A river with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with spires.

Search Hostels in Ottawa

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
21 Aug - 23 Aug
In two weeks
28 Aug - 30 Aug
In one month
11 Sep - 13 Sep
In two months
9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Ottawa hostels

Exterior

1. Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Ottawa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Excellent location, historic building, great atmosphere, very helpful ataff, excellent breakfast..... a terrific choice all around!"
United States
Siobhan
The price is 2.094.049 ₫
2.508.104 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel
Interior

2. Barefoot Inn

Barefoot Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Ottawa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (109 reviews)
"location is good"
Canada
Oleksandr
The price is 2.788.693 ₫
3.340.214 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Barefoot Inn
Front of property

3. Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Ottawa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (360 reviews)
"Good place, value for money. "
Canada
Kulbir
The price is 1.739.706 ₫
2.083.754 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Ottawa Backpackers Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top Ottawa Hotel Reviews

Le Parc Gatineau, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Le Parc Gatineau, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful room!"
Anne 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Le Parc Gatineau, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Find out more about Ottawa

Ottawa Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,376
Accommodation
4 Hostels
Lowest Price
2.083.754 ₫
Highest Price
3.340.214 ₫

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Ottawa?
By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ottawa?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -6°C. The snowiest months in Ottawa are January, December, February and November, with each month seeing an average of 26 cm of snowfall.
What is there to see and do in Ottawa?
Overall, Ottawa is known for its museums, jogging trails and art. Top attractions include Parliament Hill and Canadian Tire Centre. Get out into nature with places such as Confederation Park, Major's Hill Park and Jacques Cartier Park. Cultural attractions include National Arts Centre, National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of Nature.
What's the best way to get to and around Ottawa while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Ottawa in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Ottawa International Airport (YOW), located 6.9 mi (11.1 km) away. An alternative is Ogdensburg, NY (OGS-Ogdensburg Intl.), which is 52.1 mi (83.9 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can access metro transport at Parliament Station, Lyon Station and Rideau Station. To explore more of the area, hop on a train at Ottawa Station, Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) or Ottawa Fallowfield Station.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia