CENTRAL

Hostel in La Rochelle with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
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Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout curtains
CENTRAL, in La Rochelle City Centre, offers a vibrant atmosphere. Guests enjoy live music, local cuisine at the restaurant or coffee shop, and in-room WiFi. Evening entertainment, especially popular karaoke nights, creates memorable experiences.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £59
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Dormitory for 10 people Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Dortoir de 6 femmes avec salle de bains

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Bed in dormitory for 2 people

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Private dormitory for 4 people

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Private dormitory for 2 people

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
16 RUE DE L'ESCALE, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000

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

  • ‪Brasserie des Dames - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Mie Câline - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Odelićes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mc Nulty's Irish pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yemanja - ‬3 min walk

About this property

CENTRAL

Hostel remodelled in 2024 and located near Minimes Beach
Concerts and live shows, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at CENTRAL. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and books
  • Karaoke, evening entertainment and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • A personal chef and irons/ironing boards
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and LED light bulbs

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of EUR 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 6 for adults and from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is CENTRAL pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of EUR 50 per stay and a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at CENTRAL?

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CENTRAL on 7 Oct 2025 start from £59.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at CENTRAL?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at CENTRAL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).

Where is CENTRAL located?

Located in La Rochelle City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Porte de la Grosse Horloge, Charruyer Park and Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance. Musée Grevin and Bay of Biscay are also within 5 minutes. La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station is 16 minutes by foot and La Rochelle Station is 17 minutes.

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