The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel

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I fully recommend The People Paris, from the very friendly check in girl, the barmen etc all couldn’t be more helpful and do enough for me! The hotel is located next to two Metro stations (2 or 5 minutes walk) so perfect for discovering the capital French city easily, which I did!

It was fine. Friendly staff

Really enjoyed my stay. Would definitely recommend this hostel for anyone looking to stay near the Canal during their visit. The four-person rooms on the rooftop were some of the best hostel accommodation I have had.

Booked this due to its proximity to the Eurostar station. Didn’t realise it was more of a party hostel. Music downstairs/surrounding area was a bit noisy when trying to sleep. Also booked a room for six but the room was really tiny with not much space to even move around. Expected a bit more considering it has a good rating.

We did not stay here even though we paid for 3 nights. We have never been to Paris and based on previous reviews we booked this place. Our taxi cab driver on the way to this place, told us this is not a safe area. None of the pictures that were shown shows the area around this place. No one with kids would ever pick this place and feel that it is safe area. This place is non refundable so buyer beware. We lost over $1,000 by not receiving a refund because it’s not a safe area. Our unbiassed taxi cab driver took us to another location and made sure that we were in another safe place and area, he even reached out to us after a couple of days to make sure we were safe….

Wonderful staff and buzzing atmosphere. Excellent breakfast in lovely outdoor area at the rear

Tolles Personal, Sauberkeit für ein Hostel war okay. Preis Leistung ist so zu 80% gegeben. War aber zu einer starken Touri Zeit vor Ort.

Thoroughly enjoyed stay

Ótima experiência!

ドミトリーとしてはかなり良いと思いました。部屋では基本カーテンを閉めていて、プライバシーが保たれている感じがありました。シャワーとトイレは部屋の外にあり、男女別で複数あるので待つこともなく、清潔でした。朝食の品数は多くないものの、キッシュがとても美味しかったです。

Very good experience as a first time solo traveler. The vibe of the place is unique and the staff were great too.

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Good accommodation. Good location. Bed (top bunk) difficult to reach via the ladder if you are not very mobile. Had a good nights sleep.

It was okay my stay but U cannot say that I enjoyed my time at The People Belleville Paris, unfortunately. Firstly, due to being put in a mixed room when I have reserved a female room only and have the unpleasant surprise to find out that was not the case. Further to that, the bathroom smelled bad when left with the door closed after a while and the hangers were rusty inside the bathroom as well. The only good thing was that it had a hair dryer available in the room. The surrounding were not safe and I felt a bit scared walking there late at night from the closest metro station to the hostel. Plus, the hostel charged my a city tax that I was not aware at all during the check-in. This was not really clear in the advertisement in the Expedia and I was quite surprised to have to pay an extra tax to have the ‘right’ to stay in a hostel, as if the fees I paid for the room were not enough. The practice of passing this extra cost to the guests is not a nice practice at all and should be reviewed.

Staff was so friendly! Property was clean and the privacy curtains were nice! Very close to the metro!

The bed is comfortable with a curtain. Checkin staff is friendly. However , the curtain has some marks on it. And the room door requires extra attention to ensure the door is knocked. I guess there is someone forgot to knock it on one day. And at that time , the room only has me. I just woke and I see someone open the door and close Immediately when I try to look at who wanted to enter the room!!

Me encantó todo, solo recomendaría un sistema de ventilación en las duchas ya que se encierra mucho el calor después del horario de duchas

El único lugar en paris donde me trataron con cariño, educación y coordialidad…

Not in the best locality, but the property and staff are good

Clean. Courteous staff. Good cafes and restaurants around.

Das Zimmer ist klein. Es gibt keine Kästen, keine Abstellflächen. Alles minimal, aber gut.Die Aussicht durchs kleine Fenster über dem Bett auf Sacre Coeur und Eiffelturm ist cool. Der Blick auf Belleville und den Boulevard de Belleville ist wirklich toll.

Das Zimmer ist winzig, keine Kästen, keine Abstellflächen. Alles minimal. Aber die Aussicht durchs kleine Fenster über dem Bett auf Sacre Coeur und Eiffelturm ist cool. Der Blick auf Belleville und den Boulevard de Belleville ist wirklich toll.

