Overlooking the canal, near the Parc de la Villette, this British-run hostel is the first purpose-built hostel in Paris, and opened in 2008.The spacious rooms have individual lockers, linens, curtained beds, and the women's-only floor includes towels.There's a large bar and restaurant open to the general public, an Internet room, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Pros: spanking new facilities; bike rentals; 24-hour reception. Cons: a bit far from the major sights; can be noisy since it attracts groups of young travelers.
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