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 - 23:00

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

7.3Very Good(3820)
  • Value for Money
    6.6
  • Security
    8.2
  • Atmosphere
    6.5
  • Cleanliness
    6.3
  • Staff
    7.8
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    6.4
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.

Stayed in Jun 2026
6.3
E
Elizabeth
Female, 18-24, Australia
mouldy bathroom which wasn’t too clean
Stayed in May 2026
8.9
L
Lily
Female, 18-24, New Zealand
Great location in the Latin quarter, plenty of restaurants and bars on the street but can be a little loud at night because of that. There is a metro station about 5 min walk away so easy access to transport. 6 bed dorm room was nice the one I stayed in did not have bunk beds due to the height of the ceiling. Bathrooms are fine could be a little cleaner but not really an issue.
Stayed in May 2026
7.1
H
Haley
Female, 25-30, USA
Friendly staff and great location. Shower had black mold in it there is no temperature knob. It’s just a button you push that turns the water on from a pipe for about 10 seconds at a time, so you have to keep pushing it to get through a shower. No working plugs by the beds. We did have a 3-plug cord in the room to use which was good enough for the time being. Toilet is in your room which was a plus and they did clean everyday but they should definitely clear the mold in the shower.
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Location

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