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Saintes

2 Place Geoffroy Martel
17100 Saintes
France

Tel. +33-54692-1492
Fax. +33-54692-9782
saintes@fuaj.org

Customer Rating

Total:
88%
88%
Friendliness of Staff:
91%
91%
Efficiency of Service:
88%
88%
Comfort:
81%
81%
Cleanliness:
90%
90%
Security:
91%
91%
Location:
89%
89%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Saintes

  • 87%
    87%
    23 Mar 2012 Merinda, Australia

    Only issue is the shower - it is push button with no way to control the temperature. It became too hot to shower under very quickly, and the only way to cool it down was by waiting for ages between pushing the button to allow time for the pipes to cool.

  • 83%
    83%
    23 Feb 2012 Jorge, Spain

    Breakfast is poor, Internet is not for free, not even in the common areas, cannot regulate the water temperature in the shower

  • 100%
    100%
    17 Oct 2011 Patricia, USA

    Beautiful place to stay. Highly recommended. Staff members are terrific and they keep the place extraordinarily clean!

  • 90%
    90%
    16 Sep 2011 Agnieszka, Poland

    Very central location; very nice, clean and refurbished room.

  • 90%
    90%
    01 Aug 2011 Jon, England & Wales

    Comfort rated poor due to unregulated noise going on well into the early hours of the morning

  • 100%
    100%
    16 Jul 2011 Paavo, Finland

    Viv la France!

  • 90%
    90%
    06 Jun 2011 Rhonda, Australia

    Excellent location beautiful town great market first monday of the month which we nearly missed

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Hostel Overview

The hostel is located near the centre of this Gallo-Roman town in the Charente-Maritime area. Thermal baths, an ampitheatre and a 12th-century abbey are nearby. Activities include swimming, go-carting and horse riding. Accommodation is in 2-6 bedded rooms and facilities include laundry, kitchen and meal service.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
Beds per room:: 2 Beds per room:: 3 Beds per room:: 4 Beds per room:: 6+ Total
beds
Number of rooms:
4 4 14 2 88

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):
weekdays: 7.00 - 12.00 , 17.00 - 22.00 Week-ends and bank holidays: 7.00 - 10.00 & 18.00 - 22.30
Opening times (over the year):
All year, except from 22 December 2012 to 06 January 2013 (included).

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

HI Hostel
Saintes 2 Place Geoffroy Martel
17100 Saintes
(Charente Maritime)

Directions

Parking:At the hostel free parking
Location:Located in the city centre close to the Abbaye Aux Dames
Rail:A 5 minute walk from the hostel
Airport:Bordeaux Airport is about one and half hour drive from the hostel
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Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

Cultural centre nearbyMuseums/art galleries nearby
City centre locationHistorical sites nearby
River/harbour/lake nearbyHiking area
Main attractions nearbySwimming pool at or near hostel
Nightlife nearbyBotanical gardens nearby
Horseriding at or near hostelRestaurants nearby
Shopping centre/market nearbyLeisure facilities nearby
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Facilities

Family rooms availableSuitable for wheelchair users
Breakfast in priceHostel open 24h
Sheets for hireTV room
Self-catering kitchenGroups welcome
Common room(s)Sheets in price
Travel/Tour bureauLaundry facilities
Cycle rental available at or near the hostelInternet access
Credit card acceptedMeals available
Individual traveller welcomeLuggage Store
Non smoking room/areaBasic store available at or near the hostel
GardenPlayground
SportsCycle store at Hostel
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