The People - Marseille - Hostel

This is the best hostel I've stayed at in awhile. Loved the following: - Fast, efficient check-in with some of the information captured in pre-online check-in - Excellent air conditioning in the bedrooms!! I arrived around the time of a summer heatwave and most places in France don't have air conditioning. - HUGE room space - Loved the curtain privacy, amenities in the bed space and the dimmable LED strip - The most spacious private bathroom I've ever seen in a hostel. The bath curtain sealed the water splash efficiently, there was enough space to change properly without feeling cramped and the face sink was roomy enough to layout toiletries. - There were zero odors lingering in the bathroom or room. This is because the extractor fans are strong, run continuously and the door was gapped to allow airflow. As an engineer, I appreciate a good design! - Loved that the breakfast had two payment options - A lite and a buffet. The lite option worked just perfect for me and the coffee was particularly excellent (bold/strong) Only mild couple areas to consider improving: - The drink prices were higher than typical budget-prices you'd pay at a hostel bar. - Do consider something in the doors to soften the bang from slamming. Not everyone is considerate to those sleeping.

Overall very good for stay but a bit expensive in terms of dormitories

Nice stay

It was a convenient place within a walking distance of the train station to catch a train the next day, and also within a walking distance from the vibrant port area. The room was convenient, but the A/C did not work nor could be fixed (the staff was helpless in this regard), so me and my family had a sleepless hot night. We opened the windows to try and cool down the room a bit, but there was street noise until 4am. In addition, the area of this hostel is dirty and not attractive. The only things we liked was the good vibe at this place, the nice interior court yard with tables and benches, and the breakfast options that were good and cheap.

Very quick check-in and clean rooms

The hostel is pretty nice: rooms seemed clean and facilities were nice. However, I had to get a low score for how I was treated a check-in. Receptionist was rude and unwelcoming. Also the terrace was closed with no explanations.

Perfect for solo travelers!

Comfortable bed

Very nice double room at this Hostel. Bar located at reception area. Large clean room overlooking street. Very happy with 2 night stay

The properties don’t give me a key .

Stood here for one night to explore Marseille, it was a perfect location and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is great and quiet. The building gives you the feel you’re looking for and I love that you can rent lockers after checking out !

Although bathtowels need extra pay, hot water is not available in the shower rooms. There are neither soaps nor shampoos

I asked direction several times but they never provided that which tells they don't care for guest inquiry. It was an okay place to stay since people kept partying and shouting here until almost midnight. I complained to a man who was in the office and he did not care much that indicated he did not pay attention to guest rights. We also found a lady official who proved helpful.

Good value for money, decent location within walking distance of the old port/old town, friendly staff and clean. I would stay here again.

Hostel is nice and clean. Bathroom is tiny. I am 5'7 130lb and bruised both my elbows trying to shower and brush my teeth. Facing the busy street was very hard to sleep at night especially with jet lag but for the price, it will do for a short stay.

Great location location location. No room amenities whatsoever. Not even a cup to drink tap water. Broken TV.

room doors do not have slow close so people constantly slam them at all hours of the night. Room lockers for valuables do not fit a standard carry on rolling bag so your valuables will not be secure even if you have a lock. Finally, the cleaning staff were extremely rude and condescending upon checking in. Area is also not very nice and very loud, but can get to Old Port close by walking.

Hostels are hostels which you do not usually expect a lot for comfort and luxury. Cleanness and safety are very important and The People has achieved those. The location is also perfect for going around the city and there is plenty space for relaxation, too.

Can’t trust them. They don’t do anything when someone steals something in an area they call safe for use by all.

Great hostel! 15 mins walk from Train station, location near the Pier and shopping area, clean facilities upon arrival, great people and breakfast. Highly recommend while stopping in Marseille.

Nice

Nice

Questionable people hanging around late outside, not the worst

Clean and good location

Great hostel, maybe the best I’ve stayed in!

This was my first time staying in a hostel, and I was surprised with how clean and modern the room I stayed in was. The bathroom was tiny--I could comfortably wash my hands in the sink while sitting on the toilet--but I was grateful to have it in-room. Having an all-female dormitory option was great, too, as I think all hostels should have. The cleaning staff comes in daily and all of my interactions with them in the room or hallway were rather me smiling or saying bonjour and them just ignoring me, which was not typically what happens in other hotels I've stayed in.

Clean nice rooms a short walk from Old Port and Le Panier. Very convenient.

Location of this place was good, walking distance to train station and to the waterfront. Property was mostly clean (floors were not that clean), the sleeping pods were function and well maintained. Wifi was also good. I just wished they had a bit more substantive kitchen instead of just a microwave and fridge.

After staying at TPH in Strasbourg, I thought this would be a good choice. I was wrong. Pros: 10/15 min walk to train station, clean, not far from main areas. Cons: Small bar and mingling area, secuirty lights are on ALL NIGHT LONG- I got NO sleep because of this. Security lights are meant to come on when the other lights dont work, not stay on all the time. The rooms were HOT as balls. AC doesnt work, and the window opens about 2 inches. Bathroom is for hamsters- no space whatsoever and no outlet to use hair products. Also no mirror in the outer portion of the room so you cant even get ready if someone else is in the bathroom. For the amount of $ I spent on a private room, I wasn't thrilled.

After staying at TPH in Strasbourg, I thought this would be a good choice. I was wrong. Pros: 10/15 min walk to train station, clean, not far from main areas. Cons: Small bar and mingling area, secuirty lights are on ALL NIGHT LONG- I got NO sleep because of this. Security lights are meant to come on when the other lights dont work, not stay on all the time. The rooms were HOT as balls. AC doesnt work, and the window opens about 2 inches. Bathroom is for hamsters- no space whatsoever and no outlet to use hair products. Also no mirror in the outer portion of the room so you cant even get ready if someone else is in the bathroom. For the amount of $ I spent on a private room, I wasn't thrilled.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this place.The facilities were good, very clean, and close to the main toursitic attractions / city centre. Also a lively bar in the establishment where you can easily meet other people.This was my first time travelling alone, so I was naturally quite apprehensive at first but those worries were quickly set aside as this is an outstanding place to meet people from various cultures and languages, so that I quickly met friends there and arranged excursions/ nights out with them.The staff were also faultless, very good-vibes from all, and I appreciated that they tolerated my rubbish French skills, and contined to speak to me in French, as I asked them to avoid speaking to me in English as much as possible as I wanted to improve my French skills. :) I'm not normally one for leaving reviews, but felt the need to do so on this occasion. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff here. My only negative would be that after being in this incredible place, and city, my holiday has peaked to soon and all the other places I am visiting simply cannot compare! :)

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this place.The facilities were good, very clean, and close to the main toursitic attractions / city centre. Also a lively bar in the establishment where you can easily meet other people. This was my first time travelling alone, so I was naturally quite apprehensive at first but those worries were quickly set aside as this is an outstanding place to meet people from various cultures and languages, so that I quickly met friends there and arranged excursions/ nights out with them. The staff were also faultless, very good-vibes from all, and I appreciated that they tolerated my rubbish French skills, and contined to speak to me in French, as I asked them to avoid speaking to me in English as much as possible as I wanted to improve my French skills. :) I'm not normally one for leaving reviews, but felt the need to do so on this occasion. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff here. My only negative would be that after being in this incredible place, and city, my holiday has peaked to soon and all the other places I am visiting simply cannot compare! :)