St Christopher's Inns The Canal Hostel

Prós: Bunks... quite some privacy:) The location was brilliant!

Contras: View was non-existent. I don't even remember seeing a window! Breathing space in the rooms. They were very claustrophobic.

Prós: The staff is extremly friendly and helpful, and the hostel is very clean. There is a security guard in the lobby, and the neighborhood felt very safe. (I came back at 1 and 2 am as a solo-female ...

Contras: I've been to 2 other hostels of the chain, and felt that in this one meeting fellow travellers was very hard. Don't get me wrong, there were lots of people, but I felt that in this one the ...

Prós: Good atmosphere Easy to meet people

Contras: Lumpy pillow Not as great facilities as other cheaper hostels in other cities - expected more due to its ratings Tours sold with slightly misleading info

Prós: During the day the vibe in the hostel common areas was really chilled but in the evening it fills up with lots of young people, some travellers, some locals. Definitely a party hostel! However I would...

Contras: The breakfast was really boring but did the job! Showers werent the nicest. Also asked for a bottom bunk due to a knee problem but was allocated a top one. It was awkward to get up and down but I ...

Contras: The dormitory was quite smelly. The dorms could have been cooler and better ventilated to keep air clearer and fresher.

Prós: Modern, clean facilities. Privacy is guaranteed by bed curtains. Safe, nice area : located right next to the canal.

Contras: The same hostel near the Gare du Nord is better... There are slight differences between two hostels.