The best cheap hotels in Paris

The dollar is low and prices for Paris hotels are high as always. Or...? There are actually quite a number of good hotels at better prices than you'd expect, even under 100 Euros per night. They may not be as luxurious as Saint Louis Hotel, but they are clean and all have en-suite bathrooms.

And if none of these hotels are to your fancy, there's also the nice but rustic Hotel Eldorado or you can find hundreds of Paris hotels at Hotelscombined.com.

Hotel de Notre Dame

This hotel offers a lot of bang for the euro. It is situated in the heart of things, near Notre Dame cathedral, the quaint Ile Saint Louis, just across the Seine from major sites like the Louvre, and close to the hip Latin Quarter. But it's also off a quiet side street that provides some sanctuary. The rooms are a bit small with some retro decor, but they do have a bit of character with touches like exposed beams. All in all, a good choice.

Average price for a double room: €85

51 Rue De Malte
11th Arr.
Metro: Republique

Residence La Sanguine

A simple 2-star hotel that has air conditioning and either a shower or bath. Family run, this central Paris hotel is friendly and gracious.

Average price for a double room: €100

Rue de Surene 6
8th Arr.
Phone: +33 (0)1 42657161
Metro: Madeleine

Hotel Britannique

Location is the best selling point for this hotel. Paris' Hotel Britannique is right in the heart of it, just a few steps from the Seine River, Les Halles, the historic Place du Châtelet, the hip Le Marais neighborhood, Notre Dame cathedral and Le Louvre. Once a popular stopover for jazz performers, today this inexpensive hotel features small but atmospheric rooms.

Average price for a double room: €100

20 Avenue Victoria
1st Arr.
Metro: Chatelet

Hotel de l’Esperance

This little gem of a Latin Quarter hotel, offers a quiet and refined atmosphere. All rooms have direct telephone, individual safe, satellite TV, mini-bar , marble bath and/or shower with hair dryers. Breakfast can be taken in the garden-courtyard in summer. Although there is no-air conditioning, we recommend this great budget hotel in Paris.

Average price for a double room: €80

15 rue Pascal
5th Arr.
Phone: +33 (0)1 47 07 10 99
Metro: Censier-Daubenton, Gobelins

Grand Hotel Leveque

The Grand Hotel Leveque is located on the lively rue Cler, one of the last authentic market streets of Paris. All rooms have telephones with a private number, modem jack with direct line, color TV with cable/satellite, air-conditioning available only from June 15 to Sept. 15, a safe and hair dryer. This 3-star Paris hotel is highly recommended because of the value and great neighborhood. Book early; it is a popular hotel.

Average price for a double room: €95

29 rue Cler
7th Arr.
Phone: 33 01 47 05 49 15
Metro: Ecole Militaire - La Tour Maubourg

Mercure Paris Ronceray Opéra

With a great location and a Metro stop mere steps away, this hotel charms budget guests time and again. It's clean and comfortable, and the staff is inviting. In an older building, it is also quaint and charming. No, this isn't the Ritz. But for the price range, these are incredible Parisian digs.

Average price for a double room: €95

10 Boulevard Montmartre
Phone: +33 (0)1 42 47 13 45
Metro: Grands Boulevards

Residence La Sanguine

A simple 2-star hotel that has air conditioning and either a shower or bath. Family run, this central Paris hotel is friendly and gracious.

Average price for a double room: €100

Rue de Surene 6
8th Arr.
Phone: +33 (0)1 42657161
Metro: Madeleine

Abotel Prince Albert Louvre

With a prime first arrondissement location near the Louvre, the Metro and tons of shopping, this is a great bargain hotel in Paris. While the hotel is aging, its rooms are clean and the staff is extremely helpful. Best of all, the prices start at 69 little euros for a single room.

Average price for a double room: €65

5 Rue Saint-Hyacinthe
1st Arr.
Metro: Tuileries

Le Quartier Marais

This budget hotel in Paris is located on a small, quiet street and just a two minute walk from the Republique square. Each room offers: cable and satellite TV, iron and ironing board, modem/data port connection, full bathroom, radio, tea and coffee-making facilities, phone,and WiFi. Given the good value and location of this hotel in Paris Marais, we recommend it.

