Eklo in Toulouse is a fun, budget-friendly, and apparently eco-friendly spot in a hip, safe neighbourhood, with a tram stop right outside. There are lots of food options nearby, including a small Carrefour, plus a playground and splash pad for kids. The funky building has foosball and arcade games in the lobby, which the kids loved, as well as plenty of seating, and a common fridge. The dorm-style rooms are clean, and kids loved the bunks with privacy curtains. Each room has a small window with automated blinds, and the family room includes a TV. Breakfast was good and the staff friendly.
On the downside, room access is via an outdoor wraparound deck, which was tricky for me with vertigo, especially on the 5th floor. I had no way of knowing I’d be walking a deck that high! There’s no AC, just a suction fan in the private dorm, despite being advertised on their website, and the rooms get quite hot, especially in the bunks. The black walls make rooms dark, which wasn’t cozy and accentuated the heat inside, especially since the window is quite small and barely let in natural light and air. We were originally not close to our kids’ room at all, which was a big hiccup but that got fixed the second night. There were a few small annoyances like missing soap and too few hangers. Not luxury, but a cool and affordable option.
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