Looking for good hostels

[mcfish123]

My best friend and I are going to Berlin, Munich, Venice, Rome, Paris and Bordeaux. Are there any good recommendations for hostels in these cities? Our price range is fairly cheap; 20-25e (maybe more? Is that too cheap? )and we are somewhat into the party scene, but also like clean places!

Thanks for everything!

[pointofnoreturn]

I've heard rave reviews about The Beehive in Rome. They're supposed to be a top notch hostel/hotel. I think it's about 22 euros for a dorm and about 70-75 euros for a double (room, not per person).

As for Paris.... honestly, some of the reviews are so skewed. Like one hostel review site gives great reviews for 1 particular hostel but another site has tons of negative reviews.... I've heard some good things about the following hostels/hotels: Woodstock Hostel, Le Village Hostel, Peace and Love Hostel, Appihotel, Caulaincourt Square Hotel and Montclair Montemarte Hotel.

Other places: not so sure!

[madamtrashheap]

mcfish123, I'm guessing you've looked at other posts in this section, otherwise this one answers a lot of your city queries: pretravel.proboards1.com/index.cgi?board=Accommodation&action=display&n=1&thread=6582

You may find that Euro20-25 might not cover you in all places, but you should be fine if you are only looking at dorm accommodation.

[herrbert]

Berlin: Circus

[mcfish123]

Madamtrashheap, I saw that post, but thanks anyways! I was just wondering if anyone else had any suggestions...

[madamtrashheap]

Thought you might have seen it!

For Bordeaux, I've been inside but not stayed at Hotel Bristol, just off Place Gambetta (good location). It might fit your budget for one night twin room, not sure. I've stayed at the other end of town in what is now an Ibis hotel, but other than that I haven't heard too much about hostels in Bordeaux.

For Rome, Eagle often recommends Alessandro Palace, which others vouch for as well. It's a good choice if you can't get into The Beehive.

Munich - Wombat's is a favourite on this site, but if you really want budget accommodation, have a look at The Tent. I heard about it a few years ago but haven't experienced it myself. Others who have say it's good if you're not fussed about snorers!

[luisa]

Litus Roma Hostel...20€ on the Mediterranean with sea views...easy train into central city

[googleygoo]

Berlin: I've stayed at Mitte's and I thought it was a great hostel. It's close to the subway, which I think is always a plus. The bathrooms are clean, there are several computers with internet access, in a pretty a big lounge. I've heard great things about Circus too.

Paris: I stayed at Le Village for nearly a week and I enjoyed it. It's again, close to the subway, clean, has a kitchen and lounge that everyone frequents. The room I stayed in was tight in terms of space, but whatever, you're in Paris and you should only be in your room to sleep and clean yourself. www.villagehostel.fr

In Paris I've also stayed at Absolute Paris. The atmosphere is more hotel than hostel, but if you don't care about that, then it's also a nice place. Good location.
www.absolute-paris.com/

[Jules80]

i've also stayed at le village. very cool and in montmartre. was clean and affordable.

rome - beehive was excellent. highly recommended.

venice - i stayed at ostello santa fosca... clean but very basic. was 17 euros. weird check-in times. no kitchen facilities. i would stay there again. single sex dorms only.

bordeaux - wouldn't recommend the place so i won't comment on it

[lia]

I just saw some good sites for online bookings. Try www.flashbooking.com , it seems good to me - see if you can find anything interesting there! have fun with your trip!!

Edit from Doug: Or support this site and book through us...
Click Here to Book through Guide for Europe

[julers]

Berlin-CIRCUS

I just came back from Berlin, and this hostel could very well have been the best part of the trip. I seriously can't praise this hostel enough. It's very clean, very hip, and the staff is excellent. The price? A completely insane 17 euros/night in a 7 person room. I'll be honest, it was nicer than some hotels I've been staying in lately. Also, the breakfast is fantastic. 5 euros for a fabulous all you can eat. Not to sound gluttonous, but I ate so much that I did not even need lunch. The location is fab too, right next to an S-Bahn station in the Eastern side of Berlin. That's pretty much the reason why this hostel is so cheap. In addition, there are lots of cheap eats right outside the hostel.

I give this as many stars as I could possibly give, and then some.

[herrbert]

you tried the mexican across the street? ;D

[julers]

you bet i did, and i got the 10% discount haha. delicious, but the margharitas were lacking.