Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Directions (how to arrive at the hostel):

By Car: From Highway #417 take the Nicholas Street exit all the way to the end (Rideau Street). Turn right and go two blocks to King Edward Avenue. Turn left on King Edward Avenue and then take the next left onto York Street (203 York Street).

Limited on-site parking - $9 per night (reservations possible)

Ottawa City Bus Service:

(Price of city bus is $3.40)

From the bus station: Take bus #6 (Downtown) to the Rideau Centre (5 minute walk from the Rideau Centre through the Byward Market to 203 York Street). Alternatively, $15 taxi or 45 minute walk. If coming from Montreal, ask driver before boarding bus to drop you off at University of Ottawa (5 minute walk to hostel).

From the airport: Take bus #97 (Kanata) to MacKenzie King Bridge * 10 minute walk through Rideau Centre and Byward Market to doorstep. Alternatively, $45 taxi to 203 York Street.

From the VIA Train station: Take any bus #61 going downtown to MacKenzie King Bridge * 10 minute walk through Rideau Centre and Byward Market to doorstep. Alternatively, $20 taxi or 1 hour walk.