During my recent return to Paris, I decided to stay at The Peoples Hostel (Les Piaules) because I…read morehad a great time back in 2016. However, I decided to reserve a private room instead of a dorm room because I wanted more privacy while still getting the hostel experience. I highly recommend booking a private room if it's within your travel budget instead of the dorm room, especially if you're traveling solo or as a couple. Trust me! After a long day exploring Paris' many historical sites and museums and riding around the city in crowded metro trains, you'll want privacy to relax, rest, and unwind without strangers coming in and out of the room throughout the day and night. If you have the extra money to splurge a bit, I recommend booking a private room. Overall, the hostel hasn't changed much, if at all, since 2016, except for a name change, but it's still charming, an excellent place for all travelers, and close to many restaurants, stores, and metro stations. If you're a bit older (40-50+) and prefer a more relaxed and quiet hostel experience, you can find that at Les Piaules, but it will be loud on the nights scheduled for events like karaoke (Monday) and music provided by a local DJ (Friday and Saturday). The hostel (bar/lounge) is quiet throughout the day and allows for a great a working space with free wifi throughout the hostel, including wifi in your room. The hostel staff is friendly and helpful if you have questions about Paris. You can also purchase breakfast in the morning at the bar. There is a Franprix store a few minutes walk from the hostel, so you can get water, food, and snacks to bring back to your room. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, there is a farmers market steps from the hostels' front door. I'd stay here again if and when I return to Paris because it's reasonably priced and close to many stores and restaurants, including a laundromat (10-minute walk) in the local neighborhood. I also enjoy the vibe of the hostel. Whether traveling solo or with friends, I think you'll fall in love with this hostel. It has a comfortable, friendly, and safe vibe with a great social space (bar) to meet other travelers. Safe travels!

I would not say I was a fan of my stay at Les Piaules, though I also don't have any serious…read morecomplaints. Here is my opinion: Pros: - clean - friendly staff - relatively convenient location (Les Piaules is sandwiched between two metro stations, which puts you at a less than 30 minute commute for most places in Paris that are north of the Seine) Con: - rooms are small and I found it awkward when I had to sort things in my luggage as other people would then have no room to walk - rooms that are towards the far end of the hall are noisy at night because of the Hostel's proximity to the main street I would say that the right living quarters is what diminished my experience the most as I found it inconvenient to move around in the room. Final note -- it seems that the neighborhood is somewhat of a ethnic enclave for the Chinese community in France as there are large Chinese grocery markets, restaurants, and more in the area. This was quite a delight for me as I was able to get authentic Chinese dumplings nearby when I got tired of the local French cuisine.

Highly recommend Mije for your stay in Paris- this was my first time in a hostel and it was…read morewonderful! I began my 3-month solo trip backpacking through Europe here. The staff is very helpful and accommodating (continuing to extend my stay for a week instead of a few days because I enjoyed it so much), they speak English and French. It was very clean in the shared dorm room everyone was respectful and quiet. They clean every day and put fresh linens on your bed. The beds are a very minimal, but practical the pillow is long and you can fold over itself for more support. I didn't even feel the need to use my silk bed liner (cleanliness is huge for me) I just slept directly in the sheets. There are only USB plugs in the main room - you can bring a European power strip or charger to plug in the room there are a couple power outlets per room. Wifi is weak in the room but possible...in the common room it is great. Breakfast is a piece of bread, a pastry, coffee and OJ. They offer dry cereal and yogurt, but no bowls. Breakfast is from 7-10 (must be finished by 10- get there my 9:45 at the latest.) There is a small marketplace around the corner for additional food and cafes are open anytime of the day or night. The location is great close to all of the major attractions you will want to see in Paris. I walked around the first 2 days, but using the Metro is very helpful (and saves your feet). Buy the 10-ticket book and save 5€, you will use them! As a solo female traveler I felt very safe in this area at night walking by myself or with friends. Everyone in Paris has been very friendly and helpful with directions. When you come to Paris you must stay at Mije- I will most certainly stay here each time I am in Paris!

Amazing place for the price. Clean and peaceful. They let u keep luggage for the day u check in and…read morethe day u checkout, in a room. They have lockerbox for important stuff. 15 min walking from Norte Dam Cathedral Can not insist more it is super cheap place and offers way more than the cost.

