"Located in Belleville in a beautifully renovated Art Deco building, this is my favorite hostel in Paris: it has a fantastic chimney lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a cool bar/restaurant on the ground floor that locals use (I even saw a paint‑and‑drink club there). The rooms are super modern, the beds are comfy, and you can pay extra for a basic (5 EUR) or “badass” (10 EUR) breakfast; it also organizes lots of events, making it one of the best places to meet people." - Matthew Kepnes