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Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2.0 star property
Find your adventure in Downtown Ottawa with games and grills. Connect with fellow travelers over coffee or tea.

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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.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is SAR 223
SAR 268 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Room options

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Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Studio, 1 Single-over-Double Bunkbed and Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Private Room, 1 Single Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
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(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

8.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Room, 2 Twin Bed | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 4 Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Private Room, 6 Beds | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room, 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Private Triple Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Downtown Ottawa, a neighborhood in Ottawa, is home to Ottawa Backpackers Inn. National Gallery of Canada and National Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nordik Spa-Nature and Ottawa River Parkway. Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are also worth visiting. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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203 York Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5T7

What's nearby

  • Ottawa_UniversityofOttawa_502206-12
    University of Ottawa
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Rideau Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Byward Market Square
    Byward Market Square
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rideau Canal
    Rideau Canal
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    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

  • Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    4 min walk
  • Brigid's Well
    3 min walk
  • Chez Lucien
    5 min walk
  • The Shawarma Place
    5 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/game room, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and ceiling fans

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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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Backpackers Inn Ottawa
Backpackers Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers
Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Ottawa Backpackers Hotel Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Ottawa
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ottawa Backpackers Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ottawa

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 29 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on 13 Rabiʻ II 2026 start from SAR 223, 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km). Rideau Station is 8 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ottawa Backpackers Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 337 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
C’était correct mais le parking était difficile d’accès. Serviettes 2$?
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Promit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water, clean beds, good location. Very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Azeezat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and the staffs were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is courteous and it's so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

djaf

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It not clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly and unhelpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Alireza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was poorer than what I expected. Dirty washrooms,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Carlos

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lukas

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kanae

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
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10/10 Excellent

SHION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seyedamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and cozy place with professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betsabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La atención y amabilidad de lo mejor. Todo muy limpio y ameno. Bastante agradable el lugar y los encargados
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Senal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lot of addicts and homeless people around, rarely dangerous though.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dans le centre d’Ottawa

Établissement idéalement situé dans Ottawa. Les chambres sont agréables. L’ensemble de l’établissement est d’une propreté irréprochable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rehana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is so much to enjoy here. The staff are amazing and very helpfull. The premises are clean and tidy. I have met many wonderfull people during my stay here. I strongly recommend this place. Everything a person may need is just walking distance. Awesome location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waa ok for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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
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10/10 Excellent

Taras

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
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10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great service and everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jinseok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an unique experience to stay in this place for a week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Quit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Parvez

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Place for coexistance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

I like the location but strong smells of nicotine

Moderate
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, everything else was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025