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
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Sandy Hill Community Centre - 8 min walk
Second Cup - 3 min walk
Father & Sons Restaurant
Tim Hortons - 3 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 Downtown Ottawa, 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
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 9, 2025
Great locatio
Osvaldo
Osvaldo, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 7, 2025
Great location- walking distance to places of interest.
Liberty
Liberty, 8-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 28, 2025
Very efficient stay and relatively inexpensive
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 22, 2025
Good value, great location
Daniela
Daniela, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2025
Great price and location
Véronique
Véronique, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 9, 2025
the front desk staffs are very nice and helpful and buses hub are located just down the street.
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
It’s nice and clean place to stay .
Zhihua
Zhihua, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
Great space and clean accommodations. Great price.
Kristine
Kristine, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 10, 2025
Good and friendly staff
Joyce Shek Yin
Joyce Shek Yin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
We had a great time and the room was clean.
Gretchen
Gretchen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
Clean and quiet! Location is great too!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
We had a pleasant stay, the room is exactly as advertised.
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 26, 2025
Nice place to stay. Everything was within walking distance
KEVIN
KEVIN, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2025
Not going into detail we all loved this place as a family tourist.
Manas
Manas, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 13, 2025
Located at University of Ottawa & a walk distance to must-see attractions in the old town. Room was clean and Beds were quite comfortable. a budgetwise place to stay to have a capital city tour.
Yiling
Yiling, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
Great location.
Vivian
Vivian, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Great location, could walk everywhere downtown, very clean, helpful staff, good price.
Bernadine
Bernadine, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 11, 2025
A great place to stay for a weekend. Conveniently downtown, clean, and modern units. Air-conditioning, televisions, and a full-size fridge. Friendly staff as well.
Casey
Casey, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 1, 2025
It is excellent if they have a cafeteria for breakfast and dinner.
Thy
Thy, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Was close to things and affordable!
Jesse
Jesse, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
Perfectly located and made walking to everything a plus
Extremely friendly and helpful staff
Louise
Louise, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
Great stay with great price deal!
Arun
Arun, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 16, 2025
It was great experience and staff were very polite and supportive. Really liked this hotel
Rajkaran Singh
Rajkaran Singh, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 5, 2025
Food was great in the area but the mattress at the dorm were not great. We will definitely stay there again in the future location was great 15min walk to down town area.