You can sleep in a 150-year-old jail cell with OG iron doors at this unique Ottawa hostel

Just a few steps away from Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and Byward Market, you'll find Canada's only jail hostel that invites you to stay in cells where inmates were once locked up — complete with original stone walls and iron doors.

Lucky for you, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel has been upgraded with modern comforts to guarantee a cozy and welcome stay despite its imposing history. Plus, with a dorm starting at $37 per night and private cells starting at $80 per night, it's a super affordable and unique way to experience Ottawa. When you book a stay at Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, you also get a complimentary one-hour tour, where you'll get shown all around the fascinating 150-year-old building, including one of the few publicly accessible death rows in Canada.

Where: 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: Breakfast is included in your stay, and you're welcome to join in on activities like trivia nights, pub crawls and the weekly Pruno Party — where you can learn the ins and outs of making jail wine.

If you want to do something a little different this fall, check out Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel. If you book a three-night stay, you can also enjoy 15% off your booking — perfect timing for Halloween!

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