The windows are double glazed, although the one in the bathroom does not close properly. There are coat hooks by the entrance (we had brought coat hangers) and two bins. The room comprises of a double bed, a low table with two stools, and a shower room. It is located on the fifth floor (no lift). After a somewhat slightly off-putting start (the person at the bar asked us to wait / ignored us so that he could finish his inventory, then told us to go to the cash dispenser and pay the three nights upfront as his card reader was broken), the rest of the stay was good, and the other members of staff were very friendly and professional. The hostel was perfect for our visit to the capital. I'd recommend hiring a bike to get around - there's quite a few Vélib' bike stations a short walk away. The hostel is close to some great bars, restaurants, and tourist attractions (Père Lachaise Cemetery, for example). It can feel a bit dodgy walking through there alone as a single woman at night, but so can any big city.
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Its only saving grace is the location (and free wi-fi). WHY?! This made the room and hallways even noisier. What annoyed me was the fact that they were blasting music through the speakers in the 1st floor toilet/shower rooms. I understand on a Friday people want to party so the bar was blasting out music and the 1st floor rooms are not sound proof - I actually didn't mind that. My bunk had blood streaks from a squashed bug (and live mosquitoes flying about), as well as sticky finger prints all over the bed panels and window. No wonder the room smells so musty and stuffy. Down the side of the lower bunk there is what must be months and months of rotten food, old socks, dirt and dust that has been allowed to collect.
However, look beyond that and you'll see it's filthy and obviously never given a deep clean. Most importantly, the bed sheets and mattress are clean. I don't expect luxury from a hostel, but I do expect cleanliness.
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