Last Updated: 03/21/22 | March 21st, 2022
Paris is a city on everyone’s bucket list. I’ve been dozens of times, and my love for the city is well known to you all. I can’t think of a year in which I don’t go even for a little bit. To me, Paris has it all: music, history, food, culture, and stunning architecture. It’s got that special something. I even moved to Paris to live out that writer cliché…if only for a while!
As a visitor to Paris, knowing where to stay can be difficult. There are lots of arrondissements (neighborhoods). Which is the best?
For a tourist, there’s really no bad neighborhood. nowhere you stay is going to be too far or risky (forget what you hear about in the news). Paris’s metro goes all over and stays open late.
However, that said, Paris has hundreds and hundreds of hostels. how do you know which are the best ones? The city is expensive, and as someone who has stayed in some less-than-stellar accommodations for way too much money, I know the price of making the wrong decision.
I’ve been going to Paris for a decade and have stayed in dozens upon dozens of places. Der er mange ting, du skal overveje, når du vælger et hostel. The top four when picking the best hostel in Paris are:
Location – Paris is substantial and, while the metro does go everywhere, it can take some time to get around. Vælg et sted, der er centralt på de steder og natteliv, du vil se. Alle de her, der er noteret her, er på centrale steder.
Price – In Paris, you really get what you pay for, so if you choose a really low-cost one, you’re probably going to get a hostel that is small, cramped, and doesn’t offer terrific service.
Faciliteter-Hvert hostel i byen giver helt gratis Wi-Fi, og mange har en helt gratis morgenmad, men hvis du vil have meget mere end det, skal du sørge for at gøre din research for at finde det vandrerhjem, der bedst imødekommer dine behov!
Staff – All the hostels noted here have fantastic staff! De er meget venlige og kyndige. even if you don’t end up staying at one of the places noted below, be sure to look up reviews to guarantee you end up somewhere where the staff is valuable and friendly! De kan lave eller bryde et hostel!
To help you plan your trip, here is my list of the hostels in Paris that I like the most. Hvis du ikke ønsker at læse den længere liste nedenfor, er følgende vandrerhjem de bedste i hver kategori:
Best Hostel for budget Travelers: St. Christopher’s Canal
Best Hostel for Families: Generator Hostel
Best Hostel for Solo female Travelers: 3 Ducks Hostel
Best Hostel for digital Nomads: Les Piaules
Best Hostel for Partying: St. Christopher’s Canal or The Loft
Best overall Hostel: Les Piaules
Vil du have detaljerne på hvert hostel? Here’s my extensive list of the best hostels in Paris:
Prislegenden (pr. Nat)
$ = Under 30 EUR
$$ = 30-40 EUR
$$$ = Over 40 EUR
1. St. Christopher’s Canal
I love the St. Christopher’s chain. It has two hostels in Paris (see below for the other one). This location has Wi-Fi, comfy beds, lockers, clean showers, 5 EUR breakfast, and a lively bar. It’s in a unwinding and stunning part of the city and is very popular among backpackers. The view of the canal is incredible, and during the summer months, the terrace is hopping! This is one of my favorite hostels in Paris.
St. Christopher’s Canal at a glance:
$
Great for meeting people
Organizes lots of events
Lots of totally free perks (like totally free drinks and totally free walking tours)
Beds from 28 EUR, private rooms from 97 EUR.
Book St. Christopher’s here!
2. The loft boutique Hostel & Hotel
The loft is located in the diverse and historic neighborhood of Belleville, an up-and-coming immigrant neighborhood that is very fun to hang out in. The area has a lot to offer, including numerous ethnic food options. The hostel itself has an amazing outdoor patio, a bar, and a cute cat, Espiga. It’s small and cozy, with friendly staff too!
The loft boutique Hostel & hotel at a glance:
$
Laid-back outdoor patio makes it easy to meet people
Bar on-site for hanging out and mingling
Awesome location with lots of terrific food options nearby
Beds from 26 EUR, private rooms from 75 EUR.
