Vintage Paris Gare du Nord by Hiphophostels Paris Hostel Review and Information

What sets them apart?

Hostel Personality

• Quiet Hostel
• Community Atmosphere

Who's staying here?

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

Insider Tip

Vintage Paris Gare du Nord by Hiphophostels

This cozy and comfortable hostel is in a great location and is full of other travelers. The vibe here is fairly social, and the rooms are modern and clean. While the rooms are a little small (this is Paris, after all), the staff is very friendly and the amenities are all nice. The location is also fantastic, as you can reach anywhere in Paris on the metro. It's not far from the Montmartre neighborhood. It's very close, but just far enough away to have much lower prices.

The Facilities

Dorms

Dorms here come in 4-bed rooms with bunks. The rooms can feel a little small but they are kept clean and comfortable. An all-female room is offered, too. Every room has an ensuite bathroom. They are also a little small, but you're not sharing them with many people, and they are very modern.

Private Rooms

Private rooms here feel like small budget-style hotel rooms. Some rooms have twin beds while others have double beds, and all have ensuite bathrooms. It's also possible to get a dorm room with bunks as a private room for a small group of friends. Some of the rooms have TVs, too.

Bathrooms

Even though this is an older building, the bathrooms here are modern and the staff keeps them clean. The showers have plenty of hot water, which is nice for the cooler days in Paris. Towels and hair dryers can be rented from the front desk.

Common Areas

The common area is comfortable and has a nice social vibe. Full of tables with a few sofas, this is a good spot to have a snack, eat your meal, or get some work done. A foosball table is also here, as are some large TVs for entertainment.

But let's not forget about the gym! If you want to exercise, this hostel claims to be the first hostel in Paris with a free gym. A few treadmills and weight machines can be found here (they are in great condition), along with some smaller items for working out. If you're staying in Paris for a longer period of time, this would perhaps be a good option if you are looking to stay in shape.

The Location

Gare du Nord / 10th Arr.

The neighborhood around the Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est train stations are a convenient place to base yourself in Paris. From here, transportation is easy and frequent. Plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, cafes, galleries, and museums are also nearby. Montmartre is also not far, and the city center can be reached in a matter of minutes by Metro.

What's Nearby?

As mentioned earlier, the Gare du Nord station is nearby. Montmartre is also close by, and this makes for a great place to find some restaurants, cafes, shops, bars, and museums. The surrounding neighborhood around the hostel is also home to many residences, restaurants, and shops. A few grocery stores and markets are also in the surrounding blocks, as is a pizza place.

Nearby Transportation

The Gare du Nord station is 10 minutes away on foot. Here you can also hop on the metro. Other nearby metro stations include Barbes-Rochechouart, Anvers, and Poissonier. From any of these stations you can quickly get to anywhere in Paris.

Activities

The staff organizes events in the evenings. Game nights, meetups, tours, and a variety of other ways to meet your fellow guests are offered. The morning breakfast is also quite social.

• Pub Crawls
• Movie Nights
• Game Nights

Amenities

This hostel has a gym, which is quite unique. They also have a great kitchen (open in the afternoons and evenings) for cooking your own meals. Otherwise, standard amenities can be found here such as Wi-Fi, laundry machines, luggage storage, tour bookings, key-card access, and more.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast (Paid)
• Laundry Facilities
• Self Catering Kitchen
• Air Conditioning
• Luggage Storage
• Board Games
• 24h Reception
• Hair Dryers
• Microwave
• Movies
• Tea & Coffee Facilities
• Reading Light
• Safety Deposit Box
• Keycard Access
• Iron/Ironing Board
• Shuttle Bus
• Bed Linens
• Elevator
• Quiet Rooms
• Security Lockers
• Pool Tables / Foosball Tables
• Fitness Center
• Tour & Travel Desk
• Book Exchange
• Housekeeping
• Towels
• City Maps

Staff

The staff is very friendly and helpful. As a member of the Hiphop Hostels chain, you know that you're dealing with a good and reliable company. This location is no different, as the staff works hard to keep everyone happy, and makes the entire hostel as clean as it can possibly be made.

Heads Up

As this is Paris, the rooms can be a little small. Also, some of the rooms can get a little cold in the winter. (Air conditioning is provided in the summer.) Some guests have complained that you can't use the kitchen in the mornings, too.

Vintage Paris Gare du Nord by Hiphophostels

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