Are you looking for the best cheap but chic budget hotels in Paris where you can get affordable low rates and a comfortable night's sleep in a safe neighborhood while experiencing the alluring charm and that we associate with Parisian style?
In a city known for its luxurious and expensive 5-star hotels where just one night can cost you a hefty 4-figure sum, do affordable (and by "affordable," I mean rates starting at around €100-€200) hotels that exude charm and comfort even exist in Paris?
Absolutely! You just need to know where to look - a skill I honed during years of visiting Paris on a budget.
In this article, I share my favorite chic, charming, and cheap Paris budget hotels, including some hidden gems where I've stayed and loved the experience, several which friends highly recommend, and a few on my "future visits" list.
How to Get the Lowest Paris Hotel Rates
- Avoid June, July, and the Christmas/New Year holidays when rates may soar; if you can, visit in August or November through mid-March (excluding the holidays) to get the very lowest rates
- Book as far ahead as possible
- If you're sure of your dates, book a non-refundable rate (consider using travel insurance to cover specific risks)
- Reserve the hotel's smallest room to get the cheapest rates
- For more amenities including 4-star hotels, consider staying in a "double digit" Paris arrondissement
- Skip the hotel breakfast; pick up your coffee and croissant at a nearby bakery
Contents
- Recommended Budget Hotels in Central Paris Arrondissements (1-9)
- Recommended Budget Hotels in "Double-Digit Paris Arrondissements 10-20)
Top photo: One of my own favorites - Hotel Clément in Paris's popular Saint Germain neighborhood, (c) Paris Discovery Guide
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Best Budget-Friendly Hotels in Central Paris: Louvre, Saint Germain, Latin Quarter, & More
These charming, highly-rated hotels (plus a couple of chic aparthotels) in the citiy's central arrondissements (1-9) are my recommendations for where to stay in Paris on a budget when you want to be close to the most famous attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre Museum.
This is the most popular part of Paris with tourists and business visitors, so hotel rates reflect that - which is why 2-star and 3-star hotels are typically the sweet spot for finding bargains at around $200, although in low season, you'll find rates closer to $100 at some of them..
Hôtel Montpensier ★★
12 Rue de Richelieu, 1st arrondissement
Hotel Montpensier's 40 guest rooms (which include triples and quadruples) feature simple but chic decor, with classical touches. All rooms have private bathrooms, wifi, and air conditioning in spring and summer.
There's also a tiny, quaint elevator that holds one or two people.
The hotel's location can't be beat when you want to be just a few minutes' walk from the Louvre, Palais Royal Garden, and Tuileries Garden.
Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera House) and two of the city's luxury department stores (grands magasins), Galeries Lafayette and Printemps, are about a 10-minutes on foot, and stations for several metro lines are nearby.
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Hôtel Opéra Maintenon ★★
36 Rue Rue Sainte-Anne, 1st arrondissement
Stay at Hotel Opéra Maintenon and you'll be in the heart of one of Paris's trendiest culinary scenes where dozens of French and Asian bistros and cafes attract crowds of enthusiastic fans.
The hotel has 19 guestrooms and occupies an elegant 17th century mansion, air conditioning, free wifi, a safe at the front desk (with 24x7 staffing), and an accessible ground floor guestroom.
A small elevator services floors 1-4, which means you'll need to walk up the stairs from the ground floor to the first floor - ie, 2nd floor if you're North American - but the staff will help you if needed.
Best of all, Hotel Opéra Matignon's central location means you're close to the Louvre, the Paris Opera House, and Palais Royal Garden, plus one of the city's loveliest 19th century covered shopping passages, Passage Choiseul.
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Hôtel Bonne Nouvelle ★★★
17 Rue Beauregard, Sentier, 2nd arrondissement
The recently renovated 3-star Hotel Bonne Nouvelle is located on a quiet semi-pedestrian street in the Montorgueil/Sentier neighborhood, once known as the epicenter of Paris's wholesale fashion district and now a major destination for foodies.
