Location was perfectly central to Ottawa, which was convenient for a person visiting for the first time. I liked the rule of no shoes indoors, which made it feel homely and cozy. The dining area, plentiful silverware, and the large fridge felt impressive, especially on nights where I was the lone tenant. This was the most I felt like I was in a personal space rather than renting a room.

I would have liked the option to ask staff to not come into my room for cleaning. They ended up moving a lot of my stuff around without my knowledge, which was uncomfortable and also made me worry that my belongings were lost. I would have loved to know which days I could expect other guests. I didn't know that our bath towels were provided inside the closet, so I used a hand towel from the bathroom for my shower the first night. It might be worth having the closet door open for guests when they arrive so they will see what is available.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Barefoot Hostel. What stood out the most was its exceptional value, offering all the essentials for a short stay: a well-equipped kitchen, bathroom amenities (including a hairdryer), and convenient proximity to tourist attractions.The easy access to public transportation added to the overall positive experience

Regarding the Barefoot Hostel, the only inconvenience we encountered was the check-in time at 3:00 PM and the check-out time at 11:00 AM. However, this was mitigated by the option to leave our luggage there while taking a walk around the city

The person in charge of the place is a wonderful person, and her reception of visitors is extremely polite. The place is very clean. I always recommend it.

Nothing at all.

The person in charge of the place is a wonderful person, and her reception of visitors is extremely polite. The place is very clean. I always recommend it.

Nothing at all.

Very nice and calm place. We had a pleasant and enjoyable stay. Due to flight delays, we arrived after the check-in time, but the hotel owner kindly assisted us in getting into our room. I greatly appreciate her support.

Guests can enjoy a homely environment with access to shared spaces and facilities provided by the host.

No

Good Room, neat and clean with all accessories. Polite and helpful staff.

All good

The hostel is clean, cosy and offers everything you need for a few nights. It is really close to the By market. The owner is lovely and helpful. For example, we could leave our bags for the day at the reception. We will come back for sure during the summer !

Clean, convenient location

The bed was uncomfortable, the room is small and hot and the fan didn’t help much

The location is fantastic in downtown Ottawa in proximity to places of interest. Very clean. Very helpful reception. Good kitchen amenities.

I was concerned about some google ads that referred to the hostel as for women only! This confused me when i was doing the booking and i had to call the hostel owner ( at the Swiss hotel next door) to confirm. It is for all adults, men and women.