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 - 11 min walk
Father & Sons Restaurant - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Second Cup - 3 min walk
Happy Goat Coffee Co - 8 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
600 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
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
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
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Confortable and easily accessible to attractions
Aruna
Aruna, 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
Jun 19, 2025
Good apartment for short stay.
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-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
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.
William
William, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Great value.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
U Ottawa great place to stay
We stayed two nights. Staff very friendly. Room quiet n comfortable. Both TVs not working. They needed HTML cable n computer to stream. They should tell us to. Bring. Overall a great value n location
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
Great place but needs mattress upgrades
This was very affordable and in a great location for visiting various Ottawa sites. The dorm rooms had a little kitchenette with fridge and microwave and 2 seperate bedrooms which was great since we were traveling with our small kids. The rooms was clean. Our only complaint was the mattress springs were broken so it made for a very very uncomfortable sleep. I am glad we were only there for 1 night, as I would have not been able to go for multiple nights trying to get any sleep on that mattress.
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Great experience
Great experience for our U Ottawa graduate that had not stayed on campus during her school. Close to everything
Josee
Josee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Basic room
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Perfect option for budget sightseeing
The university residence is in the walking distance from Ottawa city centre - perfect place to stay while sightseeing. The studio consists in two separate single rooms, a bathroom and a kitchenette. The studio was clean and comfortable. Please be aware that there is no kitchenware provided.
Tomasz
Tomasz, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2025
Good basic accommodation. No frills. Has a microwave but no cups and plates.
HON FYE
HON FYE, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Good hotel for downtown Ottawa
During the summer the University of Ottawa converts some of its dorm rooms into hotel rooms. The rooms are large and clean. The room was private with a private bathroom. It was obviously not luxurious, but it was more than adequate. It is a 15 minute walk to Parliament. I would stay here again.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2025
Mattrrsses were older and thus snagged in the middle. Luckily, they were able to give us another room as one of the mattresses caused us to mess up our backs.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
One night stay
Rooms have thin double beds, not comfortable for long stay. Nice big desks, big kitchen with table, microwave and full size fridge.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Overall pretty nice stay!
Overall, pretty nice except the mattress are a bit used and outdated, big dent right in the middle. My gf and i were drifting towards the middle so whoever went to bed first had the biggest part of the bed. There's a microwave but it could at least have a kettle and a toaster in the room also.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Great value
Clean and convenient. Beds were average but likely better than the typical university mattress. Towels were worn. Otherwise just as good as hotels you would pay much more for. Great value.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2025
The bed is small not good for 2 persons and the mattress is distorted. Others is fine.