🇫🇷 Paris, France
Generator Hostels
📍 9-11 PLACE DU COLONEL FABIEN, PARIS, 75010
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La propiedad — Generator Hostels
Generator Hostels in Paris feels like a converted factory that’s been given a playful, industrial makeover: think exposed brick, concrete floors, and splashes of neon in the common areas. The vibe is loud and social, targeting backpackers and budget travellers who want a bar, a rooftop terrace, and dorm beds under €50 a night. It’s not quiet or romantic; you stand in the 10th arrondissement lobby hearing a mix of English, Spanish, and French over the ping of a foosball table. Suits anyone looking for cheap, central digs with a party edge and zero pretence.
Crónicas de Paris
Paris began as a Gallic settlement called Lutetia on the Île de la Cité, later becoming the Roman city of Parisii. Medieval construction of Notre-Dame and the Louvre started its transformation into a major European capital, but the city’s modern grid owes most to Baron Haussmann’s 19th-century boulevards and uniform limestone facades. Today, Paris is a global hub for art, fashion, and gastronomy, balancing its preserved historic core with contemporary neighbourhoods like the 13th’s street-art murals. Its cultural identity remains fiercely local, yet it annually draws over 30 million visitors to its museums, cafés, and markets.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Paris →Los mejores meses
May and June for long, warm days and gardens in full bloom, plus September for fewer crowds and mild temperatures.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak due to summer holidays and major events like Bastille Day (14 July) and the Tour de France finish; hotel prices can spike 30–50% above shoulder rates. The city swells with tourists, and public transport gets packed.
La temporada del hombro
April, May, and October offer discounts of 15–25%, still pleasant weather, and shorter queues at the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay.
Tiempo y embalaje
Paris is notoriously fickle in summer: you can get a 30°C afternoon followed by a cool, rainy evening. Pack layers and always bring a compact waterproof jacket, even if the forecast says clear.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Paris
- The Paris Métro’s Line 14 extension to Orly Airport is now fully operational, cutting travel time from central stations to under 30 minutes. This affects anyone heading south from the city.
- A new 500-metre pedestrian zone along the Seine’s Left Bank from Musée d’Orsay to Pont Neuf opened in early 2025, with pop-up cafés and artwork—good for a walk but expect weekend crowds.
- Tour de France finishes on the Champs-Élysées on 21 July 2026; road closures and metro disruptions will affect travel around the Arc de Triomphe area from mid-July until the day after.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Generator Hostels, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing the interior courtyard rather than Place du Colonel Fabien. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and get more natural light without losing the calm.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those overlooking the square. The street here serves as a busy roundabout, so lower floors pick up traffic rumble and late-night chatter.
Best views
Rooms facing the park side of Place du Colonel Fabien offer a green square view rather than the traffic intersection. Ask for north-facing or park-facing windows at check-in.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are your quietest bet, away from both the ground-floor bar and the street. The lift stops on all floors but footfall is lighter above floor 3.
🔊 Noise notes
Place du Colonel Fabien is a major junction with buses and motorbikes until late. The hostel's bar runs until midnight on weekends, so courtyard-facing rooms are essential. The neighbourhood is lively but not dangerously rowdy.
Insider tips
Check in early to request a courtyard room in person — the front desk can often switch you if you arrive before 4pm. There's no on-site parking, but the République car park (5 mins walk) is cheaper than street meters. If you need quiet to sleep, bring earplugs; the hostel's communal vibe means doors slam late.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Generator Hostels
Free basic WiFi throughout (speed approx. 10 Mbps); premium high-speed tier costs €5 per 24h (50 Mbps). No login required – just connect and accept terms.
One elevator serves all six floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free digital access to PressReader via a lobby tablet or your own device with a code from reception.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available free of charge from 11:00 if room not ready. Late check-out (after 11:00) costs €10 per hour until 14:00, after that a full night charged.
Free luggage storage in a locked room behind reception; open 24h, retrieve anytime.
Step-free access at main entrance (ramp); elevator to all floors; adapted rooms available on request (wheelchair-accessible en-suite). No hearing loop or braille signage. Some corridors are narrow.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Indigo Place du Colonel Fabien, 50m away, €28 per 24h. No EV charging on-site; nearest public EV charger at Parking Indigo (same location) – pays via app.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €2.88 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a €10 pre-authorisation per person on a credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Église Notre-Dame de Chaldée (647 m · ~8 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Temple Sri Manicka Vinayakar (653 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée A Daawa (726 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Abdoulmajid (835 m · ~10 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Musée du chocolat — 2.4 km · ~29 min walk
Bouffes du Nord — 698 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
SG — 129 m · ~2 min walk
Pharmacie Principale — 195 m · ~2 min walk
STR Alimentation Générale — 74 m · ~1 min walk
Stalingrad — 195 m · ~2 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks or post offices for best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area exchange bureaux which charge high commissions. Most banks offer fair rates; Revolut or similar apps offer competitive mid-market rates.
