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Budget hotels in Paris: Cheap hotels do exist in Paris

I read an article in Atlantic the other day saying you can't get a hotel room in Paris for under 500 euros. That is insane. You can get a nice room under 100 euros in good central areas. You have to do your research but it is possible. Booking early is a help because these places are popular.

Here's a list of hotels that I put together doing research for our many visits to Paris, all under 100 euros for a double room. We've stayed in several and others have been recommended on Virtual Tourist or Trip Advisor. They are arranged with the least expensive first. Be sure to check reviews on a separate web site before booking.

Hotel du Commerce, Latin Quarter (watch for shared baths; many do not have private toilets)
http://www.commerceparishotel.com//index.html
Double room with sink EUR 49; Double room with shower EUR 59; Twin room with shower and toilets 69 euros

Hotel Moulin Vert in the 14eme (Metro Pernety, Plaissance or Alésia)
http://www.hotel-moulinvert.com/
Double room - starting at 53 euros

Hotel de la Porte Dorée (12eme Porte Dorée Metro, lovely but pretty far out)
http://www.paris-hotels-paris.com/web/pages/hotel_1.html
Double room (3 night special)- Classic (2 people) Starting from EUR59
Double room (3 night special) - Superior (2 people) Starting from EUR68
Double room - Classic (2 people) Starting from EUR62
Double room - Superior (2 people) Starting from EUR72

Hotel Croix de Malte (11eme)
http://croixdemalte-paris-hotel.com/croix-de-malte-english/rates.html
Double room - starting at 62 euros

Sibour Hotel near the Gare de l’Est in the 10eme (cement bldg. w/ graffiti; looks seedy)
http://www.hotel-sibour.com/index.php?page=accueil
Double room - starts at 70 euros

Hotel du Printemps in the 12eme (Metro Nation or Picpus)
http://www.hotel-paris-printemps.com/index.html
Double room - starting at 71 euros (64 euros with 21 day prebooking)

Hotel Lyon Mulhouse (near Bastille Metro, great location)
http://www.hotel-lyonmulhouse.com/
Double room - starting at 72 euros (triple 108 euros; quadruple from 117 euros)

Hotel Plaza Opera, 9eme
some Eiffel Tower view rooms; some balconies
http://www.plazaopera.com
Double room (3-night special starting at 79 euros

Familia Hotel in the Latin Quarter and very attractive (Metro Cardinal Lemoine)
http://www.hotel-paris-familia.com/index-2.html
Double rooms - starting at 79 euros

Verlain Hotel in the 11eme (Metro St. Maur)
http://www.verlain.com/rates.html
Double room - starting at 81 to 85 euros

Hotel Beaugency in the 7eme (Metro Ecole Militaire)
http://www.hotel-beaugency.com/English--The-hotel.phtml
Double room - starting at 81 euros

Hotel California St. Germain (at 32 rue des Ecoles in the Latin Quarter)
http://www.californiaparishotel.com/
Double from 82 euros; Deluxe from 94 euros

Europe Hotel Paris Tour Eiffel in the 15eme (Metro La Motte Picquet above ground here)
http://www.europehotelparis.com/index.html
Double room starting at 82 euros

Tourisme Hotel (recommended by a friend) near Eiffel Tower in the 15eme on La Motte Picquet
http://www.tourism-hotel-paris.com/tourism_hotel_eiffel_tower_paris/hotel_tourisme_paris_tour_eiffel.html
Double room - starting at 88 euros (have triples and quadruples)

Hotel Moderne St. Germain in the 5eme (Metro Saint Michel or Maubert-Mutualité)
http://www.hotel-paris-stgermain.com/pages/location.html
Twin room - starting from 89 euros; Double room - starting from 98 euros

Hotel Trocadero la Tour in the 16eme (Metro Passy or La Muette; both a hike)
http://www.trocaderolatour.com/index.html
Double room - starting at 89 euros

Hotel de la Place de la Vosges, 4eme by Place des Vosges (We love this place!)
http://hotelplacedesvosges.com/eng/index.php
Double or single, bath shower, large bed from 90 euros

Hotel de l’Alma in the 7eme (Metro Ecole Militaire or Tour Maubourg)
http://www.alma-paris-hotel.com/
Double room - starting at 91 euros

Hotel Ascot Opera in the 2eme (Metro Quatre Septembre or Opera)
http://www.ascotparishotel.com/web/index.html
Double room - starting at 92 euros

Hotel des Gobelins in the 13eme (Metro Les Gobelins)
http://www.hotelgobelins.com/frame.html
Double room - starting at 94 euros

