Ottawa Backpackers Inn
203 York Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff peasants, approachable and helpful all the time”
“Very central, older style buildings, very good quality for a hostel in an older …”
“Amazing coffee ❤️ ☕ Very convenient: close to downtown and the river, super nice…”
“The location was the best”
“Everything around was superb The staff very hospitable and the cleanliness of t…”
“Well kept, clean accommodations and common areas”
“the single rooms building was quiet and I hardly saw anyone”
“This hostel is of the old school type of hostel - welcoming, comfortable, nothin…”
“Staff, location, value”
“Also thanks to my parking spot I can able to easily go from downtown to the rest…”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
GRACE
solo_traveller
June 20, 2026
Everything around was superb The staff very hospitable and the cleanliness of the hostel was so good
GRACE
solo_traveller
June 20, 2026
Staff peasants, approachable and helpful all the time.
Giovanny
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
Amazing coffee ❤️ ☕ Very convenient: close to downtown and the river, super nice staff, great price.
charles
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
The location was the best. Downtown was within walking distance.
NZ Nana
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
“Central, value for money, safe”
Very central, older style buildings, very good quality for a hostel in an older building. Safe, good kitchen eating area. the single rooms building was quiet and I hardly saw anyone. Shared the bathroom with one person, once who only used the toilet. Perfect for an older woman travelling on her own. Shopping centre a short walk and very close to the market, lots of food options and all the tourism you want.
rosemary
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
“An excellent home away from home”
The manager and his Team. Central. This hostel is of the old school type of hostel - welcoming, comfortable, nothing too small for the Manager to put right. Very comfortable stay
jules
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
“Bad”
Th manager is impolite......hé doesnt listen to you
George
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Great location, nice staff”
Well kept, clean accommodations and common areas. Welcoming staff. Good location at only 15-20 min walking from Downtown and main sightseeing highlights.
Christopher
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
“good stay”
Staff, location, value
Senta
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
Our private room as well as the common rooms where really cozy and clean.
Selma R Amaral
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
It is the best place to stay in Ottawa on a budget!
Vincent Lobo
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
“Excellent value, location and access to famous byward market and mall!”
Hostel offered (with kitchen services) free tea coffee and other goodies. Staff friendly and helpful. Guests this round were respectful to noise and each other for most part.
Hai
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
Staff very helpful. The reading/meeting room has its own vibe
Soe
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Location is ok, carpet and toilet paper are always in place in the bathroom.
Isobel
couple
May 8, 2026
Warm welcoming environment, great location, overall positive!
Melgoza
solo_traveller
April 24, 2026
“Bon expérience”
The location
AICHA
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
Great place to stay near Marché By (restaurants and gifts shops) and a lot of others tourist attractions. Clean and friendly. I feel like home with a bigger family
Ryan
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Quaint Inn, good for a night's rest with ease of downtown access though Inn shows it's age.”
Close to downtown. Easily accessible by just walking outside. Also thanks to my parking spot I can able to easily go from downtown to the rest of Ottawa with ease. I wished I could've spent more time just relaxing at the Inn itself to take in all the amenities & facilities in the main building.
FS
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
“very goo”
it is very clean and organised
Utsav
solo_traveller
February 22, 2026
Facilities provided by the host was really good.
Facilities
Activities
Games room, Movie nights
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Luggage storage
Studio Apartment
Located in the ByWard Market, this studio features a double/single bunk bed in the sleeping area and a double sofa bed in the living area. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV are featured. A kitchenette, a dining area and a balcony are included.
Family Room
The family room includes a shared bathroom equipped with a bath and a shower. The family room provides heating. The unit offers 6 beds.
Basic Double Room
This room features a flat-screen TV. Guests have access to two showers, a bathtub, the kitchen and social area.
Female Dormitory Room
The dormitory room features heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 8 beds.
Basic Triple Room
This room features a private balcony and flat-screen TV. Guests have access to two showers, a bathtub, the kitchen and social area.
Budget Twin Room
Guests in this second floor room have access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.
Quadruple Room
Guests in this second floor room have access to four showers, the kitchen and social area.
Economy Single Room with Shared Bathroom
This room features a TV. Guests have access to two showers, a bathtub, the kitchen and social area.
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