecken. Iemand kwam perongeluk mijn kamer in omdat die teveel gedronken had. Ik had het idee dat er wel veel gedronken werd in het hostel. Verder geen problemen gehad.
• Priscille (6/5): - Bien
• Fredy Hernando (9/5): -
• Stanislav (8/5): - Хостел. С туалетами проблема, мало для такого количества комнат. Место супер. Цена супер. Локация. Цена.
• zhu (6/5): -
• Christopher (8/5): good stay - Staff, location, value A little basic and dated... front entrance was smelly with all the shoes i think.
• Shu (10/5): -
• Giray (10/5): - Cozy, homey place
• Charles (9/5): - Bien organisé dans la cuisine Les chambres de toilettes sont bien entretenues Les éléments gratuits - lait, café, gel de douche, etc. - sont fort appréciés
• Senta (10/5): - Our private room as well as the common rooms where really cozy and clean.
• Selma R Amaral (10/5): - It is the best place to stay in Ottawa on a budget!
• kim (10/5): -
• Vincent Lobo (9/5): Excellent value, location and access to famous byward market and mall! - Hostel offered (with kitchen services) free tea coffee and other goodies. Staff friendly and helpful. Guests this round were respectful to noise and each other for most part. Washroom organization. Bathrooms very busy at specific times especially mornings. Suggest: Of 4 bathrooms convert 1 to 3 toilets only (unisex) sink outside if needed.
• Eldwin (10/5): -
• Anni (7/5): A nice, affordable place to stay - The location is very good, very close to Byward market and attractions. The room was okay and there was a big kitchen to use. The bathroom was shared but it was nice and clean. The floors were a little dirty and the house is old, but we still enjoyed the stay.
• Selma R Amaral (10/5): -
• Léa (7/5): - Nous n'avons pas eu d'eau chaude pour nous doucher, le samedi soir et le dimanche matin donc pas très sympa et aucun chauffage ou autre pour sécher nos chaussures alors qu'il pleuvait averse dehors !
• Hai (8/5): - Staff very helpful. The reading/meeting room has its own vibe It is about the time to upgrade (redesign and repaint and repair) bedrooms, kitchen and toilets.
• Soe (5/5): - Location is ok, carpet and toilet paper are always in place in the bathroom. A bed in the bedroom was aweful, low quality bed and as well as bed sheets and blanket and not clean enough in the bedroom.
• Hélène :) (10/5): C'était une superbe escale ! - L'auberge se situe en pleine ville, c'est très pratique pour aller visiter. Le parking (en supplément) est légèrement étroit mais parfait pour laisser la voiture et aller se balader à pieds! La chambre était confortable et propre. Les espaces communs sont propres et pratique. Le personnel était accueillant et très gentil. Le parking (en supplément) est légèrement étroit mais parfait pour laisser la voiture me temps
• Isobel (8/5): - Warm welcoming environment, great location, overall positive! If the staff have stepped away from the desk, a way to contact them would be great.
• Isabel Saez (2/5): -
• Nils (7/5): -
• kim (10/5): -
• Michael (8/5): -
• Ronja (8/5): -
• mei-chi (6/5): Won’t go again - Location Facility did not remodel make it look better . Very old and broken . Carpet is not clean .
• kim (10/5): -
• kim (10/5): -
• Tzvetozaria (6/5): -
• Gunther (5/5): -
• Nunes (10/5): -
• Stéphane (7/5): -
• Melgoza (10/5): Bon expérience - The location
• AICHA (9/5): - Great place to stay near Marché By (restaurants and gifts shops) and a lot of others tourist attractions. Clean and friendly. I feel like home with a bigger family Nothing
• Rosaire (8/5): - Excellent accueil propreté excellente rien à redire
• Ryan (8/5): Quaint Inn, good for a night's rest with ease of downtown access though Inn shows it's age. - Close to downtown. Easily accessible by just walking outside. Also thanks to my parking spot I can able to easily go from downtown to the rest of Ottawa with ease. I wished I could've spent more time just relaxing at the Inn itself to take in all the amenities & facilities in the main building. Parking was a bit difficult; cramped at point also moving between the two building it was tight. The shower downstairs did run out of hot/warm water on Saturday Morning. No issue with the one on the main floor which I used Friday & Sunday. I did wished my door was more structural the wood was breaking down and I wished it had a doorknob rather than just a locking mechanism.
• Kiran Kumar (8/5): -
• NIGARBANU (6/5): -
• Alexandra (8/5): -
• MARC (1/5): Nous avons du changer d établissement car celui ci ressemblait plus à un marchand de sommeil - Rien Tout
• Neng-Yi (Joey) (10/5): -
• Givanny (8/5): - La ubicación
• Elena (5/5): - La centralità e il fatto che nonostante l’arrivo in piena notte lo staff mi abbia fatto trovare le lenzuola e la chiave della stanza alla reception La camera aveva dei minuscoli armadietti, tanto per una borsetta, i letti mancavano completamente di privacy e le lenzuola erano consumate tanto da avere i pallini di tessuto
• John (9/5): -
• Chapman (9/5): Everybody’s friendly over there - It was nice and enjoyable They should’ve vanished a policy even if people come from Ottawa they should let them in anyway it’s more money for them. It’s gonna be some quiet days over there. Think about it.
• Michael (10/5): -
• FS (10/5): very goo - it is very clean and organised the parking spot are very tight
• Benhama (10/5): -
• Utsav (9/5): - Facilities provided by the host was really good.
