Paris hostels are not just an opportunity to save in the European capital, this is 50% of the success of your journey in this distinctive youth city . The choice of the right hostel in Paris depends on your location and on those interesting and sometimes cheerful nuances that differ the living conditions in this place . For example, in one from hostels - in Women Bed - only women are settled, in another - Peace & Love Hostel - the cheapest beer, in many accept only travelers at the age of 17 to 35 years (but, as practice shows, age is rarely checked) . Each hostess decides for himself what maximum number of days you can go, how much you need to pay extra for dinner, whether there will be a so-called curfew ( for example, from 2 to 5 am) or the hostel will work around the clock . All this, of course, will affect the cost of living in hostels of Paris .

In France, hostels are awarded stars, as well as hotels, from one to three. Often the hostels in Paris have a maximum stay, usually less than a week. If the hostel is closed at night, you will be given a key or a magnetic card. In the summer it is better to book places and preferably strongly in advance - the biggest demand is for hostels in the center. In Paris, hostels can be networked, non-networked and public (or, for example, church, charitable).

Naughty hostels

Naughty hostels are usually noisier, there are often parties, many have bars, which means there is no curfew . Aloha Hostel, basically, Americans stay, the cost of accommodation from 16 EUR for a place in a 4-bed bedroom to 22 EUR in a double room . Prices can grow or fall by 2-3 EUR depending on the season . A hostel with a serious official name Auberge International des Jeunes, in fact, one of the most cheerful and democratic th . Located in a party, a few steps from the Bastille . For 14 EUR not only will be placed at any time of the day or night, but also will be served with a free full breakfast .

Caulaincourt - hostel at the hotel with a beautiful view on Paris, the competition which can be made only by the hostel Le Village, from the terrace which offers a view of the Sacré-Cœur basilica. Peace and Love - a hostel not only with a cheap overnight stay, but also with a cheap bar. The bar with an inexpensive beer is also in Three Ducks, this place is loved by students, it is unlikely that you will meet anyone over 35 years old here. You can take a seat even in Montmartre: Woodstock is a great place, with its own bar, breakfast and democratic prices.

Charity shelters

The addresses of charity shelters can be obtained at the CIDJ office (center d'information de la Jeunesse) on quai Branly, 101; metro Bir-Hakeim) . Also during the summer holidays places are rented in student hostels - conditions are Spartan, but they will be suitable for school groups or sportsmen . If you come to Paris to study and can prove it, then for the holidays (April -sevent) you can stay at the campus (La Cité Universitaire) . Prices are about 20 EUR per day, the minimum stay is 3 days .For girls 18-25 years there is an opportunity to stop for any period at the hotel Foyer Tolbiac . Here are excellent conditions and reasonable prices . In the very center of Paris (Palais-Royal metro) in July-August there is a hostel Maison des Etudiants . Bed and breakfast in a double room costs 22 EUR per person, and in a single room 25 EUR .

Network hostels

Network hostels are not as noisy as private ones, but they are equipped with a grand scale: in a huge hostel D'Artagnan, for example, has a cinema and its swimming pool . Le Fauconnier is located in a beautifully restored 18th century building . Le Fourcy occupies a beautiful mansion with garden and restaurant . Spacious Foyer international d'Accueil de Paris Jean Monnet is located in a quiet place and arranges its discotheques . The Maubuisson network is located in a beautiful medieval building on a quiet street . One of the advantages of online institutions is the fact that you in any case will be populated - in this or that hostel network, even if you contact day in day .

All prices are indicated in November 2013.