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Downtown Bed and Breakfast

2.5 star property
Downtown Bed and Breakfast provides a peaceful retreat in Centretown with spa treatments and outdoor spaces for relaxation near the Rideau Canal

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Travelers find a serene escape at Downtown Bed and Breakfast in Centretown, just steps from the Rideau Canal. The garden and terrace offer quiet outdoor relaxation, while spa services include restorative body wraps and massages. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr

Room options

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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room)

Family Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Centretown, a neighbourhood in Ottawa, is home to Downtown Bed and Breakfast. Canadian Museum of Nature and National Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Byward Market Square and Sparks Street. Elgin Street and Dominion Arboretum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ottawa travel guide
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263 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1A1

What's nearby

  • Confederation Square featuring a square or plaza and a monument
    Elgin Street
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of downtown Ottawa in Canada. With its varied selection of shops, restaurants and street artists it’s a great place to be.
    Bank Street Promenade
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rideau Canal featuring street scenes, a river or creek and boating
    Rideau Canal
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ottawa_UniversityofOttawa_502206-12
    University of Ottawa
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Canadian Museum of Nature
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station
    4 min drive
  • Parliament Station
    16 min walk
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lieutenant's Pump
    5 min walk
  • Elgin Street Diner
    5 min walk
  • Pizza Nerds
    4 min walk
  • City Goose
    4 min walk
  • Flora Hall Brewing
    5 min walk

About this property

Downtown Bed and Breakfast

Guest house near Rideau Canal
Close to University of Ottawa, Downtown Bed and Breakfast provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a body wrap or a body treatment. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Ceiling fans and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or cash deposit 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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Bed and Breakfast?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Bed and Breakfast on 2 Apr 2026 start from AU$195, including 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 at Downtown Bed and Breakfast?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Downtown Bed and Breakfast?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Downtown Bed and Breakfast located?

Located in Centretown, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Canadian Museum of Nature and Rideau Canal. Parliament Hill and University of Ottawa are also within 1 mile (2 km). Parliament Station is 16 minutes by foot and uOttawa Station is 18 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Downtown Bed and Breakfast Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location...right in the middle...close to restaurants and shops!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Unique. Delightfully home-like. Easy walking distance to all major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I like the location. I did not like the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very kind and friendly; however, the facilities could be improved. Specifically, rooms are NOT air conditioned, and this is very uncomfortable during Ottawa’s increasingly frequent heat waves. Also, common areas are jammed with stuff making it feel disorganized, untidy, dark and dusty. The furniture in my room was mismatched and very worn — beyond vintage charm. It’s great value for the location, but next time, I will shell out more for a regular hotel with air conditioning, decor that feels tidy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, quiet B&B in a perfect location just north of Downtown Ottawa -- under 10mins walk to get to downtown core, and B&B is directly across the street from the Natural history Museum. An older home on a lovely, quiet street, my ground-floor bedroom was clean and charming and the full-size bed was very comfortable -- overall, simple and comfy accommodations (I prefer when B&Bs aren't trying to go over the top or be too showy/fancy). A shared bathroom was located between two rooms, also very clean and perfectly functional. Easy walkable access to a host of great little local restaurants and pubs that run along both nearby Bank St. and Elgin St. The owners -- Harri and Siri -- were absolutely amazing -- friendly, open and welcoming, and always had some interesting things to say! But they also fully respected my privacy and let me do my own thing. I didn't get a chance to actually try their Veggie breakfast (sadly, had to work too early during my stay), but if the breakfast is even a fraction as good as Harri and Siri were as hosts, I am sure it must be very delicious, indeed! Overall, for the price I paid and the perfectly chill and relaxing experience I had, I suspect that any future business visit to Ottawa will have me staying at this B&B instead of any of the much pricier hotels downtown. Fantastic value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way , host very welcoming , it was lovely !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent owners

Owners were the nicest people ever. Room was clean, though the bed was a double so a bit small. Will be staying here again if in Ottawa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to downtown and friendly hosts. Bring a multi-outlet power bar if you have phones, tablets and hearing aids you need to recharge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

GERALD

Liked: Staff & service
My stay was like being at a home away from home. I would return given another opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

