80%Backpacker's Hostel Chez Patrick

Nice is great but this place can be abit inconvenient. The lockout is a drag and they sometimes forget to turn the mood music off. Shop around, there are heaps of good places to stay.

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by shanewamsley939 – posted on Dec 16, 2008

6

Run by a really nice guy, quite a small but really nice place to stay. great location right in the city centre. rooms and bathrooms are really clean. ended up staying here for longer we liked it so much.

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by emilymoir021043 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

6

Nice little hostel, not the big 'Wombat' style facility but nice and cosy. Gentlemen who runs the place is very helpful and friendly. No lockers in the 4 bed dorm I was in, but keys for each room.

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by p00z – posted on Nov 6, 2008

23

Had a pretty good location and the rooms were clean. But there is a lockout from 10am til 2pm which is really irritating. also there is no alcohol allowed so you have to be sneaky if you want to have predrinks before you go out.

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by tomboy-2263596 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

9

this was a nice hostel, but there were a few problems. the lock out sucks, they basically kick you out of bed at 11am which is not fun if you have had a big night. also the no alcohol policy, while not observed, is stupid. were backpackers.. we drink. still comfy bed and the owner will try to... more this was a nice hostel, but there were a few problems. the lock out sucks, they basically kick you out of bed at 11am which is not fun if you have had a big night. also the no alcohol policy, while not observed, is stupid. were backpackers.. we drink. still comfy bed and the owner will try to help you when ever you can find him. you will have to make your own fun though as there is no common room.close

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by paddybridges7044 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

9

Patrick and his wife are very courteous hosts. Place is clean. Only drawback is the limited kitchen facilities

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by dimabop7389 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

5

very clean... patrick is a great guy... close to the station and a great place to stay in Nice.

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by daviddvu – posted on Oct 25, 2008

5

a good hostel overall, would stay here again. especially cos hostels in france are generally toilet. Patrick is great and very very helpful, and the whole place is clean. Problems are: no wifi, no lockers (but a very secure place) and you cant leave your bags in the hostel the day you are...

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by danielsuan3143 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

25

Patrick recommended a sea-food restaurant which is gorgeous!

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by lengxi – posted on Oct 24, 2008

5

No social scene and the hostel didn't have lockers. Other than that, a decent distance from all of the important things in Nice and Patrick was helpful.

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by kedarbhatia4102 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

8

The best hostel I've ever sleep!They'll advice you where to go and what to see all around the Nice;close to the city center and 5minutes a walk by the train station.Big,super clean rooms with only 4-6 beds each,and shower...wow!extra hot water.GO AND STAY THERE!!!

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by elunia812861 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

4

It probably is the best located hostel in hotel, 5 mins from the railway station and 10 mins from the beach. The owner Patrick is an awesome guy, his recommendations are great. And dont miss bringing up French politics with him, you'll have fun...

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by atsealevel – posted on Oct 17, 2008

9

Apart from the accidental forgetting to change the old sheets to new sheets and there only being 1 toilet for each sex in the foyer, it was quiet, cheap and centeral.

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by karley – posted on Oct 16, 2008

2

perfect!!!!

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by yalin3422 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

20

Very nice place to stay, clean and in excellent location. However check the check in and out time on web otherwise you may got suprised.

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by karolina-marzycka2777 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

1

really close to the train station...only 10 min walk to the beach and old town...very small so quiet but also easier to meet people... no kitchen (a microwave and fridge dont count as a kitchen)

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by cassfnie – posted on Oct 7, 2008

10

It was close to train station and central city. Very cold at night strong air conditioner.

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by daisy-miyuco – posted on Oct 6, 2008

6

An excellent place to meet people. Quite small but in a really good location close to the station and the main shopping street.

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by mattbell27 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

10

The hostel is good. Kitchen is small but gets the basic things(only with Micro-wave). The rate is a bit expensive as there's no breakfast. However, the hot shower & cheap restaurants around can compensate a bit. Sadly, there's no room for luggage storage but Patrick is very nice and can...

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by Tvyee – posted on Sep 30, 2008

1

Good hostel only main issue is the lack of internet access althought there is a cafe next dooe. right beside train station which is handy.

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by michaelobr – posted on Sep 28, 2008

33

No internet. No proper place to hang out, meet people and chat. No proper privacy to go to toilet or shower.

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by onnenloimu7714 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

3

The owner was very welcoming and nice! The place was clean and if you wanted to use a locker for your passport etc, you just had to ask him. The location is great, you can easily walk everywhere and it's close to the railway station. A good place to stay when in Nice!

