About

Young & Happy Hostel opened in 1983 and it was the first independent hostel

It's located in the historical and famous Rue Mouffetard, a perfect district for the local people, the tourists, and the students. Ernest Hemingway refers to it, in “The Moveable Feast” as that, “quaint little shopping street” Known worldwide for its bars, its galleries, its restaurants and its atmosphere, the Latin quarter is a wonderful place of Paris. You could visit the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, the gardens of Luxembourg, the Jardin Botanique, the Panthéon , because they are near our hostel. Moreover, all the activities, and touristic sites of Paris are easily accessible by the subway.
The Young and Happy Hostel,is the perfect hostel of the traveler: we sleep in its dormitory, we play at its football table, we cook there, and we sit together with travelers from the world,making friends for an indefinite time or for the life..
Let's Go Europe 2007 called Young & Happy :' A backpacker's home away from home'. The lively atmosphere, clean rooms and relaxed staff make for an enjoyable stay.
Enjoy our Happy Hour where people meet and make memories in one of the most beautiful place in the French Capital.
The Wi-Fi is free in the entire hostel, and the rooms are cleaned every day also, without extra fees. We don't have elevator.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Covid-19 safe
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Reviews

7.9Very Good(3839)
  • Value for Money
    7.2
  • Security
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    7.3
  • Cleanliness
    7.1
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    6.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Young & Happy Latin Quarter by Hiphophostels in Paris boasts an unbeatable location in the vibrant Latin Quarter, perfect for exploring. Staff are generally friendly and helpful. However, recent reviews frequently mention issues with bathroom cleanliness, including mold, and the showers can be problematic with timed water flow. Some guests also note a lack of power outlets near beds and uncomfortable, noisy beds.

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Stayed in Oct 2026
7.4
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Annabel
Female, 18-24, England
First hostel I’ve been too so I don’t have any previous experience to compare it to. The staff where helpful and always present no matter the hour. Security wise you could open the door to our room which was the top floor without the key card. Therefore technically anyone could have come in, as well as the lockers I couldn’t figure out how to attach my padlock to them. Security wise nothing bad happened and the ppl I met where lovely in the hostel. Communal area is small tho.
Stayed in Sept 2026
8.0
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Dominika
Female, 25-30, Poland
Amazing location, in the middle of the 5th arrondissement, but still very local. Not the most social hostel, but the staff was great, and the atmosphere overall was pretty chill. The women's 4-bed room was very big and spacious, with a big table, a huge mirror, and a sink inside. It made getting ready/hanging out there much easier and homey.
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.9
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Rachel
Female, 18-24, Australia
Fantastic location in the heart of the Latin quarter and staff are very nice and helpful. Kitchen had everything you need. However, the room was pretty dirty and dusty, the beds were very squeaky, no outlets by any of the beds, the bathroom had mould all over the ceiling, the shower head was a pipe that water blasts you for 30 seconds at a time, and the lockers don’t fit any bags in them. It’s fine if you’re just looking for a place to sleep.
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Location

80 rue Mouffetard, Paris, France
3km from city centre