The Loft Boutique Hostel Paris by Hiphophostels Paris Hostel Review and Information

What sets them apart?

Hostel Personality

• Community Atmosphere

Who's staying here?

• Students
• Solo Travelers
• Female Travelers
• Couples
• Young Backpackers
• Gap Year Travelers
• Small Groups (<8)
• Young Professionals

Insider Tip

The Loft Boutique Hostel Paris by Hiphophostels

This branch of the Hiphop Hostel chain is located the Belleville section of Paris, not far from several metro stations. Here you'll find a smaller hostel with plenty of dorms and some nice private rooms. The common area is often full of other travelers hanging out, especially during the organized activities such as pizza night and breakfast. The on-site bar offers happy hours, and the dorms can get fairly social.

The Facilities

Dorms

With dorms ranging in size from 4 to 8 beds, this hostel has comfortable rooms. They also offer an all-female dorm. All of the rooms have ensuite bathrooms. The rooms are kept clean, and have plenty of natural light. The rooms have plugs, but they are not always located near the beds. Also, the lockers that are found in the rooms are great for smaller valuables, but are not large enough for backpacks or suitcases.

Private Rooms

Private rooms here feel like budget-style hotel rooms. They come as twin rooms or as double rooms. Shampoo and soap are included in the ensuite bathrooms, and the large windows let in plenty of light. While the rooms are not overly large, they are comfortable and well designed. Some also have TVs.

Bathrooms

Bathrooms are modern, clean, and come with all of the comforts that you would expect. The private rooms include soap and shampoo, too. Hairdryers are located in the rooms. And plenty of hot water is available.

Bar

The bar is one of the best features of this hostel. Offering happy hour prices and plenty of social activities, this is a great place to meet up with other travelers.

Common Areas

The common space on the ground floor is a popular area to relax and hang out, or perhaps meet up with other travelers and plan your time in Paris. The kitchen is located here as well, which is nice if you want to cook your own meals.

The Location

Belleville

What's Nearby?

The Belleville neighborhood is a mix of residential and commercial streets. Within a short walk from the hostel you can find plenty of local restaurants, shops, galleries, bars, and more. Chinatown is also not far away, and the Gare du Nord is also a long walk. A large park is also only one block away, and this makes for a nice area for a picnic.

Nearby Transportation

As this neighborhood is located in the northern area of central Paris, it is not walkable to the main attractions and sights within the city. However, several metro stations are nearby, the best of which is Belleville on lines 2 and 11. Several bus lines also traverse the main streets nearby.

Activities

Most nights this hostel has organized activities. As mentioned earlier, the bar has happy hours in the evenings, which tends to draw a crowd. Also, pizza nights are held fairly often. The breakfast that is served in the mornings is also a great way to meet up with other travelers before spending a day out in Paris.

• Group Dinners
• Happy Hours

Amenities

Breakfast is provided for a small fee. Otherwise, expect plenty of typical amenities here such as free Wi-Fi, security lockers, luggage storage, a small kitchen for cooking, air conditioning, and more. Some of the best features are the modern bathrooms with hairdryers, key-card access, and the previously mentioned on-site bar.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast (Paid)
• Self Catering Kitchen
• Air Conditioning
• Luggage Storage
• Microwave
• Board Games
• 24h Reception
• Keycard Access
• Tea & Coffee Facilities
• Bed Linens
• Security Lockers
• Tour & Travel Desk
• Towels
• City Maps
• Hair Dryers

Staff

The staff is friendly and helpful, and has plenty of information about what to see and do in Paris during your stay. They work hard to keep the place clean and organized.

Heads Up

Some say that the common area is small, and that the kitchen is also small. If you plan to cook all of your meals, this may not be the ideal situation for you.

The Loft Boutique Hostel Paris by Hiphophostels

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