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Reviews of Auberge de Jeunesse

Avenue des Minimes, 17031 La Rochelle, France

#36 of 43 hotels in La Rochelle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 116 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Would start again on single room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tom too small for bunks if people didn't know one another. No space for luggage

    Staff excellent and welcoming. Nice to room on my own. Would be cramped for two though. Breakfast good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    7.0
    Acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No outlet for bed. The facility is old but not broken

    Comfortable place cuz there’s wide courtyard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice vibe, good dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    charger may not be sufficient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Accommodation fine but breakfast very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very basic…. No croissants, fresh milk, etc

    Location and style

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    All in all a really pleasant stay for a reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They offer a dinner plate of the day. I had it one of my two evenings. Unfortunately, the dish I had was undercooked with raw egg.

    The staff was really friendly and Glu, the hostel cat was obviously a huge bonus point. It was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was really rich and tasty.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    7.0
    Nice staff, good price for value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No power outlets by the bed, and the building is a little old (the bathroom facilities had a stuffy smell) but for the price it's okay

    The staff was incredibly nice. Also, I liked that breakfast was included in the price (it's only sweet breakfast though, some rolls and croissants with butter, jam and other spreads, fruit and coffee - so no cheese or anything) and the view from the dining area is great! There's a bike rental station in front of the hostel, so getting into the city centre of LA Rochelle is easy (you could also take the bus or walk 30 mins)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free breakfast is a treat, nice affordable dinner too

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    A lovely stay in a friendly, environmentally-conscious hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no soap provided in the bathroom. The hostel is a fair distance from the station, and some sections of the way are not very well-lit. I had to leave very early to catch the first train and went on foot, due to a lack of transport options. In certain dark places on the walk I didn't feel very safe (I was followed for a while by a drunk guy). Of course, this is not the fault of the hostel but something for solo (esp. female) travellers to be aware of!

    I loved the sustainability measures - being able to buy a discounted left-over meal from the previous day to prevent food waste was a wonderful idea! The reminders to think about energy and water use were subtle but effective. I arrived for breakfast after 9 on my first morning, by which time a lot of the food had gone, which was a bit disappointing. However, I learnt my lesson and went earlier the next day and had a lot more to choose from. The food at breakfast, and that I bought from the bar in the evening, was all delicious and good value. There was a lovely atmosphere and the staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating, for example when I asked to change to a single room and when I asked for travel advice. There is a bike-share stand just outside the entrance that makes travel into town very accessible and fun!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Great place overall but read the details. No self catering. Be wary of "getting there" instructions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    "Getting there" instructions very poor. Just said Bus 1b from Airport. If I hadnt been overheard by a very kind lady I would not have known that I had to CHANGE buses in town, and take a different bus to hostel area, then I would have ended up very lost. No facilities for self catering at Hostel, and no shops nearby, so forced to buy food/drink from Hostel at bar prices.

    Great location overlooking marina. helpful staff. Nice inclusive breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    7.0
    We’ll prices bed in dorm room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No plug sockets at individual beds in dorm rooms. Very important for people travelling with electronics! My room mate snored 😅

    Very friendly staff. Bar with a good view on site. Good location close to the marina

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    9.0
    Next to the Sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kitchen, no towels, no soap. There is a toilet in the shared rooms and one sink that is in the room with the shower.

    Location (view of the harbour, next to the sea). Breakfast (cereals).

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    7.0
    Good experience in general
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is nice with a pretty view of the port but a bit far from the city center, about 20 minutes walking and there were no night buses pas 1am which made going out for a bar and coming back at night a bit scary.

    The bedroom was big, we got a private suit, however the mattress and pillow were not comfortable. The WC and shower (all in one space) were inside our bedroom which means we did not have to share it with other guests but the sink was clogged, the shower space is very small and given the plastic curtains it's impossible to not get the entire WC wet while showering. Breakfast was great, simple yet all home made, we appreciated it.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn't told about underground parking and was apprehensive about my car. The bathroom door squeak,,s, the shower wall had black mould between the tiles..

    You know what to expect with b&b.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    7.0
    Basic but value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was quite basic with little choice. The bathroom was on the small side.

    Location was a short walk from the beach and selection of shops and restaurants. The room was clean and spacious. Friendly staff. Bar offered a good choice of drinks at reasonable prices.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was small and the shower was not great.

    The room was clean and the staff friendly. The location was good, in walking distance from the city centre.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very sparse. No plates were provided. 122 Euro for a room in a hostel strikes me as very overpriced in place like La Rochelle.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    7.0
    perfect for what it is. rooms and bathrooms small but everything you need for a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    value for money

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    8.0
    Very enjoyable stay and good memories.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult to climb up narrow wooden rail/ steps on the bunk bed .

    Breakfast was very good thank you . Convenient place to lock my rented bicycle. Staff were very helpful and friendly. My roommates were very friendly too. Great cycle ride from La Rochelle along the seaside to the hostel at Minimes. I recommend. I hope to visit again to go sailing. I enjoyed the music by the old port. I will not forget! Lol

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    9.0
    Harbour views....
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were a little uncomfortable only.

    What an amazing place for a hostel....the experience I had was perfect 👍 The staff....the bar, location just brilliant 👌 I'd definitely stay here again and one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    8.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in/out easy but I think it's shocking to charge £2 if you arrive early to put your baggage in the locker room. Bathroom was like being in a tin can, very strange and not great for those with claustophobia. Shame to not have any plugs by the beds.

    Food and drink price from the bar/restau is really good value for money. Best part was the view from the terrace bar which makes a stunning view for sunsets. Breakfast is what you expect from a budget hostel and likewise with the rooms so no complaints there. Good location too.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2021

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

    The breakfast was not balanced. No eggs, cheese, nothing green or fresh. Just processed stuff and sugar. It costs probably the same money to change to a better one.

    You can have dinner with 10euro +1 for dessert, which was decent.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2021

    9.0
    nice choice for short stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    position, parking, staff

    Stayed in August 2021

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