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Reviews of CENTRAL Hostel La Rochelle Centre

16 Rue de l'Escale, 17000 La Rochelle, France

#3 of 46 hotels in La Rochelle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 126 hostel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Perfect stay in
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8 bed – Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect !

    Super !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Really great Hostel, without a kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 30 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly this hostel doesn’t have a shared kitchen, which is rather sad if you are traveling on a budget.

    It is really clean, the staff is super nice and the location is great. Thanks to the curtains on the bed, you have great privacy and since the beds are very high you can also comfortably sit on them.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Great hostel in La Rochelle
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff. Nice facilities, big rooms and great breakfast too

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Would definitely return and highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully decorated, calm space excellent friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the best hostels I‘ve stayed at. Beautifully renovated old building, comfortable beds with curtains, perfect location in one of La Rochelle‘s most beautiful streets

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    Just a casual stay, good place if you are in for a quick business meeting for a day or two
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was nice and simple. Location is right at the heart of the city.... Not bad really

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Outstanding building, outstanding location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, really. No, really, it is that good.

    Fantastic place, one of the new breed of super hostels, where a beautiful old building has been spectacularly repurposed. Location was outstanding, on a quiet street a very short walk from the main quayside. The bed set-up with the privacy curtains worked wonders.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was so close to the center so I was able to visit everything without walking a lot and it was super clean and friendly staff and cozy nice rooms and good showers highly recommended

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Comfortable hostel in a pretty building
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing, all great

    Very comfly and clean hostel. My room was quiet, nice for a good night rest. Tasty breakfast and friendly personnel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Central location, modern renovation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No info on amenities (microwave, coworking space, menu options etc) was provided at check in so things had to be discovered independently. The toilets (both the one in the room, and another couple toilets in the corridor) do not have a sink next to them which means it's not possible to wash hands without touching several door handles on the way to find a sink. The sink in the room was next to the shower instead - hand soap would be nice to have. All food and drinks must be purchased as there is nowhere to store or prepare your own food or a cup of coffee. No elevator is available.

    Beds were comfortable and offered privacy with curtains. The renovations are new. Inside the bed "pod" there were sockets and a dimmable light that was quite handy. Lockers were solid - own lock was required. Bathroom was reasonably clean - though it would be nice to have some kind of bathmat so the place doesn't end up too wet. Staff were friendly and spoke both French and English. Luggage storage is available for 1 hr or 8 hrs or longer - at an additional cost. Location is very central - it's situated in a pretty house on a quiet street with beautiful arches and cobblestones - within a few minutes on foot from the port. There is a coworking space and a few loungers outside.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Perfect place to stay at beginning of the Velofrancette cycle route
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Perfect place for a bed and a shower to begin Velofrancette cycle route

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is in a great location, the team whom work at the hostel are fantastic and there is a Grocery store 5 mins away.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Good location, friendly staff, outside bike storage in nice courtyard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were only accessible by stairs I think? Door didn't have signage on it.

    Friendly welcome from the hosts. It's in a great location to wander around ths area. Loads of spaces for bikes in a good courtyard with electric points too.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and price

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8 bed – Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a girls only room and at 1am in the morning there were two males entering the room and talking....

    The place looks magnificent

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Great,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This is a beautifully refurbished building. The place is well run and the staff extremely helpful. The property is beautifully clean and maintained. If there is a downside that would be that there are no tea or coffee making facilities or any form of kitchen. It didn’t affect me as I was always planning on dining out but if you were working on a tight budget everything that you would consume at these premises, you would purchase. It has a nice bar/ restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    Very modern
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I miss a common room.

    The terrace and overall layout is really nice.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    9.0
    Exceeded my expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Luggage storage is not free. It is around/under 2€ for different sizes and duration of time. It is not expensive but it'd be nice if it is free.

    The decoration of the hotel is modern and the facilities are new. There are quite a lot of showers in the floor I stayed and they are nice and clean. There is a dry area separated from the shower, where you can put your clothes. This is not available in almost all hostels I have stayed in before, which I really appreciate. You can borrow a hairdryer at the reception.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If the Interior Design architect did a great job regarding the decoration, on the other hand, he made a big failure on the practical aspect of the bathroom: you don't put the sink where people can potentially be washing their teeth right d the doors. That's super dangerous when someone opens the door!

    Great location in the old town of La Rochelle, in an old but very well-renovated building. All the expected facilities: comfy bed with a curtain, quiet and warm. The design/decoration is amazing (roof in the corridor, up to choice of lights in the stairs), reminding the harbour spirit of the town.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff helped me do some paperwork, including printing a PDF. Thanks again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful place to stay. Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kitchen but there is a kettle and microwave if you need it

    Beautiful property, very clean, the staff were super friendly. The way that the dorms are laid out gives everyone the privacy they need so it doesn’t feel like you’re in a room with 9 other people. Toilets and showers were very clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    A nice up market hostel experience in a great place to explore.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staying in the hostel, it would be nice to have a relaxing area (lounge) that wasn’t in the main bar to just sit and chill. No kitchen or coffee making facilities.

    Clean and cozy, in a great area close to all the sights. Good value.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    10
    Impressive !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 8 bed – Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a high standing hostel and the staff is very nice and welcoming!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect

    Everything. Clean, reception excepcional

    Stayed in January 2025

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