SidsmumsTravellers Retreat is a small family run genuine backpackers hostel in Carcassonne. Hostel prices start from just €19 for a dorm bed.  Carcassonne backpackers hostel with cheap dorm accommodation for budget travellers. Away from the hustle of la Cite and the bustle of the Bastide.  
 

Situated in the peaceful circulade village of Preixan, surrounded by woodland and vineyards of the Malepere region nestling between the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees.
10 minutes from Carcassonne, la Cite
 medieval, Canal du Midi, main motorway and rail links and Salvaza International Airport (Ryanair)
TRANSPORT - REGULAR €1 BUS service to and from Carcassonne and Preixan
Additional lifts to Carcassonne and Airport pickup and drop off by arrangement
Bikes available
Budget - We have held our prices once again for 2012, dorm prices from €19 which includes bed linen, services, wi-fi, free tea, coffee and condiments.
Hygiene - Daily cleaning schedules. New lockable shower cubicles
Hot water to sinks in laundry area
Security - security lockers provided
Plans for 2012/13
Food and drink available on a Table D'hote basis
Light - charger to each bunk
Hammock and Slackline (tightrope) in the garden

ABOVE - This is the view of Sidsmums from the road ABOVE - The view of the Gite from the garden
TOP OF SCREEN - The view of one cabin in the garden FAR LEFT - The view of the village of Preixan