Hostel · Paris
Generator Paris
Choose dates and guestsInformation
- From
- €24 / bed
- With a dog
- One dog per private room, under 34 kg, €25; not in shared dormitories or common areas
A big hostel next to Colonel Fabien metro (line 2), a 15–20 minute walk from the Gare du Nord. It has dormitories of 4 to 10 beds, some women-only, private rooms and family rooms for four, and a rooftop bar open from April to September.
The rooms
The shared dormitories have 4, 6, 8 and 10 beds, with prices that on its website start at about €24 a bed; there are women-only dormitories. The private rooms range from the deluxe double, from about €107, to the family room for four, from about €160, and some have views over Paris or their own terrace. Towels are an extra in some dormitories: check when booking. Prices change with the date.
Eating and hanging out
On the ground floor is the Café Fabien, with a dining room and a glazed gallery, open Monday to Friday from 7:00 to 2:00 and at weekends from 8:00. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and from 8:00 to 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. On the ninth floor is the Khayma Rooftop, open from 18:00 to 22:00 from April to September. There is a 24-hour reception, free wifi, left-luggage, lockers, a laundry, lifts and bike hire.
Getting there
From Charles de Gaulle, the RER B to Gare du Nord takes about 30 minutes; from there it is a 15–20 minute walk, or line 2 from La Chapelle to Colonel Fabien. From Orly, line 14 and a change. The Canal Saint-Martin is a ten-minute walk and the Buttes-Chaumont park a little further.
Practical details
- Phone
- +33 1 70 98 84 00
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Terrace
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Family rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Tips
- Ask for a room with a view There are private rooms and six- and ten-bed dormitories with views over Paris for a little more.
- Go up to the rooftop in summer It only opens from April to September, in the evening.
- If you are driving The hostel has an arrangement with Zen Park, with 25 per cent off on booked spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed at Generator Paris?
Yes, one dog under 34 kg per private room, with a €25 supplement. Not in shared dormitories or common areas.
How much does a bed cost?
In a dormitory, from about €24 according to its website; the price changes with the date.
How do you get there from the airport?
By RER B from Charles de Gaulle to Gare du Nord and then on foot or on line 2 to Colonel Fabien.
Are there rooms for families?
Yes, family rooms for four, some with views.
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