Grande Hotel Leveque on rue Cler in the 7eme (Metro Ecole Militaire)
http://www.hotel-leveque.com/en
Double rooms - starting at 95 euros

Hotel St. Andre des Arts, 6eme (Metro Odeon)
http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75006saintandredesarts.htm
Double room - start at 95 euros WITH BREAKFAST

Hotel du Champ de Mars in the 7eme (Metro Ecole Militaire or La Tour Maubourg) Gorgeous!
http://www.hotelduchampdemars.com/
Double room - starting at 100 euros (near rue Cler market, Eiffel Tower, Invalides)

Unique Quality: Here are a few slightly over 100 euros but still bargains:

Hôtel Elysées Union in the 16eme at Boissiere Metro
http://elysees-paris-hotel.com/
Double room - 107 - 113 euros

Hotel Taylor, 10eme near Republique Metro
http://www.paristaylorhotel.com/pages/hotel_1.html
Double room - 118 euros (look for specials)

Hostellerie du Marais, 30, rue de Turenne (3eme near Place des Vosges)
http://www.hostelleriedumarais.com/
Double room - starting at 107 euros for a 3-night special

Hotel des Grandes Ecoles in the Latin Quarter (gorgeous rooms and garden)
http://www.hotel-grandes-ecoles.com/
Double rooms - starting at 115 euros

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Addresses listed on web sites above
• Related to: Budget Travel, Family Travel
• Written February 16, 2011

View from Hotel de la Sorbonne

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• Diana75
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Nice apartment in the 10th arrondissement

As we were a group of five friends we have decided that the best option for our 7 days stay in Paris will be to rent an apartment.

This possibility was not only more convenient from the cost point of view but gave us also a certain liberty to manage our time according to our wishes.

Before choosing we have made a long and detailed research regarding especially the areas where the flats were located as we've been warned by some friends that in Paris are some arrondissements that is better to avoid, especially at late hours in the night (e.g. Montmartre).

Our flat was located in the 10th Arrondissement and, although the street was full of fancy names hair style shops for afro people (e.g. Top Chic, Afro King), we had no problem at all.

The nearest metro station, Chateau d'Eau, was located at 100m and a supermarket at 15m.

The flat was very nice, fully equipped and from the livingroom window we had a very nice view of Basilique du Sacre-Coeur.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Strasbourg Avenue
• Website: http://www.homelidays.com/
• Related to: Backpacking, Budget Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written January 27, 2006

Livingroom with a view of Sacre-Coeur

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• CALSF
• Reviews: 231

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• shrimp56
• Reviews: 2300

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VBRO apartment #9528: Home in the *7e ** NOT RECOMMENDED**

The second time I stayed here the drain in the tub did not work and there were dust bunnies under the bed. I heard from a later renter that things had only gotten worse. So I no longer recommend this apartment. Which is too bad, because properly maintained this apartment would be a gem.
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A friend invited me to share this apartment with her and her mother last October [2005]. It was bit tight for 3, but it worked out just fine. The apartment is in a secured building on Ave de la Bourdonnais. There is both a numeric pad as well as several keys to use on the way in. I did feel very safe here. The apartment was spotlessly clean and very light.
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It was my first time in an apartment and I'm still weighing the pluses and minuses. On the plus side you can have your coffee and breakfast without having to face the world. And cheaper than at a hotel or cafe. Also on the plus side is the sense of privacy. On the minus side you make the bed and clean up!
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The price was excellent for the quality of the apartment and the neighborhood.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: ave de la Bourdonnais near rue Grenelle
• Website: http://www.vrbo.com/9528
• Written January 2, 2006

The sleeping area

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• Beausoleil
• Reviews: 545

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Paris Attitude Apartments: Rent an apartment and live at home in Paris.

If you are staying a week or longer, consider an apartment. You have a lot more room, cooking facilities, often laundry facilities and you feel like you are really living in Paris for your week (or more).

We've used Paris Attitude Apartments and had a wonderful experience. Normally in Paris I prefer a hotel for the staff, but we had our two adult daughters with us so wanted more room and paying for 3 rooms was more than we wanted to do. We did a little searching and found a 3-bedroom apartment near the rue Cler market and Eiffel Tower and moved our family in for the week. When we split the cost, it came out to 32 euros a night. That's impossible to find in a hotel as nice as the apartment.

We didn't do any cooking, but we did have a picnic on our terrace every night. We had breakfast at a cute little tea room nearby or at Paul's Boulangerie on rue de Buci; had lunch wherever we were sightseeing for the day and then stopped at the market on the way "home" to get our picnic supplies.

