About

Ottawa Backpackers Inn is the only place in Ottawa with free Nightlife tours. If you want a chill atmosphere, near the party, this is where you want to be.

We're the friendliest hostel in Ottawa. We pride ourselves on offering a laid back service for short term travelers at a great location in the city. We're located Downtown, only 2 minutes away from Byward Market, a supermarket and the liquor store. The Parliament, US Embassy and the Art Gallery are all an easy stroll away.

We have all the facilities you would expect from a hostel plus some nice, little extras.

- spacious dorm rooms with safe, secure lockers
- friendly staff who can answer most, if not all, your queries
- a common room to chill out in
- great kitchen facilities including gas stove, microwave, blender, and everything else you need.
- free bedding with the option to hire towels
- free hi-speed wifi
- free tea and coffee
- luggage storage
- parking
- laundry

Reception is open from 9 am to 10 pm. If you need to check in after these hours, it is possible through self/autonomous check in. Please contact the Hostel for more details.

CANCELLATION POLICY (Standard Rate Only!) : We do not charge for cancellations which are received more than 24 hours before you are due to arrive.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
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Reviews

9.0Superb(2058)
  • Value for Money
    8.8
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    8.9
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    8.5
Stayed in Apr 2026
10
F
Franka
Female, 18-24, Germany
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👍
Stayed in Apr 2026
9.1
C
Christina
Female, 31-40, Canada
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 :)
Stayed in Feb 2026
9.4
M
Mabe
Couple, 31-40, Canada
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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Location

203 York Street, Ottawa, Canada
1.8km from city centre