St Christopher's Inns The Canal Hostel

“Beautiful Hostel on the banks of the Canal”

A vivacious, friendly place, full of wonderful, charming international staff (Lys and Andrea made us feel so at home). Generous continental breakfast and some great discounts for guests. Near to some lovely bars and close to the Metro. Recommended for your vie en rose!

“Rooms are Outdated”

In room facilities severely out of date. Bunk beds were creaky. Ladder for the top bunk in a horrible spot. No air con made it stuffy in summer. Bathrooms could be cleaner. Staff were friendly and helpful. There seemed to be a security guard at the front door 24/7. Bar/cafe was busy and drinks we... more

In room facilities severely out of date. Bunk beds were creaky. Ladder for the top bunk in a horrible spot. No air con made it stuffy in summer. Bathrooms could be cleaner. Staff were friendly and helpful. There seemed to be a security guard at the front door 24/7. Bar/cafe was busy and drinks were reasonably priced. The whole place desperately needs a reno though.

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“Guests deserve at least a fan. Beautiful but stuffy apartment.”

I stayed in the female dorm. They do not care as much as to place even a simple fan in the room, considering that the room ventilation is totally poor because though the window is large, it is however restricted to open only a tiny insufficient bit - the apartment always felt very hot, sweaty and... more

I stayed in the female dorm. They do not care as much as to place even a simple fan in the room, considering that the room ventilation is totally poor because though the window is large, it is however restricted to open only a tiny insufficient bit - the apartment always felt very hot, sweaty and this made sleep hard. Moreso, it made the room stuffy with different kind of smell since there are no fan at least to regulate air in the room. SOME of the reception girls were very dismissive. For example the very first day I came and was waiting at the reception to check in my reservation, I asked one of them a question, she did not let me finish before she looked me in a funny distasteful way and responded “what? As you can see I’m busy with something else”. She was turning water into a jug did not mean she could not be a bit welcoming or friendly. I just knew not to expect too much here. So I did not feel free to ask any more questions about some things I may need such as where to iron, or what fun place to tour, etc, but one girl was particularly nice I wish I had encountered her early enough or had asked her name. About 10 apartments in my floor (floor 1) all share the convenience which has 3 toilets and 3 bathrooms. My room alone has 8 bed for 8 girls, now multiply that number for just one room to the about 10 rooms in floor 1 alone that share this toilet. For this huge number of users, the toilet should be maintained regularly and not just cleaned once a day. Many times when the water seems finished in the flush, hostellers are unable to quickly flush, so they abandon poop, pee and tissue in the toilet. More likelihood you will meet an unflushed toilet 4 out of 5 times. While it is not directly the business’s fault, they could do more to ensure water is constant in toilet, and maintain it at some point during the day. Also, They fill the bathroom with foam soaps rather than proper liquid wash. I have mine, but it’s just funny to find foam in a bathroom soap dispenser rather than actual liquid. Foam is for toilet, not for wash in bathroom. Good Part Here Good location, good security, safe environment, safe hostel, beautiful, clean rooms and hallways but the toilet is left at the mercy of hostellers. Superb buffet breakfast with lots of varieties to choose from which was yummy and affordable. Kitchen meals had discounted price for guests. Reliable WiFi network. Thank you, but your guests deserve at least, a fan to regulate the air in this hot Paris summer.

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