What is your favorite hostel in Paris? Why?

Question

Looking for some opinions before I start booking. Side note, should I book in advance or can I rock up to the hostel on the day?

Answer 1

Young and Happy.

I stayed there several times: the first when I was 24, then again at age 25, 26 and 28. Now I'm 32. Each time I met great people in the bar, and was able to walk to lots of places. Try to get a room on the top floor ... I remember it having more room and, obviously, a better view.

It's not a high-end hostel ... the bathrooms are communal and on every other floor.

Answer 2

Better book in advance. And I can give u more accurate advice if u specify your hotel budget.

Answer 3

It's PARIS. The world's number one tourist destination!

Definitely book in advance! The hostels are crowded.

Especially if you're going in July or August.

As for my favorites, I don't have any but you can view the best rated hostels here. http://www.hostels.com

An alternative to hostels, would be Bed & Breakfasts, or renting a cheap appartment.

I found a cheap appartment on this website.

http://lamaisonbacana.oldiblog.com/?

It's 200$ per week, imagine?

I'm planning to rent it once in Paris.

Perhaps you can rent it before me and tell me what you think :-)

Answer 4

Montclair in Montmartre was great. I stayed there last year and it was a great experience. Our room had its own ensuite. The breakfast was free and nice, toast, jam, cereal, juice, coffee, tea. 5 minutes walk from the Sacre Ceour. 10 min walk from nearest metro station. Not too noisy or sleezy and reasonably priced.