St Christopher's Inn Canal ParisvsLe Citizen Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Le Citizen Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to St Christopher's Canal Paris. Le Citizen Hotel scores 82 with accolades from 7 sources including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
St Christopher's Inn Canal Paris
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 Telegraph
7.0
"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
Le Citizen Hotel
96 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The Zen-style decor of light wood, clean lines and predominantly white, blue and grey tones makes for nice airy rooms."
Fodor's
"The focus is "green" and urban, with creative use of modern design elements like light wood and ambient lighting to make the most of small spaces." Full review
Frommer's
"Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans, or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Situated on a picturesque canal in the 10th arrondissement, though some may find nightly rates a tad high given the location." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The design sensibility is Nordic, with bright colors, pale woods, and modular furniture." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Le Citizen is a family-friendly hotel overlooking the Canal St-Martin with its locks, turning bridge, cobbled quaysides, green metal footbridges and lively bar culture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nestled on the corner of Canal St Martin is this eco-friendly outpost outfitted with iPads in every room and modern Danish furnishings." Full review
Time Out
"Friendly, warm staff make it feel less like a hotel and more like a guesthouse. Each of the 12 rooms, spread over 6 floors, has a view of the famous Canal Saint-Martin." Full review
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Rates: from €150
Added extras: iPad on request from reception
Services: breakfast and a Japanese canteen
This eco-friendly hotel is quite a contrast to the charmingly grubby Canal Saint-Martin.
Frommer's
"Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Twelve alluring rooms equipped with niceties such as iPads, filtered water and warm minimalist design." Full review