Search Hostels in Ottawa

By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Shaw Centre. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Ottawa Backpackers Inn - Located within a 10-minute walk of Byward Market Square and University of Ottawa. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels and linens. Barefoot Inn - Located within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a computer station, as well as barbecues. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Carleton University Accommodations - Located within a 5-minute walk of Carleton University. You can take advantage of free WiFi and 3 restaurants, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Ottawa, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -6°C. The snowiest months in Ottawa are January, December, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 26 cm of snowfall.

Overall, Ottawa is known for its museums, jogging trails and art. Major attractions include Canadian Tire Centre. Get out into nature with places such as Jacques Cartier Park, Commissioners Park and Lansdowne Park. Cultural attractions include National Arts Centre, National Gallery of Canada and Museum of Nature.

Keep this information about transit options in Ottawa in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Ottawa International Airport (YOW), located 6.9 mi (11.1 km) away. An alternative is Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.), which is 52.1 mi (83.9 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Parliament Station, Lyon Station and Rideau Station. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Ottawa Station, Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) or Ottawa Fallowfield Station.