Mama Shelter Paris East

Our Hotel Gurus know that trip to Paris doesn't need to break the bank. In fact, if you are in the know, you can get all the Parisian charm without the hefty price tag. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the city to bring you a collection of the best budget hotels in Paris selected on their location, style, amenities, and service. Whether you like your hotels traditional and charming or prefer something hip and contemporary, there is a wide selection to suit most tastes. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For traditional charm

Hotel des Grandes Ecoles

  • Hotel des Grandes Ecoles is a family-run hotel that could be in a quiet provincial town, set back in a leafy courtyard in the heart of the Left Bank. Decked out in a traditional style the place has an old-fashioned charm, with flowery wallpaper and lace bedspreads. A real feel of a home-away-from-home.

For a hip hotel

Hotel Bienvenue

  • Mama Shelter Paris East is a hip hotel in an alternative corner of northeast Paris, with raw and funky interiors by Philippe Starck. Stylish rooms feature polished concrete, modern art and dark hues. With a buzzy restaurant and bar, this is a great value option for the young and hip.
  • Hotel Bienvenue is a hip hotel set in a lively area in the 9th Arrondissement. Chic interiors are accented by pretty potted plants and colourful floral wallpapers, while bright rooms feature whitewashed walls and statement fabrics. Expect an innovative gourmet menu, tasty treats from the resident pastry chef, and attractive rates too!
  • CitizenM Gare de Lyon is a stylish modern hotel. Pod-like guestrooms have a raised bed platform with crisp white linens and smart technology operated by an iPad. Relax in one of two cosy sitting rooms or head to the stylish rooftop bar for drinks. A hip choice.

For a boutique

Le 123

  • Le 123 is a colourful boutique hotel very close to the Marais. Sophisticated rooms and suites have all the mod cons, private balconies, and decorative furnishings. No restaurant but plenty of options close by. This is a very cool value spot.
  • Les Jardins de La Villa is a fabulous boutique hotel set close to the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. Contemporary chic bedrooms and suites display Parisian couture. With a fitness centre and spa treatments, you get a lot for your money here.

For families

Le Relais Montmarte

  • Le Relais Montmartre is a charming family-friendly hotel in the village-like district of Montmartre. Pretty rooms are tastefully decorated in a classic traditional style with modern bathrooms. With hearty breakfasts, family suites, and an attractive price tag — this is a homely choice for a Paris base.
  • Hotel La Nouvelle Republique is a small hotel housed in a traditional white-brick Parisian townhouse. Rooms are bright and modern with a mix of retro and Scandi-style furniture. With a laidback feel and family suites, this is a good option for those travelling with kids.

For boho style

Mob Hotel

  • Mob Hotel is an avant-garde hospitality-concept hotel that rubs shoulders with the largest flea market in Paris, Saint-Ouen. Individually designed guestrooms are effortlessly chic with eclectic vintage-style furnishings. Conmplete with an organic farm-to-table restaurant, this is a contemporary boho bolt-hole.

For a unique stay

Off Paris Seine

  • Off Paris Seine is a unique and trendy floating hotel that has everyone head over heels. Rooms boast chic interiors, quirky modern design and unbeatable views of the banks of the Seine. The hip lounge bar is a sleek and contemporary hotspot in the evenings. A totally novel experience offered at surprisingly good rates.

Still not sure where to book?

The 10 Best Budget Hotels in Paris

Hotel des Grandes Ecoles

Paris (Latin Quarter)

Charming, traditional family-run hotel of pretty floral patterns. No public areas, but a lovely courtyard garden for sitting out in summer. Good value in a quiet location, good sized rooms, close to Latin Quarter sights. No a/c.

  • Families - With its relaxed home-from-home vibe and charming garden area, this is ideal for a family trip to Paris
  • Local exploring - This base in the heart of the Latin Quarter is ideal for exploring all of the city's highlights
  • Garden - Lush courtyard garden.
  • Sights nearby - The hotel is close to the Pantheon and Contrescarpe Theatre
from $146 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Le Relais Montmartre

Paris (Montmartre)

Charming family-friendly hotel in the village-like district of Montmartre, on a quiet street, just behind Sacre Coeur. Pretty rooms are tastefully decorated in classic traditional style with modern bathrooms. Intimate and romantic, the ideal spot from which you can explore Paris at ease.

  • Value chic - Great value for its prime location in the popular district of Montmartre, charming rooms, courtyard and modern amenities.
  • Sights nearby - Walking distance from Butte Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur and Place du Tertre.
  • Lively
  • Romantic
from $136 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mama Shelter Paris East

Paris (Pere Lachaise)

Stylish and hip hotel in the 20th arrondissement. Atmospheric rooms with polished concrete, modern art and dark hues. Imac screens in the bedrooms, buzzy restaurant scene and a great nightclub across the road. Funky and reasonably priced.

