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Vintage Hostel Reviews

73, Rue de Dunkerque, Paris, France

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79%Overall Rating

From 159 ratings
  • 75%Character
  • 78%Security
  • 86%Location
  • 81%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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77%

Other than the loudest snoring mthrfckr I've ever heard in my life that kept me up all night, I have nothing really bad to say about this place. Everyone was nice and the doors are card locked. The bathroom ceiling could've been cleaned more often with bleach to get rid of the mold (for sht sakes, even I do it more often in my apartment). Was perfect for one night, even if I didn't get any sleep, but that's unrelated (probably as good for several more nights). Un bon 7 sur 10!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


57%

Not a safe area of Paris.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


67%

Nice location. Close to the metro (Anvers) and the Sare Caeur. Nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi thanks for your review to help us to become more comfortable! Hope to see you soon at Vintage Hostel! Contact us if you come back. The Manager

63%

The lobby is nice, the hall floors are falling apart, rooms smell of and are mold-infested. Staff is very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi thanks for your review. We 're planning a refurbishment of some rooms and bathrooms and hope you will enjoy our new atmospehere. Let me know if you come back , i will be happy to welcome you one more time in our hostel. The Manager

83%

Great social scene and lounge. Reception was very welcoming. Rooms were quite clean, nothing to complain about.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi thanks a lot for your review. Hope to welcome you soon in Paris and let us know about your next stay ! The Manager

87%

Great hostel! If you're looking for one in Paris, it's within a few minutes walk to the metro. Good atmosphere, staff was friendly and helpful. Only thing is the breakfast was subpar compared to other hostels.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • All Male Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

The hotel has a good location in Paris however it is terribly dirty and smelly. I stayed there 3 nights, and they were like night mare when it comes to cleanness. If I ever go to Paris again, I will not stay there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi sorry you didn't enjou your stay with us. I confirm you that cleanliness is done every day in the entire hostel and if any problem with this, the staff is always ready to find a solution to your request. Hope you will be ok to come back to more appreciate the services and the hostel in general. Contact me if you come back in Paris. The Manager

83%

Well, the staff there were nice and friendly. They are also willing to help. The main limitation is just the wifi network - it is FREE but poor access once you get on the first floor..therefore, you can just stay in the lobby if you really want to work.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi thanks for your review. In fact, the wifi is available in the lobby and 1st floor. We also want the guests meet each other in our common room. If any problem with the wifi, anyone can use the computers. Let us know if you come back in Paris ! The Manager

77%

The location is really nice. The lounge facility is clean and modern but the rooms are run down. The shower also let water run out all over the they give you a wifi password which can only be used in the common area and expires every hour and if you leave the wifi area even for a sec if logs you off & you must request a new code. The staff was very nice. Full kitchen for use!


83%

The hostel is clearly going through a renovation, from hotel to hostel. The paint is flaking off the walls, and it seems that every bedroom was intended to have one double or single bed. Showers have curtains only, so water floods the bathroom. Stayed in two seperate rooms during our stay, thanks to one particularly awesome staff member who helped us book all of our outtings in Paris, and gave us a room upgrade the first night. Almost no cooking facilities, only one hotplate worked, only one pot

  • Avid Traveller
  • 08 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (14 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi thanks for your review. In fact we've got two kinds of rooms (private and dorms). The refurbishment was done for private rooms, and now, we begin the dorms (new curtains, cubicle showers and so on) but we have kept the two accommodations for our guests. Upgrading is usual when we can do it :) As for the kitchen, you will find a hotplate, free fridge and a micro wave, the necessary to share a good moment cooking with other guests. The Manager

57%

Apparently free wifi does not mean free at the hostel. We were only able ot use the internet for one hour which is crazy. The internet was the only I had to be able to communicate with my family while I was abroad and by not having access to the internet at all times made it really hard to inform my family that I was doing fine. The hostel needs to inform people before they book the hostel about their internet policy. The free internet was one of the reasons I choose that hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi what do you mean about wifi? it is absolutely free and tickets are available for 1, 2 , 3 hours and more but you need to ask a new login when time connection is finished, it is only a way to secure the network inside the hostel, but you do not have any "restriction" with it. Computers are also at your disposal if any problem with wifi, it could happen. The Manager

93%

Vintage hostel is perfectly situated close to Gare du Nord *train station* so it makes for a short walk for anybody coming into Paris by train, or metro from CDG airport. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the free breakfast was really good too. The only drawback is that there is certainly an older crowd at this hostel, and there was little to know *party* atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • trauhala
  • Canada
  • Couple 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


93%

A great place, nice and vety friendly staff and helpful. Close by to North Station so easy for travellers. Recommended place.

  • Globetrotter
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 31-40
  • (33 reviews)


33%

I'd stay in various hostels in Paris, and since there weren't any place on them I stay in Vintage... one of the worst hostels I've ever stay... rooms where really old and ugly, there where cables cover with tape, a lot of dust in the carpet and it was really expensive!!!!!

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi sorry you didn't enjoy your stay, the dorms are equipped with private bathroom, chairs and table and you are not very numerous into the dorms, 3 or 4 people fore more fun and make contact. Let us know if you come back to enjoy more a new stay ! The Manager

87%

Good place to stay in Paris. Not that expensive (because everything is expensive in Paris), good staff, clean facilities, it is near the main train/metro/RER station, Gare du Nord - in Paris things are far from each other, so being near Gare du Nord is really nice. The only thing I'd change is the internet, because only the wi-fi is free, if you use one of their computers, you have to pay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


83%

1)Please provide wifi around the room to enable tourists to access the internet with more comfort. 2)Please provide a list of halal food restaurants for Muslim tourists.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi all this information could be asked at reception desk, our staff could help you with this. And unfortunately, the wifi (free service) is only into the lobby because of the 6 floors of the building we have, it will be difficult for the signal to be ok 'til there. But it is free and it will stay a free service into the hostel. See you in Paris ! The Manager

73%

Everything was really tight, and a little small. I expected more for what I paid. The location was great and the breakfast were good. Staff were friendly, but didn't go out of their way.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


57%

I have stayed in many hostels and budget hotels all over the world, and the Vintage Hostel is in the top 3 worst places I have ever stayed. The physical condition and cleanliness of this place is something that I would expect in a 3rd world country, not in Paris. My lady was so upset that it almost ruined our vacation. I do not understand how this place can possibly get good ratings. As a seasoned budget traveler, I strongly recommend that you do not stay at the Vintage Hostel in Paris.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 31-40
  • (9 reviews)


83%

The location is just what is described, within walking distance to Gare du Nord and Sacre Coeur, although I don't know if Gare du Nord is one of the safest areas in Paris. The hostel condition is good, the room was clean when we came. The wifi access is good as well and the breakfast is more than adequate, oh and you can cook your own meal! almost anytime. There is a mix of friendly and not-so friendly staffs, but all in all they were all helpful :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

they place was great the staff were nice. the room was clean a little small but only cuase it was such a big bed in a small room. bed was cumfy i wouldnt expect a top of the range matress in a hostel anyway. loved having wifi shame the rage doesn't reach the top floor.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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