Reviews of Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Interesting atmosphere, and I like all the signs on the walls telling you the history of the prison. The leaflets around about trivia night, or discount for walking tours, suggest a vibrant range of activities that the prison can offer.

It is a hostel after all, comfort level is decent. Light in the corridor comes into the room through the bars at night, so it is hard to sleep soundly, but I guess that is part of experiencing the prison cells. Suitable for a short stay. Since parking is within their own compound, it was $20 per night, which could have been cheaper or free.

Very clean and modern. Friendly staff and breakfast included was a bonus with tea/coffee. Ypu can also get a free tour of the jail. Close to everything you'd want to see as a tourist all within walking distance.

Nothing

Where else can you stay in a prison! We stayed in a double cell (with details of the previous inmate!), bijou with everything you need and clean. It was a very friendly prison, good facilities with kitchen and dining area. We stayed with the kids (age 8+) and they loved it, a very memorable part of our trip in Canada. The prison tour is a must. Great location for exploring Ottawa.

It was a bit of a noisy night but I guess that is dependent on the other inmates and we had particularly noisy ones. There were lots of signs about quiet time but not sure they had read them!

Everything good

Bricks

Price location

Could have more toilets, larger bathrooms

The hotel was cleaner than I expected. I could also join the jail tour for free, which was very interesting.

Nothing special.

Very clean and good location. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

They did not have many activities for the hostel to get together and get to know people. It is definitely not a youth hostel but a family hostel.

Very interesting place, well designed with the exception of common areas (see below). Nice enough breakfast. Attentive staff. Ariele’s Pub Crawl and Simon’s Jail tour highly recommended.

Lots of showers, not nearly enough toilets. The tiny AC window unit did a dismal job of cooling the room with 8 warm bodies in it. The common area is the dining room, just tables and chairs. No music, only two comfortable sofas (around the tv), and just no vibe. An easy fix for the hostel, and I encourage them to do so.

Location is unbeatable. Great value for a comfortable stay with yummy breakfast included. The guided tour was a special highlight: Simon was an exceptional guide and made it so enjoyable.

1. The Mandarin speaking male guest who spoke on the phone loudly after midnight on the 6th floor. 2. No garbage bin in the shower room.

Location was right in the downtown, easy access to the city and major attractions, rooms were clean and place was well-maintained.

Too much parking charges

The location, the jail tour and the breakfast were fabulous! Really friendly staff and the actual experience is really cool!

There's a give and take staying here. They've kept things super original so if youre in the cell rooms the doors are just bars at the top and bottom, so sound and light are a bit of an issue.

Good experience in an interesting and unusual location. Very clean and located close to many restaurants and bars.

Didn’t get the best sleep due to lights and noise from outside, but it’s all part of the experience.

The road outside is under construction. Hard to move luggage

Very comfortable bed and linen. Convenient location!

Everything

Nothing to dislike