The People - Paris Marais

Location… it ticked all the boxes…. Easy to get to Walkable to everywhere Feeling of safety Transport close by Very clean and fresh

Location Room size is okay, bathroom too Beds are comfortable enough that you can sit in it without hitting your head

Friendly vibe, efficient and safe location, 24-hour staff… Everything was decent. I know many reviews already highlight the good points, so instead, I’ll share a few tips I figured out during my stay. 1. If you’re coming back late after watching the Eiffel Tower light show or something similar and looking for a supermarket, a place called Célestines Market can be an option. It’s open until 2 AM and is popular for late-night River Seine picnics. 2. If you’re in the mood for a short, relaxing walk, I recommend Île Saint-Louis. You can start at one end of the island and walk to the other. The location of The People Paris Marais makes it a convenient starting point. 3. If you want to enjoy a nighttime city view but feel uneasy walking alone, take Bus 72 and sit on the right side. You’ll pass by several iconic spots in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower on the return route. 4. If you come down to the lobby and feel too lazy to go back up just to use the bathroom, you can find one easily on the 2nd floor before entering the restaurant. Overall, I think this place is worth staying at. Its location is perfect for those who love walking and want to explore key spots in Paris.

Lots of storage available in the dorm room to lock up your items. I also loved having the privacy curtain in the bunks. Bunks were well set up with lights, shelves and power outlets. The place was clean and well kept. The location was safe and quiet, walkable to most attractions and there was a metro station very close by.

I stayed in an 8 bed dorm room. It was very clean, beds had privacy curtains, individual lights, storage shelfs, charging points and each assigned a lockable storage locker. The washrooms were also very clean. Guests have complained about the showers that go off after every 30 seconds - while it may have been a little inconvenient, I felt it was a great reminder to not use as much water....one can easily press on the knob but your conscious won't allow you to keep pressing as many times, so I guess it works for water conservation 😆. There were chill out rooms on each floor and a kitchen which I didn't use. It is easily accessible via public transport, 2 minutes walk to/from Sully-Morland station on metro line 7 or 9 minutes walk to/from Bastille on metro line 5. The river Seine is on the opposite end of the building so one can take long walks along the river or Saint Martin canal nearby. From here you can also walk to Bastille, Notre Dame Cathedral, etc. PS: Sofitel Hotel next door, S/O Paris, has a rooftop bar with what I believe is the best view of Paris (the smoking room has an even better view....not to forget the view from the washroom side)