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.

Stayed here in winter when the prices are much more reasonable for Paris…read more A little out of the way from the main tourist areas of Paris, however this hotel is located directly between two very convenient Metro stops: Corvisart and Place d'Italie, which made connections anywhere in Paris relatively easy. It's proximity to Place d'Italie meant an enormous variety of local restaurants to suit almost any taste. There's actually a very nice small Indian restaurant just around the corner, Kannimaaraa, with a friendly staff (though the chai was pretty so-so). Though close to Place d'Italie and sitting on the large Bd Auguste Blanqui, the windows provided exceptional quiet. The room was small, as is typical of European hotels, but nicely furnished. Typical Hotel Mercure modern-style. I didn't opt for a large suite, and the standard room was sufficient with a view out onto the little Rue du Moulin des Pres. The lobby is quite nice and there is a small bar next to the lobby for a glass or two of wine. The staff was as friendly as Parisian staff get, sometimes a warm 'bonjour,' other times a blank stare. The only issue I had with the hotel was at the check-in. I had paid for breakfast with the room, but initially the clerk said they had no evidence of that. After a long flight, longer delays, and having the Eurostar break down halfway to Paris, I was in no mood to argue at the time. But the next day it had all been cleared up by the time I approached the front desk. The continental breakfast was sadder than most. Limited, which I'm used to, but the croissants tasted stale and the coffee was horrendous. Only the yogurt managed to make the meal manageable. Next time I would skip the hotel breakfast as there are a number of places directly adjacent and on the Place to get a quick cup of cafe and a croissant. NOTE: Just in front of the hotel is held the local street market usually twice a week (at least in winter) where you can buy all sorts of food to stock up on in your hotel room. Alas, there is no fridge in the room however. Sadness! My suggestion would be to get up one morning, get yourself one of those magnificent roast chickens and potatoes, wrap it up, and save it for a later lunch. Also once a week is a flea market where you can pick up odds and ends. There is also an indoor mall on the Place to find all kinds of items...if you like malls.

My fiance and I stayed at Hotel Mercure from December 28 through January 1 and for the most part,…read morewe thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Pros: The check in process was very smooth and the staff at the front desk was very friendly. Breakfast was included with our booking and I thought it was fabulous. It was a quick walk to Place d'Italie. Towel warmer in the bathroom was a very nice touch. I also enjoyed the bath tub. It was nice to soak in a hot bath after sightseeing in the cold all day. Our room was clean and comfortable. Very reasonably priced. Cons: The standard hotel room was small, but we were aware of this prior to check in so not a big deal. There was no coffee maker in the room. Only instant coffee, which was not to my liking. Not many great food choices around the hotel. Our whole floor had a cigarette odor that was not appealing. There are stains on the carpets everywhere. Conclusion: Will I stay at Hotel Mercure Gobelins Place d'Italie again? Probably not, but I am willing to give the other Hotel Mercures a try. For what we paid, the hotel was just what we needed. A place to shower, sleep and use WiFi.

First off, they have air conditioning. When it's mid-90's in Paris, and you're logging some serious…read moresteps on the Fitbit every day to see the city, it's a nice thing to come home to. We booked two rooms for the four of us, and had plenty of space. Like, normal hotel space. I wasn't doing a gymnastics routine in there or anything, but I felt like we could move around and not constantly be in each other's way. The rate we chose had breakfast included, so we began every morning with baskets of bread, some coffee, fruit, and yogurt. After that, we were loaded up on carbs and caffeine and ready to venture out. We loved the location of the hotel. Several Metro and bus stops close. Restaurants and cafes all over the place. A laundromat a 1-minute walk away (which was good because I only let everyone bring one backpack). It wasn't near any tourist hotspots, so it was quiet and the neighborhood had a nice, laid-back vibe. They have a concierge on-duty 24 hours a day, so there's always someone to welcome you back and offer any assistance you may need. The staff was exceedingly helpful and polite. In the afternoon you can help yourself to coffee, tea, and some packaged biscuits (that my children helped themselves to many times). There's a nice sitting room where you can sit and talk. Or be on your phones if you're pre-teen and angsty about spending so much time with your family. Overall, great place. I'll stay there again when we return to Paris.

