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St Christopher's Inn Canal ParisvsFamilia Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Familia Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to St Christopher's Canal Paris. Familia Hotel comes in at 82 with recommendations from 9 reviews like Rough Guide, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
St Christopher's Inn Canal Paris
Rough Guide
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
159 Rue Crimee, 68-74 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris
From $20/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide Star
"Massive, new hostel housed in an eye-catching, renovated former boat hangar overlooking the water of the Bassin de la Villette – some way from the centre."
Time Out "If you don't mind bunking up with others, you could try this Paris branch of the English youth hostel chain housed in a former boat hangar on the ever-gentrifying Canal de l'Ourcq." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Not strictly a hotel, but a new-generation hostel, this UK import is the city’s only purpose built hostel, with all the comfort and modernity that you would expect including “Pod” beds and lockers." Full review
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You can choose between dorms and private rooms.
The Telegraph7.0
"This well-appointed, lively party hostel catering to a young, international crowd enjoys a canal-side location in an increasingly hip corner of the 19th arrondissement." Full review
Frommer's "This behemoth hostel, located on the picturesque Bassin de la Villette, boasts 346 beds, most of which are in dormitories for 6 to 12 hostelites" Full review
Lonely Planet "This is certainly one of Paris’ best, biggest... and most up-to-date hostels." Full review
Familia Hotel Rough Guide
Fodor's
Insight Guides Time Out
Gayot The Telegraph
EuroCheapo Frommer's Lonely Planet
11 rue des Ecoles, 5th Arr., 75005 Paris
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Rough Guide "Friendly, family-run hotel in the heart of the quartier."
Fodor's "Owners Eric and Sylvie continue to update and improve this popular budget hotel without raising their prices." Full review
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Ask for the Quadruple room if traveling en famille.
Insight Guides "An excellent location, within a few minutes’ walk of the islands and St-Germain-des-Prés."
Time Out "This old-fashioned Latin Quarter hotel has balconies hung with tumbling plants and walls draped with replica French tapestries." Full review
Gayot "The family management of this hotel continually strives to make guests comfortable with a warm welcome and regular renovations."
The Telegraph7.0
"Old-fashioned Familia stands out for its Latin Quarter location." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"Set near the eastern base of the Rue des Ecoles, the two-star Familia is a family-run hotel with personal touches, some interesting perks and rates that can be a good deal for the Latin Quarter." Full review
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Those in search of views should ask for top-floor rooms, many of which offer rooftop vistas down the nearby rues and boulevards.
Frommer's "Perfectly located, close to rue Mouffetard but far from the madding crowds, this is a budget hotel that doesn’t feel like one" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the most attractive ‘almost budget’ options on this side of the Seine." Full review
