Le Couvent - Hostel

well-located hostel

1) The power outlet used for the lamp is the same one used to charge a mobile phone (it’s either one or the other). 2) No flexibility to anticipate the check-in

I liked the location..very close to the train station ( 25 min walk to the medieval city approx) that it was very clean and very modern with comfortable beds..and very close to the main square with carrefour..coffee shops and places to eat..Blaise was really helpful at reception!

This is just for information for other visitors -Just for information the new city is dead after 8pm at night with nothing open at least at this time of year.. Just for the people who manage le Couvent.. this is not criticism but just constructive feedback..the bathrooms outside the bedroom have sensor lighting which goes off even when you in are the shower leaving you in the pitch dark..could this be looked at..someone could slip and break their neck..it’s frightening and dangerous when you are not expecting it.. Also it would be helpful if the individual lights at each dorm bed could be wired in instead of being plugged in to the only plug outlet at the bed meaning you cannot charge your phone and have the light on at the same time.. Also the first night I stayed there was absolutely no communal space open for anyone to sit and hang out or read so all 8 of us were back in the dorm by 8pm..I note the restaurant only opened Thurs- Sat I think but I think it’s only fair to leave a communal space open for people or otherwise make it clear that there isn’t one available.. Lastly I was really shocked that you have to pay €6 to buy a towel..( I understand that they don’t want the headache of laundering them but the bedding needs to be laundered anyway so if it was all white what would be the issue.? ) Again this is ok if it clearly outlined in the information before booking ( maybe I missed it?) I suspect a lot of visitors buy the towels and leave then behind anyway It’s a beautiful property with a lot of potential and I would definitely recommend it bearing in mind the above..🙏🏼

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Location was good Staff were friendly Shower/bathrooms above usual hostel standard

Asked for a bottom bunk - didn’t get one; very challenging to get into top bunk if you have any mobility issues Beds had no lights or shelves Never had it buy a towel before at any hostel I’ve been to Restaurant was closed - hostel is clearly advertised as having one and there is no kitchen either No communal areas