There are so many sights to see in Paris that we couldn’t possibly list them all here. So we’ll let you do that research on your own time. The good news is that no matter what your travel style and budget, Paris has a hostel with your name on it. To save you some time while planning your trip, we’ve listed the best hostels in Paris below. All you have to do now is pack your bags, grab your beret, and be on your way :)
Quick Answer: The Best Hostels in Paris
Overall Best Hostel in Paris: Les Piaules
Best Hostel for Solo Travelers in Paris: The Loft Boutique Hostel
Best Cheap Hostel in Paris: Smart Place
Best Hostel for Couples in Paris: Le Village Hostel
Best Party Hostel in Paris: St Christopher’s Inn
Les Piaules
This renovated art décor building is located in the Belleville district. Near a metro station, this district is known for its fun, youthful vibe and plenty of bars and hip cafés. The rooftop terrace provides guests with a great view of Paris, and the onsite bar has great local beers at affordable prices. The rooms cater perfectly to each guest, with privacy curtains and reading lights for each comfy bed. Fresh coffee is served daily. The staff is around at all times to help you plan your stay in Paris, so if you’re traveling alone, don’t panic! Free WiFi completes the package, giving you a hostel that’s all about seeing that your needs are met.
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Le Village Hostel
Just like a little village, this Parisian hostel is charming and social to the core. The hosts themselves are not only professional, but also young, and therefore are able to cater to other young travelers like themselves. On arriving at Le Village, you are given a free welcome shot to kick off your stay in Paris, a great indicator of what your entire stay at Le Village will be like. The rooftop terrace provides breathtaking views of Sacre-Coeur. You can relax up here with the tasty wine and cheese offered at Le Village, reading a book or interacting with other travelers. A lovely Paris-style breakfast can be enjoyed in the dining room area in the mornings, and at night, venture out into the streets with your friends to experience the nightlife of Paris.
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The Loft Boutique Hostel
Located in Belleville, the vibrant multicultural district of Paris, The Loft Boutique Hostel combines hotel décor and hostel services to give you an amazing stay. Art galleries, restaurants and nightclubs can all be found nearby, so your days and nights in Paris are sure to be well-spent. This hostel is trendy and attractive, with a well-known bar. The outdoor patio is perfect for catching a bite, having some drinks with friends or even playing a few card games. Rooms are always spotless, and bathroom facilities are always working perfectly and are well equipped. For an eventful and exciting stay, The Loft Boutique Hostel should be at the top of your list of best hostels in Paris.
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Smart Place
Close to Gare du Nord station, the Smart Place hostel is truly a smart place to stay if you love convenience. The Montmartre district is charming and exciting, a traditional side of Paris that showcases local customs of the streets of Paris like traditional butchers, bakers and dairies. This hostel is quaint and intimate, with a bright, cheerful décor that will surely appeal to a variety of tastes. They offer private, double and shared rooms as well as dorms. There’s free Wi-Fi, luggage storage and a guest kitchen, but if you’re wanting to have a bite out, there are lots of local restaurants and cafés nearby. Just pick one!
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Plug-Inn Boutique Hostel
Three minutes from Moulin Rouge and Sacre-Coeur, this remarkable hostel has the perfect location. Appealing on the outside and impressive on the inside, Plug Inn sees to it that your satisfaction is a priority 24 hours a day. For instance, all rooms, whether private or shared, have sufficient bathroom areas ensuite. There’s also a tasty breakfast every morning on the house, as well as free bed linen, free tours, and free maps and brochures. Free Wi-Fi allows you to surf the net at Plug Inn, while the 24-hour reception ensures that your needs are tended to at all times. For a comfortable and laidback stay, Plug Inn is one of the best hostels in Paris for you.
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Generator Hostel Paris
This stylish and entertaining hostel upholds the standards that the line of Generator hostels has kept all these years. With a relaxed vibe, but with lots to do, Generator Paris is only a few minutes from art galleries, cafés, restaurants and popular shops. This hostel also has its own café and bar, so if you’re not feeling up to going out, you can get great food at great prices here as well. Private, quad and shared rooms are available, as well as premium rooms that come with a private terrace. The hostel’s travel shop has everything you’ll need while you’re there, so if you forget to pack something, don’t worry… Generator has you covered!
