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Online booking is not offered for this Hostel. Contact them for availability and reservations (any contact info we have is listed above). See Bayeux for other available Bayeux accommodations.
Ratings & Comments
Sucks! I booked over a month in advance and they need from me was my first name which was odd. They didn't take any deposit either, they said all they needed was a name. So, i stubbornly trusted them. So, guess what?! When i went there, arrived around 7 p.m., no one was there! I waited for thirty minutes and no one, not even people who were suppose to live there showed up. I found later through my tour agency that they apparently they had trouble with their fire alarm and had to move everyone! I had to scramble to find a place. Down the street there is a nice house hotel for 35 euros a night. I missed my tour for the D-Day beaches because of this hotel, but i recovered by going there by myself, but still not happy. So, buyer beware!
Dirty,disgusting, broken furniture, litter in room, poor breakfast! I stayed there with my family, two adults, four children, age four to fourteen. We didn't move much, closet and chairs broken, pasty dirt, waste under the closet, used linen. For breakfast we had to organize spread from other tables, no fresh baguette only toasted stuff. Late confirmation after several enquiries.
Very good for hostel-type accomodation. If you're on a budget the Family Home Hostel is great value. Don't expect the HIlton, but at such affordable rates it's great. I stayed there in 2006 and will be staying there again this July. Right smack in the middle of town and just down the road from Bayuex's Medieval fare. Also has a great mix of young and old guests which also makes for a bit of fun and a few drinks at night. Breakfast is always fantastic.
Brilliant! My experience of this hostel was a great one! My friends and I went here in 2005 and it was immaculate. Aside from long games of giant chess and a healthy serving of baguettes all day, the atmosphere was amazing and there were so many fantastic people there. Madam Le Fevre confused us a little, and there was of course, the infamous night of "the distribution of the keys" when we all thought we were going to have to leave our rooms because of a bus load of teenage swedish girls. But thankfully we didnt have to move and the girls still arrived. I had a fantastic time in Bayeux, we rented bikes in the town centre and cylced to the Normandy sites as well as through the countryside for some fresh air.There is an indoor swimming poll in Bayeux, but you cant go in unless you have trunks and a head cap on. Good luck, but I loved this hostel!
Good I stayed in this hostel in 2000. I did somewhat have to wait a bit cause I was there at dinner time and no one made an effort to help me out. But, after a long wait while they ate, I was taken care of and shuttled to another one of their hostels a couple miles away. It was in middle of nowhere but a rather new building and very comfortable. The beds were comfortable and cozy and there were only like five of us in the whole place. I would stay here again if ever I visit Normandy beaches again. They did help me out to get reservations for the D-Day beaches and it was an exceptional value as we saw a lot of that area. I do speak french pretty good and did not have any problems.
Good hostel I have worked at this hostel. I think the food is good (generous portions) and the building is great -- spiral staircases, exposed beams, period features. It does indeed have a "Family Home" feel to it, which I found endearing. Location convenient for centre of Bayeux and for tours of D-Day beaches. It's true the patronne doesn't speak a lot of English but she does a little. There is bike storage space if you need it. Overall -- characterful and authentically French! Not expensive either!
Generally good I toured Europe in the summer of 2005 and found this to be the best hostel I stayed at, for both price and character. As many others have pointed out, the old lady's English skills aren't so good, but my French is horrible and we were able to communicate. The food was good and the atmosphere was excellent! I hadn't made reservations, so I ended up with a bunch of Canadian college students in the attic loft, which was relatively clean and comfortable. Everything you'd want to see is within a short walking distance. I'd recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to Normandy.