Book The loft boutique Hostel & hotel here!
3. Les Piaules
Also located in Belleville, this hostel is in a beautifully renovated art deco building. It has a wonderful chimney lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a amazing bar/restaurant on the ground floor that’s popular with locals too (I saw a paint-and-drink club here). The rooms are very modern, the beds are comfy, and you can pay extra for either a basic breakfast (3 EUR) or a “badass” breakfast (7 EUR). It’s my favorite hostel in Paris and one of the best places to meet people! I can’t recommend it enough!
Les Piaules at a glance:
$$$
Cool rooftop for hanging out
Bar on-site to make meeting people easy
Organizes lots of events and activities
Beds from 41 EUR.
Book Les Piaules here!
4. Generator Hostel
Located in the 10th Arrondissement, an emerging district close to the Canal St. Martin, this Generator Hostel has a elegant range of trendy rooms with comfortable beds, high-speed Wi-Fi, and friendly staff. Its private rooms even have terraces! There is also a lively bar, an epic rooftop terrace, an indoor common area, and female-only dorms. This is one of my favorite chains in Europe.
Generator Hostel at a glance:
$$$
Lively bar makes it easy to meet people and mingle
Kvindelige sovesale til ekstra privatliv og sikkerhed
Social rooftop lounge for hanging out
Beds from 47 EUR, private rooms from 150 EUR.
Book Generator Hostel here!
5. St. Christopher’s Gare du Nord
This backpacker base opened in 2013 and is close to the Gare du Nord train station, making it easy to get to the airport. It’s the most convenient hostel in town. It has Wi-Fi, comfy beds, clean showers, 5 EUR breakfast, and a bar that features live music too. It’s really popular with numerous of the backpacker trips that come through Paris. try to get a room facing the street, as the interior courtyard rooms get loud with all the noise from the downstairs bar.
St. Christopher’s Gare du Nord at a glance:
$$$
Fun bar with live music and low-cost drinks
Convenient location
Social atmosphere makes it easy to meet people
Beds from 45 EUR, private rooms from 107 EUR.
Book St. Christopher’s Gare du Nord here!
6. delight in Hostel
This basic and budget-friendly hostel is in the residential/business neighborhood of Montparnasse in the south part of the city. There are lots of restaurants, bars, and supermarkets in the area, and it’s much much more “local” than other neighborhoods in town. The hostel offers a totally free basic breakfast and there’s also a large, newly renovated kitchen for guests to use. If you get there early, try to get a top bunk, as the bottom ones have very little headspace. This also is a terrific choice if you have an early or late train, as it is close to the Montparnasse station.
Enjoy Hostel at a glance:
$
Quiet atmosphere
Convenient location (near the train station, bars, and a supermarket)
Gratis morgenmad
Beds from 29 EUR.
Book delight in Hostel here!
7. Woodstock Montmartre
This 1970s-themed hostel has been around for much more than 20 years. It’s a much much more old-school hostel experience! It provides totally free breakfast and an in-house bar. This is a terrific option for couples and singles, as the private rooms are pretty economical when compared to other hostels. You’ll never lack for something to do, as it is near Sacré-Coeur and Montmartre, one of Paris’s best neighborhoods. It’s action-packed and fun! If you’re searching for a good time, stay here.
Woodstock Montmartre at a glance:
$
Great for meeting people
Good choice for couples (cheap private rooms)
Convenient location near Sacré-Coeur
Beds from 24 EUR, privates from 49 EUR.
Book Woodstock Montmartre here!
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8. Le Montclair Montmartre
Also located in Montmartre, Montclair is a fun hostel with soft beds, group activities, and a spacious common room. The staff is very friendly, and the hostel is pretty big, with lots of beds. breakfast is 6 EUR and there’s also a large kitchen for guest use as well. This is the most popular hostel in the area.
Le Montclair Montmartre at a glance:
$$
Organiserer masser af aktiviteter
Lots of common areas so it’s easy to meet people
Central location in the heart of Montmartre
Beds from 35 EUR, private rooms from 130 EUR.
