70%Hotel des Olympiades  

Nice little hotel, very secure in a good neighbourhood about 20 mins walk to Gare du Nord, close to supermarkets & pastry shops for breakfast, helpful staff on the desk, only drama is waiting for the shower get in early to avoid the wait. Overall a cheap hotel for Paris, not a s bad as some... more Nice little hotel, very secure in a good neighbourhood about 20 mins walk to Gare du Nord, close to supermarkets & pastry shops for breakfast, helpful staff on the desk, only drama is waiting for the shower get in early to avoid the wait. Overall a cheap hotel for Paris, not a s bad as some people make out remember it's not the Hilton.close

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by Adamj6978 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

22

Very noisy hotel. Very bad bed. But relativly cheap and good location. A few steps from metro station Simplon.

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by antoninkadek – posted on Nov 19, 2008

2

The Hotel is simple. However that is to expect from this price. It is not unclean, it is just old. If you don't want to pay a lot, have a bed and do not mind to hear your neighbours at night; this is a good place to stay. With a metro, you can reach everything within 15 minutes!

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by boulystef8062 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

A bit far from the centre but well connected by metro. In its area there are big supermarkets, boulangeries, bars etc. The building is not very old, but the floor is clashing and the walls are thin thought that is usual in this type of hotels.

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by senatus – posted on Nov 17, 2008

52

The hostel is not in the best area but it is right next to a metro station. We found that with a shared toilet they ran out of toilet paper and there was no one at reception to ask for any more of it. Also the shower was on a timer and you could only use it at certain times of the day.

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by ksbgeurope – posted on Nov 9, 2008

4

Clean, comfortable and very close to all amenities - metro, bars, restaurants, weekly markets, supermarkets and internet outlets. The district was interesting with a range of locals. Never felt threatened or ill at ease. Corner rooms on the 4th level and up looked especially charming. Cost...

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by cherylcameron2313 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

1

Very cloose to the metro station. It had clean sheets and towels and I never had any problems in getting a shower. Very good value for the price, I couldn´t expect more. One of the staff spoke good english.

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by walgode2313 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

There wasn't any kind of sound isolation. You were able to hear everything from other rooms and outside.

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by teijani2191 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

4

Gute Seiten: -wirklich sehr nahe an der Metro-Station -am ersten Tag war eine sehr hilfsbereite dame an der Reception (War aber auch der letzte Tag wo jemand nette an der Reception war.Danach- Katastrophe.) Schlechte Seiten: -waehrend des Tages-KALT (Zero Hilfe vom Personal-einfach keine... more Gute Seiten: -wirklich sehr nahe an der Metro-Station -am ersten Tag war eine sehr hilfsbereite dame an der Reception (War aber auch der letzte Tag wo jemand nette an der Reception war.Danach- Katastrophe.) Schlechte Seiten: -waehrend des Tages-KALT (Zero Hilfe vom Personal-einfach keine Lust sich damit zu befassen) -die Dusche in der 1.Etage=hygienische Katastrophe (die in der 2.Etage war viel Besser) -die Zimmer sind auch nicht die Saubersten -man kann ALLES hoeren-good bye sleeping Zusammenfassung:never more.close

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by beritek – posted on Nov 2, 2008

1

For the price of the hotel we were pleasantly surprised for the quality we got. The room was clean and comfortable, the location was great! 2mins from the metro, a nice vibrant area, about 15mins walking to Sacre Couer. Definitely would come here again.

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by jenniferdwalker9448 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

2

The hostel was average. The rooms and hallways were VERY loud and you could hear almost every movement from within our room. The staff was not very friendly, and the room was not very clean. The shower didnt drain well and water overflowed all over our bathroom floor each time we showered. The... more The hostel was average. The rooms and hallways were VERY loud and you could hear almost every movement from within our room. The staff was not very friendly, and the room was not very clean. The shower didnt drain well and water overflowed all over our bathroom floor each time we showered. The bed was comfortable and the room was a decent size with a flat screen tv. I would reccomend this place as long as you expect to get what you pay for, dont stay there if you are a light sleeperclose

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by slove1368 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

4

Quite near attractions, but a little dirty.