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St Christopher’s Inn Paris
Two minutes from Gare du Nord, St. Christopher’s Inn has everything you’ll want on your trip to Paris. From free Wi-Fi, privacy curtains in rooms, reading lights for every bed and a satisfying breakfast, St. Christopher’s impresses in every aspect. An in-house laundry service and an elevator make everything much more accessible to you. At the 24-hour reception, the friendly staff is there to meet your needs and address any concerns you might have, ensuring you don’t run into any issues that will make your stay even the slightest bit unpleasant. Take advantage of the walking tours and see all that Paris has to offer!
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3 Ducks Boutique Hostel
This former 18th-century inn is the oldest private hostel in all of France, having been in operation for a whopping 30 years. Now recently restored and better than ever, 3 Ducks showcases an interior painted with a stylish graphic design. All rooms come equipped with air-conditioning, an ensuite bathroom, a safe and a hairdryer. This hostel offers a tasty, authentic and totally free breakfast for those days you’d rather stay in than try the different Parisian cafés. There’s free Wi-Fi and even free maps, helping you to find your way in the busy city of Paris. 3 Ducks is fully committed to giving you the best experience that a backpacker can have.
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Vintage Hostel
With metro stations nearby that give direct access to Charles de Gaulle Airport, Vintage Hostel is quiet and cozy with an undeniably great location. Close to Moulin Rouge, tons of cafés, bars and restaurants, Vintage Hostel is also near to a supermarket, an ATM and even a lovely little French patisserie. The helpful staff is always available to assist you with whatever you may need, like inquiries, tour information and even any lost items that you need help finding. This hostel is surely suited to the modern traveler who has to have convenience wherever they stay. For the ideal base for exploring the city, this is one of the best hostels in Paris.
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Oops! Hostel
Praised as the most beautiful hostel in the world by The Guardian, Oops! Design Hostel is always a favorite for travelers visiting Paris. It is located near the historical attraction of Sorbonne University, the oldest university in the world, but Oops! is an attraction on its own with its lively colors and fancy design. Its central location gives guests perfect access to public transportation, so there are no long waits or long walks to transport stops. You can choose from either private, double or dorm rooms on your visit. Here, there is free WiFi and free breakfast, as well as air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. This hostel suits any type of traveler, from the couple on a honeymoon, to the businessman, to the friends on a carefree trip.
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Voila!!! You now know the 10 best hostels in Paris. A high quality, affordable accommodation that caters to your needs is going to be the cherry on top of your experience in this action-packed city. When you stay at one of the best hostels in Paris, you can rest easy that you have an awesome place to lay your head. Now it’s time for you to decide which sight to see first.
If you want to learn more about Paris and its attractions, make sure to check out our list of the best tours in Paris worth paying for.
This list is based on our personal experiences and/or reviews online. If you own a hostel in Paris that you would like to add to this list, email us at contact(at)roadaffair(dot)com with the subject: Best Hostels in Paris.
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Fi
Have to say I was dissapointed with the generator hostel. The pillows were the size pf crisp packets and when I requested another 4 times I was told it would be there…nothing. the resturant was awful too with much better places just within 5 mins walk. My friend was served a warm hamburger with cold chips. The staff were so rude and I found it strange that even in a private room you werent allowed to bring in anything from outside. The bar and club were really good and the staff were great and the view from the rooftop garden was beautiful, but otherwise….when I wrote to them they offered me a free drink in the bar next time im in Paris. The bar you can only go to if you are staying there 😂😂😂
Stephanie
I’m so glad to see Les Piaules on the top of the list! It’s right across from the metro station and the bar is a café by day with great internet for people who work when they travel (like me). I tried Generator my 2nd time in Paris, but they charge for EVERYTHING…luggage storage, breakfast, early check-in. And you can never use the rooftop lounge they advertise because it’s always booked for private events. Great list!
Matt
That’s a great sum up of the hostels in Paris. It’s always a tough choice for that city. There is a long way to go for the city in terms of hostel. Can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Thanks for that sum up, bookmarked!!
Matt
Jazzy
Hey Matt,
Yeah Paris is a pretty tough city to figure out which of the millions of hostels are the best in Paris! And no problem, glad to help!