Come and live in Canada's capital right next to 2 Canadian Prime Ministers, next to the famous Laurier House at the corner of Laurier Avenue East and Chapel Street. We have shared accommodation with bunk-beds and also private rooms for singles or couples - these come mostly with bath-rooms and some even with kitchenettes for long term stay. We have a quiet atmosphere at 329-323 Laurier Ave. East, situated in the heart of prestigious Sandy Hill. Walk to Parliament Hill, Rideau Center and wake up surrounded beside the embassy's hustle and bustle. A young crowd either from University of Ottawa and local professionals working down-town also filter the nearby streets. Walk to restaurants, stores and supermarkets. You can eat out or, as many guests prefer, cook in our kitchen, adjoining our T.V. lounge. - Read more

We have spacious, clean accommodation in either a dorm style or a private room at a budget rate; the hostel is owned and operated independently. Our hostellers describe us their "home away from home". There are many things to do in Ottawa in the summer. There are about 15 museums to visit, you can go on a tour of parliament for free (be sure to go up the Peace Tower and get a good view of Ottawa), visit the National Art Gallery, walk along the Rideau Canal (the world’s largest skating rink in the winter), visit the prime minister’s house (Stephen Harper is his name), go to a movie at the independent Bytowne Cinema (we have memberships that give you a discount), shop in the Byward Market for fresh fruits in the day and return later for some lively nightlife. - Read more

Plan a unique and memorable trip to the best Ottawa Hostel that’ll not only include its sights, attractions, and activities but your overnight sentence in jail as well! The HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel is the only hostel in North America located in a former prison that operated for over 100 years. During your stay in this Victorian-era architectural relic, you’ll sleep in former jail cells, the prison hospital, or maybe even the governor’s quarters! Visit the Carleton County Gaol Heritage Centre located on the hostel’s un-renovated 8th floor to see and learn what life was like for the prison’s inmates, and take a tour to hear their stories or find out if the jail really is haunted. - Read more

Did you know the University of Ottawa offers a variety of accommodation choices for business travellers, conference attendants, tour groups and vacationers alike? We offer unique and comfortable lodging for the budget conscious – ranging from our two-bedroom suite-style units to our conventional-style residences. At the University of Ottawa Residences, we offer affordable accommodation, friendly hospitality, access to on-campus facilities, and the convenience of being right downtown. Every May to August, we welcome over 70,000 visitors from around the world! We invite you to explore our hospitality and celebrate all that Canada's Capital has to offer. - Read more