Montpellier · France
Eklo Montpellier center Saint-Roch
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
bedbugs. other then that it’s an okay hostel, but my bed had bedbugs.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
booked in to stay 3 nights but only stayed for one because I’m sure I was bitten by bed bugs. after my first night I woke up with 13 prominent bites in a straight line all down my left arm. I chose to leave (no refund at all) and check into a nearby hotel where I was not bitten further. staff claimed it wasn’t possible to be bed bugs and instead was a mosquito or demodex even though the bites were consistent with bed bugs - not the first to mention this in a review as well !
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Good hostel but rooms were not the cleanest and I came out with several bites from suspected bed bugs
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Confirmed Hostelworld
The place was fine, atmosphere wasn’t the best, the guy above me, his bed would creak everytime he moved and then my body is now covered in bed bug bites all over :((
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Vibe Analysis
The entrance may be through the French Kiss restaurant/bar, which makes this feel more like a basic station-side hotel with dorms than a classic social hostel. The location is the main win: close to Montpellier Saint-Roch, trams, shops, bars, restaurants, and about a short walk from Place de la Comédie. Rooms can be very small and simple, with mixed setups: some have private bathrooms, some have shared toilets on the landing, and some bathroom areas are separated only by a curtain. Beds can be comfortable, staff can be friendly, and there may be air conditioning, but the atmosphere is limited and the common space overlaps with the restaurant. There is no open kitchen, though staff may heat food in a microwave. Noise is the big chaos variable. Thin walls, the elevator, street activity, nearby nightlife, neighbors, and early-morning outside work can make sleep rough. Cleanliness and maintenance are uneven too, with recurring problems around smells, mold, showers, toilets, old fittings, and room upkeep.
Signals to check
- Very weak sound insulation; light sleepers should be careful.
- Some rooms do not have a private toilet, and bathroom layouts may feel awkward.
- No open kitchen and limited hostel-style social space.
- Cleanliness and maintenance can be inconsistent, including mold, smells, plumbing issues, and worn fixtures.
- Key drop-off at reception may be required when leaving the building.
- Parking nearby can be difficult or expensive.
- Bedbug-like bites are a possible risk, though not a settled pattern.