The two- to eight-bed rooms at this modern, 88-bed hostel are comfortable and functional. It's set 2km east of the cathedral off rte de Darnétal; from the city centre, take bus T2 or T3 to the ‘Auberge de Jeunesse’ stop.
Auberge de Jeunesse Robec
Rouen
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