Hostels in Midi-Pyrénées 
Looking for the best hostels in Midi-Pyrénées? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Midi-Pyrénées with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Midi-Pyrénées hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Midi-Pyrénées and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Midi-Pyrénées
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Midi-Pyrénées, across 8 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Midi-Pyrénées hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Midi-Pyrénées. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
All Top Hostels in Toulouse
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Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Midi-Pyrénées
The Midi-Pyrenees is a region in France that has no historical or political background; it was created as a “zone of influence” for the regional capital, Toulouse, in the mid 20th century. It is made up of several different French regions, those mainly being Languedoc, Gascony, and Rouergue. Because most of the southern regions of France are later inventions around a metropolis, the smaller towns tend to identify with the old provinces rather than the new cities. As a result of this, you will find that even though a town may be part of Midi-Pyrenees, it identifies with the Languedoc because its closer and was once a part of that region. You will find people that still speak Occitan, the old language, also.
The largest city in the region is Toulouse; other large cities are Tarbes, Albi, and Cahors. The easiest way to get to the Midi-Pyrenees region is through Toulouse. You can fly here from Paris Orly in just over an hour. A train from Paris Austerlitz or Montparnasse takes on average seven hours. If you are here to explore outside of the city, you might prefer your own transport, but it is not necessary. There are local buses that can take you between towns. If you have plans to hike or want to go on your own schedule, a car is best. You can hire them from the Toulouse Airport.
Most hostels in the Midi-Pyrenees region are found in Toulouse, it is after all the regional and economic capital. Look for the words “auberge de jeunesse,” because that means “hostel” in French. Some of the smaller towns, particularly the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, have hostels. If you are staying in a small town, expect the hostels to be very basic!
The Midi-Pyrenees region is France’s largest and least populated region, but it packs a big punch. One of the biggest draws to the region is the Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary is supposed to have been seen. Every year, millions of Catholics visit the Grotto of Massabielle to pay homage to the mother of Jesus. If you are planning to visit the Midi-Pyrenees region around this time, you should book your hostel in advance. The region also has excellent hiking in the Pyrenees mountains. Some of the trails meet up with the St James Way and the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage routes.
Handwritten by local expert for Midi-Pyrénées hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Midi-Pyrénées - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Midi-Pyrénées
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Midi-Pyrénées?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Midi-Pyrénées here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Midi-Pyrénées safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.