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Consider a stay at CENTRAL and take advantage of concerts and live shows, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A compact room with a bunk bed, a small window, and a plant on a shelf.

Private dormitory for 2 people

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with a bunk bed, a small window, and a plant on a shelf.

Bed in dormitory for 2 people

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with a bunk bed, a small seating area, and a window with a view.

Private dormitory for 4 people

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a skylight.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden wardrobe, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a shelf with decorative items.

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

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A room with a wooden wardrobe, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a shelf with decorative items.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with wooden walls and metal railings, a marble counter, and a potted plant.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed room with wooden walls and metal railings, a marble counter, and a potted plant.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A narrow hallway with wooden bunk beds and a radiator on the wall.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A person opening a sliding door to a room with wooden flooring and a green chair.

Dormitory for 10 people Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A person opening a sliding door to a room with wooden flooring and a green chair.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, a skylight, and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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An attic bedroom with wooden floors, a sloped ceiling, and a built-in wardrobe.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in La Rochelle, CENTRAL is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Réserve Naturelle Marais d'Yves and Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park, while Musée Grevin and Musée des Beaux-Arts are cultural highlights. Natural History Museum and La Grande Roue de La Rochelle are also worth visiting. With windsurfing, boat tours, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our La Rochelle travel guide
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16 RUE DE L'ESCALE, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17000

What's nearby

  • A classical building facade with statues, columns, and arched windows.
    La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic tower with a spire, a stone wall, and a row of white buildings with red roofs.
    Tour de la Lanterne
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic stone tower with a flag, a river with boats, and a cityscape with buildings and a church tower.
    Tour St. Nicolas
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vieux Port
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • La Rochelle Central Market
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Le Bistrot du Port
    6 min walk
  • Le bistrot gourmand
    4 min walk
  • Paradis d'Asie
    6 min walk
  • Le Passport
    6 min walk
  • Café Leffe

About this property

CENTRAL

  • Remodeled hostel, renovated in 2024 and located in La Rochelle City Centre
  • 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 the lobby
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • A personal chef and irons/ironing boards
    • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and LED light bulbs

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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

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

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Renovated entire property - April 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 11 2026 to October 10 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hostel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Property payment types

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: 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 4 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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 Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CENTRAL on Sep 10, 2026 start from $85, 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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