Be prepared for the fact that the woman who runs this doesn't speak much English. Not that you should expect her to, you're in France after all, but she was one of very few hostel owners in my europe trip who didn't, and my french was not adequate to the task. The place is old, obviously, but it was fairly clean. The location was fine, given that the city is small. I managed to end up with a room to myself, even though she had lost my reservation which I had made five weeks in advance by phone and called to confirm two weeks in advance. Luckily she wasn't full (which was shocking considering I was there for D-Day). She does have some strange lockout policy that I can't remember now, but be prepared.
i recently visited Family home on a school trip back in march. i had the opportunity to be fed some traditional meals while i was there and they were amazing. i found the rooms fairly nice, with a good view ( at least from my room #15 ). the location was wonderful, located within walking distance of the downtown shops, the cathedral, and a shopping center. i found the people pretty nice, although you do need an understanding of french to understand most of what they say.
This is the most disgusting place I have ever stayed in the women who owns it, is a complete freak, crazy if you ask me.The hole place was a disgrace -- the windows wouldn't close in over three of the rooms the floors looked like they had fleas, me and my boyfriend left the place after four days (even though we paid in advance for a week) with bites all over our bodies! the toilets were horrid even after me and my best friend tried to clean it up with things we had to buy from the near by town. and mine and my friends shower did not work and a person that we met on the trips shower didn't go hot. personally I would never return to this place and would not tell people about it in a good way. me and steph also believe that we saw a rat or two on our stay however we can not be sure because we just heard and thought we saw them.
Beautiful town, beautiful building, and comfy bed. Horrid bathroom in my room, no toilet seat, cobwebs everywhere, crappy shower, glad I was only there one night. The only hostel in Bayeux though so live with it. I suppose worst of the seven hostels I stayed in.
I stayed here in August 2005. It's a very good hostel to stay in when visiting the D-Day Beaches. Very clean, good facilities. (The kitchen needs a bit of a clean, though). Good social areas. The only problem was trying to find someone who works there, like other reviews have said. Try talking in French to the lady who runs the place, you might actually be able to get her to speak in English and smile. It's within walking distance to the main street of the city.
This place is heavy on character but maybe too much! I stayed here in early March 2005. This place was empty during our visit. We entered mid afternoon and for 30 minutes couldn't find anyone at all. The first room offered had a window that didn't close, which let in the below-freezing weather. We were given a choice between two other rooms. The rooms were all different and even in different buildings. But the in-room bathroom was separated from the sleeping area only by a half-tall wall and no door. This made things awkward for a party of 4 who were not all related. I've stayed in many hostels and this one isn't that great. I appreciated the character. Those worn-down stone stairs just get you thinking about the history. The place has some beautiful elements to it. But it was absolutely freezing. There are even signs posted that "if you're cold, put on a sweater." We slept with our winter coats on, two layers of clothes and still it was the coldest night I've ever spent indoors. The lady who worked there was cold at first as well. She does warm up if you try! But like other reviews point out, you need to try in French. Breakfast was fair. The room was clean but the bathrooms were only okay.
Another thing: we returned after dinner at 9:30 to find the place locked up tight. We rang the buzzer and after a few confused moments realized we needed to walk around to the very dark side entrance. Between the cold and lack of bathroom door our party chose to skip showers. We found a great beautiful hotel in another town for about the same price. I wouldn't recommend this place at all in the winter and also not to people who enjoy using the toilet without an audience. Otherwise, it's very interesting and beautiful, with Old World charm in the front buildings. I can't say about the back areas when things are crowded.
I really liked this place, and I don't say that often about HI hostels! Nice atmosphere, great breakfast, comfy beds and close to everything. Just learn a little French before you go!
I was at this hostel in 1999 with my family when my brother and I were 12 and 10. My whole family loved the experience of this hostel. We were in the main building (I wasn't aware that there was a different one). Our room was up a tall winding tower and the whole air about the place was romantic and exciting. At the time, we had dinner in the main room, with about six courses served to us, and afterwards we were able to relax and chat with other travelers from around the room in their living/dining room area. The rooms were amazing too, very clean, comfortable and interestingly decorated. I would definitely go back here, to stay in the main place if possible, although it really helped that my dad spoke French. Try booking a family room if possible, as they are extremely nice. Have you visited this Hostel? Post your comments here.
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3.7 Average from 23 Ratings
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