Vintage Hostel Gare du Nord is a multi-floor, modern hostel boasting private and dorm rooms; it's likely one of the only hostels to have a gym as well. For those carrying heavy luggage, there is an elevator to reach the higher floors.
The Location
As the name implies, the location is close to Gare du Nord for easy access to the airport and other long-distance destinations. It isn’t that close to the major tourist attractions of Paris -- with about an hour walking from the Eiffel Tower, other attractions are on the way -- but overall, Paris is quite walkable. Otherwise, the hostel is close to several metro stations. The area is good for some food away from the tourist center.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The dorm room has carpeted floors, which is nice for the feet, but we usually don’t consider it the most hygienic in these kinds of establishments; in this case it does seem clean enough. The room isn’t that big, with two bunk beds in the room. The beds are just ok with sheets included (pillowcase is missing) for you to make up the bed. Unfortunately, they are your typical cheap, metal, squeaky bunk beds. A light and power outlet are available with each bed and there are even two USB entries. The air conditioner/heater in the room is great for both the cold and warm seasons of Paris. There are cages under the bunk bed for bag storage, though in our room one cage is missing from under one bed.
A small bathroom in the room is shared with the four people of each dorm room; there's a good, modern shower including hair dryer, but on the downside, the toilet is also in this bathroom and is not separated, though there are also toilets in the downstairs common areas in case the shower is in use.
Common Spaces
The hostel boasts a common room with plenty of well-kept, modern facilities. The spacious common area includes a lounge-like area with rocking chairs and a TV; there is some free coffee (as supply lasts) and tea. The kitchen area has tables where you can eat and the kitchen is equipped well enough to cook a simple meal or just store your meals in the common fridge. The breakfast served here is nothing to fancy with some coffee, tea, and croissant.
There are plenty of coin lockers in the common area to hide your valuables and a separate room for luggage storage in case of early arrival or late departure.
Most unique of the offered facilities is a gym in the basement. There are also showers in the basement near the gym, which can be used if you've already checked out. Laundry can be done here and there are toilets with music playing, for that added atmosphere.
Because of the big size we didn't experience it as a social hostel, but that could depend on the guests. There is a nice common area and a gym that could allow it to be.
Summary
This is a fine, modern hostel with all the needed facilities and more that is affordable when traveling alone in Paris. It's good for a stopover near Gare du Nord or for few days stay to see Paris outside the tourist center, but still in a nice area to come back to and enjoy the evening away from the tourist attractions. Generally, staff can help point out some nearby food. Though the squeaky beds can be annoying, at least there are only four people in each room.
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Location and Contact
Location
• The Vintage Property is easily accessible from Metro Line 4 (purple) and Line 5 (orange) and RER B to Gare du Nord station. It is also accessible from the Anvers stop on Metro Line 2 (blue).`
• From Gare du Nord:
• Exit the station at the exit (sortie) named “Rue de Dunkerque.†Upon exiting the station take a right onto Rue de Dunkerque (you will notice the street numbers getting higher). After about 2 minutes you will come to a large intersection with several streets (Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Maubeuge). Continue through this intersection, remain on the Rue de Dunkerque, cross to the left side of the road and continue to number 73, and voilà you’re here!
• From CDG – Aéroport Charles De Gaulle Airport:
• Take the train called RER B in the direction of Saint Rémy les Chevreuse or Robinson. Get off at the station called Gare du Nord. (NOTE: keep your tickets handy as you will need them to get out of the RER). Exit the station at the exit (sortie) named “Rue de Dunkerque.†Upon exiting the station take a right onto Rue de Dunkerque (you will notice the street numbers getting higher). After about 2 minutes you will come to a large intersection with several streets (Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Maubeuge). Continue through this intersection, remain on the Rue de Dunkerque, cross to the left side of the road and continue to number 73, and voilà you’re here!
