CENTRAL

Hostel near Minimes Beach in La Rochelle

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16 RUE DE L'ESCALE, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000
  • Place, La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vieux Port
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Minimes Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Private dormitory for 2 people

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in dormitory for 2 people

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Private dormitory for 4 people

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Dortoir de 6 femmes avec salle de bains

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Dormitory for 10 people Bathroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

La Rochelle

Heart of La Rochelle.A stay at this La Rochelle City Centre hostel places you steps from Porte de la Grosse Horloge and within a 5-minute walk of Charruyer Park. Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance and Musée Grevin are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • La Rochelle Hotel de Ville - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vieux Port - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casino Barriere de La Rochelle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Port des Minimes - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Minimes Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station - 16 min walk
  • La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Brasserie des Dames - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Mie Câline - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Les Brocanteurs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Basilic'O - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Académie de la bière - ‬4 min walk

About this property

CENTRAL

Hostel near Minimes Beach in La Rochelle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, karaoke, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at CENTRAL. A complete renovation of CENTRAL was completed in April 2024.

This La Rochelle hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
CENTRAL offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 5 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Pet deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: EUR 3.5 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is CENTRAL to the airport?

CENTRAL is 4.5 mi (15-min drive) away from the La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does CENTRAL have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at CENTRAL.

How close is CENTRAL to the beach?

This hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Concurrence Beach and 4.3 mi (23-min drive) from Minimes Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does CENTRAL offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at CENTRAL, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at CENTRAL?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Casino Barriere de La Rochelle (15-min walk) and Casino de Châtelaillon (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at CENTRAL?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at CENTRAL?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does CENTRAL have a pool?

CENTRAL does not have a pool.

Does CENTRAL have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does CENTRAL have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is CENTRAL to downtown La Rochelle?

CENTRAL is 0.2 mi away from La Rochelle.