Youth Hostel Tarbes
The youth hostel, located at the foot of the Pyrenees mountain range, has a magnificent view of the mountains and the city of Tarbes.
At the foot of the Pyrenees, halfway between Pau and Lourdes, the Tarbes youth hostel offers a friendly stopover in the heart of southwest France. The establishment charms visitors with its warm atmosphere. Bright common areas invite social interaction, while the garden provides a peaceful setting to relax after a day of exploration. Ideally located, it allows easy access to the historic center, the lively market halls, and the famous Massey Garden – a true green oasis in the heart of the city. A perfect starting point for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Tarbes is the gateway to the Pyrenean valleys, the legendary Tour de France mountain passes, and countless hiking trails. An ideal destination combining urban discovery and natural escape.

services of the youth hostel of Tarbes
Hosting
127 beds
96 rooms
Rooms with 2 and 4 beds
Catering
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Available services
Internet access / Wifi / Independent kitchen / Laundry / Garden / Bike garage
Nearby
Grocery store/Market: 200 m
Restaurant: 270 m
services of the youth hostel for groups
Catering
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Available room(s)
1 meeting room: 15 seats
Driver-Accompanist
Parking for coaches
- Take a breath of fresh air at the gates of the Pyrenees.
- Taste the local specialties : spit cake, haricot tarbais, black gascon pig.
- Visit the cultural heritage of the region : the National Stud, the Massey garden, the Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède cathedral…
- Visit the Marcadieu market and have a coffee at the market.
the activities of the youth hostel of Tarbes
In winter, HI Tarbes youth hostel is the ideal place to go to the ski resorts in Hautes-Pyrénées (Cauterets, Hautacam, La Mongie, Barèges, Gavarnie…). In the summer, we meet there rather to follow the Green Line, an idyllic hiking trail. The days go by at the rhythm of the numerous festivals and cultural activities such as the Parvis national stage, the Equestria festival, the Argentine Tango Festival… Whether you want to discover Tarbes for a stopover or a weekend, you will be charmed by the conviviality of the inn and its region!
- Golf
- Equitation
- Hiking
- Mountain bike/VTC
- Bike
- Gastronomy and wine
- Monuments/Castles/Museums
- Natural heritage
- Spa: 900 m
- Jardin Massey: 1.7 km
- The Carmel: 2 km
- Riding center: 4.7 km
- Tarbes Tourist Office
- Walks and hikes in the High Pyrenees
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Map & access
Bus
Line 1 > FJT stop
Station
Tarbes (2 km)
Access by road
Take the direction of Bordeaux at the exit of Tarbes

