My ItineraryHostel La Rochelle
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Address
La Rochelle
Avenue des Minimes
BP 3045
17031 La Rochelle
France
Tel. +33-5-46 44 43 11
Fax. +33-5-46 45 41 48
larochelle@fuaj.org
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews La Rochelle
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19 May 2012 Astrid, Belgium
The sheets of the bed were very thin. At night, there was a lot of noice. The openinghours of the reception were not very clair, maybe you can put up a sign.
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12 May 2012 Sjoerd, Netherlands
Breakfsast wasn't that well, the yogurt tasted like some sort of jelly
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07 May 2012 Michelle, Canada
This is the best hostel we've stayed at in France, so far. It's a teeny bit hard to find at first, but the location is great (it's close enough that you're able to walk into the city easily). I went in the off season and pretty much had a room to myself, the staff is really helpful & friendly and most - if not all - speak English. Free breakfast, and the wifi is super-cheap. :) I highly suggest this place!
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06 May 2012 Mary, USA
A decent hostel, liked that breakfast was included. However, you had to pay for everything else - internet, leaving luggage there, and if you didn't have a towel, you couldn't pay to use one, but had to actually buy it in a 10 euro set with shower gel, etc. Location was also a bit far from the main part of town (30 min walk), and there's normally a bus, except on Sundays when it only runs once every hour. Overall the staff was nice and helpful and accomodations were fine.
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29 Apr 2012 Alison, France
it was good value for money unless you stay more than one night in which case ou have to buy a HI card and it becomes a lot more expensive. the location isn't too far out of town (about a 20min walk) but when we were there it was raining A LOT so it felt a lot further.
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29 Mar 2012 Mauricio, Ireland (Republic of)
good, comfortable and very clean.. Not very close to center, but you can walk in 20 minutes
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11 Mar 2012 Tamsin, France
overall the hostel was clean, comfortable and good value for money however was extremely disappointed with lack of kitchen/common areas as this is whyu i would choose a hostel over a hotel and the fact that you cannot drink in the hostel. put a huge downer on the stay as we chose this hostel to save some money.
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24 Oct 2011 Yao, France
the staff was really kind and helped us a lot it was a god memory
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22 Oct 2011 Christopher, England & Wales
toilet had a very intense sewage smell when you opened the door but only stayed one night so it was bearable. very run down hostel on the outside although all of the rooms have been very recently refitted...wifi is good though and staff are sometimes friendly depending on who it is....
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21 Oct 2011 Patricia, USA
Highly recommended hostel. I would stay there again.
Hostel Overview
Hostel La Rochelle is a great place to stay if you’re looking to relax and explore the attractive and unspoilt maritime city of La Rochelle. Conveniently located between the old port and the beach, the hostel overlooks the Marina Minimes and is ideal for exploring the city and the islands of Ré, Oléron and Aix.Our accommodation includes 2, 3, 4 and 6 bedded rooms, and we offer a range of facilities including a large bar/common area with views of the marina, laundry, a relaxation area with TV and games, internet access and Wi-Fi. We provide breakfast, which is included in the price, and we offer a delicious affordable nightly dinner.
Hostel La Rochelle is close to the local bus route that links travellers with the main railway station and the city centre, and just a 10 minute walk to the beach. While you’re here why not hire one of La Rochelle’s ‘yellow bikes’ and cycle around the city – the first 2 hours are free!
Attractions to visit here include the aquarium, Fort Boyard, the Towers of La Rochelle, the Marais Poitevin wetlands, and the many museums of the city.
You can access the rooms from 3:00pm after check-in.
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 500 m : Take the Illico bus from Minimes to the town centre via the train station. |
| Parking: | 20m: Free parking in front of the hostel |
| Sea port: | 20m: Yachting harbour of Les Minimes |
| Location: | 2km: South of the City centre |
| Rail: | 2km: Take the Illico bus, direction Les Minimes – bus stop La Sole (500m to the hostel) |
| Airport: | 7km: Laleu airport, take bus #7 to town centre |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | City centre location |
| Historical sites nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in La Rochelle |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Groups welcome |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Playground |