  • City Style - A hip hotel in an alternative corner of northeast Paris, with raw and funky interiors by Philippe Starck.
  • Sights nearby - Head down to Père Lachaise cemetery, just around the corner.
  • Designer - Interiors by Philippe Starck.
  • Lively
from $125 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Le 123

Paris (Les Halles)

A colourful boutique hotel very close to the Marais. Sophisticated rooms and suites have all the mod cons, private balconies, and decorative furnishings. No restaurant but plenty of options close by. A very cool spot.

  • Luxury
  • City Style
  • Sights nearby - Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées.
  • Local markets
from $134 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Les Jardins de la Villa

Paris (17th Arrondissement)

Fabulous boutique hotel close to the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. Contemporary chic bedrooms and suites display Parisian couture and all the mod cons, some have private balconies. Fitness centre, spa treatments, and excellent breakfasts. City style.

  • City Style
  • Romantic Break
  • Sights nearby - Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe.
  • Designer
from $151 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Off Paris Seine

Paris (Latin Quarter)

This unique and trendy floating hotel has everyone head over heels. Rooms boast chic interiors, quirky modern design and unbeatable views of the banks of the Seine. The hip lounge bar is a sleek and contemporary hotspot in the evenings. A totally novel experience!

  • City Style - A chic and modern hotel with innovative design, unbeatable style and a certain Parisian swagger!
  • Great walks - For a perfect Parisian introduction, walk along the beautiful banks of Seine to reach the city centre.
  • Sights nearby - Any visitor to Paris must visit Notre Dame de Paris, just a short boatride away.
  • Local markets - Make the most of your location and check out the local artisan shops.
from $146 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Bienvenue

Paris (Montmartre)

A hip hotel set in a lively area. Chic interiors are accented by pretty potted plants and colourful floral wallpapers, while bright rooms feature whitewashed walls and statement fabrics. Expect an innovative gourmet menu and tasty treats from the resident pastry chef. Delightful and good value too!

  • Local exploring - Set in the Pigalle neighbourood, which has its own share of sights and shops, and with the rest of Paris easily accessible
  • Local markets - Wander around Le Marché Saint-Pierre, the largest collection of fabric-centric stores in Paris
  • Cooking classes - Take some cooking classes with the hotel's resident pastry chef
  • Sights nearby - Head to nearby Montmartre and visit the Sacré Coeur
from $168 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hôtel La Nouvelle République

Paris (Republique)

This small hotel is housed in a traditional white-brick Parisian townhouse. Rooms are bright, modern and come with luxurious details to accommodate your needs. The main attraction is its location on Paris's edgier, less touristic East Side - think local neighbourhoods and open-air markets.

  • Local exploring - The trendy neighbourhood of Belleville is just around the corner- home to open-air food markets and the Chinese district
  • Romantic Break - Known as the 'city of love', visit some of Paris's most famed romantic landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame
  • Families - A comfortable and affordable base from which families can enjoy days of sightseeing
  • Sights nearby - Paris's main opera house 'Opéra Bastille' is around the corner - as is the chic neighbourhood of Le Marais
from $142 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mob Hotel

Paris (Saint-Ouen)

This avant-garde hospitality-concept rubs shoulders with the largest flea market in Paris, Saint-Ouen. The individually designed guestrooms are effortlessly chic, with eclectic, vintage-style furnishings and rich fabrics. Dine at the organic farm-to-table restaurant; a contemporary, boho bolt-hole.

  • Local exploring - Set alongside the largest flea market in Paris, this hotel is the perfect starting point for local exploring
  • City Style - With eclectic interiors and a bohemian location, book this hotel for authentic Parisian style
  • Families - Families are welcome at this hotel; book a suite to accommodate children
  • Sights nearby - Walk to many of the city sights from this hotel; head to the famous Arc de Triomphe before shopping on the Champs-Elysées
from $124 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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CitizenM Gare de Lyon

Paris (Bercy)

Contemporary Dutch-style shines through at this modern hotel, tucked away by the Gare de Lyon. The pod-like guestrooms have a raised bed platform with crisp, white linens and smart technology, operated by an iPad. Relax in one of two cosy sitting rooms or head to the stylish rooftop bar for drinks.

  • City Style - With stylish, modern interiors and an unbeatable location by the station, this hotel has reams of chic Parisian style
  • Local exploring - Set a stone's throw from the Seine, this hotel makes a great starting point for your local exploring in Paris
  • Short break - With easy access to the train station, this hotel is perfect for a quick weekend away in the city of love
  • Sights nearby - Take a trip to the Panthéon, an 18th-century mausoleum with a colonnaded facade which is a major city monument
from $130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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