Reviews of Auberge de Jeunesse HI Nice Les Camélias

Great location - great outdoor space

Nothing I did not like

The staff were friendly and helpful. The location of the hostel was perfect for our trip.

We stayed during a heatwave and there was no aircon or fans which made the room a bit uncomfortable with the bathroom being in the same room, however that is completely out of their control.

I have been coming to the same hotel for the second year and I am particularly satisfied with the hospitality, I always meet new people and feel at home. The location is excellent, everything is close.

I didn't like the cushions for sitting in the garden, they could change that and maybe introduce some new ones...

The breakfast was fantastic and the staff was lovely and very helpful. The facility is not far from the Old Town of Nice and the waterfront which was great!

The main thing that I wish I knew before booking was that this facility does not have AC. You can pay extra for a fan but I definitely was not as comfortable while sleeping. Had I known this beforehand I think I would have mentally prepared for it but it was a surprise to me upon arrival.

Nice location, very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and a delicious breakfast !

The shower in the room didn’t have enough hangers and there was no sink near the toilets.

Hostel is nice and clean, with perfect location, it was definitely a good decision.

In hostel lobby was always some french guy speaking also Spanish, who doesn’t stay in the hostel, he is just friend of one of receptionists. This guy was trying to meet new girls there and we had feeling he is disturbing and spoils the hostel atmosphere.

I just cannot understand how the business that takes at least €50 per person per night cannot provide the comfortable sleeping conditions. We were seven boys in my room, each paid 50 Euro, so it’s 350 euro in total, and there is no AC, there is no shower gel, and if you want a towel, you have to pay extra. I feel it’s embarrassing for France snd Europe to welcome International Travelers this way. I understand we are living in the area of capital over humanity, but this is beyond what should be accepted. And their breakfast consists of the cheapest products from a supermarket. Unfortunately, most likely this is still the best thing that you can get in Nice.

The space is really clean and the staff is very helpful.

Location was good, close to transport, grocery stores and about a 15 min walk to the water.

I was attacked by bed bugs staying here, i had bites all over me. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find them, although I could have looked harder using a card to swipe narrow crevices. There were little dots of blood on the bedding which is a sign of bed bugs, along with the many bites. The shower cubicle would flood, requiring you to use your foot to force the water down the drain. The one toilet per level meant it got dirty very quickly or was often occupied, plus it was outside your dorm. This hostel was expensive, i paid just over 50 euro per night, and for what? To get attacked by bed bugs, be boiling every night because of no air con, using stinky toilets that needs more frequent cleaning or an air freshener provided for people to use to save the next person from preferring to hold it in. If I aid half of what I did, i’d accept it for the cost. But I paid a lot of money for a completely basic hostel, like the bare minimum kinda hostel. Oh and the bed bugs. I do not recommend.

I think the best quality about this place is its location and terrace. Quiet anrea, Easy walking distance to the train station and the old town/sea promenade. The beds were very comfy and steady, the only thing that would could make it better would be curtains for more privacy. No AC so it can get really hot at night (our room fan was not working well, so when I inquired at the reception Greg gave me a small fan, which was a nice gesture). I think overall it was good for the price.

As a vegan traveller, I am very satisfied for their vegan options; you can find soy milk, and oat mix which contains other sunflower etc. Their eployees are really very helpful; their behaviour is so nice. When I said that I am vegan, they brought me a lot of foods including gluten-free options. You can really see their endeavour for the support.

Amazing location

No Air Conditioning Breakfast was the same everyday, just pasties No social activities

The breakfast was quite standard. The guests' qualities varied greatly. There was a lot of noise when entering and leaving the room. Of course, I knew this was beyond the hotel's control. But in the hot summer with a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius, there was no air conditioning in the room. This was simply unbelievable and unbearable. Of course, the hotel front desk was very friendly and the seats were excellent. There was no doubt about that. This is the only reason that makes me score as qualified.

AC must be indispensable

No aircon

The location was close to everything and they had a nice patio area to sit and converse with others and they are very relaxed.

NO AC. You get what you pay for and you can purchase a fan but I missed that there wasn’t any air conditioning and there are lockers but you have to purchase a lock. One of the staff at the begging offered to place my belongings in the locked room where they store luggage but I had to come down a few times to get toilettres and change clothes and such and the rest of the staff were very annoyed with me and not very friendly. The breakfast isn’t worth it, just go to Old Nice and have there.