The Backpackers Inn is a 45-bed hostel located in downtown Ottawa, near the famous Byward Market. It offers private and semi-private rooms as well as dormitory-style accommodations and features a communal kitchen and TV lounge, as well as complimentary coffee, tea and wireless Internet access. As of 2010, nightly rates for a bed in a dormitory-style room start at CA$25 per night.
Backpackers Inn
203 York St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 5T7
613-241-3402
ottawahostel.com
The Ottawa Jail Hostel in downtown offers 118 beds and occupies the Victorian-era building that served as the primary jail for the region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Former jail cells have been renovated into private, semi-private and dormitory-style accommodations. Amenities include a shared kitchen, TV and games room and on-site laundry and Internet facilities. As of 2010, rates for a bed in the dormitory section start at CA$28 per night for members of Hostelling International and CA$33 for non-members.
HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel
75 Nicholas St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9
613-235-2595
hihostels.ca
The Barefoot Hostel occupies a 100-year-old brick house near downtown Ottawa's Byward Market. It features four dormitory-style rooms (each with 16 beds), three shared bathrooms and a small shared kitchen. The hostel is air conditioned and offers complimentary wireless Internet, lockers, coffee and tea. The common room has a 50-inch flat-screen TV and Xbox 360 games. As of 2010, bed rates start at CA$35.50 per night.
Barefoot Hostel
455 Cumberland St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 7J8
613-237-0335
barefoothostel.com
Candy Residence sits near the University of Ottawa and offers simple rooms with single beds, desks and free Internet service. Though rooms are rented separately, the hostel is set up in a suite layout, with each set of two rooms sharing a kitchen and bathroom. Each floor also has a washer and dryer. Contact Candy Residence for information on current rates.
Candy Residence
641 King Edward Ave.
Ottawa, ON K1N 7N8
613-565-3368
candyresidence.com
