83%Ciarus

Too many students. There were no other travellers. Just a lot of 13 year old French and German students, screaming and running around. Although it was definitelz a funny place to people watch. The "disco" downstairs is too much.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by leoraselesnick3907 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

8

Huge Building! A bit like a maze. Other than that, just great!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by oCarioca – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

Ciarus has a lot of great services. The staff is friendly and helpful, the food is good and breakfast has quite a lot of options for a hostel. It's clean and very well decorated, and not far a walk from all the major sites of interest. The disco dance was pretty lame - could maybe use a new DJ.... more Ciarus has a lot of great services. The staff is friendly and helpful, the food is good and breakfast has quite a lot of options for a hostel. It's clean and very well decorated, and not far a walk from all the major sites of interest. The disco dance was pretty lame - could maybe use a new DJ. But other than that it was much better than I had expected.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by ntagoe – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

Very nice place.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Mundows – posted on Nov 9, 2008

2

Strange sleeping arangements, you're basicly in a double bunk separated by half a plywood sheet from the complete stranger next to you. Other than that, an Ok hostel.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by aaronstarfieldclark6203 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

10

clean, friendly, reliable; good location in a very walkable and charming city

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by justinrosen86287 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

5

I had a good overall stay at the hostel. The rooms were clean and the breakfast (inclu.) wasn't bad. However, two staff members were not only unfriendly but flat-out rude when I asked basic questions. I have fairly thick skin but I was offended by their attitudes. It isn't that difficult to... more I had a good overall stay at the hostel. The rooms were clean and the breakfast (inclu.) wasn't bad. However, two staff members were not only unfriendly but flat-out rude when I asked basic questions. I have fairly thick skin but I was offended by their attitudes. It isn't that difficult to be kind; this staff needs some basic lessons.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by frtrav3 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

Good hostel, great city! Room was very small--so beware if you have lots of luggage.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by jar003011 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

18

One of the staff was so unfriendly and rude. He did not help at all.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by asuka113 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

2

Good location. ONLY 10 mins walk from station. free breakfast was good. showers average. BEWARE...lots of families and school groups too. Overall...an ok place to stay.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by vjstubbs2313 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

7

A large hostel aimed mostly at large groups of school kids etc. But only hostel in Strasbourg so I would definitely reccommend it. Good location, very decent breakfast (if a little early). Checkout was too early. But overall fine.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Andi88 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

5

Very clean and secure and fantasitic breakfast.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by s4100635424 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

1

I liked this hostel a lot. The man at the front desk clearly did not want to be speaking English to Americans, but that is to be expected from the French. The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. Free wireless internet and breakfast were included. There was a bar and some other... more I liked this hostel a lot. The man at the front desk clearly did not want to be speaking English to Americans, but that is to be expected from the French. The rooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. Free wireless internet and breakfast were included. There was a bar and some other sports in a downstairs lounge. All for just an 18 Euro price tag! One of my favorites in Europe so far.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Travis3456 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

2

Top notch beds and secure! Social areas seemed empty but probably due to it being mid week. A great and affordable hostel within easy reach of the town center.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by planetdreiers6352 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

2

This place was boring but clean and relatively nice.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by anniemanson207 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

11

i had to change my room because there was some problem with bedding cleaning. but overall it was confortalble and clean

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by evalast516 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

I really enjoyed Strasbourg - and the Ciarus was the perfect place to stay for a breif visit.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Yeldh – posted on Sep 29, 2008

1

rude staff, only one internet terminal, poor restaurant food

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by suefergu – posted on Sep 28, 2008

4

Good! As in the whole France, the people there do not speak english. Anyway, I would go again! El tío, Uruguay.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by sebafastoso – posted on Sep 24, 2008

3

No lockers but a safe at the reception and a safe area. The only negative thing are the beds. Worse beds ever, very uncomfortable.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by mytobi87 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

10

No character at all. Fairly expensive amenities, but can't fault it for someone to lay your head. Just don't go looking for a memorable time there.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by wingnuts – posted on Sep 21, 2008

10

Only spent one night here. It was ok. Ended up in a four bedroom with only one other person so was ok.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by skikttn – posted on Sep 16, 2008

