Paris: Hostels |FREE Guide

Paris: Hostels |FREE Guide

Hostels provide an alternative way to experience the city of Paris. These handpicked hostels cater to travelers who prefer a more sociable, adventurous, and budget-friendly accommodation option! This guide includes a map and insight notes with useful information. You can check the prices and availability directly through this guide and book your stay instantly at booking.com Price range: $$-$$$ Note: the price per night depends on the season and availability! Subscribe to my Thatch profile for updates and save this guide for your next trip. EXTRAS Find me on TikTok for travel tips and recommendations: @marina_tinker Cities I specialize in: Paris, France, and Athens, Greece. Explore my Thatch store! Discover free or ready-to-buy guides and itineraries. Book consultation calls, request custom itinerary planning or curated recommendations, opt for expert pre-trip itinerary reviews, and receive personalized hotel searches (walking tours are subject to availability).
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If you're unsure which hotel/hostel to pick for your stay in Paris, I am here to help! Just check my Custom Services List below or contact me at marina.tinkerr@gmail.com

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HOSTELS

UCPA Hostel Paris
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UCPA SPORT STATION HOSTEL PARIS features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Paris. The property is set 2.6 km from Gare du Nord, 3 km from Gare de l'Est and 3.2 km from La Cigale Concert Hall. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. The units feature bed linen. Guests at UCPA SPORT STATION HOSTEL PARIS can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play squash at the accommodation. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include German, English, Spanish and French. Pigalle Metro Station is 3.4 km from UCPA SPORT STATION HOSTEL PARIS, while Stade de France is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport, 17 km from the hostel.
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HI Hostel Paris Yves Robert
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Located in Paris, Auberge de Jeunesse HI Paris Yves Robert is 1.5 km from Sacré-Coeur. The accommodation is a member of the Hostelling International Network and offers a restaurant, bar, shared lounge, evening entertainment, shared kitchen, terrace and 24-hour front desk. At the hostel each room has a wardrobe and a private shower. A continental breakfast is available daily at Auberge de Jeunesse HI Paris Yves Robert. La Cigale Concert Hall is 1.8 km from the accommodation, while Opéra Garnier is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly Airport, 18 km from Auberge de Jeunesse HI Paris Yves Robert.
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JO&JOE Paris - Nation
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Boasting a restaurant, a bar as well as a shared lounge, JO&JOE Paris - Nation is situated in the 20th district of Paris, close to the famous Père Lachaise cimetery. This property also provides guests with a 100m² rooftop open to all with a large choice of drinks and cocktails. The accommodation features evening Entertainment, lot of events and live concerts. The hostel offers a continental breakfast with à la carte options. The area is popular for cycling, and city bike hire is available near JO&JOE Paris - Nation. The area is popular its traditional french cafés but also best asian restaurants in town. Numerous night clubs and music bars are open till late in this neighborhood. JO&JOE Paris - Nation is connected to the main touristic attractions of the city. The Line A (Nation) crosses Paris : a 15 minute ride will lead you to the heart of the city. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly, 18 km from JO&JOE Paris - Nation.
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Generator Paris
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Generator Paris is a designer hostel located in the lively 10th district in Paris. Free WiFi access is available and it features a stylish lounge area with games room. You can enjoy locally inspired dishes at the on-site Café Fabien and listen to DJs music while having a drink from the bar. Each of the contemporary rooms here provide air conditioning, bed linen and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms also offer a private terrace. A continental breakfast is prepared every morning at this hostel. You will also find a 24-hour front desk, a laundry room and a terrace as well as the shared lounge, which is decorated in a North African design. Many bars, restaurants and vintage shops can be found along the Canal St Martin, just a 5-minute walk away. The hostel is 900 metres from Gare de l'Est Metro Station, and it is 700 metres from Buttes-Chaumont Park.
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St Christopher's Inn Paris Gare du Nord
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Located in the centre of Paris, just 200 metres from Gare du Nord Train Station, St Christopher’s Inn Paris offers 2 bars and a chill-out room. Montmartre and the Sacré Coeur are a 15 minute walk away while Stade de France Stadium is 6.6 km away. All private rooms and dormitories offer heating. The bathroom facilities are either shared or private. Guests will benefit from a discount at Belushi's bar. Lockers are available in the rooms, towel rental is possible from the 24-hour reception and free WiFi access is available in the entire building. Gare de l’Est Train Station is equally just 500 metres away and the Gare du Nord Metro Station is a 2-minute walk away.
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The People Paris Marais
