MIJE Hostel - Fauconnier

Decent hostel
Pretty good hostel. It was in a beautiful building with ivy growing everywhere, was in a good location in the Marais, near the st Paul metro station. Breakfast was ok -- coffee/hot cocoa, juice, croissant, another bread, with jam and butter. Very secure, had to buzz to come in anytime. Each room had small but very clean "capsule" looking mini bathrooms that had sink and shower. Toilets were down the hall. Now the not as good. The room I was in was two bunks, and it had really tiny, barely there "pillows" that no one's head would be small enough to fit on. Also, the machines in back takes coins only and front desk doesn't give you any change. And there is one internet kiosk that's expensive and the mouseball is very hard to use. Also, the stairs are spiral and really hard to go up, especially when you have luggage too. And I was "lucky" enough to be on the fourth floor (fifth for us americans), so that was fun. The lockout didn't bother me too much since I was out all day, but might bother some.

Cheap, great location, but bedbugs
i stayed here as part of a program orientation in paris, and while the breakfast was appreciated, it wasn't fantastic (some mornings they had run out of bread). the pillows were bizarre and uncomfortable, the rooms were decent, but several people came away with bedbugs. also though i'm guessing the food at their cafeteria is a steal at 10 euros for a meal, it's really not. the staff are rude, the food is terrible, and the couscous gave me a severe stomachache and made someone else on the trip throw up.

This hostel is really clean and elegant. Breakfast is included: a croissant, a heartier type of bread, jam, coffee, and jouice. It felt more like a hotel than a hostel. This is not the place to go if you are looking to meet people or like to party. And there really are a lot of school groups that stay here and so children are around a lot, but they are not loud or annoying or anything, just present. The clerks at the desk are not what I would call friendly. At all. In fact, they seemed annoyed when I had questions. However, I don't speak any french, so perhaps they would have been kinder if I did. I read a lot of reviews saying how good this place is for solo female travelers and that is true. I met a lot of solo females here. It feels really safe and it's nice to have a hot private shower. It makes going to all of the art museums much more pleasant knowing that you are clean. Also, they don't rent towels here, so bring your own.

I was pleasantly surprised by this hostel. The rooms were very clean and cleaned everday! (I assume this was so since my bed was made every day). I liked that the room I was in was only for four people. It made for a cozy atmosphere. Also, the shower in the room was greatly appreciated. The hostel is in a quiet residential section of Paris within walking distance of the Notre Dame Cathedral and Louvre. It isn't a party place but it was perfect for a single female traveler! Highly recommended.

Clean hostel. If you are a female traveling alone its an excellent place to stay. Its a little bit expensive for 30.50 euro. If noise doesn't bother you, then this is a great place. Just remember that in the morning you can be awakened by the noise of children. The staff are nice but not organized.

A great hostel! I would recommend it if you can afford paying 29.50 euros on the first night and then 27 euros for each following night, and if you don't mind noisy school groups. The hostel is in a great ivy-covered building in a beautiful neighborhood, a couple of blocks from the River Seine and from a main shopping street. We were in a four-bed room with a private bathroom. The desk staff were somewhat solemn but were very helpful when you asked them questions. The morning guy, David, even booked a taxi for us because we had a 4 a.m. airport check-in.

This is a 17th century building/mansion converted into a bed and breakfast. The rooms and bathrooms were absolutely clean and very well maintained. It has a beautiful courtyard and a great reception/breakfast area where you can interact with lots of other young travelers. Its located in a very safe area and is a few minutes away from the Notre Dam. Calling it a youth hostel is almost misleading. It has the comforts of a hotel at a very low price.

This hostel was extremely clean and the building was really nice. It's located right near a Metro station and the area is really quiet. It's within walking distance of Notre Dame. There are many cafes and restaurants where you can get good supper deals as well. The only problem is the 1 a.m. curfew...this hostel catered to school groups and they really enforce "quiet time" after 10 p.m. It's not a place to meet other travelers, either. But if you want a quiet stay in a nice area then I highly recommend Le Fauconnier.

Very good location, safe at night. Both the room and bathroom were always cleaned. This is actually a Bed and Breakfast, so the people you'll meet there will not necessarily be young or looking for fun. As I wasn't exactly looking for that anyway, it was a good deal, though a bit pricey. The staff are friendly enough (bear in mind the French style, hehehe), but the girl who stays there in the afternoon was the best one: very helpful and fluent in English.

Great place, but we found it was cheaper to get a hotel nearby (because there were three of us). Bargain with the hotel people. If they're not full up, they'll give you a deal.

This is in a GREAT location, and is very close to the Metro. It's safe to walk here at night (even as a female travelling solo). It's VERY CLEAN, even in the larger shared rooms (i.e. six people). It is a bit pricey, but MUCH more secure than other places I've stayed at. I had absolutely no anxiety about leaving stuff in my room unlocked (whereas almost anywhere else I would worry about this). The only major downside is the curfew (1 a.m.), but if you are Metro-ing it around, you'd need to catch the last Metro at 12 p.m. anyway. It is within reasonable walking distance to the liveliest areas in Paris. I liked how the breakfast tables were arranged in the morning, because it really facilitated meeting new people. There's a very cute private patio with chairs and table. This place has the same owners as the Fourcy and Maubuisson.

Good Points: Clean new furnishings; excellent location; good security; nice showers in the rooms; decent breakfast; free luggage storage; and good beds with personal reading lights. Bad Points: No stairs, which is brutal when carrying heavy packs; they take cash only; co-ed toilets; and an annoying curfew. Summary: A great bargain in a great location near Notre Dame. I'd go back!

Great location. It has really clean rooms (I stayed in a dorm of 6) and clean showers in the room - 2 showers in our dorm. It seemed really safe - there were no problems with stolen stuff, although it would be possible. The staff were really friendly except one snobby fella and the breakfast was basic but nice. I would DEFINITELY stay here again. It's a bit pricy, but I think it's well worth what you pay if you value cleanliness and security. It has a nice friendly atmosphere as well.

This is a 17th century building refurbished as a hostel and hotel. It has stone walls and a small courtyard and a large dining area. It has the same owners as Fourcy and Maubuisson.

It was incredible! Perfect location, and like a French chateau!