Experience the heart of Downtown Ottawa at University of Ottawa Residence. Located near Shaw Centre and University of Ottawa, guests can unwind with in-room WiFi, take advantage of laundry facilities, or get work done in meeting rooms.
Ottawa, ON (XDS-Ottawa Train Station) - 9 min drive
Ottawa Fallowfield Station - 24 min drive
UOttawa Station - 5 min walk
Rideau Station - 12 min walk
Lees Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
Dining Hall - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Sandy Hill Community Centre - 8 min walk
Tim Hortons - 7 min walk
Father & Sons Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
University of Ottawa Residence
University of Ottawa Residence offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from University of Ottawa and Rideau Canal. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Also, Rogers Centre Ottawa and Byward Market Square are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: uOttawa Station is 5 minutes and Rideau Station is 12 minutes.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
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Hotel size
312 rooms
Arranged over 20 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (CAD 17.50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
The property is closed between August 26 and May 2.
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs CAD 17.50 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Is University of Ottawa Residence currently open?
The property is closed between August 26 and May 2.
Does University of Ottawa Residence offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, University of Ottawa Residence does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at University of Ottawa Residence?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at University of Ottawa Residence?
Yes. Self parking costs CAD 17.50 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at University of Ottawa Residence?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at University of Ottawa Residence?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino du Lac Leamy (8-min drive) and Rideau Carleton Raceway (20-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at University of Ottawa Residence and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming.
What's the area around University of Ottawa Residence like?
University of Ottawa Residence is in Sandy Hill, a short 5-minute walk from uOttawa Station and 4 minutes' walk from Rideau Canal.
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University of Ottawa Residence Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
Hotel accommodation in Ottawa...
My stay was pleasant, convenient, accessible, clean, comfortable, and offered afforability. Highly recommend this hotel accommodation.
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Great place to stay
Very comfortable, clean and spatious appartment in the beautiful University campus.
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Bed too soft, wifi signal too weak, but walking distance to all must seen places, very good location 👍👍👍👍👍
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Confortable and easily accessible to attractions
Aruna
Aruna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2025
Reasonalble price!
Price was very reasonale and afordable.
Jawad
Jawad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Comfortable for our family's 2-night stay after a long drive from Toronto
Muhammad Nauman
Muhammad Nauman, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
U90 Accomodations
Great service and excellent location
Clean
Beds a little uncomfortable
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 22, 2025
Minimalist Travel
The best aspect of this stay is its convenient location downtown—easy walking distance to By-ward market, the Capital buildings & galleries. The room wasn’t serviced once in our four-night stay. Not at all comfortable—the towels, blankets, mattresses & pillows were very low quality.
Tina
Tina, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 22, 2025
Great Location, Tricky to Find
Basic, no-frills accommodation near the Byward Market. With all the construction happening nearby, it was tricky to get to, but the campus is lovely. We thought the kitchen would have more than à microwave and fridge as the email said we needed to bring our own cooking utensils and pots (which we did), so we were a little disappointed to find no hot plate or hob.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Friendly staff, clean rooms, convenient location
Raphael
Raphael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Good apartment for short stay.
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Overall nice place to stay for a night
Rizwana
Rizwana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
The bed was a little hard to sleep but no worries I enjoyed the stay overall, so this is just a suggestion! thanks for the service!
Sivanathan
Sivanathan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Central location, basic amenities, good for someone who is visiting the University.
Deepti
Deepti, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2025
Great for friends traveling together.
Great for friends traveling together but want their own privacy. Individual bedrooms.and TVs and shared bathroom and kitchenette.
William
William, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Good!
JOVANY
JOVANY, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 25, 2025
It was what you would expect a dorm to look like.
Make sure you bring utensil, plates, etc. staff have nothing
Sherell
Sherell, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2025
Overall a positive experience
Service at front desk was very friendly and accomidating.
Location was great, within walking distance to many downtown attractions.
We were in Ottawa in the middle of a heat wave so the air conditioned room was amazing.
The beds were a little uncomfortable, glad I brought additional pillow.
Overall a positive experience.
Shannon
Shannon, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 11, 2025
Very spacious accommodation, good value, very clean. Reception staff were really friendly and helpful. We had a nice view of the Canal but the road was noisy. Would stay again.
Jonas
Jonas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
It is a nice property with good ambience. I had a comfortable stay
Balaji
Balaji, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2025
Need new bed.
The mattresses need to be replaced with the new one. Very uncomfortable. We can feel the spring and bend in the middle. We couldn’t sleep well.
Lukman
Lukman, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Great location, free laundry, friendly and helpful stuff. However, it's a student accommodation so rooms weren't too clean nor the bed were comfortable.
Mustafa
Mustafa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Good hotel for downtown Ottawa
This hotel is walking distance to Parliament. It's a university dormitory, but guests have private rooms with private bathrooms. Price was decent. Not fancy, but spacious rooms. I would stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 16, 2025
Nice place for non married couple to share a space but sleep in seperate bedrooms.