ROSS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place is untidy. Later in the evening I discovered the toilet was clogged. Calls to owner went unanswered. No fix by morning. I had to use the toilet.Unsanitary and I had to use the toilet. I packed up and left. Left the key in the door, messaged the owner I was checking out. I left the place. Messages to the owner through hotels.com have gone un-answered. I want a refund for the nights I could not stay there. No answers to several messages. The owner does not appear to care about upkeep to the point that this place was not fit to stay in. Terrible experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

michel

Advertised as a B&B but there was no breakfast. The building is old and not that well maintained. Furnishings are also old and unattractive. Very cluttered. Cleanliness was average. The bedding was old and the bed was not well made. We had some doubts as to whether the sheets had actually been cleaned (hard to say with any certainty because of their age). We do not recommend unless you are in desperate need of a place to sleep for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The house could be very nice but there is allot of unused furniture cluttering up the rooms and beds / Mattresses could be updated
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice and Safe

The hosts are very nice and ready to accommodate any needs that you might have. I arrived late (about 8:30pm) and they waited for me. I suggest that if you are arriving later than 6pm call them directly to let them know. The room was nice and the bed was comfy. I was a little nervous about sharing a bathroom but there were no issues at all. As a single woman travelling alone I felt very safe. Also, the location is close to many of the attractions in Ottawa, including the Nature Museum and the parliament buildings. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Zipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time during my short trip. The house is old, so surely the facilities may not be as good as some newer places. However, it was still okay in general, and its age makes it a nice option for people who want to see what older houses are like (despite the age of the house in general, the washroom has been lately updated and was clean, as someone picky about washrooms, I'm generally satisfied). The owners are very welcoming. I was a bit confused and nervous before my trip as I didn't receive instructions about check-in, but the whole process turned out to be easy and smooth. Simple vegetarian breakfast is included with no extra charge. The dairy products, the cereals, and the baked toast are great. Generally good location with the Museum of Nature and plenty of good restaurants, pubs, and other food places around the property. It's not close to O Train but bus stops are within a few minutes' walk, and it's an easy drive from the airport. Another thing I liked is that unlike some other B&Bs, I didn't find any stringent and hard house rule, instead things generally remained quite flexible. It's worth noticing that the owners now have two (lovely) dogs, so for people who are not comfortable with dogs for any reason, better to notify the property beforehand so that you can make arrangements beforehand.

2/10 Terrible

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is misrepresented. There is no breakfast. The picture above is not the place. I had no safe parking available even though I called in advanced to confirm that it will be in fact available. The owners did all they could to convince me to park my car in the farthest corner through ice and unshoveled snow where I would get stuck either on the way in or out. I tried to shovel the snow myself to make parking possible . Eventually I had to park in the street with a fear of being towed. During the whole process I was yelled at and had the door slammed in my face. I suggested they refund my money, but they refused. You won’t be able to adjust the thermostat. If you are a light sleeper, bring your ear plugs-you are by the street. The place is clean, but cluttered. The mattress was firm though, I liked that. The whole experience was stressful.
The owner shoveling
The space between these cars is too narrow to park
The place
Ice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so nice, esp Siri!! Really fun to talk to, and they have super cute dogs as well!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nee-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
経営されている夫婦の対応はとても優しく、本当は朝食だけの提供なのに、thanks giving dayはお店が閉まっているからとお昼兼夕食も提供してくださいました。Wi-Fiが弱い時がたまにありますが、それを除いたらあらゆるところへのアクセスも良く大満足です！
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely, friendly and quirky bnb

Quirky bnb with super friendly owners and lovely room. Located opposite the natural history museum, in walking distance from all key sights. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel accueil des hôtes. Ils ont à coeur le confort de leurs visiteurs. Endroit très bien situé. Les principaux attraits du centre-ville sont accessibles à pieds. Je retournerais sans hésiter!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don’t usually write reviews, but felt compelled to write a review to hopefully help others. Calling this place a Bread and Breakfast is a stretch. It certainly doesn’t have the appearance of one nor the upkeep. The house is very cluttered, the room was at least tidy, though it had a very old mattress that bent in the middle when laid on. The price charged is definitely not justified for the lodging, the only positive thing was the location. The owners are cordial, but not withstanding, it is not a place I would recommend due to the house conditions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Pascal

C'est un Bed&Breakfast mais le breakfast se limite à du gruau en sachet de l'épicerie, 1 mini-babybel et une pomme. On peut se faire un thé sois même, et pour le café, il y a du café instantané sans lait ou crème de disponible. C'est ok comme endroit pour des gens peu difficile. La chambre de bain n'était pas très propre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Drew, Scarborough ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great people! Amazing central location! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018