Lyon Albergues

"Vieux AJ is a party hostel, as are most French hostels. It's not as clean as Italian or German hostels, but its bar is far more fun. And its cooking facilities are good, but you oughta cook in Paris, and eat out in Lyon. By the way, the nice old guy offers free tours of Lyon some days. Don't bother walking up the hill with luggage, there is a funiculaire whose price is included in your metro ticket. Terrific view!" … "Best place in Europe! - I've been here 9 times since July 2004. It's a very nice hostel with a new garden (with outside...  more »

"I only stayed here one night, but it was the most relaxing night I had during my whole trip. It's quite large and was relatively empty when I went (beginning of May). The staff were really nice and gave me a room all to myself, which was great because I was exhausted! Very clean, roomy, and cozy!!" … "This hostel was good, and the staff were kind and friendly. It was clean, too. But it was a little old and protracted." … "I think this place needs a depserate refit -- rooms were old and everything about the place was showing its...  more »