Card and contactless payment are standard everywhere; most cafés, shops, and transport accept cards. Mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely accepted. Small cash reserves helpful for occasional cash-only venues.
Service charge included in restaurant bills; rounding up or leaving 5–10% is optional for good service. Taxis: round up or add 5–10%. Hotel staff: €1–2 per service is appreciated but not obligatory.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Buy a carnet (10 metro tickets) or weekly Navigo pass rather than single tickets; they pay for themselves in 5–6 journeys. Shop at Monoprix and Franprix late evening for discounted perishables. Eat lunch as your main meal—formules du jour offer better value than dinner menus.
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Emergency Contacts
ParisWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Paris, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Generator Hostels
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SG — 129 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Principale — 195 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Find train tickets →CDG Airport Terminal → Hotel Paris Prague via Metro line
💡 Most budget-friendly option. Purchase Paris Visite pass (€12-25/day) for unlimited airport-to-hotel transport and city exploration.
CDG/Orly Airport → Central Paris stations, then local bus
💡 Le Bus Direct (line 2) goes to Opera/Invalides. Combine with local RATP buses for final hotel leg. Good for non-rush hours.
Airport RER connection to Metro → Hotel Paris Prague vicinity stations
💡 Once in Paris, Metro is fastest local option. Get carnet of 10 tickets (€16.90) or weekly pass for best value on local transit.
Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Orly Airport → Hotel Paris Prague, Paris
💡 Book official taxis at airport stands to avoid overcharging. Uber/Bolt often cheaper than traditional taxis (€35-50).
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Generator Hostels?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing the interior courtyard rather than Place du Colonel Fabien. These upper floors avoid street-level noise and get more natural light without losing the calm.
Which rooms should I avoid at Generator Hostels?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those overlooking the square. The street here serves as a busy roundabout, so lower floors pick up traffic rumble and late-night chatter.
Is Generator Hostels noisy?
Place du Colonel Fabien is a major junction with buses and motorbikes until late. The hostel's bar runs until midnight on weekends, so courtyard-facing rooms are essential. The neighbourhood is lively but not dangerously rowdy.
Which rooms have the best views at Generator Hostels?
Rooms facing the park side of Place du Colonel Fabien offer a green square view rather than the traffic intersection. Ask for north-facing or park-facing windows at check-in.
What are insider tips for staying at Generator Hostels?
Check in early to request a courtyard room in person — the front desk can often switch you if you arrive before 4pm. There's no on-site parking, but the République car park (5 mins walk) is cheaper than street meters. If you need quiet to sleep, bring earplugs; the hostel's communal vibe means doors slam late.
What time is check-in at Generator Hostels?
Check-in at Generator Hostels is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Generator Hostels have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi throughout (speed approx. 10 Mbps); premium high-speed tier costs €5 per 24h (50 Mbps). No login required – just connect and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Generator Hostels?
€2.88 per person per night
When is the best time to visit Paris?
May and June for long, warm days and gardens in full bloom, plus September for fewer crowds and mild temperatures.
Principales atracciones en Paris
💡 Walk the Parvis square at dawn for photos with no crowds. The archaeological crypt underneath costs €9 but skip it – free street-level views tell the story.
💡 Visit early morning for quiet photos. The archaeological crypt under the square costs €9, but the square itself is free and has a bronze 'point zero' marker from which all French road distances are measured.
💡 Visit on a sunny day between 11am and 2pm when the light hits the glass best. Combine with Conciergerie on the same ticket—same price.
💡 Arrive by 5.30pm on free evenings. Use the Porte des Lions entrance to skip the main pyramid queue. Only the permanent collections are free.
💡 Look down for the bronze compass star marking point zéro. Go early in the morning to avoid crowds. The Crypte archéologique below costs €9, but the square is free.
💡 Beat the queue by arriving at 7:45am, 15 mins before doors open. Head directly to the rear chapels behind the choir for serene stained glass without the crowd.
💡 Arrive around sunset – the golden light hits the obelisk and the fountains catch the light. Best photo spot: stand on the steps of the Hôtel de la Marine at the north side of the square.
💡 Arrive by 5.30pm to queue before the main doors open. Head straight to the Denon Wing for the Mona Lisa with shorter queues.