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Ottawa Backpackers Inn

203 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5T7, Canada
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Montreal, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

I only stayed two nights, which is hardly long enough to experience the vibe of the hostel. However, most of what I can say is positive. The hostel was clean - in particular I always appreciate a hostel that stocks soap in its bathrooms so you don't have to bring your own on each trip. The refrigerator, a location that... More

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Chambéry
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013 via mobile

I've stayed two weeks in this place while I was searching for a place to live for my exchange year in Otown. When I first arrived it was midnight and I was jet lagged but I felt at home almost instantaneously. This lil house is very comfy and welcoming. The staff are just perfect hosts. The living room and the... More

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Montreal, Canada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

This was the second time I've stayed at the Backpackers Inn and I really enjoyed it. The rooms are pretty and clean, the staff are very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere altogether is great. We had a blast sitting together in the community room with the other guests on Sunday night; we watched the Oscars, ordered pizza and had... More

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Campton, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

$24 and $7 for a highly secure parking place. This was over $150 less per night than other places. Bed bugs are countered by sleeping in the clean sheets and pillow case they give you. No one said they had bed bugs. Everyone was very nice. Bathrooms clean; shower great. Free coffee. I get up early and they had it... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Stayed there 1 night and woke up in the middle of the night covered in bed bug bites. That should be enough reason not to ever stay at this place!! When I complained about it in the morning they refunded my money and I heard the staff members talking amongst themselves how it wasn't the first time and they should... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

Stayed at this hostel recently and it was horrible. It is run down and overpriced. Bathrooms are dirty and take a long time to be cleaned. The toilet in one bathroom rocked back and forth when you sit on it. Had a private room one night which was very small and it had 2 bunk beds in it, an upper... More

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West Kelowna, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

We stayed at this one recently and found it overpriced for what was offered. We stayed in a small private room which was overpriced. It had 2 bunk beds and a small tv high up on the wall. There was no private bathroom either. We could have gotten a much nicer room with a private bath for about the same... More

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Newark, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2012

What attracted me most to the Backpacker's Inn was the fact that it had a cat mascot "Don Gato." I am so glad this obscure fact led me here this was the most accommodating, friendly, and best located place I could have stayed at the best possible price. You had to take your shoes off when you walked in, of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

I really recommend, location excellent, great and helpful staff (they told us where to go, what to see at a particular day eg. a great light and music show in Parliament), the room was big close to the bathrom which was also in a great conditon (we were travelling all over the USA and Canada), free tea and coffee and... More

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Montreal, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

We stayed in this hostel in a mixed dorm for one night, and it was pretty bad night. Our room was called Africa and I know why: it was terribly hot during the whole night. There were 2 fans in the room and both doors (one to the emergency stairs and one to the hall) open. It was impossible to... More

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Also Known As:
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Address: 203 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5T7, Canada
Region: Canada > Ontario > Ottawa
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 14 Speciality lodging in Ottawa
Price range (per night): INR1,444 - 21,550
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