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Barefoot Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this welcoming hostel in Ottawa's urban center, where garden spaces and natural surroundings provide the perfect recharge spot

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Located near University of Ottawa, the Barefoot Inn combines city convenience with natural tranquility. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a quiet garden escape, an outdoor terrace for relaxation, and barbecue grills for casual gatherings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥13,722
￥16,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27

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Private Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Ottawa, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Barefoot Inn is near a metro station. National Gallery of Canada and Canadian War Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square. University of Ottawa and Rideau Canal are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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K1N 7J8, ON, Ottawa, 455 Cumberland Street

What's nearby

  • Ottawa_UniversityofOttawa_502206-12
    University of Ottawa
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Rideau Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rideau Canal which includes boating, a castle and a river or creek
    Rideau Canal
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Rogers Centre Ottawa
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes
    Byward Market Square
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    1 min walk
  • A la Istanbul Turkish Cuisine
    4 min walk
  • 3 Brothers Shawarma And Poutine
    4 min walk
  • Shanghai Wonton Noodle
    3 min walk

About this property

Barefoot Inn

Hostel near University of Ottawa
Located close to Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, Barefoot Inn provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Gas grills, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Barefoot Inn feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels

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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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Barefoot Hostel
Barefoot Inn Ottawa
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Frequently asked questions

Is Barefoot Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barefoot Inn?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barefoot Inn on Mar 26, 2026 start from ￥13,722, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Barefoot Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Barefoot Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barefoot Inn located?

Located in Downtown Ottawa, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Ottawa and Rideau Centre. Rogers Centre Ottawa and Rideau Canal are also within 10 minutes. Rideau Station is 6 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Barefoot Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdulmalek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quality in the heart of the city. Good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

HOANG ANH TU

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay with everything i needed. Owner was friendly and helpful, and nearly all tourist attractions within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Cody

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Great

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is like a cocoon in the city. Safe, quiet and cleen. Unfortunatly, no propane in the bbq. Spider's web in corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
The bedroom is small but clean. The only downside is shared washroom and shower room for the price I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akanksha

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

10/10 Excellent

pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location, friendly stuff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asmile

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good job
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Majda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully convenient place to stay. The neighbourhood is a bit noisy, but that is not the fault of the Inn, of course.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrícia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Comfortable, quiet, super clean. Sabina and Christine were super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Barefoot Hostel exceeded my expectations, staff was incredibly friendly! The checkout was smooth, great location (everything was walking distance), lots of parking available and was extremely safe! Highly recommend to fellow female travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very clean. Very quiet. Perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023