• From ORLY Airport:
• Take the Orlyval shuttle to the RER B station named Anthony. There, take the RER B direction Aeroport Charles de Gaulle. . (NOTE: keep your tickets handy as you will need them to get out of the RER). Exit the station at the exit (sortie) named “Rue de Dunkerque.†Upon exiting the station take a right onto Rue de Dunkerque (you will notice the street numbers getting higher). After about 2 minutes you will come to a large intersection with several streets (Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Maubeuge). Continue through this intersection, remain on the Rue de Dunkerque, cross to the left side of the road and continue to number 73, and voilà you’re here!
• From Porte Maillot:
• Take the Bus to Porte Maillot (where the bus ends). Find Metro line 1 (follow the crowd, short walk). Hop on Metro line 1 in the direction of Chateau de Vincennes and go 2 stops to Charles de Gaulle Etoile. Here, switch to metro line 2, in the direction of Nation. Take the Metro 9 stops to Anvers.
• Once you exit the metro, you will be between two streets. Cross the one on your left (towards the park), then turn left. The second street to your left will be Rue de Dunkerque. Walk down Rue de Dunkerque on the right side of the street to number 73. You’re here! 

• From Gare Montparnasse:
• Take metro line 4 in the direction of Porte de Clignancourt 14 stops to Gare du Nord Station. Exit the station at the exit (sortie) named “Rue de Dunkerque.†Upon exiting the station take a right onto Rue de Dunkerque (you will notice the street numbers getting higher). After about 2 minutes you will come to a large intersection with several streets (Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Maubeuge). Continue through this intersection, remain on the Rue de Dunkerque, cross to the left side of the road and continue to number 73, and voilà you’re here!
• From Gare de Lyon:
• At Gare de Lyon, take metro line 1 in the direction of La Défense 4 stops to Chatelet. Here, change to metro line 4, in the direction of Porte de Clignancourt. Ride the metro for 7 stops to Gare du Nord. Exit the station at the exit (sortie) named “Rue de Dunkerque.†Upon exiting the station take a right onto Rue de Dunkerque (you will notice the street numbers getting higher). After about 2 minutes you will come to a large intersection with several streets (Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Maubeuge). Continue through this intersection, remain on the Rue de Dunkerque, cross to the left side of the road and continue to number 73, and voilà you’re here!
• From Gare D’Austerlitz:
• Take metro line 5 in the direction of Bobigny Pablo Picasso for 9 stops to Gare du Nord station. Exit the station at the exit (sortie) named “Rue de Dunkerque.†Upon exiting the station take a right onto Rue de Dunkerque (you will notice the street numbers getting higher). After about 2 minutes you will come to a large intersection with several streets (Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Maubeuge). Continue through this intersection, remain on the Rue de Dunkerque, cross to the left side of the road and continue to number 73, and voilà you’re here!
• From Gare de l’Est:
• Take metro line 4 in the direction of Porte de Clignancourt one stop to Gare du Nord. Exit the station at the exit (sortie) named “Rue de Dunkerque.†Upon exiting the station take a right onto Rue de Dunkerque (you will notice the street numbers getting higher). After about 2 minutes you will come to a large intersection with several streets (Boulevard de Magenta and Rue de Maubeuge). Continue through this intersection, remain on the Rue de Dunkerque, cross to the left side of the road and continue to number 73, and voilà you’re here!
Map
Address: 73 Rue De Dunkerque, 9è - Opéra Area, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Distance to city center: 3.16 km
Vintage Paris Gare du Nord by Hiphophostels is listed on the following booking sites:
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Phone Number:
+33 (0)1 40 16 16 40
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Facilities and Amenities
Digital Nomads
Party Hostel
Solo Traveller
Youth Hostel
Bedsheets
Breakfast
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Airport Pickup
City Tours
Lockers in Lobby
Luggage Storage
Towels
24 Hour Security
Air Conditioning
Bar
Board Games
Cable TV
Concierge/Info Desk
Credit Card Payments
Elevator/Lift
Entirely Non-Smoking
Evening Entertainment
Gameroom
Gym/Fitness Room
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Kitchen
Laundry
Lounge Area
Movie Library/Rental
Curfew: No Curfew
Lockout: Yes
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
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