Average price for a double room: €84

39 Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud
11th Arr.
Phone: +33 (0)1 49 29 20 20
Metro: Breguet Sabin

Ideal Hotel

The rock-bottom rates for this hotel, in the 50-euro range, are one of its biggest allures. No, it isn't fancy. The rooms are small and a bit dated. But it is clean, and it has an ideal location walking distance to the Louvre and public transportation.

Average price for a double room: €55

96 Avenue Emile Zola
15th Arr.
Phone: +33 (0)1 45 79 09 79
Metro: Charles Michels

Hotel des Arts Montmartre

For a true taste of life in Montmartre, this is the perfect budget stopover. It has a fabulous location near the Sacre Couer and Moulin Rouge. They even offer wi-fi Internet service. The rooms might be small, in typical Parisian style, but they are nicely decorated. All this for a pricetag starting at 62 euros nightly for a single.

Average price for a double room: €58

5 rue Tholoze
18th Arr.
Phone: +33 (0)1 46 06 30 52
Metro: Blanche

Ibis Paris Bastille Opera

We generally like Ibis Hotels for their clean, simply decorated rooms designed for those on a budget. Located near Place de la Bastille, this is a modern 7-story budget hotel in Paris with Wi-Fi- access and modern bathrooms. Handicapped rooms are available.

Average price for a double room: €99

15 Rue Breguet
11th Arr.
Phone: +33 (0)1 49 29 20 20
Metro: Breguet Sabin

Hotel Lyon Bastille

This is a fine small hotel. Starting at 80 euros nightly for a single, this is a true bargain. It features free wi-fi Internet access. Some of the rooms are surprisingly large, and feature wrought-iron balconies. It's a short distance from the Gare de Lyon train station, making it a great bouncing point for daytrips outside the city.

Average price for a double room: €92

3 Rue Parrot
12th Arr.
Metro: Gare de Lyon

Carofftel Gobelins

A stone’s throw from the Sorbonne this hotel’s location is convenient to the Latin Quarter. Recently renovated, this little left bank hotel in Paris offers modern and efficiently decorated rooms with all the modern conveniences. Triple rooms are available. Great prices for this fine budget hotel in Paris.

Average price for a double room: €85

8 Bis Avenue de la Soeur Rosalie
13th Arr.
Phone: 33 0 1 4217 4747
Metro: Gobelins

Hotel Rive Gauche

Literally, the name means Hotel Left Bank, and it is well situated near the hip St. Germain neighborhood. The rooms are cozy and atmospheric. It is situated a short distance from the Louvre and the d'Orsay museums, a great choice for art lovers.

Average price for a double room: €99

25 Rue Des Saints-Pères, 75006
6th Arr.
Metro: Rue du Bac

Moulin Vert

This is a 2-star, budget hotel in Paris that we heartily recommend. The Moulin Vert provides 5 floors of well equipped rooms with bath or shower, direct telephone line, cable TV, mini bar, individual safe, and radio. Reasonably priced continental breakfast is provided in either your room or in the breakfast room. Triple rooms are available and families are welcome.

Average price for a double room: €80

74 rue du Moulin Vert
14th Arr.
Phone: +33 1 45 43 65 38
Metro: Alesia, Plaisance

Derby Garibaldi

This central Paris hotel features single, double, triple and quadruple soundproof rooms, all equipped with direct dial telephone, individually controlled air-conditioning, desk, radio, mini-bar and cable TV. All the accommodations offer a private bathroom with tub or shower and hairdryer. Non-smoking rooms available upon request. We recommend this 3-star hotel in Paris for its good value.

Average price for a double room: €99

92 Avenue Garibaldi
15th Arr.
Metro: Sèvres Lecourbe

Utrillo Hotel

The Utrillo Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Tertre Square. The rooms are fully equipped with TV, mini-bar, direct dial phone, and bathroom including bath or shower. Note: there is no A/C in this budget hotel in Paris.

Average price for a double room: €79

57 rue des Abbesses
18th Arr.
Phone: 33 1 42 58 13 44
Metro: Abbesses - Blanche

Hotel du Square d'Anvers Montmartre

This hotel is cozy and welcoming, even if it isn't luxurious. For the price, it has a fine location and is right on the route of a tourist hop-on hop-off bus. The decor is attractive, and not run-down. The rooms are cheerful, but small.

Average price for a double room: €85

6, Place D'anvers
9th Arr.
Metro: Anvers

- By Mike on 13 August, 2008 in Hotels and lodging.