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Terrace/patio
Appartement : Chambre + dortoir 4 lits | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
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Terrace/patio
Appartement : Chambre + dortoir 4 lits | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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16 RUE DE L'ESCALE, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000
  • Place, La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    â€Ș3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vieux Port
    â€Ș3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Rochelle Central Market
    â€Ș6 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de RĂ©)
    â€Ș9 min drive‬

Room options

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Private dormitory for 2 people

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in dormitory for 2 people

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private dormitory for 4 people

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dormitory for 10 people Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

CENTRAL

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 on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
CENTRAL offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. An iron/ironing board 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 Vieux Port. You'll find features such as 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, multilingual staff and a communal living room
  • Steps from Porte de la Grosse Horloge and 5 minutes on foot from Vieux Port
  • 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 a 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

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 22 April 2026 to 30 September 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

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: from approximately EUR 6 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

We should mention

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

CENTRAL Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly, and beautiful staff who pampered me while I was recuperating from a pulled knee ligament. Young Deborah and Pierre especially could come home with me to befriend my two offspring of the same age. The place itself is a gorgeous neo-classical structure of heavy sandstone blocks finished with contemporary fixings that together create a refined yet funky air of nouveau chic. Great value too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Okay for short stay!

New place but some guests talking late In the room and reception done nothing about this. Must be clearly written rules in the room no talking after 11pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gwenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personnel trÚs sympathique restaurant et thÚme de soirée impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A recommander

TrĂšs bon accueil. Dortoir trĂšs propre et sanitaires aussi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff, confort et lieu au top

Deux nuits dans un ensemble d'une élégante et magnifique architecture, accompagnées par un staff serviable et sympa. Et ensuite, la propreté des sanitaires, le confort du lit font des lieux l'incontournable à la hauteur de La Rochelle. Enfin, un spécial merci à la réceptionniste. Sébastien.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
C'est un superbe hÎtel magnifique moderne avec une cour intérieure du 17 Úme siÚcle,bar,restaurant,de plus les employés trÚs agréables.Pour les chambres dortoir à voir, sanitaire décevant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parfait séjour

Tout Ă©tait parfait merci encore pour votre accueil et votre gentillesse Ça a changĂ© ma vision des auberges de jeunesse Nous avons adorĂ© y sĂ©journer en famille un petit appartement trĂšs bien pensĂ©.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foi o Hostel mais bonito e confortåvel que jå fiquei na vida! Só à noite que estava quente e tivemos que dormir com as janelas abertas e aí tinha muita zoada no terraço. No mais, foi maravilhoso!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Charly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Emplacement parfait pour dĂ©couvrir La Rochelle Ă  pied ! Une hĂ©bergement bien constituĂ© avec une chambre partagĂ©e spacieuse, des sanitaires Ă©loignĂ©s pour Ă©viter les nuisances sonores. Seul bĂ©mol, le dĂ©pĂŽt du bagage Ă  l’arrivĂ©e, avant l’horaire de prise de chambre, est payant. Montant faible (max 5€) mais dans le principe d’une auberge de jeunesse, c’est un service qui ne devrait pas ĂȘtre facturĂ©.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une trĂšs bonne adresse.

grand dortoir de 8 . les lits sont modernes confortables et procurent une certaine intimité. l'équipe est super sympathique et serviable. Bravo!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, le bùtiment est splendide et la décoration est vraiment unique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Stéphanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hostel trĂšs correct aux bonnes prestations

Un dortoir de deux et quand mĂȘme un espace apprĂ©ciable pour se reposer et prĂ©parer ses bagages. Continuez Ă  bien entretenir les locaux afin que tout reste propre et sans poussiĂšres car dans les chambres, avec le bois et les draps, il faut beaucoup aspirer car beaucoup de pluches peuvent se former. Le choix au petit-dĂ©jeuner est superbe et tout est appĂ©tissant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

SĂ©bastien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SĂ©jour en famille

En visite Ă  la Rochelle, nous sommes venus en famille pour une nuit. Les plus : Proche centre ville et situĂ© dans une ruelle plutĂŽt calme. TrĂšs beau bĂątiment renovĂ©e et super decoration. Prix abordable Pas de parking gratuit Ă  proximitĂ© mais possibilite de se garer proche de l'etablissement tout de mĂȘme Ă  moindre coĂ»t MalgrĂ© que ce soit une auberge de jeunesse peu de nuisance vis Ă  vis des clients (il y en a mais on le sait en choississant ce genre d'Ă©tablissement). Les moins : Pas de buffet pour le petit dejeuner (chaque produit se paie Ă  l'unitĂ©). Petit dejeuner inclus uniquement continental (1 demi baguette ou 1 croissant et 1 boissons chaude ou froide). ProximitĂ© avec l'accueil pas idĂ©al pour une chambre familial (une chambre en retrait aurait Ă©vitĂ© d'ĂȘtre rĂ©veillĂ© par un aspirateur (?!) Ă  3h du matin par exemple)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

elena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Camera molto confortevole e curata in un palazzo bellissimo in pieno centro . Peccato per la colazione poca scelta ed offerta , meglio mangiare fuori . Il parcheggio scomodo , tutti a pagamento senza nessuna convenzione .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Yves

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout a été nul !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bon SĂ©jour

Cet hĂŽtel est exactement ce que j'attendais. Il se trouve proche du centre, donc le dĂ©placement n'est pas un problĂšme, c'est Ă  seulement quelques minutes Ă  pied de La Grosse Horloge. L’heure du Check-in est Ă  15h donc c’est pas trop tard comme dans des autres hĂŽtels, et ça permet d’y arriver et aprĂšs aller se promener dans la ville. Les toilettes et les douches sont propres et toujours disponibles, malheureusement la nuit il faisait un peu chaud. Les chambres sont propres Ă©galement, et le service est trĂšs bon, les rĂ©ceptionnistes sont gentilles. Le lit Ă©tait confortable. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de place pour ranger la valise pour ceux qui dorment dans le lit du haut. Les couvertures sont confortables. La rĂ©ception est agrĂ©able, j'y ai pris le petit-dĂ©jeuner et c'Ă©tait bon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

delphine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Nassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yacine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aymen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

trĂšs bien, merci

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Merizek

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025