Very nice atmosphere, owners are super friendly and always present making it as a family vibe :)

Stayed in August 2025

Very authentic feeling of France. Lovely hosts and lovely locals in a beautiful area. Perfect for exploring the national park. Also feels very safe👌🏽

Stayed in August 2025

A precious discover in Marseille! I enjoyed the whole atmosphere since the very first moment: both the guests and hosts, as well as the neighbourhood itself. There is a very important added value, and it's that you will really feel part of the place: Gigi and Jean are amazing and always available to just sit down outside and share time and conversations. Big hug for them, and no doubt I will come back!

Stayed in August 2025

too few toilets …especially with sink and shower (but that was very minor!)

it was like staying in a home. Everyone spoke french which forced me, finally, to use my french and become more comfortable doing that. I could always find someone with english if I needed it. They had a great kitchen and nearby markets so I had fun cooking for myself. There was also a great walk going south right from the the hostel that I did one day

Stayed in August 2025

Jean and Gigi are extremely warm and welcoming! The facilities are basic but it has everything you need. It’s a little far from the centre of town but there’s lots of public transport options that are easy to navigate.

Stayed in July 2025

Plenty of kitchen space. Clean and cozy place. The hosts were wonderful, friendly and helpful with great recommendations and even let me use a bike to explore the area. Very close to the bus to Les Calanques.

Stayed in March 2025

Exceptionally welcoming, warm and helpful hosts. Just like all the other reviewers say- like being in a family home. Location is perfect for local shops and a short bus ride to magnificent Les Calamques . Can’t wait to return. French hospitality and culture at its BEST ❤️

Stayed in April 2025

Definitely would recommend. Very welcoming and kind hosts. Easy access to the Calanques, nice neighbourhood with everything you need and not touristy - gives you a feel of local Marseille life. Even provided a backpack for me for a day trip :) Plenty of utensils etc for cooking, and comfy house overall. Only reason it's not a 10 is because a guest stole my food and pair of socks. Not the hostels fault though. Definitely recommend for a few nights. Awesome spot to visit the amazing Marseille.

Stayed in April 2025

The hosts were super nice people! Would definitely come back

Stayed in March 2025

The Houseownere were super nice and felt so comfortable. On other great thing was that it the Calanques were easily accessible with public transport

Stayed in March 2025

Very kind & friendly host, feeling very welcomed & comfortable when staying here.

Stayed in March 2025

Comfy share house with the owners. Old couple are so kind and helpful. Like visiting your grandparents but they are French.

Stayed in January 2025

Overall is a good experience, the only flaw is that there is little privacy

It is not a real hostel, you get the experience of living in the home of the two owners (nice and friendly) sharing spaces and moments with them.

Stayed in January 2025

I really needed a ground floor bed and had to climb ladder into loft, but i survived it! Very nice hosts!

It was great! Like staying with family!

Stayed in November 2024

There is no door to the dorm, but people are very respectful so it wasn't a real problem

The ambience is great especially if you speak french it feels like going to relatives and not going in a hostel

Stayed in October 2024

Not much to say here! I think this place was top to bottom a full Marseillais experience, right down to quirks and oddities in the building itself, which is something I expect and enjoy in this city. This place actually felt more bnb-esque to me than like a hostel, so I’d say it was well worth the money.

The hosts really made the experience. Very personable and engaging but also still professional. I was not expecting such a gorgeous view and so much private space, so that was amazing! I also felt very welcome and comfortable in the public spaces, which is saying a lot because I really struggle with social anxiety. So that was extra appreciated, and that really comes down to the tone that the hosts set with their friendly and generous personalities. Everyone else really seemed to match their energy!

Stayed in September 2024

The owners provided snorkels and backpacks for going to see the Calanques along with instructions and advice on the best routes to take. The hostel was equipt with everything needed and good wifi. The location is best for going to see the national park of the Calanques, it's a calm area a bit outside of the city, it took me aout 25 minutes to cycle to the centre. I enjoyed my stay!

Stayed in September 2024

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Gigi and Jean are super friendly and helpful all the time and do way more than what you would expect from a host. They even prepared dinner one night for everyone. It was just exceptional!

Stayed in July 2024

Toxic environment. I truly don't understand how people can say they felt like being in a welcoming family. It is not. The owners are constantly fighting, swearing and diminishing one another, especially the woman. Shushing each other when they realize you are awake and can actually hear what they're saying. Also, I had the very unpleasant feeling to be talked about behind your back (French is my second language). I'm sorry for the husband and the son mainly as they seem nice people. The son tried to be helpful somehow but yeah it didn't do much. Also, when the lady welcomed me she was totally drunk. Completely wasted. And you could smell it. It was very noticeable. Spaces are not as advertised. There's no privacy, no insulation whatsoever. But they would anyway wake up around 5-6 am, switching lights on, making loud noises to prepare themselves a coffee, totally careless of guests sleeping right above the kitchen with no walls or doors, just a partial tent. Very hot in the room as well. I stayed 3 days and never saw them clean anything. It was a bit dirty. I had to replace the missing toilet paper. No soap to wash your hands. I understand it's a hostel but they proved to be very tight. The cat allowed everywhere on the kitchen tops with food there. But really, the main thing was the negative vibe.

Location, easy to go to the Calanques and Cassis. Also not too far away from the city beaches.

Stayed in July 2025

there is not much of noice isolation from the common areas

staff, owner and ambience

Stayed in June 2025

They didn't have my booking and were not very kind or helpful. They did accommodate me for the two nights but packed my bag in a secure locker just in case they decided to sell my bed or something

Good location close to olympic velodrome stadium.

Stayed in June 2025

When people talk in the communal area, you can hear very loudly in the room, so there is not much privacy.

It doesn't feel like a backpack hostel. It feels like a regular BNB, which I loved it. Gigi made the whole difference as well. She is just fantastic, lovely, and super friendly. My room was clean, and I had a comfortable bed. The owners are very good giving advice for places to go for tourism.

Stayed in May 2025

At first, they gave me a room and I settled in, but then they changed their mind and moved me to a bed on the roof. I stood there for about 10 minutes, half-asleep, listening to them argue in French—and they didn’t even apologize. There is absolutely no privacy. No door, no place to store your belongings, and not even a proper space to change clothes. The worst part? You’ll wake up to loud conversations and the strong smell of smoke. Definitely not ideal if you’re looking for comfort or rest.

The hostel in Marseille was really affordable, and the best part about it was the people. There were travelers from all around the world, and it was amazing to come together every evening and share stories. My train was scheduled for the night, and the hostel kindly let me store my luggage until then.

Stayed in April 2025

There is a lack of transparency in the about this property. The place is very cramped. Two rooms are shared by up to ten people for the kitchen, eating, places to put your luggage along the floor, and more. There was no guidance or warm welcome here; it was a fend for yourself and figure-it-out situation. Also, I had booked a double bed. I arrived, a small female, to be told I was assigned a spot on a thin mattress in the loft next to other thin mattresses. I was told that I would be sleeping in the same bed with a stranger. Then I was told I would be sleeping with a man--a stranger--on the same double/full mattress, i.e. in the same bed. These requirements were not communicated on the Booking.com website, nor in any message from the property.

The location was good for access to Marseille and the areas around Marseille.

Stayed in October 2024