Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Hostel in Ottawa, 5-minute walk to Byward Market Square

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November 2025

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December 2025

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only) | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

In the heart of Downtown Ottawa, near Byward Market Square and Shaw Centre, Ottawa Backpackers Inn offers a lively atmosphere. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind on the terrace or challenge friends at the arcade/game room - previous guests have loved these perks.

Good

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

₹7,170 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Tomorrow

Nov 23 - Nov 24

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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

Private Room, 1 Single Bed

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

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

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed (Female Only)

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Private Room, 4 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Shower/bath combination

Shared/communal kitchen

Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds

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

About the area

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
Rideau Canal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk
‪La La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
‪El Taco De Oro - ‬5 min walk
‪Pho by Night - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Hostel near Byward Market Square

Located close to University of 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:

Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and luggage storage
A TV in reception and barbecues

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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Parking available
Business services
Laundry

₹6,214 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Nov - 28 Nov

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 - 16

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

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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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 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on 30 Nov 2025 start from ₹6,042.92, excluding 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 Parliament Hill are also within 1 mile (2 km). Rideau Station is 8 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 16 minutes.

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Ottawa Backpackers Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Kanae

30 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was clean and staffs were so kind. It’s convenient for sightseeing spots which is good for travelers.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyedamin

23 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very nice and cozy place with professional staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lukas

8 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The most down to earth accommodation in Ottawa. Feels homey, in the best ways.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

16 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely place Can walk or take the bus any where from and to there. Affordable and confortable

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHION

23 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

19 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was exactly as described. The staff are incredibly friendly as well as the other guests. It had a very homely feel which I loved.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

2 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great staff, great location, everything else was fine.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parvez

21 May 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent Place for coexistance.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

22 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always great service and everything

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

7 Oct 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unfriendly and unhelpful staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senal

26 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

lot of addicts and homeless people around, rarely dangerous though.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff, great accomodation

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

djaf

8 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

It not clean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alireza

20 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was poorer than what I expected. Dirty washrooms,

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taras

10 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had to go next door to have a hot water shower, but I think that should be fixed soon. Staff was very nice and accommodating of my weird itinerary. The communal space was nice to be in and the other guests were very friendly. Room was clean. Small but what do you expect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025