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Reviews of Auberge de jeunesse L'Escale

351 avenue des Bancs de Flandre, 59140 Dunkerque, France

#11 of 13 hotels in Dunkerque

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 231 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Biking the coastline of Europe, this is a great stop. Hotel has a secure bike room. The hotel offers value for money.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast.......food absolutely fine and reasonably priced, however...... you're told the breakfast times so you pop down to breakfast expecting to perhaps take half an hour or so...... Nope... They don't tell you that all the children/ young people's groups have varied, set times for their breakfasts, and you have to join the (very long!) queue. Not bad if you expect this, but they don't tell you. If I stayed again, I'd go and check the timetable of the groups' breakfast times and try to avoid (but I don't think that would be easy to slot in between them when busy).

    Very reasonably priced in comparison with other places in the area. It's a modern youth hostel, with private rooms and en suite shower room. We had 4 single beds for my 2 children, myself and my mum. Basic, but perfectly adequate, clean, comfortable, good shower, (even "double sinks" 😄). Even has a kettle in room, although you might want your own mugs, instead of plastic cups! You wonder if it'll be noisy, seeing all the children around, but honestly we heard no noise at all overnight, evening and morning. Free parking (limited spaces). Ideal location for the Operation Dynamo Museum and the Dunkerque beaches and memorial, as well as plenty of beachfront cafes / restaurants and a great little (and cheap) noodle place in town. For what this place is, it's great - if you know it's a youth hostel and have functional needs and set your expectations.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic rooms, felt more like a dormitory

    The location, adjacent to the sea front bars and restaurants

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, quiet and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    9.0
    Nice
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bar.

    Location. Cleanliness.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent value and I would definitely book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The door to the room wouldn't lock from the inside. There was very little toilet roll in the room but I think this was an oversight as my friend in the next room had plenty.

    I had a room on the corner so it had great views in two different directions. It was very comfortable and clean and facilities were good. It was quite noisy from the street but not overwhelmingly so. Parking was easily available in the hostel carpark and the staff were nice. We didn't try the breakfast as we had an early ferry.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very uncomfortable, looks like the mattress was worn out.

    Location, breakfast, staff attention

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is about a 30 min drive from the car ferry port so you need to be aware of this.

    Comfortable and had very secure parking for our motorbike. Breakfast basic but good value. Plenty of bars and restaurants walkable from accommodation.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location..spacious room, clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location on Booking.com points to wrong location (few hundreds meters away). It took us almost 1 hour driving around Dunkirk. Lady on the phone from Booking.com did not speak any English.

    great location at the Dunkirk beach

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking on site is limited so you are likely to have to take the chance on a space on the roadside nearby.

    This was booked as a 'budget' option for three people staying overnight before catching the morning ferry back to England. It was perfect for that. The beds were clean and comfortable. The bathroom was actually a wet room with disabled facilities but it was absolutely fine and included toiletries and good towels. There were tea and coffee making facilities. A short walk from the hotel was a recently developed sea front area with bars, ice cream parlours, etc., with a wide promenade. While we didn't need it, there was lots of storage for clothes.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For me only bed is important, and bed is not comfortable at all, too small and noisy

    The place is very close to the museum Dynamo,cheap price Also restroom was clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall, everything was great. The hotel is in a perfect location, with a picturesque shoreline
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The hotel has an excellent location, parking, everything is very clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Needed another chair in the room .

    bed was comfortable, good location for museum Dynamo and the beach.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    6.0
    Good value for money, pleasant staff, adequate shower and bed. Thanks you for car parking (for moto)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a strong odour in the room. I could not work out the origen of the smell. It did not bother me very much but it surely needs attention.

    It was quiet and convenient.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    7.0
    Awesome staff! Safe motorcycle parking (not locked)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could've been cleaner. I found hairs from the previous guest and some sort of product on the wall next to the sink. It is wise to bring a sleeping mask if you're sensitive to light during the night.

    Specific motorcycle parking available. The gate of the parking lot stays open but bikes are out of sight and dry. View from the room was lovely! Having to leave in the middle of the night the service was very good! No troubles checking out and friendly help from the staff to get everything planned. The bed was nice and firm!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Friendly staff. Basic facilities in the room, but very clean and just what we needed for a overnight stay in Dunkirk.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    8.0
    Over all the hotel was good value for money and the staff were very helpful and friendly, especially the lady who took g
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaky toilet

    Convenient

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Great location hotel, budget friendly and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Very friendly staff. Great location, 5 mins walk from the harbour and beach. Town centre was 15 min walk. Free parking on site. free wifi.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    7.0
    Visit to watch the TDF
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect location and cheap

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Ideal for stop over. Clean and friendly staff. Car park a bonus. Close to prom and restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Breakfast was disappointing. Awful coffee and little choice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient, clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large room und nice breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

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