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by bledie-9739 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

8

Very clean hostel close to the station and also right off the main shopping street in Nice which you follow down to the beach and the Old Town. The hostel was immaculate and a good choice.

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by billyistalent5528 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

16

Hostel Chez Patrick was great! It was very clean, the location was great, and the owner was so nice! It's quite obvious that he invests a lot of time into making his hostel as welcoming and comfortable as possible. I would definetly stay here again. :)

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by samanthalynnu7916 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

3

had good times here, because of the other travellers imet here, they were awesome....didnt spend too much time at the actual hostel because nice is so beautiful but thats what its about right....you have a place to shower, sleep and cook if your into that so not a bad place

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by danvilleneuve9735 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

7

Just a bed and nothing else. Kitchen is there, but only for eating, not cooking. Staff was not friendly, room was quite small. Location is about 20 minutes from the boardwalk, but right off of a main street and only 5 minutes to the train station. I´d try to stay somewhere cheaper, you´ll...

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by protechie2462 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

7

An excellently run, clean and friendly hostel in an excellent location just off the Rue Jean Martin, 10-15 mins from the Place Massena and the Promenade des Anglais. Would definately recommend, and would go back if i return to Nice. The staff are very friendly and are full of good ideas about...

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by annaboughen448 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

1

Patrick, the owner and his wife were very welcoming and very efficient. We stayed a whole week for our holiday and we thought this backpackers was ideal. Only, problems were lack of kitchen facilities and the aircon was always on so could be a bit hot at night.

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by swite – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

The place was very clean but the lockout from 11-2pm was a real drag. the cleaning lady was also very rude to us when we arrived at the hostel during that time and really put a damper on our vacation.

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by bkhuang4227 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

3

The pros of this hostel include its close proximity to the train station, as well as kitchen with fridge. In addition, Patrick is very friendly and happy to talk to the clients in (at least) both English and French. The hostel isn't very spacious (e.g., no common room for socializing), but I... more The pros of this hostel include its close proximity to the train station, as well as kitchen with fridge. In addition, Patrick is very friendly and happy to talk to the clients in (at least) both English and French. The hostel isn't very spacious (e.g., no common room for socializing), but I imagine that the same is true for any similarly priced hostel in the area. Overall, highly recommended.close

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by rmjk – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

we only stayed there 1 night, the place was spotless clean but it was also as quite as a library with no common room to chill out and meet people...but would probably stay again!

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by bunsen007265 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

7

Everything cool and Patrick is a real cool person. If it had internet it would have been excellent.

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by rouyio – posted on Aug 31, 2008

6

I have passed 2 days in Nice at Backpacker's Hostel chez Patrick. It's very nice, near the train station so it's very comfortable in terms of location (easy to find). From there, I can take a tram to the vieux Nice (3 stations) and the "colline de chateau" near the old Nice city. The... more I have passed 2 days in Nice at Backpacker's Hostel chez Patrick. It's very nice, near the train station so it's very comfortable in terms of location (easy to find). From there, I can take a tram to the vieux Nice (3 stations) and the "colline de chateau" near the old Nice city. The security is quite good and the room is clean. I lived in a shared mixed room and feel very confortable. Lastly, it's worth to pass you holiday in Nice with Backpacker's Hostel Chez Patrickclose

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by binhjuventus – posted on Aug 31, 2008

3

Highly Recomended

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by bramble20005464 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

The couple who runs this hostal is very nice but the place is too small, the shower tinny as the toilets but it is all right for a night stay. It has a air conditioner which help because in summer it is very hot.

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by ruthlily16786764 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

2

The hostel was just off the main street of Nice and very close to the train station, a short walk to the beach. There was air conditioning which was great, however the bathrooms were tiny and the toilets were uncleanly. The beds were fine but not overly comfortable. Overpriced for the minimal... more The hostel was just off the main street of Nice and very close to the train station, a short walk to the beach. There was air conditioning which was great, however the bathrooms were tiny and the toilets were uncleanly. The beds were fine but not overly comfortable. Overpriced for the minimal services available, so you pay for location (also Nice in general is very expensive).close

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by linda-taimre4746 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

17

great value for the price.

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by sophiebourgoin2548 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

2

good!! :)

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by y3380 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

no save boxes

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by olafpiske6306 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

3

This is a really nice and wonderful hostel!!! Patrick and his wife are really nice person,and people I met there were all good~the place is clean and confortable,location is convenient! excellent hostel!

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by jochi613 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1