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About this property

Conveniently located in central Ottawa, this budget hostel is a 5-minute walk to Rideau Centre. It features apartments with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available. A TV lounge with a sofa is provided in every spacious apartment at Ottawa Backpackers Inn. Apartments have a private entrance and a balcony. Free coffee and tea are offered. Laundry facilities, communal full kitchen and luggage storage are located on-site for guest convenience. Free security lockers are also available. Byward Market is within 10-minute walk of Inn Backpackers. It is a 2-minute walk from the nearest supermarket, while the University of Ottawa is a 7-minute walk away. Parking is available with surcharge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Ottawa, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

  • Parking available on-site


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We have no availability on our site for this property between Wed 24 Sept 2025 and Sat 27 Sept 2025

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabrielius
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nicely stocked kitchen very clean bathrooms and a nice location close to the centre
  • Nikolay
    Canada Canada
    Very friendly receptionist. Thanks to his actions I was able to reschedule my trip (by mistake initially I chose the wrong dates of my trip). Excellent location, next to Ward market. If you are looking for a Bed& breakfast option, you can stay...
  • Tushar
    Finland Finland
    The location was great. It was a very well ventilated room. They had everything in the accommodation. Bathrooms were clean and maintained.
  • Lindsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were great and very helpful. Great value for money.wonderful location near centre Families may not like the marijuana smokers outside.v
  • Kulishov
    Canada Canada
    This place reminded me of my dacha with my grandparents.
  • Glen
    Canada Canada
    The location a few blocks from the shopping 🛍 mall Rideau
  • Małgorzata
    Canada Canada
    Very helpful staff, place was very clean and comfy, perfect area to stay - close to ByWard Market. Hostel was very quiet at night.
  • Thi
    Fully equipped kitchen, clean bathroom, excellent location
  • Howie
    Canada Canada
    Bathrooms are nice and clean and spacious! Attendees are nice and there's a very strong community vibe.
  • Tirsit
    Canada Canada
    The location and the nice staff who were very helpful

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House rules

Ottawa Backpackers Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Ottawa and Gatineau residents are not accepted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ottawa Backpackers Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.