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The People - Paris Marais features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Paris. Located around 1.2 km from Paris-Gare-de-Lyon, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.3 km away from Notre Dame Cathedral. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen. At the hostel, each room includes a wardrobe. All units include bed linen. A continental breakfast is available daily at The People - Paris Marais. Speaking Greek, English, Spanish and French, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Opéra Bastille, Pompidou Centre and Sainte-Chapelle. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly Airport, 16 km from The People - Paris Marais.
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The People
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Set in Paris, The People - Paris Nation features a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2.5 km from Opéra Bastille, 2 km from Paris-Gare-de-Lyon and 4.5 km from Notre Dame Cathedral. Gare de l'Est is 4.9 km away and Luxembourg Gardens is 5 km from the hostel. The units feature bed linen. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the hostel. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and French. Pompidou Centre is 4.6 km from The People - Paris Nation, while Sainte-Chapelle is 4.7 km away. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.
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The People - Paris Belleville
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Featuring free WiFi and a sun terrace, The People Paris Belleville is a hostel in Paris close to the popular area of Belleville. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site snack bar. All rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet. Bed linen and towels can be rented at this property. The People Paris Belleville offers a 24-hour front desk, on-site shops and a shared lounge with a TV. Additional facilities include a library and lockers for guests’ convenience. Guests can also relax in the games room. The nearest station is Couronnes Metro Station, 120 metres from The People Paris Belleville. Buttes-Chaumont Park is 11 minutes’ walk from the property and Place de la République is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly Airport, 20 km from The People Paris Belleville.
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St Christopher's Inn Paris Canal
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Provided with free WiFi, this award-winning hostel is located on Paris Bassin de la Villette, only 350 metres from Crimé Metro Station. It features a terrace overlooking the famous Canal Saint Martin and a communal lounge with a computer. It offers both dormitories and private rooms. All of the dormitories at St Christopher's Inn Paris have shared bathrooms with showers and toilet. Rooms also include heating, a locker and padlocks can be bought at the reception. Guests can benefit from a discount at Belushi's, the hostel's bar and restaurant. The area features 3 free outdoor pools open from mid-June to mid-September and activities such as water sports and cruises. The Cité des Sciences is 950 metres away while the Louvre Museum is a 20-minute metro ride away. Gare du Nord is a 15-minute metro ride away. Les Docks de Paris Event Venue is 2.6 km away.
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City Inn Paris
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Ideally set in the 19th arr. District of Paris, City Inn Paris is set 2.6 km from Gare de l'Est, 3.1 km from La Cigale Concert Hall and 3.3 km from Pigalle Metro Station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from Gare du Nord. At the hostel, the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at City Inn Paris. Pompidou Centre is 4.1 km from the accommodation, while Sacré-Coeur is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport, 16 km from City Inn Paris.
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Enjoy Hostel
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This small hostel is located in the mostly residential district of Montparnasse, just 550 metres from Alesia Metro Station. It offers 24-hour reception and dormitories with free WiFi. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a work desk are provided in each bright and airy dormitory. Private bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer. The property is air-conditioned. A buffet breakfast is available daily in Enjoy Hostel’ dining room. There is also a kitchen equipped with a fridge and a microwave at the property. Guests have access to a lounge with a computer and tickets for many shows and tours can be booked through the hotel. Montparnasse Train Station is 1.3 km from Enjoy Hostel. Shopping and restaurants beneath the Montparnasse Tower are 15-minute walk away.
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Le Regent Montmartre
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Located in the heart of the Montmartre district, just 164 feet from Anvers Metro Station and 1969 feet from the Sacré Coeur Basilica, this hostel offers a communal kitchen. The staff will give you touristic information and the reception is open 24 hours per day. Free WiFi is provided throughout. Le Regent Montmartre by Hiphophostels provides accommodations in shared dormitories with private bathroom facilities within the dormitory. Private rooms are also available and guests can chose between an room with attached bathroom and a room with a shared bathroom. A continental breakfast is offered each morning in the breakfast room. Additional facilities offered include luggage storage, a lounge where guests can relax and use the computers provided, and a laundry service. Paid public parking can be found nearby and on-street parking is also available.
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