Book Le Montclair Montmartre here!
9. FIAP Jean Monnet
This hostel is huge, modern, and filled with fun activities. breakfast is included, and there is a cafeteria where you can get other meals. but it’s not a party hostel: it’s in a quiet neighborhood. This is somewhere else you can stay if you’re searching for something quiet and relaxing. There are typically school groups here, and dorms are available only for 18-to-30-year-olds.
FIAP Jean Monnet at a glance:
$$$
Gratis morgenmad
Dorms for travelers under 30
Quiet and laid back vibe
Private rooms from 85 EUR.
Book FIAP Jean Monnet here!
10. 3 Ducks Hostel
A 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, 3 Ducks has one of the best locations in town. The staff is friendly, the rooms are small but comfortable, and the showers are clean. It has one of the most affordable bars in Paris (which slightly offsets the expensive dorm prices). This is a much more upscale hostel, with a recently revamped décor. It’s my second-favorite hostel in the city!
3 Ducks Hostel at a glance:
$$
Amazing central location
Super low-cost and social bar
Fantastisk sted at møde mennesker
Beds from 39 EUR, private rooms from 125 EUR.
Book 3 Ducks Hostel here!
11. Oops Hostel
Located in a former 18th-century inn, Oops Hostel is best next to Paris’s Latin Quarter, one of the city’s best hubs for nightlife, dining, and shopping options. It’s actually my favorite part of town! Dorms are small and comfortable but feature terrific amenities like ensuite bathrooms, totally free Wi-Fi, and individual reading lamps. There’s a amazing hostel bar that’s terrific for meeting other travelers.
Oops Hostel at a glance:
$$$
Great for meeting people
Convenient location with lots of clubs and shopping nearby
Gratis morgenmad
Beds from 39 EUR, private rooms from 125 EUR.
Book Oops Hostel here!
12. Caulaincourt Montmartre
Caulaincourt is a design-forward hostel and hotel located in the heart of artsy Montmartre. The focus is mostly on private rooms, with a few smaller dorms (maximum 3 beds per room).
The common spaces and kitchen are filled beautifully developed and cozy, making for good places to hang out when you need a break from exploring. However, without organized social activities or an on-site bar/café, it’s harder to meet people if that’s your goal. but if you’re searching for a quiet hostel in a central location, Caulcaincourt is great!
Caulaincourt Montmartre at a glance:
$$
Gratis morgenmad
Guest kitchen
Quiet hostel with only a few beds per dorm room
Beds from 37 EUR, private rooms from 65 EUR.
Book Caulaincourt Montmartre here!
13. JO&JOE (Nation + Gentilly locations)
Jo&Joe is a small hostel chain that started in France, with two terrific hostels in Paris to choose from: Paris – Gentilly, and Paris – Nation. Both locations are modern hostels with a lot of common areas, including a substantial outdoor yard at Gentilly and a rooftop terrace at Nation.
Both hostels also have an on-site bar/restaurant, serving food and drinks (including an comprehensive cocktail list). If you’re wanting to meet people, Gentilly is the much more recognized and much more social hostel, with a stage for performances and organized weekly events.
Jo&Joe at a glance:
$$
Continental breakfast available
Lots of common spaces (including outdoor areas)
On-site bar/restaurant
Jo&Joe Paris – Gentilly: Beds from 31 EUR, private rooms from 128 EUR.
Jo&Joe Paris – Nation: Beds from 38 EUR, private rooms from 120 EUR.
Book Jo&Joe Paris – Gentilly here!
Book Jo&Joe Paris – nation here!
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Whichever one of these hostels you choose, you’re going to meet a lot of people and friendly staff, and have a good night’s sleep in a clean room. You just need to pick the hostel that matches your personality. These are all easy to get to using public transportation, and several offer airport transportation (for a fee). These are the best places hostels in Paris (remember Les Piaules is my top pick), and you won’t go wrong with any of them.
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