Hostels in France

Generally catering to young and energetic crowds, hostels can be a great place for backpackers, students and the young at heart to crash for the night and meet fellow travelers. But in recent years, hostels in France have become really popular among couples and families as well and hostel owners have responded in kind – many now offer affordable private rooms, some even with en suite bathrooms, making the hostel one of the best choices when traveling to France.

Things to consider

Before booking a bed or a room in a hostel, you should take the following into consideration:

• Not all hostels have the same facilities. Some might have only your basic bed-and-sink while others might have meals included, free WiFi and happy hour deals, offering anything you need.
• If you want to save a lot of money, opt for a dorm – but note that you will have to share the room with people you have never met. Take into account that you need to withstand their habits, and you need to take extra safety measures. Check if the hostels offer lockers to store your valuables.
• Many hostels also offer private rooms, so if you want to save money and aren’t willing to share your room, you can still choose a hostel for only a few dollars more.
• Book your bed/room in advance because the cheaper the room and the better the hostel is rated among travelers, the faster the beds/rooms will be booked.
• Online reservation systems will also list budget hotels, apartments and inns under “hostels,” so make sure to check all categories.
• Check the reviews for the hostels before booking. If you want a quiet place at night, make sure the reviews don’t talk about how they partied all night long.

Worth trying

Watch this space for updates on clean, affordable hostels that give you the most bang for your buck. But in the meantime, check out some more information on accommodations in France, budget hotels in Bordeaux, the best hostels in Nice and great tips on low-budget vacations to France.