El servicio es bueno, los chicos son amables y serviciales, las instalaciones son cómodas en general, es verdad que las camas altas son muy altas y las habitaciones son pequeñas pero sirve su uso de llegar a dormir, asearse y listo. Respecto a la limpieza del baño es cuestionable, la suciedad se queda ahí por días y de las habitaciones, la ropa de cama tenia cabellos Los alrededores del lugar son buenos, encuentras restaurantes de todo tipo, panaderías, cafeterías y comida rápida además de estar a solo 2mins de una estación de metro lo cual lo hace muy práctico

Really amazing stay, I was very impressed with the quality of the accommodation for the price. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The bar/restaurant on-site is great. I really appreciated that there were curtains in the bed to make for more privacy when sleeping. Comfy bedding! The view from the rooftop is amazing! I've found my new go-to spot when in Paris.

Good

The roof terrace was awesome. The bathroom and room were clean, except for the curtain on the bed.

Amazing rooftop

Nothing

My third or fourth time staying at this place. Still fully enjoying it :) Confortable beds, clean showers and decent facilities. Nice and cosy bar downstairs, where you can also enjoy a nice and affordable breakfast in the morning. The location is probably not the best, but there's a subway station not far from the hostel, so it makes it easy to access the city center. Go for it !

Todo ok

Nice people

I appreciate the curtains on the bunker bed. The staff was also friendly and helpful!

The shower, toilet and washroom are very smelly. The real beauty is different from the photo.

Fantastic hostel for a solo female traveller! Cannot recommend enough. Location is a little removed from the main tourist areas. Personally, that wasn't an issue for me but it's definitely something to consider if that's important to you. Even if it is, there are two metro stations within a block of the hostel! I would highly recommend staying here when you come to Paris!

The bathrooms are very small and most of the time dirty.

더피플 마레랑 오지게 비교하다가 여기로 골랐는데 위치는 11호선이나 3호선?타고 중앙까지 바로 갈 수 있어서 낫배드하고요 밤 11시좀 넘어서 다녀도 크게 위험한 느낌은 없었는데 역앞에 노숙하는 사람은 좀 있어요 샤워기가 5초마다 꺼지는 그 짜증나는 샤워기 아니라서 진짜 마음에 들었고요 해바라기랑 코브라 샤워기 둘다 있고 샤워부스 상태는 나쁘지 않아요 그리고 화장실에 드라이기 비치되어 있어요 호스텔 치고 비싸긴 한데 파리 숙박비가 다 이모양이라서 그냥 납득하렵니다 앞에 Franprix 있어요! 칸막이에 커튼달려있어요~

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Good place to stay on a budget in Paris. Clean, friendly and professional. I will definitely return and recommend. Stay there 20-22 Feb 2023. All the best to the team and keep up the great work.

People who say that it is in the middle of nowhere need their head examined. Yes it isn't next to the Eiffel Tower, but not everything in Paris is near each other, in fact most things aren't! The bar on the first floor seems to have a bit of a cult following, with regulars coming in that are always good to give advise on what to do or see. Only thing to criticise is probably the second bunk being too high, the lockers should be moved from being under the bottom bunk, and both bunks lowered. If I am ever transiting through Paris again, I'd definitely consider revisiting.

Struttura gradevole pulita e personale gentile, vicino alle fermate della metro anche se c'è da dire che il quartiere non è dei migliori, personaggi poco raccomandabili ci girano. I bagni vengono puliti tutte le mattine, la temperatura nelle stanze è confortevole e i materassi comodi, l'unica cosa che mi sento di dire è la scomodità di salire e scendere dai letti superiori. Si respira una bella atmosfera.

The People :) The Pice!

J’ai aimé la gentillesse du staff et l’endroit etait bien actif et près de beaucoup de restaurants et snack.

La atención que tiene el personal es excelente, te reciben muy bien a cualquier hora y te apoyan en cualquier cosas que necesites. Que quede ubicada muy cercana a una parada de metro, ayuda bastante ya que está un poco retirado del centro de Paris. Si buscas un lugar donde busques seguir la fiesta, este es el lugar. Si buscas algo más tranquilo para descansar después de conocer todo Paris, no sería lo más recomendable ya que el ruido del bar de abajo está muy presente en las habitaciones. Puede mejorar un poco la parte de la limpieza de los baños.

Eu adorei o ambiente, a vibe do local. Quartos com ar condicionados e oferece toalha, ótimo. Mas a localização, eu não curti muito. Mas é uma Paris diferente que merece ser visitada também.

A 20-30 min ride to the city. Not many amenities are included and you’re charged for everything. I did not love the social atmosphere.

The staff is good, very helpful. Bed is comfy. I think though I am not a hostel kind of person anymore. Used to be a go to when I was travelling but I will think again for next trips (the rest of my bookings are not in hostels). I know I should not expect to sleep well in a dormitory but still, being woken up at 1am to 2am is not very nice (mostly in jetlag). I could have chosen something better for jetlag but I was looking for a cheap accommodation for my first night. And it is no longer that of a cheap option! Thank you.

