Staying at a Hostel
Use these basic French phrases to check into a hostel, choose between a dorm or a private room, locate your bed and locker, find shared bathrooms and kitchens, respect quiet hours, book local tours, and easily introduce yourself to meet new international friends during your stay.
Key Phrases
Je cherche un lit en dortoir.
I am looking for a bed in a dorm.
💡 Use this when checking in at the reception.
Vous avez une chambre privée ?
Do you have a private room?
💡 Ask this if you prefer to sleep alone.
Je ne trouve pas mon casier.
I cannot find my locker.
💡 Use this if you need help locating your storage space.
Où est la cuisine commune ?
Where is the shared kitchen?
💡 Perfect for cooking your own meals to save money.
La douche et les toilettes sont communes.
The shower and the toilets are shared.
Le dortoir est calme la nuit.
The dorm is quiet at night.
💡 Most hostels enforce quiet hours after a certain time.
Je réserve une visite pour demain.
I am booking a tour for tomorrow.
💡 Ask the reception staff about local excursions.
Salut, tu t'appelles comment ?
Hi, what is your name?
💡 A casual way to start a conversation with a roommate.
Je viens de Londres. Et toi ?
I am from London. And you?
💡 Swap 'Londres' with your home city or country.
Tu es dans quel dortoir ?
Which dorm are you in?
💡 A good conversation starter in the common area.