Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa · Canada

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

HostelPunk Score
37% SHIT
Medium confidence 181 reviews
2nd best in Ottawa

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Paid Parking 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace
Other facilities (27)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Linen Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Towels Not Included Towels For Hire Late Check-out Paid Luggage Storage Security Lockers CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $27 / night
Privates $102 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 9, 2026 Atm 100%

It was a really nice stay with a friendly/family atmosphere. The location is perfect and they have an information board for events and museum in town👍

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

The building shows its age through dated carpets and a stale scent, but the cleanliness and value are undeniable for the price. The staff maintain a professional, reserved demeanor, efficient and polite with a subtle kindness reminiscent of classic German hospitality. While centrally located near CF Rideau & Parliament Hill, the area is frequented by the unhoused, so should be aware of the neighbourhood's active nocturnal nature. Great to meet fellow backpackers to travel together :)

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 40%

Good to note that there is no rule regarding noise in this hostel. There was a party in the common area and since it is an old building you can hear the music, laughter and shouting really well from the rooms/dorms. The party lasted literally all night, until 7AM. I am absolutely not joking! When I went to bed at midnight I hoped they would lower the music soon, but when I woke up around 6:30 AM (I woke up multiple times during the night because of the noise) the party was still going strong.

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Italy Solo traveler Mar 17, 2026 5.0/10

+ 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

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Canada Solo traveler Mar 12, 2026 9.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Mar 7, 2026 9.0/10

+ 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.

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Canada Solo traveler Mar 3, 2026 10.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Mar 2, 2026 10.0/10

+ it is very clean and organised

- the parking spot are very tight

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 27, 2026 10.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 22, 2026 9.0/10

+ Facilities provided by the host was really good.

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 21, 2026 10.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 19, 2026 8.0/10

+ L'endroit est propre Les gens de la réception sont très chaleureux

- Le matelas n'est pas confo

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Ukraine Solo traveler Feb 18, 2026 10.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 16, 2026 8.0/10

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Canada Couple Feb 13, 2026 8.0/10

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Canada Couple Feb 11, 2026 10.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 11, 2026 7.0/10

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Canada COUPLE 31-40 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

we had a great one night stay at this hostel. It was conveniently located near Byward market and not too far from being able to attend Winterlude ice sculptures in the park and skate on the Rideau canal. It's a very old house and could use some updates but the staff were all excellent and we had a great time!

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Netherlands Couple Feb 10, 2026 9.0/10

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Canada Solo traveler Feb 10, 2026 10.0/10

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