Très bien, bonne literie

This is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed at, great service, friendly people, good prices, and it is right next to 2 metro stations and close to many good restaurants

Accueil chaleureux avec une boisson de bienvenue offerte. Le plus de cet établissement par rapport à celui de Nation est la salle de bar/snack où il est possible de rencontrer les autres voyageurs et se poser pour travailler. Les chambres et les douches sont propres. Le seul reproche est le nombre de toilettes disponible, 1 seul par étage donc cela peut être l'embouteillage. Un deuxième WC homme serait la bienvenue. J'ai baissé la note côté confort car il faisait trop chaud dans la chambre, dans mon lit en hauteur, et il est impossible de régler la température de la chambre. Demande faite à la réception le 1er soir mais le lendemain c'était pareil ! 😬😬 Également la dangerosité de l'accès aux lits en hauteur est à revoir : enlevez les bandes décoratives situées derrière les marches afin que l'on puisse mieux positionner nos pieds. Autrement, l'auberge est très bien et bien situé : 2 stations de métro à proximité et de nombreux restaurants.

Très bon accueil, lits équipés d'un rideau individuel très appréciable et d'un casier personnel top. Sanitaires en dehors des chambres, plutôt bien pour la tranquillité de la nuit. Pas de cuisine, dommage on ne peut pas se faire à manger ou réchauffer nos propres produits... obligé de commander sur place.

One of the better hostels in Paris. Bar with food service, bed with curtain, good common social areas, Nice roof top.

Great hostel, very social and friendly.

Lost my stay because I missed my flight and could not show up in day 1 even though I paid for three days.

Trè bien

Spent 2 nights here, and in between I woke to find about 12 bug bites on my arm/neck. I know that they are bug bites, as I am allergic to bug bites, and now they have swollen the size of half dollar coins. Seeing how they were in a line and how itchy they were, I'm guessing bed bugs. I'm thinking it had to do with my pillow, seeing as how there was a blood stain on it and had to request a new one...

The staff were not friendly at all. The location is very dangerous. Some one tried to mug me but I escaped. The area is very shady in general. Though the rooma were clean and the beds had some privacy

This is nice hostel with a bar downstairs. The room (6 bed female dorm) was pretty small and dark but it was clean. Although it was only on the first floor above the bar, it wasn't noisy at all. Beds are allocated and I was allocated a top bunk. I don't usually mind upper bunks but the top bunk here is very high up, which I didn't like. I don't know why it was so high as these are 2-up bunks, not 3-up. The breakfast was simple but nice. I think it's pretty good value as you can choose from 3€ to 9€ breakfasts.

Loved the staff at Les Piaules. They were all very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the Jam sesh night that they had one night I was there. Love the vibe in the hostel too. It's a little out of the city center but very close to the metro. The beds are super comfy and you get a good blanket (comforter). But I love the curtain that each bunk has. Adds a little bit of privacy for a small room. The only downside was the hairdryer in our bathroom wasn't working properly. Overall, loved this place and would come back!

Cons-No early check in, horrible area/watched a fist fight happen right across street from hostel during day time, cost 4 euros for use of locker before or after check in, 2 euros for a towel, Maids try to get you to get up and check out before noon because they are trying to make the rooms for the next guest. Pros - good shower and cheap in comparison to other hostel/hotels Overall it’s more like a hotel who’s main goal is to make money and that is all. There is no hostel atmosphere at all, mostly locals in the bar area which do not converse with hostel guest.

The staff was friendly. Conveniently located between two train stations. Restaurants close by or you can purchase food onsite. Clean and safe environment.

The staff very friendly, and helpful all the time. The bathroom always clean, the bunk bed has privacy with the curtains. Its a good place for short stays. I will def come back. The metro is really close which makes easier to visit the most touristic places in Paris, and also the airport.

Everything is good

beds were great with a privacy curtain. rooms had plenty of space for luggage. everything was modern and clean. bathrooms were never too busy always a shower available. rooftop terrace had a food view of the eiffel tower. the bar downstairs is a great way to end a day of exploring. locals also hang out at the bar/cafe downstairs so thats a plus. and all the staff is so helpful. very centrally located near to metro stops. overall great hostel.

