Normandy - Lower Hostels

I was in Cherbourg a few years years ago, when the U.S.A. had just started bombing Iraq. I was cursed, sworn at, shouted at in French, sworn at behind my back in English, cheated by the Ferry -- 100 Euro to make a two-hour crossing to Pourtsmouth. I was going to spend some days there hiking, and enjoying France, but the one night in a hostel was enough. I left the next day for Portsmouth and when I landed, I got down on my knees, and I kissed the soil of England. Never was I ever happier to be off the continent. Cherbourg does have an excellent baguette shop however -- best baguettes I ever tasted. Cherbourg is a good city to pass on your way to anywhere else.

Cherbourg … I had an experience in Lyon at the time of the U.S. invasion, being sworn at for being American -- and I'm English. I still love France though, and remember that a few idiots don't make the entire country.

Robert Rême Hostel in Caen … I stayed for only one night, because they were full. No miracle, it's a fantastic hostel. Easy to find with the help of the maps in front of the train station. The price is (no joke) eleven € (!) per night, excluding sheets (two €) and breakfast (two-fifty €). It offers four-bed rooms, with shower and toilet in different rooms within the four-bed room. A kitchen with heating plates and cleaning facility for the dishes. Lockable cupboards are in the rooms, too. Best price for maximum offer I got on my trip through France! But reserve! There are not many beds there, but it's worth it!

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … 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!

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … 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.

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … Apart from the owner who is a bit strange and doesn't always confirm reservations, the place was awesome. I spent one month in Europe staying at hostels, and this place was by far the best. The room we stayed in (one queen sized-bed) was filled with antique furniture...absolutely gorgeous! Everything was picture-perfect and clean. The breakfast is awesome! Most hostels serve plain bread with jam, or cereal and coffee. This place is very family-oriented. They served us fresh-baked bread, cheese, spreads, cereal, coffee, tea, yogurt, and it was all included in the price (which is quite a deal!) I totally recommend this hostel!

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … 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.

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … The large chessboard in the courtyard was awesome! The food was plentiful and fabulous. This was our favorite hostel in all of France, and Bayeux was my favorite town, as well.

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … 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.

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … The hostel was awesome. It felt nothing like most HI hostels; it had much more of a Bed & Breakfast kind of feel. English isn't their strong point, so knowing French helps, but it's also kind of fun to stumble your way through a place. It had one of the most interesting mixes of people I'd seen: American teenagers, Canadian backpackers, and middle-aged guys following the Tour de France. Great rooms, too.

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … 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.

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … 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.

Family Home Hostel in Bayeux … 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.

HI - Cherbourg/Octeville Hostel in Cherbourg … This is a friendly and helpful hostel. It is very neat and clean, in fact, we are going back there again this year. The only thing is, there was never enough bread left for us in the mornings.