When looking at apartments, remember the ground floor is the "ground" floor and the next floor up is the first floor. Check for an elevator if you don't want to climb stairs. It's useful to have a local contact in case of a problem. I managed to blow a fuse the first night and I'm sure other crazy things can go wrong.

Unique Quality: Living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom with separate WC, 3 bedrooms, computer and wifi, tv, great neighborhood, fun local street market, nearby Metro stations.

I'm not recommending a particular apartment, just the idea of thinking about renting one. I can recommend Paris Attitude Apartments but there are other reputable agencies and VRBO (vacation rental by owner) you will find with minimal searching.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Paris center
• Phone: + 33 (0)1 4296-3146
• Website: http://www.parisattitude.com
• Related to: Budget Travel, Family Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written October 27, 2010

Doors to dining terrace, apt. 1181

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• davequ
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Rent an Apartment: "Adieu" Hotels

Since I was staying longer this last trip
I did what I've always wanted to do:
rent an apartment.

In one of my favorite outlying neighborhoods but still close to most of my fave hangouts, this was a one-bedroom with kitchen, living room, bedroom, terrace, courtyard, bath/bidet & separate wc and a lift leased to me by a warm and kind french-tunisian widow who alternates between her apartment in Paris and country house further south of the city.

It is also less expensive than a 3-star hotel, ( I was averaging a cost of approx. 71-Euros/night) yet a better & more rich experience.

Having my own place on a quiet neighborhood street in Paris is an experience I will never forget.
Unless I feel like treating myself to a "luxury night" in a hotel for some special reason, I will likely never stay in a hotel in Paris again.



It seems there are more listings available in the summer & early fall, but there are lots of availabilities all the time.

Unique Quality: So much better than a hotel, it is not just about more room or privacy.

It is about a real Paris neighborhood experience, including shopping for good things to eat & drink, chatting with the merchants and shopkeepers, and having somewhere to keep the baguette and all the other goodies you bring home; about meeting your neighbors & concierge and sharing time & conversation in their home; strolling your home neighborhood, watching and enjoying children and their parents play in the many small squares & parks after school and on weekends, not to mention the free concerts that just seem to "happen" in kiosks/bandshells all over the neighborhood.

Finding out the history of the building you live in and the squares on my street was for me an eye-opening and fulfilling experience that I am still enjoying as I research it at home.

Just my opinion, but I think if you try it you'll really like it.

All pix shown will be from around the neighborhood to respect the privacy of the lady who let me stay in her home.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Historical Travel, Budget Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written October 21, 2005

where they have free concerts

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• Beausoleil
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Auberge du Petit Cheval d’Or: Minutes from CDG airport

Following a trip to Bavaria, we were returning our leased car and leaving from CDG early in the morning and wanted a quiet place for the night. We certainly found it. The tiny town of Plailly is just north of CDG Airport about a 12 minute drive.

We arrived, left our things and were off to visit the abbey at Chaalis. You could also easily visit the abbey of Royaumont or the chateau of Chantilly. If you want a crazy time, Parc Asterix is a few kilometers from Plailly. That's for you folks with children! . . . or the young at heart.

Unique Quality: Pleasant, clean hotel with a very nice restaurant. It is not fancy but it is very French and the staff are helpful and thoughtful.

It was so nice to check out in the morning, drive 12 minutes through the countryside and arrive at the airport with no traffic to speak of. That was why we chose it and it worked beautifully.

There is also a very nice inexpensive breakfast.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: 48 rue de Paris, 60128 Plailly FRANCE
• Phone: +33 (0)3 4454-3633
• Related to: Family Travel, Budget Travel, Castles and Palaces
• Written February 24, 2009

Auberge du Petit Cheval d���Or

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• shrimp56
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Hotel de l'Avre & Hotel Lilas Blanc Grenelle: Hotels near La Motte-Picquet-Grenelle *15e

Both are very nice two star hotels just off rue Grenelle on rue de l'Avre . I dropped by both hotels this past October and was very impressed, particularly with Hotel De L'Avre.
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I have read good things about De L'Avre and it is now on my short list for a future visit.

Unique Quality: The nearby metro stop is a very useful one for getting around Paris, both left and right bank. There is a Sunday market under the elevated tracks. It is a normal Parisian neighborhood with small cafes and a Monoprix.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: rue de l'Avre -- 15th arrondissement
• Website: http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75015avre.htm
• Related to: Budget Travel
• Written January 2, 2006

Hotel de l'Avre

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• bugulma
• Reviews: 2297

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