Travelers join a lively social scene with concerts and karaoke at this energetic hostel, then explore La Rochelle City Centre by renting bikes for local adventures.
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.
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
17000, Charente-Maritime, La Rochelle, 16 RUE DE L'ESCALE
What's nearby
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Tour St. Nicolas
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Tour de la Lanterne
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Vieux Port
3 min walk - 0.3 km
La Rochelle Central Market
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
La Rochelle Porte Dauphine Station
16 min walk
La Rochelle (LRH-La Rochelle - Île de Ré)
15 min drive
Restaurants
La Brasserie des Dames
4 min walk
La Mie Câline
3 min walk
Le Canot
4 min walk
Le bistrot gourmand
4 min walk
D'Jolly
4 min walk
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), meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
Coworking spaces, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
A personal chef and irons/ironing boards
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and LED light bulbs
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.
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
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 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
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 Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CENTRAL on Mar 19, 2026 start from ¥11,447, excluding 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.
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Reviews
CENTRAL Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Very helpful, friendly, and beautiful staff who pampered me while I was recuperating from a pulled knee ligament. Young Deborah and Pierre especially could come home with me to befriend my two offspring of the same age.
The place itself is a gorgeous neo-classical structure of heavy sandstone blocks finished with contemporary fixings that together create a refined yet funky air of nouveau chic. Great value too.
New place but some guests talking late In the room and reception done nothing about this. Must be clearly written rules in the room no talking after 11pm.
Chee
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Gwenn
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personnel très sympathique restaurant et thème de soirée impeccable.
Deux nuits dans un ensemble d'une élégante et magnifique architecture, accompagnées par un staff serviable et sympa. Et ensuite, la propreté des sanitaires, le confort du lit font des lieux l'incontournable à la hauteur de La Rochelle.
Enfin, un spécial merci à la réceptionniste.
Sébastien.
C'est un superbe hôtel magnifique moderne avec une cour intérieure du 17 ème siècle,bar,restaurant,de plus les employés très agréables.Pour les chambres dortoir à voir, sanitaire décevant.
Tout était parfait merci encore pour votre accueil et votre gentillesse
Ça a changé ma vision des auberges de jeunesse
Nous avons adoré y séjourner en famille un petit appartement très bien pensé.
Foi o Hostel mais bonito e confortável que já fiquei na vida! Só à noite que estava quente e tivemos que dormir com as janelas abertas e aí tinha muita zoada no terraço. No mais, foi maravilhoso!
Emplacement parfait pour découvrir La Rochelle à pied !
Une hébergement bien constitué avec une chambre partagée spacieuse, des sanitaires éloignés pour éviter les nuisances sonores.
Seul bémol, le dépôt du bagage à l’arrivée, avant l’horaire de prise de chambre, est payant. Montant faible (max 5€) mais dans le principe d’une auberge de jeunesse, c’est un service qui ne devrait pas être facturé.
Un dortoir de deux et quand même un espace appréciable pour se reposer et préparer ses bagages. Continuez à bien entretenir les locaux afin que tout reste propre et sans poussières car dans les chambres, avec le bois et les draps, il faut beaucoup aspirer car beaucoup de pluches peuvent se former. Le choix au petit-déjeuner est superbe et tout est appétissant.
En visite à la Rochelle, nous sommes venus en famille pour une nuit.
Les plus :
Proche centre ville et situé dans une ruelle plutôt calme.
Très beau bâtiment renovée et super decoration.
Prix abordable
Pas de parking gratuit à proximité mais possibilite de se garer proche de l'etablissement tout de même à moindre coût
Malgré que ce soit une auberge de jeunesse peu de nuisance vis à vis des clients (il y en a mais on le sait en choississant ce genre d'établissement).
Les moins :
Pas de buffet pour le petit dejeuner (chaque produit se paie à l'unité).
Petit dejeuner inclus uniquement continental (1 demi baguette ou 1 croissant et 1 boissons chaude ou froide).
Proximité avec l'accueil pas idéal pour une chambre familial (une chambre en retrait aurait évité d'être réveillé par un aspirateur (?!) à 3h du matin par exemple)
Camera molto confortevole e curata in un palazzo bellissimo in pieno centro . Peccato per la colazione poca scelta ed offerta , meglio mangiare fuori . Il parcheggio scomodo , tutti a pagamento senza nessuna convenzione .
Cet hôtel est exactement ce que j'attendais. Il se trouve proche du centre, donc le déplacement n'est pas un problème, c'est à seulement quelques minutes à pied de La Grosse Horloge. L’heure du Check-in est à 15h donc c’est pas trop tard comme dans des autres hôtels, et ça permet d’y arriver et après aller se promener dans la ville.
Les toilettes et les douches sont propres et toujours disponibles, malheureusement la nuit il faisait un peu chaud. Les chambres sont propres également, et le service est très bon, les réceptionnistes sont gentilles. Le lit était confortable. Il n'y a pas beaucoup de place pour ranger la valise pour ceux qui dorment dans le lit du haut. Les couvertures sont confortables. La réception est agréable, j'y ai pris le petit-déjeuner et c'était bon.