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3 Ducks Hostel
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Reviewed By:
Brad (Sept 3, 2005)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Worst ever ... "facilities" - at best a rundown port-a-potty shack -
fifty flies in each of the two toilets for the entire ground floor and fifty
more in each of the two showers for the entire ground floor. I have pictures
of it ... just too bad I cant post them up
No security, no customer service, no cleaning. The one thing they do have, a
curfew, is a joke.
Been to over a dozen cities in seven countires, and this is the WORST!
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Molly (June 10, 2005)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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3 Ducks had such promise when I walked in the front room, actually a
bar. It had a welcoming feel, discounted beer and internet access. But the
hostel itself was a complete disappointment. The "bathrooms" were dirty and
felt more like porta-potties you'd find at a carnival. The showers were not
private, only a curtain separated mine from the room I was sharing with five
males. At their best the staff ignored me, their worst they were so rude I was
speechless. The hostel's 2am lock out policy is the worst thing about it
though. That and the fact that they only take cash. Don't go to 3 Ducks!
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Tiana (May 7, 2005)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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If I could give this hostel a negative rating I would. The rooms
were without doubt the worst I saw across the entire continent. "Matresses" -
actually, hard lumps on a wooden slab - were disgusting, bathrooms beyond
repulsive, and sleep completely unattainable. The staff were not helpful and
the lockout was a joke: what's the point of locking out your guests for
cleaning if no cleaning is EVER done!? Do NOT stay here if you value your
health. 3 Ducks Sucks!!!
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Angus (February 13, 2005)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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The 3 Ducks was close to the best hostel I stayed in Europe.
The rooms and bathrooms weren't particularly clean and it would be a disaster
if you were looking for some peace and quiet. But I loved the community feel
of the front bar. Everyone has to pass through it to get to their room, so you
get to know people really quickly. They play great music, there are usually a
few sing alongs and a couple of my friends enjoyed a bit of romance.
Unfortunately the French neighbors hate the Ducks and there are fears it will
be shut down in 2005.
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Susie (September 26, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Rude staff, not private bathroom (despite it being a room for four),
no security, the metro speeding past every five minutes, easily the worst place
we stayed across the whole of Europe.
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Reviewed By:
Tom (September 26, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Utterly disgraceful.
Having stayed in a number of hostels over europe, I've never been in such a
dirty, uncomfortable place.
The rooms weren't cleaned, beds uncomfortable and you get ripped off for sheet
rental. And the ones given to me were ex-NHS, for people reading this from the
UK.
On the ground floor the showers and toilets were shared with anyone, they smelt
and showed no evidence of any attempt at cleaning.
I did not feel at all happy security wise in the room, from the way the staff
were acting, I didn't even feel happy leaving my passport behind reception.
The reception staff were rude and unhelpful, very slow to to do anything, and
check in takes a stupid amount of time.
The particular case was when the morning before we left, we wanted to pick up
our passports before reception opened at 8am. Two people were already behind
the bar, they refused to pick up our passports from a plastic wallet. Seems
that they were incapable of doing such a tremendously hard task.
You won't get to sleep in this place. Especially if you are on the ground floor,
where you have to listen to people in the courtyard till at one time 6am in the
morning, the staff make no effort to keep them quiet. This courtyard is
supposed to close at 10pm.
They sent us on a roundabout route to get to the airport on the metro. They
neglected to tell us that a number of stations we were supposed to get on were
closed, nearly making us miss our flight home.
Stay here at your peril. You're going to get ripped off for what you pay, we
certainly were. I'd never recommend anyone stay here, it'd do everyone a world
of good if the place was knocked down.
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Reviewed By:
Becka (September 25, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Not having much to compare to but having some standards, I would not
recommend this place for more than a night or 2. My room was off the center
courtyard, which you had to walk through to get to the bathroom and shower. The
showers were gross and the bathroom wasnt the nicest. You are allowed to only
pay for the night you stay, but if you want to stay the next night, you must
pay by 8pm the night before. The room was acceptable, but you have a 2am
curfew, so no going out. The luggage room is also just an empty room where
everyone just puts there stuff whereever and hopes no one steals it. BRING A
LOCK FOR YOUR SUITCASE IF YOU STAY!
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Reviewed By:
Baratier (January 17, 2004)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Overall it was a decent place to stay and just what you expect from
your average hostel at an average price. The patio was an attraction of sorts
and the "bar" was usually too crowded too just have a drink and relax.
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Reviewed By:
Katie (October 23, 2003)
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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For my first hostel experience this was incredible. The staff was
helpful and courteous. The other people staying in the hostel were friendly as
well. The bar is loud if you are trying to get to bed early, but nothing too big
of a deal. The location was perfect...we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The
breakfast of baguette, jam, and a beverage was quite a treat as well.
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Reviewed By:
Morgan
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Great location-15 min walking distance to Eiffel tower!
and few more minutes to the main sights! I had the best
time at the 3 Ducks! Staff has been very friendly and
very helpful! rooms are cleaned everyday! hot showers !
great bar with cheap beers. I met great people over
there! Loud bar! This place is not for people who wants
to have an early peaceful sleep! i just loved it and
will recommend it to everybody! Good breakfast! very
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Nadine
Type of Room Stayed In: Dormitory
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Totally overated. Partying was not that good...just a
patio with a bar and the people there are loud and
annoying.
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