Expert reviews
“Its lobby bustling with international guests, Generator Paris offers an affordable mid-tier option for those seeking privacy off the beaten path, and bargain prices for students inseparable from their entourage.”
“This higher-end hostel – located in Paris’s lively 10th arrondissement – is often booked out, and for good reason: as it offers playful design, friendly service and an excellent summer roof terrace on top of the usual hostel facilities.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Great location
- Metro station
- Rooftop bar
All you need to know
This fine establishment provides cozy dorm-like room options for guests in the beautiful city of Paris. The hostel is located on 9 – 11 Place du Colonel Fabien in the 10th arr of Paris where it offers guests a comfortable and satisfying stay in the city. The hostel is the best place for guests in Paris looking to stay near several exciting and interesting places in the city. Some city landmarks are also within short walking distances from the hostel.
The Gare de l’Est Metro Station offers guests easy access to their destinations within the city; it is about 900 m away from the hostel premises. The popular Canal St Martin is about a 5-minute walk away from the hotel while the famous Buttes-Chaumont Park is about 700 m away from the hotel. The world-renowned Louvre Museum is about 3 km away from the hotel.
The Generator Hostel offers comfortable room options such as Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dorm Room, Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Room, Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dorm Room, and Bed in 8-Bed Female Dorm Room. These dorms are fitted with needed amenities and facilities. Other room options such as Twin Room with Private Bathroom, Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom and Rooms with 8 Beds and Private Bathroom.
The rooms in the Generator Hostel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, stylish bed linens, and a comfy seating area. The rooms also come with a private bathroom that includes a shower and comes with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 March 2024
Pleasant
Showers never water in them
1 March 2024
Good stay, in the most convenient location
Great stay very close to the metro station. Staff was helpful and the room was clean.
The room we booked was supposed to be a king sized bed and yet it was 2 single beds pushed together. This was not comfortable. Also, the pressure in the shower was very low, it should be improved on as well as the temperature of the water to make for a better experience.
1 March 2024
Good stay close to the metro
Great location close to 2 metro stations which was very convenient. In general, the hostel has good infrastructure, a bar, cafe, vending machines, activities etc.
The pressure in the shower was very low. Also, the water in the shower was lukewarm, could be better.
1 March 2024
Exceptional hotel in Paris
The French lad on reception at night was super helpful and friendly. He spoke great English. Generally the staff were super friendly. The French chef in the kitchen was super nice and the make the best croque madame in Paris!!
There was a mix up with the beds on my arrival, but everything was sorted.
29 February 2024
Was okay and cheap, but there are missing attributes to enjoy a relaxed stay in shared rooms
The young parisian flair
The female staff workers didn’t like their job You definitly have to manage more dryer. Just three of them aren’t enough for so much people in so many rooms.
29 February 2024
Good
Good location
29 February 2024
Enjoyable
Location & Staff
Noisy and dirty
29 February 2024
Very good
I visited first in Edinburgh and now this in Paris. I really like the environment and design.
A towel was hanging in the clean bed and a chocolate paper inside the little net inside the capsule. Anyways, it's a great place, I will always reccomend.
28 February 2024
Was nice
The location and the staff are friendly
Some smell in public areas
28 February 2024
Pleasant
The staff were very friendly and I checkin in and out was fast and easy. It was comfortable.
The showers were not thaat clean :/
28 February 2024
Pleasant
good beds, electricity near bed, lamp near bed, a good system for keeping your luggage together with boxes underneath the beds, free soap in the showers, nice staff, good location, very affordable.
The breakfast is not worth the money. Luckily it's optional :)
26 February 2024
Pretty good for the price
The location was nice given the price, and quite near the subway. Perfect for young people expecially if you're travelling with a group. Had some weird roommates but overall everyone was nice and I made some great friends there.
Some people at the hostel looked super shady not gonna lie.
25 February 2024
Overall it was a good stay and located very well
Very clean and tidy. Really impressed with the room and facilities.
The beds are quite hard and the pillows are a bit thin
25 February 2024
Pleasant
Better than expected, easy location, good staff, everything what you need
I have to stay, the room was not so clean, many dust in tha room
25 February 2024
It was a decent place for the price paid.
I liked the social was of the dining areas. It was a bit strict with the no allowing of food into dorms and no non-Generator Parks food in the cafeteria.
The closed rooftop bar during winter.
23 February 2024
not good
just was ok for price
not clean place to be honest
23 February 2024
In general it’s very good, little changes will be super according to the price
Clean ,close to the underground
The music at this time been so high, looks like discotheque, in my room we been 4 but only two serviettes only .
23 February 2024
Very good
It was very nice taking into account it had the lowest price during my stay
The mattress
23 February 2024
A good place to stay
The area is walkable, the metro is right in front and there are several bars and restaurants nearby. The hostel has very comfortable beds and the staff is just lovely and very helpful.
This is my problem because I didn't check, but the place doesn't have a kitchen, so be ready to spend money on dining in the hostel's bar or outside.
21 February 2024
Convenient
Location to metro
Neighborhood
20 February 2024
Great budget option
Great location with easy access to Paris Gare du Nord a 15 minute walk away. The facilities were serviceable and the bed relatively comfortable. My room was surprisingly quiet at night which was a welcome surprise. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Good breakfast.
The facilities could have been cleaner and the corridors are in particular need of refurbishment. Neither of these things impacted my stay too greatly and I would use this hostel again.
19 February 2024
Decent
The location and the price
The shower wasn’t working properly. Only 1 set of towels for the whole stay
18 February 2024
Was good
Very cozy hostel, location super, easy to find, comfortable bed, big warm room.
Cleanliness was quote neglecty, specifically in bathrooms 🚻 It would have been nice if there were curtains for every bed.
18 February 2024
Pleasant
The staff was super helpful specially the person who received me Mustafa really helpful 1st to give me the room is quite dirty. Then I come down to explain him he said bring the key change me. Nice Room appreciate it
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Billiards (additional charge)
- - Table tennis
- - Karaoke
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
2 March 2024
Very good
Good