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by sweetdaisyj2286 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

3

Very nice hotel, old but cosy. The rooms are cleaned every day. The location is really fine, there are lots of nice and not expensive shops nearby - you really do feel the atmosphere of living in Paris without paying 'tourist prices' for your baguette. Although our room had no shower, we never... more Very nice hotel, old but cosy. The rooms are cleaned every day. The location is really fine, there are lots of nice and not expensive shops nearby - you really do feel the atmosphere of living in Paris without paying 'tourist prices' for your baguette. Although our room had no shower, we never had any problems with queues. At this price it is a really good value for money. The service speaks English.close

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by jakub3484 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

2

A nice hotel for a nice price

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by gustengreet6525 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

1

Location right by the Metro so very handy for travel around the city. Rooms are basic but we found this ok. The Staff are very friendly. Even though very old and maybe a little dirty we would stay here again as is cheap, easy to get to and is secure.

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by nzchrist – posted on Sep 11, 2008

7

Very nice and clean accomodation....and very cheap...the zone is quite bad in a strange neibourhood with many turkish and black people...although very close to the tube station

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by madalon196280 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

2

okay hotel, if your not searching for anything fancy....we were a group of young people, and we did not expect much, so for us it worked just fine...the location was also fine with the metro station very near-by!!! we recommend this for other young travellers on a low-budget... ;)

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by lovemeryan9398 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

1

The staff were polite and spoke both French and English. The elevator worked ok during my stay although when I arrived it was out of order. The floor of parquet was a little noisy and I'd wake up at night when the guest next door got back late and walked about the room. The towels, though changed... more The staff were polite and spoke both French and English. The elevator worked ok during my stay although when I arrived it was out of order. The floor of parquet was a little noisy and I'd wake up at night when the guest next door got back late and walked about the room. The towels, though changed everyday weren't as new. The common bathroom had the shower curtain taken away for a few days so water would spill onto the floor. The Hotel is well situated and can be reached easily by metro.close

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by careyfrancis970 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

2

This is good value, it is only a one star hotel but our room had a private shower and toilet. In Paris all you really need is a place to sleep.

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by trionak – posted on Aug 31, 2008

33

Positive: clean, close to metro & city, easy to find, a lot of freedom (you get the keys so you can walk in and out whenever you want), neighbourhood ain't too bad with supermarket across the street. Negative: do NOT book here if you're with a group of 3+ people and want to share a room... more Positive: clean, close to metro & city, easy to find, a lot of freedom (you get the keys so you can walk in and out whenever you want), neighbourhood ain't too bad with supermarket across the street. Negative: do NOT book here if you're with a group of 3+ people and want to share a room alltogether, 'cos they don't have rooms for 3+ people! The site may say so, but it's NOT true and you won't find out until you arrive at the hostel.close

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by indahpietersz2564 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

1

There was hot water, at least in 1st floor. Shower was miserable, there was an opening hours (07:00-11:00 and 19:00-23:00), but that was already closed at 22:30. The hotel is too old, dark and dirty, but equivalent to the price.

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by ntkh49 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

2

pretty far away from the city centre and most attractions. but subway stop is very close, and its easy to use once you get a map. rooms are small and plain, no tvs or radios. neighbourhood seemed okay, but not to good for walking around late at night. overall it was okay, but i dont think id...

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by amandav5994901 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

3

We had a splendid staying here! It's a wonderful hotel, with small but cozy rooms (with sink and bidet!) near Montmartre. It's also next to the metro. Great!

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by beren259959 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

5

It is a rustic old style french hotel. Nice atmosphere and good location close to the Sacre Couere. I would go back.

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by lydiaglanville3548 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

good location

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by torif1783 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

1

The hotel is fine and well located (5 minutes walk form Montmatre, and 100 mt from Simplon Station Line 4 to the Cite. The only problem is the showers, there's only two showers for all the hotel!!!...most of the times i try to take a shower it was busy...and you cannot do it very early because...

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by Marino2086 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

3

Top budget hostel really. Really nice non-touristy area of paris, and walking distance from Sacre Ceur (better view there than Eiffel Tower!)

