Near Notre-Dame, The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a rooftop terrace and an arcade/game room. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the on-site restaurant and connect with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests praise the multilingual staff.
59 Boulevard de Belleville, Hotel Les Piaules, Paris, France, 75011
What's nearby
Parc de Belleville - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Grands Boulevards - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Parc des Buttes Chaumont - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Canal Saint-Martin - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Place de la République - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) - 38 min drive
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 46 min drive
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) - 83 min drive
Paris (XCR-Chalons-Vatry) - 138 min drive
Châtelet-Les Halles Station - 8 min drive
Paris Austerlitz Automates Station - 9 min drive
Gare de l'Est - 25 min walk
Couronnes Station - 2 min walk
Belleville Station - 3 min walk
Ménilmontant Station - 6 min walk
Restaurants
Liquiderie Bar - 3 min walk
Bouche - 3 min walk
Hotel Babel - 3 min walk
La Cantine de Belleville - 2 min walk
Triplettes - 1 min walk
About this property
The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel
The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Canal Saint-Martin. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Couronnes Station is 2 minutes and Belleville Station is 3 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Rooftop terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Lockers available
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This bar specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 to 10 per person
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in some room types.
Also known as
Piaules Hostel Paris
Piaules Hostel
Piaules Paris
Piaules
Les Piaules
Frequently asked questions
Does The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel and nearby?
The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers French cuisine.
What's the area around The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel like?
The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel is a short 2-minute walk from Couronnes Station and 13 minutes' walk from Canal Saint-Martin.
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Reviews
The People - Paris Belleville (ex Les Piaules) - Hostel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Wonderful staff and buzzing atmosphere. Excellent breakfast in lovely outdoor area at the rear
Hamish
Hamish, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
The overall experience was great. It is a nice Hostel with Friendly Staff and good Installations. It was a bit noisy at night, but bearable (Inside at the lobby... and outside)
I could recommend it no problem.
Alfonso
Alfonso, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Very good experience as a first time solo traveler. The vibe of the place is unique and the staff were great too.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
5 star hotel
I fully recommend The People Paris, from the very friendly check in girl, the barmen etc all couldn’t be more helpful and do enough for me!
The hotel is located next to two Metro stations (2 or 5 minutes walk) so perfect for discovering the capital French city easily, which I did!
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 29, 2025
It was fine. Friendly staff
Filip
Filip, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Staff was so friendly! Property was clean and the privacy curtains were nice! Very close to the metro!
Emma
Emma, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2024
Not in the best locality, but the property and staff are good
Dhaval
Dhaval, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 20, 2025
OK - If you are looking for a hostel
Good accommodation. Good location. Bed (top bunk) difficult to reach via the ladder if you are not very mobile. Had a good nights sleep.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Clean. Courteous staff. Good cafes and restaurants around.
Kuldeep
Kuldeep, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent - highly recommend!
Really amazing stay, I was very impressed with the quality of the accommodation for the price. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The bar/restaurant on-site is great. I really appreciated that there were curtains in the bed to make for more privacy when sleeping. Comfy bedding! The view from the rooftop is amazing! I've found my new go-to spot when in Paris.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2024
The roof terrace was awesome. The bathroom and room were clean, except for the curtain on the bed.
Daniela
Daniela, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2023
My third or fourth time staying at this place. Still fully enjoying it :)
Confortable beds, clean showers and decent facilities.
Nice and cosy bar downstairs, where you can also enjoy a nice and affordable breakfast in the morning.
The location is probably not the best, but there's a subway station not far from the hostel, so it makes it easy to access the city center.
Go for it !
Stéphane
Stéphane, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 11, 2025
We did not stay here even though we paid for 3 nights. We have never been to Paris and based on previous reviews we booked this place. Our taxi cab driver on the way to this place, told us this is not a safe area. None of the pictures that were shown shows the area around this place. No one with kids would ever pick this place and feel that it is safe area. This place is non refundable so buyer beware. We lost over $1,000 by not receiving a refund because it’s not a safe area. Our unbiassed taxi cab driver took us to another location and made sure that we were in another safe place and area, he even reached out to us after a couple of days to make sure we were safe….
Jon
Jon, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 2, 2025
Security and safety issues
The bed is comfortable with a curtain.
Checkin staff is friendly.
However , the curtain has some marks on it.
And the room door requires extra attention to ensure the door is knocked. I guess there is someone forgot to knock it on one day. And at that time , the room only has me. I just woke and I see someone open the door and close Immediately when I try to look at who wanted to enter the room!!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed stay
Terrie
Terrie, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
Great staff. Private bathroom on the 6th floor could be cleaner with better water drainage.
Minh Quan
Minh Quan, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2025
Really enjoyed my stay. Would definitely recommend this hostel for anyone looking to stay near the Canal during their visit. The four-person rooms on the rooftop were some of the best hostel accommodation I have had.
Aaron
Aaron, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2023
I appreciate the curtains on the bunker bed. The staff was also friendly and helpful!
Paras
Paras, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2025
Okey
Mehrdad
Mehrdad, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2023
Nice people
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 26, 2025
Booked this due to its proximity to the Eurostar station. Didn’t realise it was more of a party hostel. Music downstairs/surrounding area was a bit noisy when trying to sleep. Also booked a room for six but the room was really tiny with not much space to even move around. Expected a bit more considering it has a good rating.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2024
Amazing rooftop
Nathan
Nathan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2023
The People :)
The Pice!
Austin
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2023
Un bon coin
Good place to stay on a budget in Paris. Clean, friendly and professional. I will definitely return and recommend. Stay there 20-22 Feb 2023.
All the best to the team and keep up the great work.