3 Ducks Hostel

3 Ducks Hostel is perfect for the sociable traveler who wants to make friends and party with interesting people.

The Location

This hostel is located about fifteen minutes from the Eiffel Tower on foot. There are several taxis available in the area but they tend to be expensive. The metro station is also located about two blocks from the hostel, which allows for easy access to the rest of Paris. There is no space for parking except along the street. This neighborhood has a variety of restaurants and grocery stores to shop at within walking distance as well.

Rooms and Bathrooms

There are no private rooms available at this hostel but there are a lot of four-, six-, and eight-person dormitories. The rooms are very small and the beds are extremely uncomfortable. The rooms have a sink, table, beds, and chairs. All bathrooms are located in the open courtyard on the ground floor of the hostel. The hostel does not provide towels or soap but they do have blankets that you can rent. The hostel is two floors so may of the rooms are located on the second floor.

We found the bathroom situation very inconvenient. The bathrooms that are available on the bottom floor are tiny and not very clean. They face the courtyard, which also means there will most likely be people sitting around outside of your shower.

Common Spaces

The common area of the hostel looks normal during the day, lots of travelers talking or eating outside. It is very brightly colored and there are a lot of tables. It is located in the center of the hostel and it is open-air. At night, the reception area of the hostel is actually a bar that is open until 2 a.m. This allows for a very fun and inviting nightlife scene where many people get together and dance and drink in the bar and in the courtyard. We found that this hostel had the most unique and laid back nightlife around. There is a kitchen area that provides all necessary appliances but no towels or soaps. There is also a storage area to leave your bags if you check in early, which is good because check-in is 4 p.m.

Summary

In summary, 3 Ducks Hostel is a great place if you are interested in meeting new people and having a good time. We would not recommend this hostel for anyone who has to be up early in the morning because the party seems to last all night.

— Avis exclusif de Hostelz.com
July 2009