The 20 simply furnished guestrooms feature comfortable bedding, Nespresso coffee machines, en suite showers, free wifi, and air conditioning. An elevator goes to four of the hotel's six floors.
Nearby, you can explore the popular Rue de Nil and Rue Montorgueil food streets. A couple of my own favorite places to eat in this area include Brasserie Dubillot and Bouillon Julien.
The hotel is also near the Paris Opera (Opera Garnier) and the Marais, and about a 15-minute walk from Galeries Lafayette. Even closer is the fascinating Musée de Chocolat.
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Paris France Hotel ★★★
72 Rue de Turbigo, 3rd arrondissement
Paris France Hotel, a 1910 Belle Epoque property, offers 45 recently renovated guest rooms and suites including a few triples and quadruples for family and friend groups.
All rooms offer wonderful views of a nearby church or other elegant Haussmannian buildings, individually controlled air conditioning, and in-room safes. The hotel has an elevator, and also provides free wifi.
The hotel's location in the Upper Marais gives you easy access of all the small museums, wonderful boutiques and specialty stores, hidden gardens, and numerous cafes and bistros that this popular neighborhood is known for.
You can also easily explore the nearby Place de la Republic and Canal Saint Martin to the east. If you walk south for about 10 minutes through the Marais, you'll reach the Seine River. Cross the bridge, and you'll be on Ile de la Cité, home to Notre Dame Cathedral and other top attractions.
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Hôtel de Roubaix ★★
6 Rue de Greneta, Upper Marais, 3rd arrondissement
With 54 guestrooms, Hôtel de Roubaix features decor ranging from quirky to quaint, charming to fun that somehow proclaims, "you're in Paris!" It's the total opposite of a corporate brand or chain hotel where all the rooms have identical appearances.
Although I haven't had a chance to book here myself, a couple of my friends stayed there recently and loved everything about it, including its piano, shelves full of books, and puzzles for guests to enjoy. They called the vibe "homey and comfortable."
The hotel provides air conditioning, an elevator, and safes in the guestrooms, some of which have balconies. There are also a few triples, in case you're traveling with your family, kids, or friends.
This part of the Marais is packed with wonderful bistros, bars, and boutiques. Nearby, you'll find the fascinating Musée des Arts and Metiers, focused on France's industrial arts.
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Le Jardin de Verre - Aparthotel
7 Rue Lacépède, Latin Quarter/Jardin des Plantes, 5th arrondissement
Due to the Latin Quarter's great popularity with visitors, hotel rates here can be fairly elevated. That's why it's such a surprise to include the new and trés chic Le Jardin de Verre aparthotel in an article about budget-friendly places to stay in Paris.
Located just steps away from the beautiful Jardin des Plantes, Le Jardin was created from an 18th century hôtel particulier (townhouse) combined with a 19th century factory and offers 135 serviced apartments of various sizes, each with its own fully-equipped kitchenette.
As you can see in the above photo, the apartments feature sumptuous decor plus access to a whole suite of amenities: a yoga room, fitness room, co-working space, a glass-enclosed atrium restaurant, outdoor courtyard, and even laundry facilities.
With the twice-weekly farmers' market at Place Monge and the Rue Mouffetard market street nearby, you'll have easy access to delicious treats to store in your refrigerator - not to mention the neighborhood's renowned bakeries and cheese shops. And all of the Latin Quarter's other attractions as well as the Seine River are just a short walk away.
Best of all, rates for the smaller units are surprisingly affordable, especially if you avoid the busiest times (May, June, July, the Christmas-New Year holidays, and Easter weekend).
And during the least-expensive times (November, early December, and January through most of April, even the largest and poshest accommodations become budget-friendly.
I haven't stayed here yet - but Le Jardin de Verre is on my list for a future visit.
