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The People Caen

Hotel near University of Caen Normandy, connected to a rail/subway station in Caen

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Lunch and dinner served
Classic Double Room
Meeting facility
Front of property
Shower, rainfall showerhead

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Caen

Caen City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Caen City Centre hotel, you'll find Port de plaisance de Caen and Abbey of Sainte-Trinité. Saint-Jean Church and Church of St. Pierre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Abbey of Sainte-Trinité - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Church of St. Pierre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Caen Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Normandy Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Caen Normandy - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Relais d'Alsace - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪French Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistronome - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Keys & co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Trappiste - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The People Caen

Hotel near University of Caen Normandy, connected to a rail/subway station in Caen
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The People Caen also features a terrace, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Caen hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The People Caen offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Caen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • 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
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee at check-out (exact amount varies)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Towels fee: EUR 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The People Caen to the airport?

The People Caen is 9.7 mi (22-min drive) away from the Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The People Caen?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The People Caen on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The People Caen have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The People Caen.

How close is The People Caen to the beach?

This hotel is 11 mi (24-min drive) from Cabourg Beach and 11 mi (25-min drive) from Plage de la Redoute. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The People Caen offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The People Caen, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The People Caen?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Barriere (15-min drive) and Casino JOA de Saint-Aubin (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The People Caen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The People Caen?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The People Caen have a pool?

The People Caen does not have a pool.

Does The People Caen have a restaurant?

The People Caen is home to Restaurant Italien, which features Italian cuisine and garden views.

Does The People Caen have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The People Caen to downtown Caen?

The People Caen is 0.8 mi away from Caen.

The People Caen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

FELISBERTO

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

10/10 Excellent

ANNE CECILE

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rapport qualité prix imbattable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gwenn

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Oliver

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

10/10 Excellent

hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oui
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Personnel attentionné et toujours agréable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre agréable et propre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien pour quelques nuits en dortoir , hotel propre en centre ville , petit déjeuner un cher mais correct
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Une chambre pas a la hauteur du prix

Prix de la chambre pas donné pour un sejour sans climatisation, sans télévision qui marche et ventilateur bruyant. Et par dessus, un supplément pour mettre un lit parapluie bébé depliable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Neli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pendant les 2 jours de mon séjour il n'y avait pas d'eau chaude. Je ne sentais pas de la présence de moustiques, car je me suis habituée d'un autre endroit, mais il n'y a pas de moustiquaires. L'eau chaude tue les mauvais microbes et s'il n'y en a pas, le personnel peut diriger les séjournants vers les douches des autres étages.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement très sympathique avec de belles rencontres de faîte agréable séjour
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon rapport qualité prix . Nouveau type d’hôtel qui mélange la clientèle étudiant /affaire et touristes + lieu de vie ouvert au rdv. Ça dépoussière l’hôtellerie standard. Et leurs pizzas sont excellentes !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025