Everything is perfect. I arrived early and SUPER tired and them helped me with an early check in. The beds are super comfy, the curtains are a plus. The bathroom is super clean. They just have to change the hair dryer because it doesn’t work but even like this is perfect. The bar is perfect, the Metro station is close. And I met lovely friends there. It was my first time in a Hostel and I was by my own and I cannot be more grateful for choosing them. Thanks!!!

Great hostel, staff very friendly and very good location

Favorite place to stay when visiting Paris. The staff is excellent and always willing to help with any questions you may have. The rooms are clean and modern. Love the curtains for added privacy. There is no kitchen but no worries as there are plenty of cheap eats in the area. The metro is a short walk and you are in all the tourist spots within minutes. Neighborhood is relatively safe. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris on a budget!

This hostel was nice. Not in the pretty part of town but I felt mostly safe. A block away from two different metro stations on either side. Staff was friendly and it was clean enough. Didn’t meet many people to talk to (many French speakers) but the lobby was always filled with people chilling and having a drink or reading. I also enjoyed their jazz night.

Super Clean! Not best area, but the metro is only two blocks away. Can go anywhere from there.

people are really nice, good quality breakfast

I was overall very pleased with Les Piaules! The staff were all quite multilingual and generally friendly! My only small complaint was the lack of shared space - just a few couches and tables + bar all used for eating, drinking, socializing, and working. There was no kitchen either so as a vegan it was hard to eat all of my meals in the city. Nevertheless great hostel! The individual bed curtains were an awesome plus.

The pros The rooms were nice. Each bed has its own curtain which is nice touch as you get some privacy. The rooms were clean. Unfortunately i didn't get an ounze of sleep because the girls in my room were in and out all through the night. The bathrooms were tidy as well. The showers are hot and powerful. Cons The neighbourhood is rough. I really didn't feel safe walking around at night. As soon as the sun went down i would go back to the hostel. The cutlery was dirty. The sofas were pretty dirty and old too. The lounge area isnt very pleasant. It's small, it gets very crowded. There wasn't anything vegan to eat in the hostel and there's no kitchen, so i would have to keep going out for food which gets expensive. Its a bit of an odd vibe, mostly French people staying there, there wasnt much of a mix of different nationalities (this is mid jan so off season) and i dont speak French so it did feel a little lonely as i didn't have anyone to talk to for the most part. Except for a blonde haired lady, the staff all seemed disinterested and kinda rude.

It's a very good option for short stays, many types of transport available around and even if it's a hostel, you can have some privacy.

One of the best hostels I've stayed in! Great rooms and even more amazing cafe/restaurant on the first floor. The staff was extremely accommodating and kind. Look forward to staying again next time I'm in Paris!

I really enjoyed my stay at the Les Piaules Hostel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was clean, safe, and cozy; surprisingly, the beds were too. Although the neighborhood seemed a bit old and dirty (kind of like downtown New York or Los Angeles), it was fine. Most places were within walking distance, such as the metro, store, cafe, etc. (which was nice). I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be back.

Staff are kind and very helpful! The room and bathroom are clean, too

Beds. Amazing Lounge. Cozy and welcoming. Check in. A breeze. Showers and washrooms and sinks. Clean and easy to get around. Location (some reviews have said it’s not in a touristy or commercial area...give it a try. Something different :) Breakfast options are fun. I felt very at home here compared to other more commercialized hostels.

A fantastic cozy place to stay. Give it a try!!?

Great place to stay. Cool environment in the main bar area downstairs. Welcoming staff. Metro is two blocks away. I'd stay here again for sure.

Clean place. But no kichen, small lobby with old furniture, nice staff. Rooms and beds were clean. No microwave, or coffee making facilities.location safe bit not good,

Located in the eclectic Belleville neighborhood, close to two Metro stops and 10 mins. from the Louvre, Orsay, etc. Local bistros, Trippletta and a corner Vietnamese restaurant are busy with locals. Rooms and shared baths were bright and clean. When they say "mixed" dorms, they're serious. Lots of french natives staying here while in Paris for job interviews or being tourists themselves. Terrific live entertainment in the bar that serves good food and draws a crowd. A real bargain.

Pros: Great for a solo traveller Very easy to meet new people, everyone seems super friendly, including the staff Lockers in each room and privacy curtains Shower curtain in cubicle to prevent clothes from getting wet Good breakfast Always clean, never ran out of toilet paper or soap etc Can buy kits from the reception if you forget anything (adapted, dental kit etc). Great atmosphere Rooms have AC (not needed for the winter but great for summer) Complimentary drink on arrival Free Wifi, no issues Cons There are only a few teeny tiny bad things which haven't changed my view on how great the hostel is: Nowhere to dry your hands once you wash them Hairdryers weren't very good but not an issue as I brought my own Better range of cooked breakfasts would've been perfect

The beds were comfortable and the breakfast delicious. The staff is fluent in English and I met some cool people. I recommend this hostel.