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Hotel Clément ★★
6 Rue Clément, Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood, 6th arrondissement
With a wonderful location on a quiet side street in the heart of Saint-Germain, boutique Hôtel Clément features 28 charming guest rooms and suites with comfortable beds, air conditioning, an elevator, in-room safes, and budget-friendly rates - a true hidden gem in this upscale neighborhood where high rates prevail.
During a recent stay here with my husband and older daughter, we loved the lavish breakfast with many choices and gourmet products - definitely above and beyond what's on offer at typical 2-star hotels.
Hotel Clément is the sister hotel to the excellent 4-star Hotel Molière (another of my favorites) across the river in the 1st arrondissement near the Louvre.
The Marché Saint-Germain covered market across the street, and the magnificent Saint-Sulpice Church is about a 2-minute walk away. You'll also love the neighborhood's numerous bistros (including the famous Les Deux Magots cafe) and designer boutiques as well as its location near the Seine River.
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Hotel Amélie ★★
5 Rue Amélie, 7th arrondissement
Hôtel Amélie exudes charm, with bright colors, art, and poetry featured in each of its individually decorated 16 guest rooms. Each room in the hotel tells a story.
To be clear, rooms are small, and the hotel does not have an elevator, lobby, or air conditioning. If you're looking for something fancy, this isn't it.
But what you do get is place to stay on quiet lane for fairly cheap rates in an upscale, highly sought-after neighborhood near the Eiffel Tower.
Also close are the Seine River, the Army Museum at Invalides, and the Rue Cler market street where you'll find wonderful bakeries and cafes - although the whole neighborhood is packed with superb places ranging from casual to Michelin-starred where you can enjoy a meal or drink.
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Hotel La Canopée ★★★
15 Rue de Penthièvre, 8th arrondissement
Chic and modern with 25 well-appointed guest rooms, 3-star Hotel La Canopée offers lovely parquet floors, air conditioning, in-room safes, and super-comfy beds.
As a bonus, there's a small fitness room on the lower level - rare in a 3-star hotel.
You can enjoy breakfast and your morning coffee on a terrace offering tranquil garden views.
Another plus: affordable rates, especially considering the hotel's excellent 8th arrondissement location close to Champs-Élysées, Jacquemart-André Museum, Madeleine Church, and all of the wonderful designer boutiques along Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
You'll also find lots of excellent restaurants and bars nearby.
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Hotel Chopin ★★
46 Passage Jouffroy (street address for Passage Jouffroy: 10 Boulevard Montmartre), 9th arrondissement
Hotel Chopin, located in the historical glass-roofed Passage Jouffroy shopping arcade, opened in 1846 when the passage was built, and has been charming its guests ever since with its 36 individually decorated guestrooms overlooking the rooftops.
The hotel has an elevator, free wifi, and in-room safes, but no air conditioning, although fans are available.
The hotel's unique location in the boutique-lined covered passage adds to its romantic ambiance.
Take time to visit Musée Grevin, Paris's wax museum with fascinating displays devoted to French history, fashion, and cuisine, and to explore nearby Passage Verdeau and Passage des Panoramas.
Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera House) and Galeries Lafayette are less than 10 minutes away on foot, and this neighborhood is also filled with wonderful cafes and bistros.
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The Walled Off Hotel Paris ★★
44 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 9th arrondissement; nearest metro: Le Peletier
For an immersive dive into the world of street artist Banksy, consider staying in the 2-star The Walled Off Hotel Paris, a reproduction of its Bethlehem counterpart and like the artist, somewhat subversive and quirky.
The hotel's public spaces such as the lobby are a part of Paris's permanent Banksy exhibition, available for ticketed visitors to explore.
In addition to the experience of staying in a Banksy-themed guestroom, you'll also enjoy budget-friendly rates. No-frills 1-person singles and no in-room toilets or showers offer cheap rates well under 100€, and the larger rooms with en-suite bathrooms also fall into the very affordable price range.
