28 rue de Dunkerque, Paris, France | (888) 635-3814
Budget property with a friendly, youthful vibe and relaxed atmosphere
In the 10th Arrondissement, a four-minute walk from the Gare du Nord
Within a 20-minute walk of Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, and Sacré Cœur
Shared and private clean rooms, some private with a balcony or flat-screen TV
Lively lobby lounge with games, books, instruments, and small bar
Kitchen area with pots, pans, and microwave available for guest use
Free luggage storage and free maps available
Hotel-arranged tours and activities
Self-serve laundry (extra fee)
No air-conditioning or breakfast
Small rooms with basic decor and few amenities
Towels not included (available to rent for a fee)
Flat pillows and creaky beds
Street-facing rooms may be noisy
Part budget hotel and part hostel, the Smart Place Paris offers a youthful vibe and exceptional prices for a property in Paris' 10th Arrondissement, a four-minute walk from the Gare du Nord and within a 20-minute walk of Montmartre. Rooms are fairly clean, but small and built for function, ranging from private doubles to 10-person dorms with bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms. The industrial-style lobby includes a small bar, a kitchen available for guest use, long wood tables, books, games, and a foosball table. Smart Place has free Wi-Fi, but doesn't offer breakfast. Travelers may want to compare rates with the nearby Hotel Altona, which has nicer rooms.
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Scene
Friendly and youthful hostel-vibe with hip industrial decor
Situated in a five-story white building with classic Parisian architectural detailing like molded accents, the Smart Place Paris blends in seamlessly with the other buildings on the block. The store-front-style bottom floor welcomes guests with a bright red doorway and colorfully accented windows. The lobby offers a friendly, youthful vibe with rock 'n' roll or electro-rock music playing in the background and a bare, industrial-style that features exposed concrete walls, red-painted pipes, colorful accents, and a wood floor. Communal wooden tables offer guests a chance to hangout while books, musical instruments, and games encourage social interaction. A small lobby bar serves drinks and a kitchen offers guests the option to cook their own meals. With a mixture of budget private rooms and hostel-style dorm rooms, this property attracts a youthful crowd, including tourists, apartment hunters, and groups traveling together.
Location
Situated in Paris' 10th Arrondissement -- a four-minute walk from the Gare du Nord
Smart Place Paris is situated on a classic Parisian one-way street that leads to the Gare du Nord, just around the corner from the Boulevard Magenta in Paris' 10th Arrondissement. The popular Montmartre area, Moulin Rouge, Sacré Cœur, and Canal Saint Martin are all within a 15- to 20-minute walk from the hotel, and the property is in easy walking distance to several transportation options including a subway hub and train station. Several eateries and restaurants are also within walking distance. Most Parisian hotspots, such as Luxembourg Gardens, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Musee d’Orsay, are reachable via public transportation in 30 minutes or less.- Four-minute walk to Gare du Nord
Rooms
Clean and functional private rooms and dorm rooms, but few extra amenities
Part budget hotel and part hostel, the Smart Place Paris offers dorm rooms with three to 10 beds and private Twin, Double, Triple, and Quadruple Rooms. Each dorm or private room includes an en-suite bathroom. While fairly clean and well-kept, this is a budget property, and guests should expect only the basics. Rooms are small, and those for more than two people have bunk beds. Rooms feature wood floors and unadorned walls painted gray, white, or red. Some rooms include work desks, while private rooms may include reading lamps, night tables, flat-screen TVs, safes, or balconies with views of Paris rooftops. Sheets and bedding are included in the rate. Some guests note that the beds are creaky and the pillows are flat. Bathrooms are tiny and fully tiled in white and blue with sinks, toilets, and tiny, standing showers or shower/tub combos. Towels are not included in the room rate, but are available to rent for a modest extra fee. Irons and hairdryers are available from reception. Light sleepers should consider interior-facing rooms, as rooms facing the street can be somewhat noisy. There's no air-conditioning in any of the rooms. Housekeeping services are provided daily.
Features
Casual, social lobby with small bar and kitchen for guest use
Features are limited at this property, and surprisingly there's no breakfast available. The hostel offers a fun, social lobby lounge featuring a small bar (with beer for sale from fridges), a foosball table, games, instruments, books, and flat-screen TVs, along with a computer available for guest use. Wi-Fi is free for those with their own gadgets. A kitchen connected to the lobby is also available for guest use and includes several small refrigerators, a coffeemaker, an electric kettle, a microwave, pots and pans, knives, and a two-burner countertop range. The hotel offers coffee and tea, but doesn't serve breakfast. Self-service laundry is available for a fee.The hotel provides lockers for storing valuables and can store luggage for free before and after check-in and check-out. Activities such as walking tours or happy hours are available and staff can help arrange ticket purchases or taxi and shuttle service, including to and from the airport. Local information and maps are available for free. Reception is open 24 hours.
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