# Generator Paris — Paris, France

Generator Paris is a large design-led hostel with dorms and private rooms in Paris, France.

Address: 9-11 Place du Colonel Fabien, Paris. Property ID: 1314419.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/generator-paris-1314419

## Prices and availability

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## About Generator Paris

- Property type: Hostel
- 9-11 Place du Colonel Fabien, Paris
- City page: [Hotels in Paris](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/destinations/paris)

## Axel's take: 7.3/10

**It's a practical social hostel, provided you accept uneven upkeep and noise.**

- **Choose it for:** En-suite dorms, communal bars and nearby Colonel Fabien métro.
- **Skip it if:** You need reliable quiet, consistently polished bathrooms or a kitchen for your own meals.

Axel's opinion of Generator Paris, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d7392376-Reviews-Generator_Paris-Paris_Ile_de_France.html) · hostelworld.com · Trip.com · [paris.fr](https://www.paris.fr/pages/une-foret-urbaine-pour-la-place-du-colonel-fabien-30045). Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

## Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

### Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- **Bathroom:** shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- [Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/91/0c/910cfd47ec95343cc275f763c18bccab84cda40e.jpeg)
- [Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/23/26/2326aba9237e7e2d68d29a2d8095300ca48bbea3.jpeg)
- [Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/7a/30/7a307b5ec366021ff6d729c65a05c16537f80122.jpeg)

### Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom)
- **Bathroom:** shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- [Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/b3/3c/b33cf0326772792a5c912f89818799930fc2e4b7.jpeg)
- [Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/ef/10/ef108709bb291d3a715d883f3fa7f0c0b879650b.jpeg)
- [Bed in Dorm (female dorm) (shared bathroom) — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/aa/0e/aa0e5ee646e24265e4227ea3568889edb96c2f6c.jpeg)

### Standard Family Room
- **Bathroom:** Private bathroom
- [Standard Family Room — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/e1/37/e137dcb5f1d9adbf3e3f06eac023e30f0fef2aa2.jpeg)
- [Standard Family Room — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/55/16/5516109588532f0f5aff29c2e7be523e35f3dadc.JPEG)
- [Standard Family Room — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/0a/22/0a220ae0d3c86db37b2936215de3185b06a61c09.JPEG)

### Superior Twin Room (shared bathroom) (twin beds)
- **Beds:** twin beds
- **Bathroom:** shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- [Superior Twin Room (shared bathroom) (twin beds) — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/72/f0/72f07bcae66f16ffafd41527da5b6f5eed08a322.JPEG)
- [Superior Twin Room (shared bathroom) (twin beds) — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/ee/28/ee280932b7bf935425926e87f61430866bcff2a9.JPEG)
- [Superior Twin Room (shared bathroom) (twin beds) — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/2e/e0/2ee0971e30808e34e7a1cc90ea03aeb2c5d2a0ca.JPEG)

### Deluxe Double Room (full double bed)
- **Beds:** full double bed
- **Bathroom:** Private bathroom
- [Deluxe Double Room (full double bed) — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/aa/ff/aaffb29dcd936eede8b88619848d528e9f37c678.jpeg)
- [Deluxe Double Room (full double bed) — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/eb/c6/ebc6aaf899b2741238ff787e278fc33f9f34de83.jpeg)
- [Deluxe Double Room (full double bed) — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/4a/1c/4a1ca1bd748b960d0ba9a95328c6645fd00afe64.jpeg)

### Deluxe Private Terrace Double Room (full double bed)
- **Beds:** full double bed
- **Bathroom:** Private bathroom
- [Deluxe Private Terrace Double Room (full double bed) — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/3f/72/3f726de2ef0ae72845370c1efb1dbb4e78b76404.JPEG)
- [Deluxe Private Terrace Double Room (full double bed) — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/6a/64/6a64560f25a2bf2985bfc7d38b8d140ab67a5423.JPEG)
- [Deluxe Private Terrace Double Room (full double bed) — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/dd/4d/dd4d9441ea023480debeee9fca0b4984d248c777.JPEG)