The hotel provides safes in each of its 28 guest rooms, an elevator, and free wifi, but does not have air conditioning. Sound proofing reportedly could be better. Near the hotel, you'll find a lively (and often noisy) nightlife scene and the pedestrian-only Rue Cadet food street. Pigalle and Montmartre are a 10-15 minute walk.
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Villa SoPi Appart'Hotel ★★★★
29 Rue Condorcet, 9th arrondissement (almost on border of 18th); Metro: Anvers or Cadet
At Villa SoPi Apart'Hotel, you get the 24x7 services you'd expect from a hotel (including breakfast options) combined with the convenience of an apartment with a fully-equpped small kitchen. The 14 spacious apartments include studios as well as 1-bedroom apartments that sleep up to four. Contemporary furnishings, light colors, and wood floors give a stylish vibe.
Somewhat surprisingly, considering what you get as well as the popular location, rates for studios fall into the budget-friendly category at around €200/night during all but the most popular months, and a discount is offered for stays of at least a week.
If you're visiting with your young children, Villa SoPi will loan you on request all the essentials you'll need for your stay, including a crib, baby bathtub, changing mat, high chair, and stroller. Onsite laundry facilities are also available.
Located in the trendy (and foodie-friendly) South Pigalle (SoPi) neighborhood about two blocks from the foot of Montmartre, Villa SoPi's location puts you close to two wonderful market streets, Rue des Martyrs and Rue Cadet.
One of Paris's best coffee bars, KB Roasters, is only two blocks away, and the neighborhood is packed with wonderful small cafes, bistros, and shops.
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Best Affordable Value-Packed Upscale Hotels in Paris's Outer (10-20) Arrondissements: Montmartre, Batignolles, République, Oberkampf, Belleville, & More
These hotels are located in Paris's outer arrondissements (10-20), where you'll find a wonderful selection of residential neighborhoods - perfect when you want a less-touristy, more authentic experience (however brief) of what it feels like to actually live in Paris.
Paris's excellent public transportation system makes getting to the central part of the city fast and easy.
In these areas, you can will get more space and amenities at 4-star and even 5-star hotels at budget-friendly rates of around €200.
Bloom House Hotel & Spa ★★★★
23 Rue du Chateau Landon, 10th arrondissement
The luxurious 4-star Bloom House Hotel & Spa offers 91 light-filled guestrooms and public spaces featuring elegant modern decor, an indoor swimming pool and spa, a fitness center, a bar, and a beautiful onsite restaurant and terrace garden filled with plants.
You'll love the hotel's location if you're arriving at either Gare du Nord or Gare de l'Est, as it is only about a 5-minute walk to both of them. Canal Saint-Martin and all its trendy boutiques and bistros, Place de la Republique, and Sacre Coeur are also nearby.
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Le Citizen Hotel ★★★
96 Quai de Jemmapes, 10th arrondissement
Le Citizen Hotel, a trendy (and very popular, so book early) 3-star boutique hotel with only 12 guestrooms and air conditioning overlooks the east side Canal Saint-Martin - in fact, it's the only hotel directly on the canal.
The hotel features chic Scandinavian decor and accommodations ranging from a small (but not tiny) "Le Cosy" room to suites to a 2-bedroom apartment for up to 5 (4 adults + 1 child).
Guest rooms for 1-2 people offer budget-friendly rates that mostly hover right above (but occasionally below) the €200 mark, and rates for the larger suites and apartment are also very affordable.
Le Citizen's location puts it in the midst of Canal's foodie-pleasing cafes and bakeries. Spend some time exploring the surrounding neighborhood and checking out places to eat on both sides of the canal - you really can't go wrong as long as you avoid the obvious (American) chains and fast-food outlets.
Hotel Le Vert Galant ★★★
43 Rue de Croulebarbe, 13th arrondissement
Hotel Le Vert Galant, located across from the 13th arrondissement's bucolic Square René le Gall garden, feels like a small French country inn - a true hidden gem tucked away on a quiet street just 3 blocks from the large Place d'Italie shopping mall and metro station where three lines converge to give you fast and easy access to the rest of Paris.
