Mama Shelter Paris East vs St Christopher's Inn Canal Paris
Mama Shelter Paris and St Christopher's Canal Paris are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mama Shelter Paris ranks significantly better than St Christopher's Canal Paris. Mama Shelter Paris comes in at #10 in Paris with praise from 13 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Mama Shelter Paris East
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109 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
From $91 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
Star
"One of the most talked about hotels in Paris, Mama Shelter... justifies the hype."
Michelin Guide
"Philippe Starck is behind the refined, fantasy decor in this huge hotel, which is at the cutting edge of contemporary design."
Frommer's
"The low rates make the rooms a great value. This is a place for the young and hip, and the bar is a local hot spot."
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Fodor's
"Don't expect an ounce of classical Parisian charm—the hotel is an experiment in quirky postmodern countercultural cool."
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Travel + Leisure
"Designed by Philippe Starck, Mama Shelter is located in 20th arrondisement not far from Père Lachaise Cemetery."
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St Christopher's Inn Canal Paris
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159 Rue Crimee, 68-74 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris
From $20 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
Star
"Massive, new hostel housed in an eye-catching, renovated former boat hangar overlooking the water of the Bassin de la Villette – some way from the centre."
Time Out
"If you don't mind bunking up with others, you could try this Paris branch of the English youth hostel chain housed in a former boat hangar on the ever-gentrifying Canal de l'Ourcq."
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Travel + Leisure
"Not strictly a hotel, but a new-generation hostel, this UK import is the city’s only purpose built hostel, with all the comfort and modernity that you would expect including “Pod” beds and lockers."
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You can choose between dorms and private rooms.
The Telegraph
7.0
"This well-appointed, lively party hostel catering to a young, international crowd enjoys a canal-side location in an increasingly hip corner of the 19th arrondissement."
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Frommer's
"This behemoth hostel, located on the picturesque Bassin de la Villette, boasts 346 beds, most of which are in dormitories for 6 to 12 hostelites"
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