Are there hostels in Paris that cater to people over the age of 40? 50? 60? In other words, not a youth hostel? I want the option to cook, but not staying long enough for an apartment.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Hotel Marignan may be perfect compromise. Hotel with private rooms, includes a simple breakfast AND has a simple kitchen you can use. In a great area too. www.hotel-marignan.com/
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9371 posts
No need to post the same question three times. If you could please delete your other two, it would save a lot of confusion for everyone.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9371 posts
No need to post the same question three times. If you could please delete your other two, it would save a lot of confusion for everyone.
Posted by
OP
Glendale, CA, USA
6 posts
Sorry, Nancy. It's my first time using this site and have to figure out how to edit my post. Sorry for the confusion.
Posted by
OP
Glendale, CA, USA
6 posts
Thank you, Pat in Victoria, for your suggestion. I will check on it right away.
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OP
Glendale, CA, USA
6 posts
Okay, I tried the Hotel Marignan, but they are booked for that week. Anyone know of another hostel that is less youth-oriented, and more for the 40+ crowd?
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32350 posts
Lynn, I'm not sure a Hostel ("youth" or otherwise) will be the best choice given the criteria you mentioned. Most Hostels provide breakfast, but I haven't seen too many lately that have cooking facilities. Hostels these days cater to all age groups, and I haven't seen too many that are solely restricted to "youth" or any other age group. I'm 60+ and often stay in Hostels when travelling around Europe (usually HI Hostels but sometimes independent properties). There's often quite a "mix" of ages in the Dorm rooms, and some Hostels that I've used have had gender-specific rooms, while others were co-ed. Have you stayed in Hostels before? If not you'll need to be comfortable with "communal living" in Dorm rooms having 4 beds or more (8-bed rooms seem to be the most common). You may have to skip the idea of cooking and consider budget hotels instead. Good luck and happy travels!
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15781 posts
Hostels take any age and you will usually find people of all ages at them. Most of the guests are youngsters beccause that's all they can afford and they are willing to sleep in dorm rooms of 4 to 8 people. They also have single and double rooms, en suite or shared bath or both. Usually, the dorm rooms are en suite, so you are sharing the bath with only a couple other singles/doubles. use hostelworld.com to find them and to read reviews. Some are party-types, others have strictly enforced quiet times (usually 11 pm to 7 am) and the 20-somethings are pleasant people who are, like you, interested in travel and sightseeing, not drunken revelries. A lot of hostels have cheap dinners, some have communal fridge and microwave. The supermarkets have lots of prepared foods for sale (salads to sandwiches to full meals). Forget about cooking.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
386 posts
Lynn, Have you checked out airbnb? The cheapest prices can be found on room (vs. entire apartments) rentals -- you don't have to book for entire week, but you still get use of kitchen facilities.
Good luck!
Posted by
Venice
1 posts
Hi, most hostels in Paris accept people over, there are only one age limit:you have to be older then 18! I could recommend Aloha Hostel in Rue Borromée and Hostel Blue Planet in RUE HECTOR MALOT . Both hostel have a kitchen and are not „party" hostels, are nice and clean budget accommodation.
Check out also HostelsClub.com: Have a nice trip! Veronica