All guestrooms in this family-owned hotel look out onto the garden, the perfect spot for your morning coffee and breakfast, or perhaps an evening drink.
Although room sizes range from small to smaller and decor is simple, the beds are quite comfortable and a few rooms even have small kitchenettes. If you need more space, you can book connecting rooms to make a suite.
All rooms have private bathrooms and in-room safes, but no air conditioning. With only two floors, the hotel does not have an elevator - not really an issue, as you can book a ground-floor room.
Except for the very busiest of times, the budget-friendly rates at this charming boutique hotel fall well under a €200/night. Not surprisingly, Le Vert Galant has a loyal base of return guests, so book as soon as you know your dates.
The hotel owners also own and run the onsite restaurant, Auberge Etchegorry, which specializes in homemade cuisine from Southwestern France. French novelist Victor Hugo and poet-songwriter Jean de Béranger used to hang out here around 200 years ago, which is why the historic signs for L'Restaurant Basque and Cabaret Madame Gregoire remain on the building.
The hotel is located in the Gobelins neighborhood and is near the famous Gobelins tapistry factory (Manufacture des Gobelins) where you can take a tour. The Latin Quarter is next door - in fact, it's popular Rue Mouffetard street market is less than 5 minutes away and Jardin des Plantes, with its botanical garden, small zoo, and Museum of Natural History is not much farther.
The Seine River is about 15-20 minutes on foot from the hotel. To get there, walk down Boulevard Vincent Auriol where you can see some of the city's best giant street art murals along the way.
If Hotel Le Vert Galant is fully booked, you can find similarly low rates at these other budget-friendly hotels in this part of the 13th arrondissement:
- Hotel La Manufacture - 3-star hotel with 57 air conditioned rooms and suites near the charming Butte aux Cailles neighborhood
- Hotel Rosalie - 4-star hotel with a lovely rooftop terrace and air conditioning; slightly pricier than the others but still squarely in the budget-friendly range
Hotel Moderniste ★★★★
5 Rue de Langeac, 15th arrondissement
Hotel Moderniste, located in Paris's village-like Convention neighborhood offers 40 guestrooms, including rooms that can sleep up to 5, a modern vibe, and affordable rates.
Like its sister hotel, Hotel Fabric in Oberkampf, 4-star Hotel Moderniste offers excellent soundproofing, super-comfy bedding, and a chic modern vibe. Complimentary coffee, tea, and madeleines during the afternoon and an evening honesty bar will help you feel at home.
The Convention neighborhood feels authentically Parisian and far from the touristic center - but thanks to its convenient metro station located almost adjacent in the above photo, you can get to the Louvre in about 10 minutes.
On weekends, visit the vintage and antique book market at nearby Parc George Brassens, which also offers a seasonal puppet theater for kids, a duck pond, and even has its own small vineyard.
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TRIBE Paris Batignolles ★★★★
176 Rue Cardinet, 17th arrondissement
With a location across the street from Clichy-Batignolles Martin Luther King Park in the 17th arrondissement, 4-star TRIBE Paris Bagatelles offers affordable rates and contemporary minimalist decor in its 79 air-conditioned guestrooms and lively public areas in the hip Batignolles neighborhood.
In addition to its wonderful location, the hotel offers an onsite fitness area, a lovely courtyard filled with trees and flowers, a co-working space, and parking.
I can personally attest to the comfortable beds in the guestrooms after spending an unexpected night there recently recently with my daughter due to a flight change.
I booked their cheapest room for two (€139 plus tax). Being able to get late checkout for another €30 was also a big plus.
Although our room and ensuite bath were small, the beds were comfortable and the windows overlooking the park had blackout shades and excellent soundproofing.
But what we loved were the public spaces - a large breakfast room/co-working space overlooking a charming hidden garden.
