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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

2.0 star property
Downtown Ottawa's charm puts travelers just steps from Byward Market Square's vibrant scene, with easy access to local attractions and urban convenience

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Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa welcomes visitors near Byward Market Square. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, free WiFi, and can explore the nearby University of Ottawa. Previous travelers praise the attentive staff for enhancing their stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥15,826
￥18,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Lowertown, a neighborhood in Ottawa, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa is in a shopping district. National Arts Centre and National Gallery of Canada are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TD Place Stadium or Gatineau Sports Centre. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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K1N5Z3, ON, Ottawa, 475 Rideau St

What's nearby

  • Ottawa_UniversityofOttawa_502206-12
    University of Ottawa
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Rideau Centre
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rideau Canal
    Rideau Canal
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Rogers Centre Ottawa
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Byward Market Square
    Byward Market Square
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station
    13 min drive
  • Rideau Station
    13 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Shawarma Palace
    1 min walk
  • Shawarma King
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Tehran
    1 min walk
  • Happy Goat Coffee Co.
    8 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa

  • Hotel near Byward Market Square
  • Close to University of Ottawa and Rogers Centre Ottawa, Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa provides amenities like free continental breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
    • TVs with premium channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa on Jun 3, 2026 start from ￥15,826, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa located?

Located in Lowertown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Laurier House and University of Ottawa. Byward Market Square and Rogers Centre Ottawa are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rideau Station is 13 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 20 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

Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay at this Hotel was pleasant, the areas are very clean and the service is excellent, the reception people are excellent and above all it is very quiet, the place is very safe and excellent, all the service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Doreen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Parking was great - plenty The bed was amazing comfortable The room was very dirty - dust everywhere Cockraaches came out at night in washroom - I saw 6 Staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is in a great location, close to the airport, restaurant and other amenities. However, the breakfast option is very bad. 1kid pouch juice, a muffin and a yogurt, coffee/tea everyday same thing. I would hope they have better options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were clean and the staff were friendly. The free breakfast was a muffin, yogurt and a juice box. Different places to eat close by. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Silas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

GURINDER

Liked: Staff & service
This is review is based on property condition as it is old area so hotel property is not in good condition , smelly carpets and washroom cant make guests happy But if we talk about staff they are helping and caring and take immediate action for guests problem which is appreciable . We made our check in night still there was guy at front desk he helped us a lot . So there was mix experience we had there .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Room comfort
Was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean cheap hotel , convenient for walk to a lot of our excursions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Quang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room looks like recently renovated, clean, comfy, has an iron, dryer, microwave, fridge. Reasonable price for downtown motel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff... had second thoughts due to external appearance, like Motel style; however, rooms were all updated and quite comfortable. Friendly staff. Best Shwarma in town across the street: the Shwarma Palace.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kereny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convininient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, easy parking; clean. Only drawback is that soundproofing is not very good - can hear people in other units.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking Ottawa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very conveniently located. Clean rooms and quiet accommodations. Very pleased with this experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julekha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice. The room was clean, a great deal for the budget with great location and easy transportation. The parking was free and easy. Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Liu

Liked: Staff & service
nice location, friendly front desk staff, property is old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location only a few minutes from parliament hill area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frankie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is centrally located and close to all conveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and very friendly staff. Walking distance from Rideau Hall and Parliament buildings. A lot of restaurants nearby, and an awesome little movie theatre just up the street. Very close to Byward market. Quite a few street people, but it doesn’t feel unsafe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
there was a lot of restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown Ottawa and all the entertainment and dining options that go with it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Breakfast is limited at best, definitely not for me. Room was clean but room i had, had a beautiful view of the smoking area covered in butts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Fazarina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great value for a hotel in the middle of downtown. It is clean, the staff is friendly, amenities are available, many restaurants steps away, convenience stores and groceries nearby. The plus value for this hotel is the free parking. Many reviews mentioned bedbugs, which we fortunately did not experience. There seems to be long term customers staying here but that does not bother us. We have a room upstairs, facing the parking lot, which is quiet. The packed breakfast is ok — still need to supplement with something else. The unhoused are indeed around the area: coming from downtown Toronto it is not something too surprising The hotel has a 90s motel vibe which is endearing, although the furnishings may need a revamp. It is a good no frills hotel overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sorin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy Motel, Clean and Quiet, Friendly staff, Decent breakfast. We have enjoyed our stay!! I chose 4/5 considering 5/5 is for a "Fairmont" ... but otherwise we;ve had a very good stay at his motel!!! Enjoy for future travellers!!! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025