Montreuil Sur Mer … It was very good and it was the best place I have ever been. I would do anything to go there again -- it was that good. I did not know where to start with things to do.
HI - Boulogne-sur-Mer Hostel in Boulogne-sur-Mer … I had the pleasure of residing at this hostel during the summer and I have to say I was impressed. It was as good a hostel as I have stayed ever in, and I have been in more than a few. It was very clean,central, friendly, with a cozy little bar and a friendly barmaid who was kind enough to help me with my French. Merci beaucoup, au revoir.
HI - Boulogne-sur-Mer Hostel in Boulogne-sur-Mer … Upon entering the hostel I was filled with sudden fear; it seemed more like a hotel than hostel, and I figured the cost would reflect that. I was pleasantly surprised to find that that was not the case, and I quickly became friends with the generous staff! The daily dinner is enough to keep you more than happy. Wash it down with some of the easily accessible local wine and you're golden. I must say that as far as cleanliness, happiness and any other ness's go, YHA Boulogne kicks arse any day of the week!
La Hullotte Hostel in Montreuil Sur Mer … The hostel is located inside the Citadelle, the town's castle. It has been recently done-up and is very smart. It is like an outbuilding among the castle's towers and open grass. The kitchen is very well equipped, all shiny stainless steel and huge implements. Big fridge, three sinks. Six hobs on the stove. The oven is difficult to work but there is a microwave. The bathrooms are also good, four showers in cubicles with plenty of space to move. The floor does get rather wet though.
There is one huge dormitory and several smaller rooms. The bunk beds are new and shiny and stable. They provide one blanket, one sheet, and one pillowcase.
Breakfast is not provided but the town's supermarket and bakeries are five minutes away. The actual Citadelle is great. There is no Keep, but there are smaller towers to explore for free and possibly have evening picnics in when the tourists have left. Though some bits are dangerously unfenced! But I liked that.
The hostel owner is very friendly and…
HI - Boulogne-sur-Mer Hostel in Boulogne-sur-Mer … Having stayed in many hostels in my travels around Europe, I can honestly say that YHA Boulogne is one of the best I've stayed in. Great rooms, friendly staff, delicious food, superb location and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I'll be back next year!!
HI - Dunkerque Hostel in Dunkerque (Nord) … I stayed twice in Dunkerque YH (2002 and 2007). The hostel has been modernized and renovated ever since. Rather good conditions to have night in six-bed dorms. Unfortunately, the YH lacks of equipments -- no email address, no credit card. Lacks of staff, too -- only one person as a cooker and at the reception! Very well located hostel on the seaside of Malo-les-Bains, near a casino, at a few bus stops from the city centre and the station.
HI - Boulogne-sur-Mer Hostel in Boulogne-sur-Mer … I was very pleased to find this hostel.
HI - Lille Hostel in Lille … I arrived late at night, at about 1:30 a.m. without reservation. A good and useful hotel, opened all night. Doors close after 1 or 2 a.m. for security reasons. Average comfort (co-ed toilets and showers) and rooms of six beds with a sink. They only give you one key for all the people staying in the room. Note it is often fully booked. Two metro stations nearby (République and Hôtel de Ville). Free internet access. It has its own private car park.
HI - Boulogne-sur-Mer Hostel in Boulogne-sur-Mer … We recently stayed in this hostel on a school trip. I thought it was a great hostel, although the facilities were a bit dated. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely go back there in the future.
HI - Arras Hostel in Arras … I stayed at the hostel late May 2008 and found it an most enjoyable experience in such a historic town. So much history and so many things to do. Thanks to the guy behind the desk who actually gave me some stamps to mail post cards back to Australia as well as let me check my emails for free on his computer.
HI - Boulogne-sur-Mer Hostel in Boulogne-sur-Mer … I am a year seven pupil and i stayed in this hostel with my school on a weekend trip to France, seven boys got stuck in the elevator, although it was their fault as the doors wouldn't open so they panicked and pressed all the buttons. The hostel is clean, the rooms are nice and spacious, and the breakfasts are nice. I would go there again!
HI - Lille Hostel in Lille … Not bad. A little dirty, but everything else was up to scratch. It seemed to be the only place in town, but it definitely did the job.
HI - Arras Hostel in Arras … The Arras hostel is pretty good -- clean rooms, not-too-scuzzy showers, and free breakfast with unlimited coffee. The staff are nice, and the hostel is in a very convenient location. The only reason I don't give it a higher rating is that while we were there the door code was not functioning and instead of fixing it or keeping a staff member there throughout the night, they told us all we had to be back every night by 10 p.m.! Not that there's a huge nightlife in Arras, but it was quite inconvenient.
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