5

The price is not the best, but when you arrive there, you realize that it's not really expensive according to the rooms, services, location... I have to recognize that the hostel is really nice, as well as the city is too. My only complain is the cleaning time. I can understand some time used... more The price is not the best, but when you arrive there, you realize that it's not really expensive according to the rooms, services, location... I have to recognize that the hostel is really nice, as well as the city is too. My only complain is the cleaning time. I can understand some time used for cleaning, but not 6:30 hours... they should change that, because it's not fair to pay a whole day to be only from 15:30 to 9 in the morning the next day... Great breakfast, great rooclose

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Walkercs – posted on Sep 15, 2008

3

Excelent service, very clean the room and the breakfast was awesome!!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by canach – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

very big hostel. which means it caters to very large groups. there was hundreds of kids 15 years old and below staying when i was there. but thats not so much the hostel as it is my bad timing--just beware that they do in fact have a lot of large groups. verz clean, all modern, not the best...

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by k-tron – posted on Sep 13, 2008

8

It was a very nice place to stay but quite quiet. The staff were great though - very helpful.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by hel-toe3131 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

7

Focuses on school trips and therefore swarming with teenagers. If you dont mind that, then its a pretty good place to stay - clean, walking distance to pretty much everywhere but pity it doesnt have a kitchen.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by julia-e-smith4996 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

15

Extremely clean and comfortable hostel to stay in, but somewhat far from city center.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by yasmine698 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

6

lots of different people stay here - from business people to school children. but its a good location and wifi is cheap.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by lizdmorris6782 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

17

Really clean and nice! Will definitely stay here again if i'm back. Walkable distance to the city. Free breakfast was pretty decent. Can get a free map from the counter instead of buying one from the Tourist Info Centre.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by kimocoldcold407 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

Staff members are very rude.They are not helpfull at all,and alvays follow,and waching the guests,always telling that you are not allowed to do this,that,etc.We wanted to bring into our room a wery expensive electrical guitar,and a staff member follwoed us,grabbed it and sad it can not be keept... more Staff members are very rude.They are not helpfull at all,and alvays follow,and waching the guests,always telling that you are not allowed to do this,that,etc.We wanted to bring into our room a wery expensive electrical guitar,and a staff member follwoed us,grabbed it and sad it can not be keept in the room,and started to carry it out.He sad it has to be left in our car,he doesn`t care if is not safe enough,because it`s our problem.I felt worst then in a Big Brother show, or something like that.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by Sureshot – posted on Aug 25, 2008

1

very nice!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by yaxizi – posted on Aug 23, 2008

1

Check out too early, at 9AM !!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by robertlluis9567 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

3

A clean hostel with really nice rooms and private en suite baths. However, caters to a wide clientele, including large high schools groups, families with children, and older folks. Again, a lot of groups. The hostel is in a very good location though and it is really nice, just the large age... more A clean hostel with really nice rooms and private en suite baths. However, caters to a wide clientele, including large high schools groups, families with children, and older folks. Again, a lot of groups. The hostel is in a very good location though and it is really nice, just the large age range and all of the groups puts a damper on the fun.close

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by nicole2825 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

3

Very clean. I would recommend it to somebody staying in Strasbourg. I would not recommend eating at the hostel however, the food is horrible and over priced. Perfect location though, and extremely clean. Pretty much a hotel.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by bjk5055 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

staying at this hotel was ok, the room is funny , but the windows can't be opened, the location is ok, the breakfast was poor, many many young people who make noise...

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by adamdana286097 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

2

quite strange hostel, but not in a bad way...you have to see it...I met a lot of interesting people...it s worth a one-night visit.

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by ottoemm – posted on Aug 16, 2008

10

Wonderful. Staff is very helpful, rooms and bathrooms clean and sweet bar. Sometimes though, stampedes of 12-yr olds check in, and it gets a little loud. Good times!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by olgagu – posted on Aug 13, 2008

3

It's not what you expect from a Youth Hostel. Its very big and run more like a hotel. The rooms are a little pokey but comfortable and the location is very good!

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by tom-f-green618 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

2

The room was so hot and stuffy it was nearly impossible to sleep

Did you find this review helpful? Yes No

by AlexDis – posted on Aug 10, 2008

1