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St Christopher's Inn Canal ParisvsMama Shelter Paris East
Mama Shelter Paris and St Christopher's Canal Paris are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mama Shelter Paris ranks significantly better than St Christopher's Canal Paris. Mama Shelter Paris comes in at #10 in Paris with praise from 13 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
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
Mama Shelter Paris East Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
BlackBook
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
109 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide Star
"One of the most talked about hotels in Paris, Mama Shelter... justifies the hype."
Michelin Guide "Philippe Starck is behind the refined, fantasy decor in this huge hotel, which is at the cutting edge of contemporary design."
Frommer's "The low rates make the rooms a great value. This is a place for the young and hip, and the bar is a local hot spot." Full review
Fodor's "Don't expect an ounce of classical Parisian charm—the hotel is an experiment in quirky postmodern countercultural cool." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Designed by Philippe Starck, Mama Shelter is located in 20th arrondisement not far from Père Lachaise Cemetery." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This concept hotel designed by Philippe Starck offers exceptionally low prices for nonrefundable reservations; if you require flexibility the prices double."
Gayot "Shelters its guests with chic and distinctive design combined with creature comforts."
BlackBook "Rooms... cater to the young set with iMacs, unlimited new-release in-room movies and an on-premise eat-in or takeout pizza counter."
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in a funky eastern Paris neighborhood, this sassy hotel is an instant hit for its low prices and tongue-in-cheek Philippe Starck decor." Full review
Lonely Planet "Coaxed into its zany new incarnation by uberdesigner Philippe Starck, this former car park offers what is surely the best-value accommodation in the city." Full review