• Mohamed redha (8/5): -
• Ogueri (7/5): -
• Benhama (10/5): -
• Joris (9/5): -
• Gabriel (10/5): -
• Shahmeer (9/5): Everything was good and staff was friendly. -
• Phuong (9/5): -
• Leduc (10/5): - La gentillesse du personnel Les indications sur le stationnement pas trop clairs sur Booking
• Lisa (8/5): -
• David (10/5): -
• Samuele (7/5): Grezzo ma prezzo e posizione fanno dimenticare i difetti - Prezzo sufficientemente basso e posizione pazzesca, in pieno centro. Vale assolutamente la pena per chi, senza troppe pretese, necessita solo di un posto dove dormire. Parcheggio letteralmente fuori casa. Aria un po' viziata in tutta la struttura, camera molto piccola e ventilatore rumorosissimo. Bagni in comune non pulitissimi. Cucina in comune caotica.e sporca.
• Christian (10/5): -
• Kayode (6/5): -
• Dustin (10/5): -
• Camille (7/5): Une auberge qui répond à nos attentes - Un établissement sympathique bien localisé, des personnes sympathiques
• MERCEDES (6/5): - Buena ubicación. Personal amable. Habitación excesivamente pequeña, calurosa y ruidosa. Limpieza muy mejorable en todo el albergue, especialmente en zonas comunes.
• IDALIA LOURDES (10/5): -
• Djeenling (9/5): -
• FRANCOIS (8/5): -
• ZEHUI (9/5): 温馨，舒适，交通方便 - 性价比非常好，住宿环境，卫生都不错，周边环境离市区很方便，交通也非常方便，会推荐给朋友的
• Saimon Bin (6/5): -
• Lyndon (8/5): -
• Shoaib (8/5): -
• Jean-Pierre (10/5): -
• Muhammad Shaaf (5/5): Wasn't what I expected but its okay. - Staff was nice and helpful. My bedroom wasnt properly made and I had to go out in the middle of the night to get new sheets because the already placed sheets were so rough that it kept itching me. I rented the private bedroom, and I did not like the bedroom, it was old, the door had a crack in the middle that let light in from the hallway, it was just depressing all around. The washroom was good, but the hot water kept cutting off after every 10 seconds, I couldn't shower properly.
• sambhav (9/5): - cleanliness was great people not putting their phone on silent at night (sleeping hours) the room was also less ventilated
• Biplob (7/5): -
• Esther (4/5): Cheap but not very cheerful! Get what you pay for I guess! - Location, cheap Pretty basic, we had a private room but it was in the basement, very dark, one small window and the bed was broken. The noise from the street and other guests kept us awake all night because we were under the main communal areas. There was mould growing above the shower and it didn’t feel very clean.
• Yannick Roger (7/5): Bon dans l'ensemble à part la petite odeur de moisissure et le lit - Le calme Une petite odeur de moisissure et le lit n'était pas confortable
• Bonnie (7/5): It was a nice experience for the most part the staff was very helpful and friendly - The coffee was great. Having a great cup of coffee to start your morning is always a joy. Don't mix men and women together the only thing i worried about was my safety while i slept in a room full of men. I was the only woman in the room.
• ASHIM (8/5): Great value, helpful staff, and relaxing vibe. - The amenities like shared kitchen, shared common areas and living room were great place to relax. Overall, everything was good. Maybe, they can rent some slippers to wear around the house /common areas,
• Xavier (8/5): Quick relaxed simple and roots - Nice hostel with a homy feel. Its an old townhouse and you can feel the rustic hostel vibe which i like. I didnt socialise much because i was there only for 2 nights and wasnt really into full travel mode, i had things to make happen while in Ottawa but this is exactly the type of roots hostel i like in general in the world, just a nice warm place with accessible people who are looking for the same kind of bohemian vibe. Its not a modern place, so dont expect it to be. Nothin was bad at this place, there could be a small area for people who want to work on the computer, they have 2 small desk in the living room but its not very private, which is good when you are there to socialise but isnt that good when wanting to have things done. But i loved it anyways
• Djeenling (9/5): -
• Sai Anudeep (9/5): -
• Djeenling (9/5): -
• YounWhoa (10/5): - 아침 식사 최고였어요.
• Chawin (8/5): -
• Nathanaël (10/5): . - . .
• Djeenling (7/5): -
• Hassani (5/5): - L'emplacement Des personnels, une allemande et un Algérien n'était pas accueillant et leur façon de parler étaient pas amical
• Josue (10/5): - Buen ambiente
• Didier (10/5): Muy céntrico, el personal es muy amable, tiene una calidez hogareña - Lo céntrico y el personal Todo me gustó
• Eman (9/5): Clean, comfortable, and affordable. - The place was cheap and affordable. But also provided great amenities which made it feel like home. The staff were also very friendly and check-in was easy. I had a couple of noisy roommates who snored but otherwise it was ok.
• Riley (10/5): -
• Chanwook (9/5): - 아늑한 3층짜리 목조주택을 개조한 호스텔 워싱턴 DC에서 묵었던 비슷한 타입의 호스텔이 떠오르고 도심 속이지만 묘하게 교외에 온듯한 편안함이 있음. 구조상 투숙객들끼리 자주 마주칠 수밖에 없어 금방 가족처럼 친해지는 분위기도 매력적 방과 화장실은 대략 네 개 정도 있고 묵은 방은 2층 침대가 다섯 개 놓여 있는 널찍한 도미토리. 가림막은 없지만 침대 간 간격이 여유로워 전혀 답답하거나 프라이버시가 사라진 느낌은 없었음 조식은 제공되지 않지만 주방 설비가 아주 잘 되어 있고 커피와 정수된 물은 무료로 이용 가능. 근처 Metro에서 prepared foods 사 와서 조리해 먹는 것도 추천. 무엇보다 영하 20도까지 떨어지는 혹독한 추위에서도 난방이 훌륭했고 온수도 끊기지 않아 정말 따뜻하고 편안하게 머물다 감
• ŠyRiňę (10/5): -

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