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by joshmcc – posted on Aug 15, 2008

2

We read bod reviews here, but the location is wonderful. It's just off of the metro, making it more convenient than more centrally-located hostels. Our rooms were comfortable, and we had no problems. The bathrooms were more than adequate. Our rooms had the typical balconies that looked out... more We read bod reviews here, but the location is wonderful. It's just off of the metro, making it more convenient than more centrally-located hostels. Our rooms were comfortable, and we had no problems. The bathrooms were more than adequate. Our rooms had the typical balconies that looked out onto the street. You really knew you were in Paris. Friendly bar across the street.close

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by drewbell14589 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

5

The worst place lived! Dirty, noisy and unsafe! Even no hot water for bath! Only the location is acceptable.

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by jamesffg8462 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

1

The staff is friendly and helpfull... the cleanliness is ok but could be better. A negative point ws the shower in my room was broken what made more difficult have a shower... Positive point is the location ad it is reallynice for just a hostel...

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by karinalopesc5201 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

4

Had a really good time, bed and shower thats all you need. brilliant. thank you

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by andrewtrafford4340 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

1

The hotel is anything but cozy and nice,the room was very dark and unpleasant and you could hear weird sounds from the pipes and a nasty smell from bidet in the in-room bathroom.The neighbourhood is a bit gloomy and spooky.The staff practically did not speak English,just like most French people... more The hotel is anything but cozy and nice,the room was very dark and unpleasant and you could hear weird sounds from the pipes and a nasty smell from bidet in the in-room bathroom.The neighbourhood is a bit gloomy and spooky.The staff practically did not speak English,just like most French people who don't seem to accept the fact that their language is not (and never was) a global means of communication!I would not stay there again.close

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by margogirl – posted on Aug 4, 2008

6

It´s a very cheap hotel, clean very near to the metro. The staff when they were in the Hotel and when they speak english was very helpful. The Hotel is very old and there´s a boring smell of cigarretes inside the rooms. It´s very near to Sacré Coer, but it´s located in a immigrants... more It´s a very cheap hotel, clean very near to the metro. The staff when they were in the Hotel and when they speak english was very helpful. The Hotel is very old and there´s a boring smell of cigarretes inside the rooms. It´s very near to Sacré Coer, but it´s located in a immigrants neighborhood, so you´ll not hear only french there. Although it looks like an unsecure location, it was very quiet walk around. I recomend the boulangerie nearby, it´s very cheap and delicious.close

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by cschappo – posted on Aug 3, 2008

3

Cheap room in a good location near Sacre Couer. Hard to find since the locals pionted us in the completely opposite direction all the time.

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by Pjotas – posted on Aug 1, 2008

9

One of the dirtiest hotels I've ever seen. The hotel is badly in need of renovation. Too noisy because of the drunk guests plus banging doors; it was almost impossible to sleep at night!

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by bcoolhead – posted on Jul 27, 2008

6

good choice, considering the money!

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by axis--alexis – posted on Jul 24, 2008

1

You will not meet trust fund babies here, but you will get a decent place to sleep for the money in a neighborhood that has affordable food and is near a metro station. The staff is very nice and helpful. The building is old and in need of updates, but considering it was the cheapest double room... more You will not meet trust fund babies here, but you will get a decent place to sleep for the money in a neighborhood that has affordable food and is near a metro station. The staff is very nice and helpful. The building is old and in need of updates, but considering it was the cheapest double room I could find in Paris and we hardly spent any time there other than to sleep, I will not complain.close

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by wandering-star – posted on Jul 22, 2008

8

The bed was uncomfortable. Otherwise it was alright and cheap too.

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by buroji – posted on Jul 18, 2008

4

Very close to Sacre Coeur. A little far from centre,but close to Simplon metro station & bus near Triumph Arc.near by lovely small park.Staff - rather friendly, with medium English. Bathroom (not sth special, but ok) only on 1st and 2nd floor,but it is elevator.room rather oldfashioned, big... more Very close to Sacre Coeur. A little far from centre,but close to Simplon metro station & bus near Triumph Arc.near by lovely small park.Staff - rather friendly, with medium English. Bathroom (not sth special, but ok) only on 1st and 2nd floor,but it is elevator.room rather oldfashioned, big bed, wardrobe, chair and table. but to stay for a couple of days just to sleep - it is ok. the view on a nearby, very close building.generally for the price - recommended.close

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by akjag8535 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

1

Nothing to complain about. You´ll get what you pay for, but I didn´t expect the city tax. € 0.45/ day

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by jambo3996 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

1