Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2.0 star property
Hostel in Ottawa, a short walk to Byward Market Square

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Front of property
Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Interior
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

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM289
RM343 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct

Room options

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Private Room, 4 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Private Room, 6 Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Private Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Downtown Ottawa, a neighbourhood 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 Capital Information Kiosk are also worth visiting.
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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
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parliament Hill - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brigid's Well - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Express 港味小廚 - ‬4 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
Near Rogers Centre Ottawa and 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:
  • A TV in reception, barbecues and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
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

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

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 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on 20 Oct 2025 start from RM 289.21, 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 Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 15 minutes. Rideau Station is 8 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 16 minutes.

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