Mango shots were delicious and Noisette is the best bar tender so lovely…read more Would deffo recommend to spend a night in the bar , she make it look easy glam diva

Yes, stay here. The price is right for the accommodation…read moreyou're getting, and the staff is great. I've read some pretty concerning reviews before coming here and thought the worst but was glad to find out that it was a decent hostel in an unassuming neighborhood, with reasonable amenities, and everything you need in shouting distance. The Generator is located in a neighborhood in the 10th that I'd not had the pleasure of going to in my 10 years visiting France, but once I'd gotten used to it- it was a nice calm little place. The neighborhood surrounding the Generator heading into the 19th though - isn't safe for young or new travelers. Hoards of homeless people are littered under the bridge, and it can be a pretty chaotic neighborhood. The people themselves are pleasant enough, just stay to yourself. The drinks were heavy, the bar downstairs was nice and lively. The shower rooms, toilets, and beds were what you can expect from a constantly rotating line of people. It's not top notch, it's not bottom rung. The cleaning staff was in daily, maintenance came directly both times I requested (for the shower, and a clogged toilet). The maintenance crew for the toilet came a total of 4 times. I stayed in a room of 8, Most of the ladies were great, but some need reminders when checking in about how to be kind in a large hostel room. Some came in at 2a when I needed to rise at 5a and made a tremendous amount of noise. Be mindful when booking, or reviewing that you're staying in a hostel with an AMAZING amount of turn over, they may need more staff, but what they do have is keeping up quite well.

Modern and spacious rooms with happy hours at the bar!…read more It is a nice, petite hostel that is tucked in between an alley or road. Once you have entered, the place is pretty cozy and contemporary for what it is. The front desk receptionist, named Mike, helped us out aplenty with last minute room accommodations and adjustments to safety locks just in case you have forgotten what number it is for your lock (such as myself)! Thank goodness for backups! The Wi-Fi here works splendidly well and there are complimentary breakfasts in the mornings! You can cook your own meals in the kitchen and lounge area! Pretty cool for a hostel! I brought a huge luggage with me for the Europe trip and I like how they don't make you change rooms every night. It was such a hassle to move rooms every night in each hostel I have stayed in so far besides The Loft! The Metro is conveniently located a few blocks away from this place, which makes everything very commutable. I enjoyed my stay here entirely!

This place was the nicest hostel we had stayed at during our trip to Europe. After looking at all…read moreof the reviews on HostelWorld for the available hostels at the time for Paris, we decided on The Loft since it was newer and had lockers. The hostel is about a 5-10 minute walk from the Belleville metro stop on Line 11. It is a little far away from everything else in Paris (you have to switch at least once on the metro). But the hostel itself isn't too far from the metro, which is nice. If you take the Rue de Belleville exit, hang a left and go up the hill til you hit rue de Julien Lacroix. Turn right and walk about 1.5 blocks. You'll notice it's located in an Asian community. The lobby area has several computers that are free to use, brochures for things to do around Paris, a small indoor common area with free coffee/tea, small kitchen and fridges, and a small outdoor patio with tables and chairs. This hostel does have some "curfew hours" (i.e. the patio closes at a certain time so that anyone trying to sleep can). You can also buy drinks (beers, wine, sodas, water, etc.) from the front desk. I believe there was also a free breakfast, but I was never awake early enough to take advantage of this. The rooms themselves are nice. There is no elevator here btw. We stayed in a 6-bed mixed dorm. There are small lockers that fit our day backpacks. You have to insert 50 cents to lock it (it's a 4 digit combination lock), but you get back your 50 cents when you unlock it. There were plenty of outlets in the room. I think I saw 2 by the beds, 2 by the door and 1 in the bathroom. And speaking of bathrooms, there is an attached one with a sink, toilet, and shower. It's a newer hostel so everything still looks new! There's also a laundry room for all of you backpackers who need to wash some stuff. And my favorite thing the hostel offers is.... free luggage storage. You can store your bags in their locked luggage room for free before you check in (if you get there before check-in time) and after you check out. Not very many hostels offer this, so we definitely took advantage of this on our last day before heading to our next stop of our trip. The staff working here are all friendly and helpful. If you need help finding something on the map, which metro lines to take, or even just wanted to know where affordable shopping was (Paris gets expensive!), they're able to answer all of your questions! Last but not least, free WiFi. Sure, most hostels offer this. But most hostels' free WiFi's are spotty at best. The WiFi offered here was fast and worked in the rooms as well as the common areas. So overall I would have given this hostel 5 stars, but deducted 1 star for the location. It takes awhile on the metro to get to different places and if you're trying to go out at night, there aren't that many cafes/bars open around here.

First of all, location, location, location, right in the heart of Paris and short walk to all the…read moremajor sightseeing - Notre Dame, Picasso Museum, Isle de la Cite, Seine. Great place to stay if you are on budget, and in Paris for the first time. It truly helps the experience tremendously. The metro is literally a block down, AND it's the line you need to get to the Louvre. What else do you need? We had a private double room (a bunk) facing the courtyard, shower/sink in the room, bathroom next door - somewhat strange, but it's a hostel, so I don't have high expectations. There's a also a room with paid lockers to store you stuff as well if you end up sharing with a few people A couple things that take away a star, not everyone can stay here because there's an age limit, and there's also a curfew (1am). Otherwise, no better place to stay cheap and close to all the action. Book waaaay in advance (winter/fall) if you want to stay here in the spring/summer. Mije is a gem, and all who stayed there know it!