Wonderful stay, great service. We had a few issues with our bank but the staff was very…read moreaccomodating. They were very informative about the local areas, and their english was more than exquisite in an understandable sense! We didnt have breakfast included, so we skipped that aspect of the hotel during the morning, but the rooms were amazing and cozy, and the beds were perfect and comfortable. As the hotel is built along a street, you can see how it bends along the street aswell, which was very cool! I would reccomend this place for any purpose you'd be here, as it has easy access to the metro, and many good restaurants nearby. Thanks for the read!

We've stayed here before and loved it. The price fit our budget and it's only a few blocks away…read morefrom Opera Garnier and Metro. The staff is friendly and can probably speak English better than us;) (And we're American.) When it was time to return to Paris we thought about trying a different hotel in a different neighborhood, but for we decided it was simpler to use this as home-base because it was familiar. That way we could go and explore different things from a familiar spot. Some rooms are a bit "wee" for those travelers used to large beds and spacious floors plans, but this is Paris after all and the buildings are hundreds of years old... This time we got lucky with the larger "penthouse" room! It kind of feels like Marie Antoinette decorated it;)

RECOMMENDED FOR: ~Budget Traveling/affordable…read more~Staying in Montmartre ~Close to Metro stops I really liked this hotel. You have to go into it understanding that this is not a five star hotel, this is a three star hotel. Its older, it has bedspreads instead of duvets, there is no AC, but it has some charm, the beds were comfortable, there was not only a great shower, but also a BATHTUB (not that I used it) and the location is great for the Montmartre area. Our room was supposed to be two beds, but it actually had THREE single beds, two were pushed together. that was interesting. The room was old, but it seemed pretty clean. As there is not any AC, we kept our windows open whenever we were in the room and used the table fan they provided. While it was humid outside and got warm during the day, when we were in the room at night, it was very comfortable. the only negative was that it is on a party street and the party went on outside until 5am! People sing and yell and laugh and it's LOUD, so you may want to bring your earplugs! Honestly, even with the noise, I slept REALLY well. They do have a breakfast for ten euros, but I did not partake of that myself so I can't attest to how good it is or isn't. Staff was friendly enough and we experienced no issues. I definitely recommend this hotel unless you need something fancy, because that it is not.

We got a deal through our travel agent, and paid $60 for the room at Royal Fromentin. My review…read moremight be more harsh had we paid more to stay.. The staff are lovely, the history of the building is neat, and the vibe feels very old-world European. We had absinthe in their "bar" one evening and watched the Bastille Day fireworks from our window on the 7th floor. The continental breakfast was more than adequate, with yogurt, cheeses, breads, and cereals. All in all, our one night stay was enjoyable. But it is a mixed bag, and isn't somewhere I'd want to stay long term. The room stank of smoke, including the bathroom towels and bed linens. There was only half a roll of TP in the room when we arrived, so we had to call the front desk to ask for more. There isn't a room safe (not a problem for us, as we weren't leaving anything valuable in the room - but important to know.) And although we didn't find any, it's definitely a place where your instinct is to check for bed bugs before putting anything down. It's right in Montmartre, a short walk to the funicular, close to fun bars and restaurants (just past the sex shops), around the corner from Moulin Rouge, etc. Considering Paris prices, I'd say we got what we paid for.

So small. Only one outlet. No space in bathroom. Tiny closet. Capsule hotel at regular hotel…read morepricing. Beware. Nice area though.

Small beautiful l Hotel on Montmartre hill. Room with view…read moreoN Eiffel tower was expenSive for what you get. Very small room, 2,5m2 for the bathroom/toilet. Breakfast is oK. A romantic place for a week end.