29 rue du docteur Babinski, 75018 Paris

hotelF1 Paris Saint Ouen Marché aux Puces

Name: hotelF1 Paris Saint Ouen Marché aux Puces
Address: 29 rue du docteur Babinski, Paris, 75018, FR
Rating: 3.05

Hotel 1-star in Paris

Presentation

hotelF1 Paris Saint-Ouen Marché aux Puces occupies a corner near Porte de Clignancourt, on the edge of the 18th arrondissement. Get off at Porte de Saint-Ouen station, and seven minutes’ walk is enough before the first tarpaulins of the flea market appear at the end of the street. One of the world’s largest antiques markets begins practically at the hotel’s doorstep.

The lobby has been redesigned with the new #ontheroad concept: bold colors, compact furniture, and a reception desk that never closes. You can arrive at three in the morning after an overnight train, and someone will be there to hand over the key.

The Cabrio rooms, 136 since the renovation, have their own shower and toilet. In the older floors, the bathroom remains shared, outside the room. That is the principle of the budget format: less private space, but a night that costs significantly less than elsewhere in the neighborhood.

In the morning, the buffet starts as soon as it opens, with coffee flowing nonstop, enough to keep you going until the market. Vending machines take over in the lobby for those off-hour cravings, at eleven at night or six in the morning.

As for towels, it is best to plan ahead: microfiber towels are offered at an extra charge, around three euros each. A detail that almost goes unnoticed, but avoids a small surprise when you head back down to reception.

For getting around, tram T3b runs alongside the hotel, buses 137 and 237 stop just a stone’s throw away, and metro line 13 is within walking distance. To reach the city center, head to Gare Saint-Lazare, just sixteen minutes away.

Heading north, Sacré-Cœur overlooks Montmartre a few stops away. The Moulin Rouge and Stade de France remain easy to reach, for an evening show or a weeknight match.

The private, secure parking lot accommodates cars and buses for an extra fee, convenient for groups arriving in their own vehicle.

One last tip before you go: visit the flea market early on Saturday morning, before ten o’clock; the aisles are still empty and the antiques dealers have time to chat.

Summary of some positive reviews read on the Web

Friendly staff at reception; the security guard makes his rounds in the evening and takes the time to say hello. For a solo stay, it puts you at ease.
Seven minutes on foot from Porte de Saint-Ouen station, eight minutes from the tram stop. The flea market is right next door, handy for a Sunday antiques hunt.
Simple room, fair price for Paris proper. Good for one overnight stay alone, without looking for luxury comfort.
Sheets and towels changed every day, even in the budget package. Room was clean on arrival, nothing to complain about on that front.
Cabrio room with private shower and toilet, fairly compact but well designed. Simple cabin format, enough for one or two nights.