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10e; d €73-86, tr €96, q €125; ; République)
This particularly charming place has 24 personalised rooms decorated with flea-market an-
tiques. Beyond the bric-a-brac charm (and the ever-popular dog, Pluto), Hôtel du Nord's
other winning attribute is its prized location near place République. Bikes are on loan for
guests.
B&B
A ROOM IN PARIS
06 33 10 25 78;
www.aroominparis.com
; 130 rue La Fayette,10e; r €80-155;
; Gare du Nord)
Stay in a Parisian apartment at this cosy B&B near the Gare du Nord. Five rooms (three of
which sleep up to four people) are available in a Haussmann-era building with herringbone
parquet floors, period moulding and a fireplace. Three rooms share two bathrooms, the other
two have private bathrooms. Thierry and Peet can also provide home-cooked dinners.
HOSTEL
ST CHRISTOPHER'S GARE DU NORD
Dunkerque, 10e; dm €20-44, d €90-170; ; Gare du Nord)
Just steps from the Gare du Nord, this newer St Christopher's, opened in 2013, has brought
more modern hostel accommodation to the city, with six floors of light-filled rooms (600
total). Dorms sleep four, six, eight and 10 people but there is a catch - unless you reserve
months in advance, they won't come cheap.
Facilities include a bar, restaurant, cafe, laundry and female-only floor. Bring a towel and
padlock. No kitchen, though breakfast is included.
HOSTEL
ST CHRISTOPHER'S CANAL
Crimée, 19e; dm €20-52, d from €85; ; Riquet or Jaurès)
Opened in 2008, this is certainly one of Paris' best, biggest (300 beds) and most up-to-date
hostels. It features modern design, four types of dorms (12-, 10-, eight- and six-bed) and
doubles with or without bathrooms. Other perks include a canal-side cafe, a bar, a female-
only floor, bike rental and organised day trips.
Daily prices vary wildly; check the website for an accurate quote and reserve as far in ad-
vance as possible to secure reasonable prices. No kitchen.
HOSTEL
BVJ MONCEAU
