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Barefoot Inn

2.0 star property
Hostel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa

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Courtyard
Shared kitchen facilities
Interior
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Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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455 Cumberland Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7J8
  • Place, University of Ottawa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rideau Canal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Byward Market Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ottawa

Heart of Ottawa.At this Downtown Ottawa hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Rideau Centre. Rogers Centre Ottawa and Rideau Canal are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Ottawa - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rideau Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rideau Canal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rogers Centre Ottawa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Byward Market Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 5 min drive
  • Rideau Station - 6 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shanghai Wonton Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La La Noodle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Texas Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Barefoot Inn

Hostel near University of Ottawa in Ottawa
As a guest of Barefoot Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Ottawa hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Barefoot Inn offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Ottawa hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property entrance
Swiss Hotel
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 852 reviews
$116 nightly
The price is $137
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Swiss Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [89 Daly Avenue, Ottawa ON]
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for this property is less than a 1-minute walk away from lodging.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or onsite payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Barefoot Inn Ottawa
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Barefoot Inn Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Barefoot Inn to the airport?

Barefoot Inn is 9.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Ottawa International Airport (YOW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barefoot Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barefoot Inn.

Does Barefoot Inn offer free breakfast?

Barefoot Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Barefoot Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino du Lac Leamy (7-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Barefoot Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Barefoot Inn have a pool?

Barefoot Inn does not have a pool.

Does Barefoot Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Barefoot Inn to downtown Ottawa?

Barefoot Inn is 0.8 mi away from Ottawa.

Barefoot Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akanksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but decent room. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodation itself was fine although old, but the smell inside was unbearable resembling that of urine. The surrounding streets are unfortunately lined with homeless which made me very uncomfortable walking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and willingness to go the extra mile for their customers. Excellent location for walking to all of downtown attractions and food services.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing and kind human being who runs the swiss and the barefoot. the room was extremely clean and tidy and the bed was super comfortable. Shower was lovely and whole house was homey and beautiful to stay in. Felt very comfortable, relaxed, well taken care of, and rejuvenated the whole stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

HOANG ANH TU

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host and the staff are wonderful. The place is very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Man Hei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Barefoot Inn was wonderful! You check in at the Swiss hotel next door and the owner, Sabina was so wonderful! We have the same name so that was 😊! She is so friendly and lovely!! Barefoot Inn was really nice to stay in for two nights. It was clean, warm, colorful and inviting. Bed was comfortable. Sheets and pillows were really nice and very clean. Room was stocked with towels as was the bathroom. Kitchen has everything you'd need, cups, plates, coffee, tea, there is a TV in the living room downstairs. it's walking distance to many of the Embassies in Ottawa so if you are coming to do any kind of consular business like passport renewal it's perfect. I also walked to the Parliament hill, then over the Alexandra bridge to Gatineau,QC. So it's at a great location. All in all, a lovely place to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Business traveler

Great

Great. AC was on high but only got to medium cold but all else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From my last review everything is walkable in Rideau and OC Transpo buses and 1 line is there close. Very convenient quiet and chill
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This barefoot inn and Swiss Hostel were the best stays ever, the bedding was nice the area was nice the owner and front desk was nice. Everything was nice and everything neatly laaid out. I can not wait to come back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our stay so much, everything was very clean and organized. Sabina was wonderful to us, super attentive and welcoming. The place is very well located, close to everything, right in the center of Ottawa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Teresa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The weather was hot and humid and there was no A/C in the room, only a fan,which did not really help to make us comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

THIAGO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jude Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again. It’s downtown so you get a minor drug issue, but basically lasts 2 blocks and then you’re in the beautiful downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cody

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jose L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very well located...close to several tourist sites. The owner is a sweet person.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhengyi

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024