Staying at Mije Hostel has been rad! I won't repeat what others have already noted: the location is…read moretruly excellent; the rooms are simple but pleasant, the price is good, etc. The front desk attendant gives you a sheet of coupons that include discounts at restaurants in the Marais neighborhood (which has a great vibe, btw), and half-off boat tours! I think I brought a lot of my American prejudices to the breakfast experience. It's a very simple affair w/ coffee, juice, a pastry, and a segment of baguette, rather than the giant pancakes-and-sausage affair I'm used to. Also, when they say breakfast is from 7am-10am, they really mean it! 10am is not some kind of "last seated" time--they really expect you to be done and out of there by 10. We sauntered in at 9:57a and had to really wolf it down before they closed. Again, probably my own misapprehension.

Well, this American can say she is REALLY a SPOILED American! And im proud of it!…read more This hostel was below my standards. My 1st European trip ....so I was unaware that hostels could be dated this poorly. No A/C in 80/90° weather. No screened in windows. No elevator lift for a 4-story bulding. Not accessible for the handicap nor those with lack of movement. Lobby has a tv and the guests hang out in the lobby and smoke out front or in the park across the street. Windows face the street and with the windows open for a cool breeze or circulation you hear ALL noise. *Wear ear plugs unless you're a heavy sleeper! LOBBY: Whoa...Attendants and staff 90% are NOT bilingual. They try their best but prefer not to ne bothered by anyone who can't speak French. Locals/homeless stay at this hostel. **Ask for towels** (complimentary) for showers. NO GROUP activity board!! So, if you are seeking to do things with others...TALK with others. There is NO BOARD to post notes on etc. Like other updated hostels. Be very independent because you are on your own. BREAKFAST/Dining area: Tight fitting seating. They serve apple sauce, mixed fruit, mini hard rolls/baguettes (butter, preserves - apricot and mixed fruit), oj, water, coffee and DELICIOUS Hot chocolate. The refrigerator is packed beyond capacity and full of food which is outdated. No labeling system. This is a European refrigerator which means its tiny for one small family NOT A YOUTH HOSTEL!! ACCOMMODATIONS: 4-story spiral staircase. A check-in/out elevator for luggage only. Basement (no elevator access) with washer/dryer, coin-op lockers. Bunks do NOT have individual electrical outlets. (TIP:) *to turn on the bunk lights there is a mini on/off switch under the plastic light base. Purchase an international electrical adapter with multi-dual USB adapter. Because there are only a few outlets in the rooms and not close to the lower bunks. There are personalized small lockers in each room and either a table or desk in the room and a sink. LOCATION/ACCESSIBILITY: A Centrally located 5-minute walk from the Republique metro station. (Party central)!!! Pubs/bars and restaurants surround the area. Very close to Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione (walking distance). Lots of fast food places and boutiques.

Our Flight was cancelled so we had to stay the night in Paris. We knew we just needed a place to…read moresleep and to go see the city from, so we decided to just get a private room at this Hostel. Disappointing to say the least. We have stayed in various different hostels in France and Spain, and this was the worst one we have ever been too. If it would have been for more than one night, I would have left and gone some place else. It is a very dated place that needs some serious renovations. The Bathrooms are not clean and you barely can fit in the stall without having to stand on the toilet to shut the door. The breakfast that comes with a reservation? Canned Apple Sauce and Fruit cocktail with coffee. It was just cheap on cheap on cheap. I have paid half the price for a Hostel and had places 5x times nicer. This was just all around disappointing. I gave it two stars because I was able to stay the night.

Bring Your Own Towel because they frequently run out of rented towels. The Hema store nearby sells…read moretowels if you are without one. Membership is $3 euro and must be joined on first stay. The MIJE hostels are the best places to stay in Paris. I have been to Paris many times and yuh just can't beat the price and location. Private rooms are available if you don't want to stay in a dorm setting. People of all ages and income stay here because it is so nice. Three locations are part of the MIJE system. You will be assigned a room the day before or close to check in if yuh make a late reservation. Preferences are not considered. All three are close to metro and bus stops. All three have bistros and convenience stores near. WiFi is available in the common areas and works well. Luggage storage is available all day even before you check in. It is camera monitored and I never had a problem. Showers and sinks are within your room. Toilets are in the hall but they are private rooms. Hair dryers are available with a $20 euro deposit and were nice (in fact I bought one just like it bc was so nice!!) Breakfast is always friendly and fun. Baguette, pain de chocolate, yogurt, cereal, tea, coffee, juice, milk by cafeteria style is served. Buildings are old, restored mansions. Worn marble floors, quaint courtyards and lots of French style make these places so perfect. Views from many of the windows is spectacular. One of my favorite things was to lay in bed early on Sunday mornings and listen to all the different church bells... including Norte Dame. Typical price for a dorm room was $22-33 euros. Dinners are served in weeknights for a modest price. All hotel staff speak English and were very helpful with suggestions and directions. Also inquire about your membership discounts. I used mine to get half price admission to a hot photography exhibit across the street and to go on a boat excursion. Both were less than $7 euros a piece. Many times large tour groups use these hostels. On those days it may be a little louder but embrace the experience. There is too much to do in Paris to sit in the hostel and complain about the groups.