커튼 있는 이층 참대와 사물함(개인 자물쇠 필요)은 훌륭합니다. 매일 이루어지는 하우스키핑도 좋아요.

Amazing property that feels more like a hotel than a hostel. One of the nicest I've ever been in in terms of cleanliness and shared space which had a number of games, a bar and live music at night. The staff were awsome too, truely a great place to stay, I highly recommend!

Good location and price. Confortable bed and sheets .

It was a great stay at the hostel...its in a somewhat sketchy area but I still felt safe in the hostel. The beds were awesome. The bar area was pretty cool too. The hostel was pretty close to the metro as well.

Room, rooftop and cafe/bar downstairs are nice. Only downside was the toilets: limited cubicles for the whole level, water leaks out of the cubicles, and cleaning wasn't done regularly. Overall, hostel is in good condition and staffs were nice and helpful. Location is in chinatown area, but still convenient to travel to tourist spots.

The room and the bathrooms were relatively clean. The price of the food in the cafe was decent. I only had the filter coffee and it was okay. The location was convenient close to restaurants, cafes, shops and multiple subway lines. The wifi was good. The staff were not the most accommodating. I received one free mini beer during check in. I am gluten intolerant and asked if I could have wine instead. They told me they could only offer me apple or orange juice. The price for a small beer and wine are the same on their menu, even asked if I could have wine instead and they said no. The bunk beds were incredibly unsafe. They were extremely high up and it was a mission to get to the top bunk safely, throw in the fact that I am only 5"2'. People were loud and noisy outside so it was hard to sleep.The view from the terrace you can actually see the Eiffel Tower light show so that was pretty neat.

Probably the best hostel I have ever stayed in. Lockers under the bunkbeds (need to bring a padlock), beds were comfy, clean and staff were helpful. Also their rooftop has an awesome view. 1 minute walk to the Metro which gets you into Gare du Nord in 7 mins. Would recommend this place to anyone

Funky neighborhood, great room, good breakfast, helpful staff. Will be back.

Stylish place! Well run and good staff. Would stay here again

The staff are really friendly. This is the first time I stayed in a hostel, had a very good experience.

Good clean hostel located near a Subway station. Location could be a little better but overall very good.

Staff was generally gruff. There are no hand towels, or even hand driers in the bathroom You have to pay to keep your pack in a locker downstairs even if you are staying there. The breakfast was expensive and small. Not worth it, just eat elsewhere. Nice rooftop, nice bar area

One of the best hostels I have stayed in. Very clean, has paid locker room facility, staff is very friendly. The bar in the lobby is great and cheap. The location is a bit outside the main area. But there is a metro line just a couple of minutes walk away, which connects you easily to the main touristy areas. Overall, highly recommended

Les Piaules was by far the best hostel I've stayed in. Clean rooms with comfortable bed. Has personal power points, privacy curtain, and large lockers. Make sure request for a lower bunk if you're scared of heights or you just like to move around when you sleep, or your body is more on the patique side because there are only 2 belts that stops you from falling and I being a small person, was afraid I would fall off the bed. Clean toilets, nice bar on the first floor. They let you leave your luggage after checkout it paid lockers. Only downside is that they don't have a kitchen.

The beds are spacious and there are drapes for the bed which are nice. The bunks are pretty high, but are the frames are sturdy and there's more headroom.

As well as operating as a hostel, Les Piaules is also a bar/cafe/restaurant that's open to the public, so there's a great mix of people at any time of day. The food is on the expensive side for what you get, but not completely unreasonable - for breakfast, you're probably better off going to a local bakery. As for the sleeping quarters, I stayed in an 8-bed dorm without an ensuite. It was cramped, but I expected that - just be prepared for some discomfort and awkwardness when you're rummaging through your suitcase. The beds were comfortable and had curtains for privacy, though sometimes this worked to detriment people's opportunity to socialise - but whatever, there's a bar (and rooftop bar!) for a reason. Each bed also had a power point and a reading light, which made it super easy to do your own stuff without bothering other people. The toilets and showers were all fine - showers are a little small (hard to put skinny jeans on when it's wet and cramped) and the light would shut off after a period of inactivity. Nonetheless, it did its job so ultimately there are no complaints and I would definitely recommend this place to others!

Staff were friendly and multilingual. Room was clean. Would recommend.