Hostels in Paris
There are 36 hostels listed within about five miles of central Paris. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Paris's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Paris?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Paris's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Paris | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Hostels listed | 36 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.6/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 8.0/10 | The same measure for the 5,000 hotels nearest the middle of Paris, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Paris score a little below the city's hotels — a gap of 0.4 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Paris, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Paris. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Le Regent Montmartre by Hiphophostels
37, Bd Rochechouart, Paris
Central Location in Montmartre District Situated just steps away from Anvers Metro Station and the iconic Sacré Coeur Basilica, Le Regent Montmartre by Hiphophostels offers a prim…
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Le Village Montmartre by Hiphophostels
20 rue d'Orsel, Paris
Beautiful Views and Convenient Amenities Enjoy the breathtaking views from our terrace and garden while staying connected with complimentary wireless internet access. Dining and R…
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Plug inn Montmartre by Hiphophostels
7 Rue Aristide Bruant, Paris
Convenient Location Located just 600 meters from the iconic Sacré-Coeur Cathedral, Plug Inn Hostel in Paris offers easy access to nearby attractions like Le Moulin Rouge and Opéra…
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St Christopher's Inn Gare Du Nord - Hostel
5 rue de Dunkerque, Paris
Recreation Amenities and Terrace View: Indulge in the vibrant nightlife at the hostel's nightclub or unwind on the terrace while taking in the stunning views. Dining Options and S…
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Caulaincourt Montmartre by Hiphophostels
2 square Caulaincourt, Paris
Charming Accommodations Experience the cozy comfort of single, double, triple, and dormitory rooms at Caulaincourt Square Hostel, all equipped with modern amenities including free…
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Glint Paris
66 Boulevard Barbès, Paris
Convenient Location in Montmartre District Hotel The Playce by Happyculture offers a vibrant stay just a short walk from Sacré-Coeur Basilica. Explore the charm of Montmartre and …
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Le Montclair Montmartre by River - Hostel
62 rue Ramey, Paris
Convenient Amenities Make use of complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Dining Options Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli or enjoy b…
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Beau M Paris - Hostel
108 Rue Damrémont, Paris
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and relax in the communal living room. Continental Breakfast: Start your day with a delicious continental breakf…
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Peace & Love Hostel
245 Rue La Fayette, Paris
Youth Hostel Overlooking Canal Saint-Martin Shared and Private Room Options: Offering bunk beds in most rooms and double rooms, with provided sheets, bed covers, pillows, and towe…
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Adveniat Paris
10 Rue François 1er, Paris
Unique Religious Community Setting: Experience a unique stay at Adveniat Paris, a youth hostel run by a Catholic religious community in the heart of the 8th District. Immerse your…
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MIJE Marais - Hostel
6 rue de Fourcy, 11 rue du Fauconnier, Paris
Centrally Located Hostel in Paris Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary breakfast, terrace views, and helpful multilingual staff. Event Spaces Available: Host your events in o…
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Enjoy Hostel
5 Rue Des Plantes, Paris
Welcome to Enjoy Hostel, your cozy retreat in Montparnasse! Convenient Location: Situated just 550 meters from Alesia Metro Station, our hostel offers easy access to all that Pari…
Staying in a hostel for a Paris event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Paris
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Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
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Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Paris sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
How many hostels are there in Paris?
Our accommodation partner lists 36 hostels within about five miles of central Paris. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
Are there hostels near the venues in Paris?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Paris, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
Are hostels in Paris any good?
Paris's hostels average 7.6/10 in guest scores against 8.0/10 for the 5,000 hotels nearest the centre, so they score a little below the city's hotels. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
