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The People Caen

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A spacious indoor area with tables and chairs, a high ceiling with lighting fixtures, and a colorful mural on the wall.
A modern building with "THE PEOPLE" signage on the facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and artwork on the wall.
Two people toasting with drinks on a balcony overlooking a modern building with a red sign.
A bar area with a neon 'DRINKS!' sign, shelves of bottles, a tap bar, and wicker stools.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $82
$71 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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15 Av. Victor Hugo, Caen, Calvados, 14000
  • Place, Normandy Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Caen Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Caen Normandy
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Caen (CFR-Carpiquet)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a chair, and wall art.

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a coat rack with jackets, and a window with a view of buildings.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 206 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/8)

A bunk room with bunk beds, a small table, a sink, and a mirror.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/8)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 257 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/6)

A bunk bed room with a suitcase and a small table.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/6)

  • City view
  • 222 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/6)

A bunk bed room with a suitcase and a small table.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/6)

  • City view
  • 222 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/8)

A bunk room with bunk beds, a small table, a sink, and a mirror.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1/8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (mixte 8)

A bunk room with bunk beds, a small table, a sink, and a mirror.

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (mixte 8)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (mixte 6)

A bunk bed room with a suitcase and a small table.

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (mixte 6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8)

A bunk room with bunk beds, a small table, a sink, and a mirror.

Comfort Room, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6)

A bunk bed room with a suitcase and a small table.

Comfort Room, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding available, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Caen

With a stay at The People Caen in Caen (Caen City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Port de plaisance de Caen and Abbey of Sainte-Trinité. .This hotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Cabourg Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Saint-Jean Church.

What's nearby

  • Port de plaisance de Caen - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of St. Pierre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Normandy Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Caen Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Caen Normandy - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Caen Station - 12 min walk
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪French Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Keys Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Keys & co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Trappiste - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The People Caen

The People Caen offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and bike storage.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Italien serving guests of The People Caen. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurant Italien - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Bar - This bar overlooks the garden. Open daily.
Rooftop bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Restaurant Italien
  • Rooftop bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 150 per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: EUR 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and ANCV Chèques-vacances; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

15 Av. Victor Hugo
The People Caen Caen
The People Caen Hostal
The People Caen Hostal Caen

The People Caen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station, affordable, modern and clean. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to stay in Caen. Helpful and friends staff, Clean facilities, large spaces, rooms with lockers in a great location. What more can I ask for!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a lot of maintenance
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The roof bar was closed so shouldn’t have been advertised as open when booking. Room wasn’t adequately prepared for heat. Fan was very weak and plug socket where we wanted fan didn’t work. This is definitely more of a hostel than a hotel. It is very very basic. Perfectly clean though and helpful staff but I wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for the night and super affordable. I really enjoyed the outside patio and rooftop bar as well. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has everything that a good hostel should have. The staff is wonderful. The attractions are a bit far away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Room was clean and modern. Kids loved the bunk beds!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in Caen with friendly staff

Location was great for exploring Caen. The staff is young, energetic and friendly. Very positive hostel experience. Young people and family friendly place. Nice to have options for breakfast, dinner or just a cocktail/ wine at The People. I will for sure check out other locations of The People and my kids will too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was and amazing experience. Very clean and lively. Super quiet and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm stay in a very clean hostel

Two nights in women-dormitory. Although 5 beds occupied of 8 it was a quiet and relaxed stay. Everything very new and clean, shower in the 4th floor with a lack of water-pressure. Breakfast with various food like fruits, different cheese, egg and ham etc. but no dark bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place, but noisy

Our room was above the smoking area. We needed to open the window because it was hot inside, but there was lots of noise and cigarette smoke coming in the window, half the night. Very hard to sleep. Also the parking is difficult and not free. The kitchen is nice, with plenty of refrigerator space. The room is nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good, but a few work ons to make it great

Really nice new hotel in a good location. Very close to the canal if you are looking for a place for a run. There are 2 things they need to address to make it a great place to stay: 1. There are not enough staff on the front desk or in the bar/restaurant. The night that we stayed the service in both places was slower than I would have liked. This was not the fault of the truly excellent staff on duty. They couldn't have been nicer or worked any harder - there just wasn't enough of them to meet the demand. 2. The arrangement with the adjacent parking garage is really messy. To avail of the overnight parking rate you have to create an account with a 3rd party provider and pay through your phone. This took quite a lot of effort, and even required you to provide your home address! finally, their numberplate recognition system couldn't recognise non-French plates so calls to customer service were required on entry and exit. Surely something more simple can be organised for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accueil très agréable, décoration et équipements spartiates, petit déjeuner de bon niveau mais l’absence de Clim dans la chambre nous a fait passer une nuit vraiment horrible L’hôtel est très situé et il bénéficie d’un parking public payant à proximité
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Very nice ambience in the bar. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
À part la chambre pas beaucoup est offert. Il faut apporter son cadenas et sa serviette. Pas de salle commune puisqu'elle est réservée pour des groupes scolaires même lorsqu'il n'y a plus de groupe scolaire. Il y a une cuisine où il faut s'organiser avec les moyens du bord, pas beaucoup d'assiettes pour un repas il n'y en avait pas. À part le micro-ondes il faut pouvoir s'organiser.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FELISBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre, super rapport qualité/prix.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANNE CECILE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lieu convivial
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent séjour, l'équipe est très agréable, tout est bien pensé, très bonne ambiance, chambre calme et confortable. J'y retournerai et le conseille vivement !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rapport qualité prix imbattable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tout était ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre double parfaite très propre, fonctionnelle et calme. Très bien situé à 5min à pied du centre ville et juste en face du Cargo comme nous allions voir un concert. Un grand merci au personnel dynamique et très sympathique que ce soit pour l'acceuil ou au bar. Comme nous avons la cinquantaine nous avions un peu hésité à réserver dans cette auberge de jeunesse, je le referais sans hésiter!! Je recommande fortement cette adresse!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ghislaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre propre et confortable. Personnel accueillant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre agréable et propre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cooles Hostel; sehr nettes Personal; originell
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025