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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Appartement : Chambre + dortoir 4 lits | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16 RUE DE L'ESCALE, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000
  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Vieux Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Casino Barriere de La Rochelle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Dormitory for 10 people Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Dortoir de 6 femmes avec salle de bains

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in dormitory for 2 people

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Private dormitory for 4 people

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Private dormitory for 2 people

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

CENTRAL

Hostel in La Rochelle City Centre
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
CENTRAL offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities consist of meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This La Rochelle hostel also offers multilingual staff, karaoke, and tour/ticket assistance. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2024.

CENTRAL is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
CENTRAL has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Pet deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: EUR 3.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

CENTRAL Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly, and beautiful staff who pampered me while I was recuperating from a pulled knee ligament. Young Deborah and Pierre especially could come home with me to befriend my two offspring of the same age. The place itself is a gorgeous neo-classical structure of heavy sandstone blocks finished with contemporary fixings that together create a refined yet funky air of nouveau chic. Great value too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yingying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Okay for short stay!

New place but some guests talking late In the room and reception done nothing about this. Must be clearly written rules in the room no talking after 11pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Itamar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastien

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff, confort et lieu au top

Deux nuits dans un ensemble d'une élégante et magnifique architecture, accompagnées par un staff serviable et sympa. Et ensuite, la propreté des sanitaires, le confort du lit font des lieux l'incontournable à la hauteur de La Rochelle. Enfin, un spécial merci à la réceptionniste. Sébastien.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
C'est un superbe hôtel magnifique moderne avec une cour intérieure du 17 ème siècle,bar,restaurant,de plus les employés très agréables.Pour les chambres dortoir à voir, sanitaire décevant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait séjour

Tout était parfait merci encore pour votre accueil et votre gentillesse Ça a changé ma vision des auberges de jeunesse Nous avons adoré y séjourner en famille un petit appartement très bien pensé.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foi o Hostel mais bonito e confortável que já fiquei na vida! Só à noite que estava quente e tivemos que dormir com as janelas abertas e aí tinha muita zoada no terraço. No mais, foi maravilhoso!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Emplacement parfait pour découvrir La Rochelle à pied ! Une hébergement bien constitué avec une chambre partagée spacieuse, des sanitaires éloignés pour éviter les nuisances sonores. Seul bémol, le dépôt du bagage à l’arrivée, avant l’horaire de prise de chambre, est payant. Montant faible (max 5€) mais dans le principe d’une auberge de jeunesse, c’est un service qui ne devrait pas être facturé.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une très bonne adresse.

grand dortoir de 8 . les lits sont modernes confortables et procurent une certaine intimité. l'équipe est super sympathique et serviable. Bravo!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, le bâtiment est splendide et la décoration est vraiment unique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stéphanie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hostel très correct aux bonnes prestations

Un dortoir de deux et quand même un espace appréciable pour se reposer et préparer ses bagages. Continuez à bien entretenir les locaux afin que tout reste propre et sans poussières car dans les chambres, avec le bois et les draps, il faut beaucoup aspirer car beaucoup de pluches peuvent se former. Le choix au petit-déjeuner est superbe et tout est appétissant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sébastien

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour en famille

En visite à la Rochelle, nous sommes venus en famille pour une nuit. Les plus : Proche centre ville et situé dans une ruelle plutôt calme. Très beau bâtiment renovée et super decoration. Prix abordable Pas de parking gratuit à proximité mais possibilite de se garer proche de l'etablissement tout de même à moindre coût Malgré que ce soit une auberge de jeunesse peu de nuisance vis à vis des clients (il y en a mais on le sait en choississant ce genre d'établissement). Les moins : Pas de buffet pour le petit dejeuner (chaque produit se paie à l'unité). Petit dejeuner inclus uniquement continental (1 demi baguette ou 1 croissant et 1 boissons chaude ou froide). Proximité avec l'accueil pas idéal pour une chambre familial (une chambre en retrait aurait évité d'être réveillé par un aspirateur (?!) à 3h du matin par exemple)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Camera molto confortevole e curata in un palazzo bellissimo in pieno centro . Peccato per la colazione poca scelta ed offerta , meglio mangiare fuori . Il parcheggio scomodo , tutti a pagamento senza nessuna convenzione .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yves

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout a été nul !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter Vedel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bon Séjour

Cet hôtel est exactement ce que j'attendais. Il se trouve proche du centre, donc le déplacement n'est pas un problème, c'est à seulement quelques minutes à pied de La Grosse Horloge. L’heure du Check-in est à 15h donc c’est pas trop tard comme dans des autres hôtels, et ça permet d’y arriver et après aller se promener dans la ville. Les toilettes et les douches sont propres et toujours disponibles, malheureusement la nuit il faisait un peu chaud. Les chambres sont propres également, et le service est très bon, les réceptionnistes sont gentilles. Le lit était confortable. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de place pour ranger la valise pour ceux qui dorment dans le lit du haut. Les couvertures sont confortables. La réception est agréable, j'y ai pris le petit-déjeuner et c'était bon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millike

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024