If you enjoy reading, don’t miss Shakespeare and Company when you visit the city of Paris. It is a famous English-language bookstore on the left bank of the river Seine. The first Shakespeare and Company in history was opened in 1919 by an American, Sylvia Beach. Ms. Beach did more than sell books. Her bookstore was also a library, and she even prepared beds for writers visiting there. Ms. Beach was not only kind to people but also good at choosing books, so her bookstore was often visited by writers like Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce. But in 1941, after the Germans took power in Paris, Ms. Beach was told to close her bookstore.

In 1951, another American, George Whitman, opened in Paris another English-language bookstore, Librairie Mistral. Since then, just as Ms. Beach did, Mr Whitman has also made his bookstore a library for people to borrow books, and a free hotel for writers to stay in. To remember Ms. Beach, Mr Whitman changed the name of his bookstore to Shakespeare and Company in 1964, two years after Ms. Beach died.

Next time when you are in Paris, don’t forget to visit this friendly bookstore, and see if you can spend a night there!

There’s nothing so annoying as a broken bike. If there’s something wrong with your bicycle, stop using it and have it checked and fixed by MacBike’s expert mechanics (机修工).

FIXED WITHIN ONE DAY

Most of our repairs are done by our bike mechanics within one day, so if you bring your bike in the morning you can pick it up at the end of the day.

FREE LOAN BIKE

If repairs are 35 Euros or more, you will find free replacement transport ready and waiting for you. This loan bike will have you back on the road within 10 minutes!

BOVAG CERTIFIED

We are a BOVAG-certified bike repair shop. We follow specialized workshops annually so we can deliver high-quality services to our customers. We handle BOVAG guarantee and BOVAG terms of delivery.

Where

MacBike has three shops for bicycle sales and repair shops in the city centre of Amsterdam: 38th Avenue, 30th Avenue, 45th Avenue.

Business Hours

Monday-Saturday from 09:00-18:00

Closed on

25 & 26 December.

1 January

27 April

Telephone Number

0031 (0)20 428 14 40

Getting There

Bus 9, 14

Subway 51, 53, 54

Compared with hotels, hostels (旅社) are more economical, which have gradually become the first choice for young people. This is the only guide you need for memorable hostels.

Boston Homestel

This is a great option for travelling families of three. The private rooms are especially designed for small families. There are a total of 20 rooms here, including dorms. Make use of the fully- equipped kitchen and lovely garden in the summer. There is also nearby free parking.

The Chicago Hotel

The Chicago Hotel is a hotel-hostel mix, and this is evident by the stylish spaces and decoration. Enjoy an on-site cafe and a games room. Choose between single-bed rooms, dorms and multi-bed apartments for families or groups. It even has its own kitchen!

HI Seattle

HI Seattle is near the city’s main sports stadiums, so it’s a great choice if you’re planning to catch a game. Yet there are many more reasons to stay here, especially if you like a no-frills (不提供多余服务) atmosphere. There’s a games room with football, and a great kitchen to help you save coins.

The Bivvi Hostel

For the outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventures in the Rocky Mountains, the Bivvi Hostel is the only hostel you’re going to need. In the summer time, join one of the many fun activities including white-water rafting and hiking. Come winter, sit by the fire and fill up on the generous free breakfast- -it includes eggs, pancakes and fresh fruit! A games room and a kitchen are available for guests’ use as well.