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Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2.0 star property
Hostel in Ottawa, a short walk to Byward Market Square

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Front of property
Exterior
8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)
Interior
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €71
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul

Room options

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 4 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Room, 6 Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Room, 1 Double Bed

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Triple Room

Private Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Room, 1 Single Bed

Private Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
203 York Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5T7

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
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunn's Famous Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chez Lucien - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Hostel near University of Ottawa
Near Byward Market Square and Rogers Centre Ottawa, Ottawa Backpackers Inn provides a terrace, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
  • Luggage storage and a TV in reception
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with shower/bath combinations
  • Communal kitchens and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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 - 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Backpackers Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers
Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Hotel Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ottawa Backpackers Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 28 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on 8 Jul 2025 start from €71.01, including 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.

What time is check-in at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Ottawa Backpackers Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ottawa Backpackers Inn located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa. Rideau Canal and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 15 minutes. Rideau Station is 8 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 16 minutes.

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Ottawa Backpackers Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 305 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent Place for coexistance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great staff, great location, everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing staff, great accomodation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Good place and quiet place but need to improved on the linen changing or information about it . Economy wise it’s ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Safe were one of the friendliest, and he atmosphere was homey…would recommend this place and i would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

The staff was friendly, the location was good for what we needed, and it was more affordable than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

love the location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

Nice common area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The people there were friendly and respectful. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great spot to stay downtown Ottawa
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Loved how close the inn was for walking to everything. Also loved interacting with the other guests in the common rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Great place very friendly stuff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Cute and home-y, good for longer stays or short trips!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

best hostel ever!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

I have no regrets after staying 3 nights. Luxurious? No, but perfectly fine. Great staff. Enjoyed porch, deck. Super location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

A decent stay if you are not expecting too much. Place is pretty small and can feel packed, but if you can settle yourself in, it's a okay place to spend few nights. The area itself is not exactly great as there are many homeless in there. Hostel felt safe even with the area not being the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

I really liked the vibe of the place, the people over there and how they maintain it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

Good value for an excellent location. Nothing fancy, but a nice place to sleep, with a fully equipped kitchen and a great communal space. As long as you don't mind sharing a room, bathroom, etc. Helpful and friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Pretty cool vibe in the hostel, met a few interesting personalities and enjoyed my 1 day stay.

10/10

Clise to everything totally walkable to everything or public transportation which is easy to follow most driver were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Good location and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

Good place to stay very good localization none inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10

Chat this is not a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. 10 minute walking distance from US Embassy. Would definitely recommend if youre looking for a place to stay in budget. Also, checkout at noon was very convenient for me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024