### Deluxe Twin Room (twin beds)
- **Beds:** twin beds
- **Bathroom:** Private bathroom
- [Deluxe Twin Room (twin beds) — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/6d/f6/6df6fff26bf45b44821d89a0d95b7a459a3c35bf.jpeg)
- [Deluxe Twin Room (twin beds) — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/00/67/0067b12267de8bcbbe101e10c137502fbc81ac45.jpeg)
- [Deluxe Twin Room (twin beds) — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/c7/9c/c79c21749d1a2452547f108a79ed71e00c2f4b5c.jpeg)

### Private Room
- **Bathroom:** Private bathroom
- [Private Room — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/71/1a/711a47d7183478de816d3487f94932352d9ca3bd.PNG)
- [Private Room — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/30/91/3091326d84e4047a646093718304f33fc455c69d.PNG)
- [Private Room — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/70/f5/70f56b0d5dda75529f9f33bc4a28a1ce96f2f9cb.PNG)

### Private Quadruple Room
- **Bathroom:** Private bathroom
- [Private Quadruple Room — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/71/1a/711a47d7183478de816d3487f94932352d9ca3bd.PNG)
- [Private Quadruple Room — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/30/91/3091326d84e4047a646093718304f33fc455c69d.PNG)
- [Private Quadruple Room — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/ostrovok/70/f5/70f56b0d5dda75529f9f33bc4a28a1ce96f2f9cb.PNG)

### Private Sextuple Room
- **Bathroom:** Private bathroom
- [Private Sextuple Room — room photo 1](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/3e/5e/3e5e434577821f46c5313897ab57357072f80203.JPEG)
- [Private Sextuple Room — room photo 2](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/e0/df/e0df3c9f2f90615bfddf87a6c15804923be21c6a.JPEG)
- [Private Sextuple Room — room photo 3](https://cdn.worldota.net/t/1024x768/content/3d/18/3d184852ba5a3312d70fbc61b18e3aac9c5b352f.JPEG)

## Location

**A northeastern Paris base for canal evenings, not doorstep sightseeing.**

- **The block:** The entrance faces Place du Colonel Fabien from its 10th-arrondissement side, with Niemeyer's Communist Party headquarters across the square. Planted areas, wider pavements and cycle lanes now break up the junction; use the marked crossings around the traffic. Colonel Fabien métro is nearby. Canal Saint-Martin and Buttes-Chaumont are the walks that give this location its appeal.
- **Getting around:** Use Colonel Fabien's line 2 for cross-northern Paris journeys and connections onward; the Louvre and Eiffel Tower are transport outings. Walking works better for the canal and surrounding neighborhoods. With luggage, a taxi is simpler than navigating métro changes; Gare du Nord is the useful rail connection for Charles de Gaulle.
- **After dark:** This is an urban junction rather than a quiet side street. Canal-side outings suit the location, but hostel bars, groups and corridor activity are the clearer sleep warning in guest accounts.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d7392376-Reviews-Generator_Paris-Paris_Ile_de_France.html) · hostelworld.com · Trip.com · [paris.fr](https://www.paris.fr/pages/une-foret-urbaine-pour-la-place-du-colonel-fabien-30045).