If you stay here, explore the Batignolles neighborhood's wonderful covered market, the open air organic market, and the interesting neighborhood vintage shops. You'll also discover lots of appealing places to eat.
To see more of the city, a nearby metro station gives you easy access to other parts of Paris as well as to the famous Les Puces Flea Market about 10-15 minutes away in nearby Saint-Ouen.
Terrass' Hotel ★★★★ Montmartre
12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 18th arrondissement; nearest metro: Blanche
The chic 4-star Terrass' Hotel in Montmartre boasts spectacular Eiffel Tower views from its 7th-floor rooftop bar and some of its priciest guest rooms. It also has wonderful amenities: a fitness room, spa, co-working space, and onsite restaurant.
Although you can treat yourself by booking one of the spacious upper floor rooms or suites and watch the Tower sparkle from your own private balcony, rates for these special havens reflect the special experience of sitting on your balcony, perhaps with a glass of bubbly in hand, and enjoying those views.
However, Hotel Terrass' is surprisingly also one of Paris's best "hidden gem" budget-friendly hotels hiding in plain sight.
That's because the hotel also offers smaller (although still fairly spacious) rooms on lower floors for affordable, budget-friendly rates - which means you can book the cheapest room yet still watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle from the top floor bar.
Montmartre's top three attractions, Moulin Rouge, Sacre Coeur, and the Wall of Love are a 5-10 minutes walk from the hotel.
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Hotel La Belle Ville ★★★★
349 Rue de Belleville, 19th arrondissement
La Belle Ville's 59 eco-friendly guest rooms and public spaces offer a light, bright, and airy haven in a tranquil mostly-residential part of Paris's hip Belleville neighborhood.
With attractively low budget-friendly rates, 4-star La Belle Ville offers fantastic value in an authentic, non-touristy part of the city.
A metro station about a 1-minute walk away from the hotel makes reaching central Paris neighborhoods such as the Marais fast and easy.
You'll also find a lot to explore nearby, including the Buttes-Chaumont and Belleville Parks and Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
Nadaud Hotel ★★
8 Rue de la Bidassoa; nearest metro: Gambetta
Family-run Nadaud Hotel, situated on a quiet street about a 1-minute walk from Pere Lachaise Cemetery's Porte Gambetta entrance on Rue des Rondeaux, is a small, highly-rated 2-star hotel with 26 guestrooms and a "green" environmental approach.
Nadaud Hotel offers a lot of value, including amenities not found in most 2-star properties: in-room safes, free wifi, and elevator service to all six floors.
Most rooms do not have air conditioning; in the few that do, it is turned on only when the City of Paris issues "high heat" alerts.
Although you can request a continental breakfast to be served in your guestroom (there is not an onsite breakfast room), you also have plenty of neighborhood choices for enjoying a leisurely (or quick, if you prefer) coffee and croissant.
In addition to checking out all the fascinating graves at Pere Lachaise Cemetery, check out the bargains at one of Paris's value-packed flea markets, Marché de Montreuil, about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
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Novotel Paris 20 Belleville ★★★★
64 Boulevard de Belleville, 20th arrondissement
With a cool industrial-chic vibe in the lobby and guest rooms, an onsite bistronomic restaurant, and many other appealing restaurant options nearby, the 4-star Novotel Paris 20 Belleville is popular with visitors who like the laid-back but trendy multicultural Belleville neighborhood and fast access to central Paris, thanks to the nearby Couronnes metro station across the street.
The hotel's bargain rates (for a 4-star Paris property) are also well-known, so book well in advance of your dates, especially if you want one of the rooms with a balcony.
Pro Tip: Take time to explore all of the nearby attractions: Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Canal Saint-Martin, the immersive art shows at Atelier des Lumieres, street art, the large and vibrant Marché de Belleville open air market along Boulevard de Belleville (Tuesdays and Fridays, about 8am-2:30pm), and the neighborhood's two great parks, Parc des Buttes Chamont, and Parc de Belleville.
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