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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

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

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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10-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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6-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Shared Dormitory, 1 Bed

7.4 out of 10
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  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Room, 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private Room, 2 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Private Room, 4 Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Private Room, 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Private Triple Room

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

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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 - 0.3 miles
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Rideau Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes
    Byward Market Square
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rideau Canal which includes boating, a castle and a river or creek
    Rideau Canal
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Rogers Centre Ottawa
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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 Mar 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ottawa Backpackers Inn on Mar 29, 2026 start from $70, including 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.

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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

Promit

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darius

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe were one of the friendliest, and he atmosphere was homey…would recommend this place and i would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was friendly, the location was good for what we needed, and it was more affordable than a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place very friendly stuff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved how close the inn was for walking to everything. Also loved interacting with the other guests in the common rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the vibe of the place, the people over there and how they maintain it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Good value location

Good value for an excellent location. Nothing fancy, but a nice place to sleep, with a fully equipped kitchen and a great communal space. As long as you don't mind sharing a room, bathroom, etc. Helpful and friendly staff. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clise to everything totally walkable to everything or public transportation which is easy to follow most driver were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have no regrets after staying 3 nights. Luxurious? No, but perfectly fine. Great staff. Enjoyed porch, deck. Super location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hostel. Clean, tidy and friendly staffs, free-to-use kitchen, funny common area. Please note that you need to bring your own slippers, as they don't provide. I will live here again next time I'm in Ottawa.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katja

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It’s conveniently located and the staff is very friendly. The common areas are cleaned frequently but the room was rather dirty and hair was on the floor
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sekou

Liked: Cleanliness
It is good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience staying at the Ottawa Backpackers Inn. I stayed in a single room, and it was quiet and the washrooms were accessible when I needed them. This area of Ottawa feels a bit unsafe, so I'd caution backpackers to be cautious when walking around at night, and always have a companion. I was fine during my stay, but I wouldn't want anyone else to have a negative experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If your expectations are hotel styled probably not formyou! Laid back hippy style comfort of home style of stay, do your own cooki g different dorms available as well as private, friendly staff, and when the subway works it just minutes away from the VIA rail train station! And the flixbus stops close by as well! And the Byward market is awesome if you love cheese fresh breads and other delightful baked goods, and well lots of pubs and bars weed places all close by! Sit back relax like at home, then go tour around mostvofnit can be walked to!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seyedamin

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

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