From the owner: Un des trois hôtels MIJE que compte le 4ème arrondissement Pour se loger à petits prix et dans un…read moredécor exceptionnel sur le plan historique, allez dans cette AJ ( Auberge de Jeunesse) qui occupe une maison médiévale à colombages. Juste en face l'église Saint-Gervais au style gothique flamboyant pour sa nef. La restauration se fait à l'Hôtel MIJE de Fourcy, à proximité. Adhésion annuelle.

My first hostel experience. The facility is a little musty and cramped but works fine if you just…read moreneed a place to sleep and shower. There aren't any lockers but you can leave your stuff with the front desk if you're concerned about items of value. Bathrooms are clean and updated. Take advantage of the free breakfast. This place is located at a busy intersection so if you're a light sleeper beware. Oh, and FREE Wi-Fi! (Update: after a couple nights here I've grown to like it. Towels can be rented for €1+€1 deposit. The front desk is pretty helpful, I had them print out some museum tickets for me.)

Great location for easy access to the Metro! Lots of restaurants, both sit in and cheap take out…read morejust steps away. The cafe that's right next to Absolute has DELCIOUS steak tartare! Holy freaking crap - do yourself a favor and get some! The staff at Absolute is very helpful; some speak better English than others, and are very nice which is really a treat in Paris! (Why do most Parisians hate Americans so much anyway?!) Breakfast was pretty basic: bread, croissants, juice, coffee. Rooms were well maintained and clean for the most part. It seems that the sheets are washed but the blankets (comforters) are not. Mine had blond hair ALL OVER IT - my hair is dark brown (gag!!). Overall, a convenient place to stay if you're on a budget and don't mind hopping on the Metro to get to the attractions.

I saw great reviews for this place and decided to select it for my trip in Paris as it was…read moreconveniently located to everything! Initially, as an American, I expected this to be like a bed and breakfast sort of place but it definitely operated more so like an Inn. The staff were wonderful and I would definitely go back.

This is a hostel, not a hotel, so the rooms are quite tiny- which is totally fine for the price…read more The shower is equally small, so watch your elbows. I accidentally hit the temperature switch while washing my hair and got a little burnt. Could have been worse though. What they don't tell you is that there is a sports bar on the first floor with nightly live music, so expect some noise. The higher floors don't hear it as much, so that's a benefit of being upstairs. We had a rash of loud screaming Italian preteens on our floor but one word to front desk and it stopped cold. Truly top notch security, have to badge in through many doors and elevator, plus security personnel at the entrance. Decent breakfast which is free depending on room price and how you book.

I have stayed in many hostels as an adult and this was one of the best!!! Location cannot be beat…read moreas it is in the heart of Le Marais and close to Bastille. Several metro and bus lines nearby. Closest metro station is Saint Paul. My room was a 10 bed dormitory on the fourth floor of building B. The only drawback was the 89 stairs to get to the room--yes, I counted them. Once in the proper room there was two floors. The first floor had a single and a bunkbed tucked in the back room. A shower was also on this floor, two toilets in the hall. The winding staircase to the second floor had three large rooms with all single beds. A toilet and shower were available up there as well. Bedding was wonderful with a big fluffy duvet and large pillow. Each bed had an outlet or USB charging station for your phone/camera, etc. Notre Dame could be seen from the window ! A mixed crowd of people stayed at the hostel on the same weekend as myself. Some old, some young, some in groups and some loners. Everyone was friendly and shared experiences. A friendly staff that answered numerous questions with smiles made the stay even better. Breakfast is included. It is continental but starts the day out right. A Hema store for necessities and a Francoprix are on the corner should you need anything. Luggage storage was in a secured room with camera. The only negative things I experienced were poor connection with WiFi and broken vending machines. Highly recommend the Francoprix instead of relying on vending because it was a lot cheaper at the store. **Towels not provided. On Sundays consider visiting the Bastille Market for an authentic Paris experience. It is a 10 min walk.