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BackpackersHQ
Adults-only hostel within easy reach of University of Ottawa
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250 Lisgar St, Ottawa, K2P 0C8, ON, Canada
6.0.Good.16 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Great
Dec 2, 2019
First of all, bed bug bites after every night. Owner in denial, keeps saying "it's a new…
Nov 20, 2019
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 8 guestrooms
- Weekly housekeeping
- Self parking
- Terrace
- Front desk safe
- Microwave in a common area
What’s around
- In Centretown
- Elgin Street - 3 min walk
- National Arts Centre - 10 min walk
- Parliament Building - 12 min walk
- University of Ottawa - 12 min walk
- Museum of Nature - 12 min walk
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Enter dates for 2 guests
- Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (6 Twin Bunk Beds)
- Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed
- Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (4 Twin Bunk Beds)
- Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (3 Twin Bunk Beds)
- Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only
- Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
- Standard Shared Dormitory
What’s around
Landmarks
- In Centretown
- Elgin Street - 3 min walk
- National Arts Centre - 10 min walk
- Parliament Building - 12 min walk
- University of Ottawa - 12 min walk
- Museum of Nature - 12 min walk
- Rideau Centre - 12 min walk
- Parliament Hill - 13 min walk
- Shaw Centre - 14 min walk
- Byward Market Square - 18 min walk
- National Gallery of Canada - 20 min walk
Getting around
- Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 14 min drive
- Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 5 min drive
- Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
- Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 16 min drive
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250 Lisgar St, Ottawa, K2P 0C8, ON, Canada
At a glance
Size
- 8 rooms
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 1:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
- Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Required at check in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum guest age is 12
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
- Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
- Specific rooms only*
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Onsite self parking (CAD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Other information
- Caters to adults only
At the hostel
Food and drink
- Barbecue grills
- Microwave in a common area
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Terrace
- Television in common areas
Languages Spoken
- English
In the room
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
More
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- In-room safe
Fees & policies
PetsPay at property
- Contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation to request a pet-friendly room
ParkingPay at property
- Self parking costs CAD 10 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
- BackpackersHQ Hostel Ottawa
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Also known as
- BackpackersHQ Hostel Ottawa
- BackpackersHQ Hostel
- BackpackersHQ Ottawa
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*See fees & policies for additional details or extra charges
FAQs
- Yes. Self parking costs CAD 10 per day.
- Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
- You can check in from 1:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon.
- Yes. Nearby restaurants include Johnny Farina's (3-min walk), Johnny Farina's (3-min walk), and Mamma Teresa (4-min walk).
- No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (18-min drive) are both nearby.
6.0.Good.16 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 2.0.Poor
Please do not book here! The hostel is disgusting, and they are scammers who attempted to extort more money out of us. On arrival, we were greeted by a member of staff with no record of our booking. After being shown our booking confirmation he took us upstairs to a room containing building materials. There were further ladders and building materials in the corridor outside, which were almost impossible to get past without tripping. The room had no lock. The room was dirty, as was the bathroom and toilet. The whole hostel smelt of BO. Around ten minutes later this member of staff returned to our room to tell us that we needed to pay again the amount we had already paid. He said this was because I had only booked for one person. On being shown that the booking confirmation was for 2, he said it was because I had only booked 1 night. On being shown that the confirmation said 2 nights, he said it must be a problem with the currency conversion (as the confirmation showed pounds not dollars). He then agreed that we could stay for the price booked. We went out for the evening. On our return, shortly before midnight, we were met by a man who I assume was the manager. He said we could not stay for our booking unless we paid a second amount. We argued for sometime but he refused to abide by the price we had booked and paid. He lied several times, and refused to let us stay for the nights we had booked unless we paid extra.
2 night family trip, Oct 23, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 2.0.Poor
So I book for 6 night for 3 persons and I already pay it for 1 person. With that money, so we make a deal for 3 persons for 2 nights and he say it's okay. After we check out, he told us to pay 600 dollars more.
Gregorius, 1 night family trip, Sep 24, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 6.0.Good
Pros Location is great. Quiet neighborhood. Staff is very friendly. Cons The property is very run down. The rooms are too small to fit 3 bunk beds. Extremely hot inside the room. Only one bathroom for the entire hostel, not very clean.
2 night trip, Aug 29, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 2.0.Poor
A ne pas essayer
Je suis parti sans me faire rembourser et après seulement 2 nuit
maxime, 15 night trip, Dec 8, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very Good
Ubicación muy céntrica , llegamos caminando a todos los puntos de interés. Personal amable , el cuarto algo desordenado, pero en general agradable.
2 night trip, Oct 18, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 4.0.Fair
A éviter
Même si le prix est faible, je vous conseille d'éviter. Le staff, bien qu'il soit gentil, n'est pas très professionnel. Ils s'engueulait devant moi. L'accueil était sale et mal rangé. L'hygiène a l'intérieur laissait aussi à désirer. Heureusement pour ma part je n'y étais que pour une nuit Points posititifs : le Wifi et la location de vélo (pas donné quand même)
Guillaume, 1 night trip, Aug 3, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 6.0.Good
2 night trip, Sep 16, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 2.0.Poor
2 night trip, Sep 13, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
moshood abiola, 1 night trip with friends, Sep 8, 2019
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very Good
SHUNKI, 3 night trip, Aug 29, 2019
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