Ottawa Jail Hostel, Heritage prison turned hostel in downtown Ottawa, Canada
The Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel occupies a former prison building with stone walls, iron doors, and cells preserved from its nineteenth-century origins.
Built in 1862 as the Carleton County Gaol, this facility operated until 1972 and held notable executions including Patrick J. Whelan for the assassination of McGee.
The building represents the transformation of a correctional institution into a modern accommodation space while maintaining its architectural and historical elements.
The hostel provides both shared and private rooms, with amenities including free breakfast, Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, and storage lockers for all guests.
Visitors can sleep in authentic prison cells with their original iron doors and stone walls dating back more than 150 years.
Location: Ottawa
Address: 75-77 Nicholas Street
Website: https://hihostels.ca/fr/destinations/ontario/hi-ottawa
GPS coordinates: 45.42470,-75.68880
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:07
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