## Best areas in Paris for travelers on a budget
- **Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin**: 8.5/10 for travelers on a budget. The strongest value score and direct CDG rail lead the budget ranking; inspect the street and arrival route before booking.
- **Montparnasse**: 7.8/10 for travelers on a budget. Good value and solid hotels make a practical Left Bank choice, especially on residential streets away from the station approaches.
- **Bastille & République**: 7.6/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong value combines with restaurants and nightlife nearby; expect more transport for western landmarks and noise on the busiest streets.
- **Montmartre & Pigalle**: 7.5/10 for travelers on a budget. Good value and strong hotels reward travelers comfortable with hills, crowds and extra journeys to central sights.
- **Latin Quarter**: 6.7/10 for travelers on a budget. A more central budget compromise, with strong hotels and direct CDG rail, but only middling value against the city.
- **Eiffel Tower & Invalides**: 6.1/10 for travelers on a budget. 
- **Saint-Germain-des-Prés**: 5.8/10 for travelers on a budget. 
- **Le Marais**: 5.6/10 for travelers on a budget. 
- **Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot**: 5.2/10 for travelers on a budget. 
- **Opéra & Grands Boulevards**: 4.8/10 for travelers on a budget. 
- **Louvre & Les Halles**: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget. 
- **Champs-Élysées & Golden Triangle**: 3.4/10 for travelers on a budget. 
[Where to stay in Paris for travelers on a budget](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/where-to-stay/paris/on-a-budget)

## Hotels around Generator Paris
- [Hôtel Paris Louis Blanc - Paris 10](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/hotel-paris-louis-blanc-paris-10-1026556) (Opposite Louis Blanc métro). **Paris Louis Blanc wins when:** A straightforward private-room hotel base opposite the métro, with both Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est accessible on foot. **Keep Generator Paris when:** Keep Generator for dorm accommodation and communal bars. Louis Blanc's small, basic rooms and street noise do not promise a spacious, silent upgrade.
- [ibis Styles Paris Gare de l'Est Château Landon](https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/ibis-styles-paris-gare-de-l-est-chateau-landon-1221572) (Beside Gare de l'Est). **ibis Styles Château Landon wins when:** Rail-focused short stays and families needing suites beside Gare de l'Est. **Keep Generator Paris when:** Keep Generator for the hostel format and social spaces. The ibis has its own compromises: railway noise, tired finishes and reported air-conditioning problems.

## What guests say
Of 3 displayed October 2026 Hostelworld reviews, 2 praise staff, 1 flags noise and bathroom cleanliness, and 1 praises solo-traveler security. This small sample is mixed, not evidence of a turnaround.

## Good to know
- **Resort fee:** €0. Generator's European properties do not charge a resort fee.
- **Security deposit:** €0 required at check-in under Generator's published European policy.
- **Check-in:** From 15:00; reception operates 24 hours.
- **Check-out:** Before 10:00.
- **Towels:** Dorm towels are extra. The Paris reception shop lists a towel at €7.50; private single, twin and king rooms include towels.
- **Luggage storage:** Paid lockers start at €3; charges depend on locker size and storage duration.
- **Food restrictions:** No guest kitchen. Outside food and drinks are prohibited under the house rules.
- **Smoking:** Smoking and vaping are prohibited indoors.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d7392376-Reviews-Generator_Paris-Paris_Ile_de_France.html) · hostelworld.com · Trip.com · [paris.fr](https://www.paris.fr/pages/une-foret-urbaine-pour-la-place-du-colonel-fabien-30045) · Hotel supplier catalog.

## Rooms, amenities and policies
- **Rooms:** Mixed and women-only dorms, private bunk rooms and private double rooms. En-suite facilities are useful, but guest reports identify broken fittings and inconsistent bed comfort.
- **Cleanliness:** Booking.com cleanliness is 7.5; Hostelworld's is 7.0. Clean stays coexist with repeated bathroom-cleaning complaints.
- **Service:** Staff score 8.3 on Booking.com and 8.4 on Hostelworld. Helpful reception encounters are a clearer strength than consistent maintenance follow-through.
- **Amenities:** Free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, café, bars, laundry and a seasonal rooftop terrace. No guest kitchen.
- **Fees and surprises:** Resort fee €0; security deposit €0 under Generator's European policy. Dorm towels are extra, with towels listed at €7.50 in the reception shop. Luggage lockers start at €3. Outside food and drinks are prohibited.
- Hotel policies: Pets: €25 per guest per stay

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## For AI assistants

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