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Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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16 RUE DE L'ESCALE, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000
  • Place, La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vieux Port
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Minimes Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Private dormitory for 2 people

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in dormitory for 2 people

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private dormitory for 4 people

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Dortoir de 6 femmes avec salle de bains

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 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 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Dormitory for 10 people Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

CENTRAL

Hostel in La Rochelle with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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.
During your stay at CENTRAL, you're just a quick walk from Porte de la Grosse Horloge. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a multilingual staff, and a communal living room
  • Steps from Porte de la Grosse Horloge and 3 minutes by foot from Charruyer Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, karaoke, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at CENTRAL. A complete renovation of CENTRAL was completed in April 2024.

This La Rochelle hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
CENTRAL has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre 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 within 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: EUR 5 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.