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The 10 Best Budget Hotels in Paris

The 10 Best Budget Hotels in Paris

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 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

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 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 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 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 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.

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- Mama Shelter Paris East Paris (Pere Lachaise) 170 rooms from AU$194
  
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  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  -  Hip and happening.
  Recommended by  -  Fodors, Frommers, Michelin Travel
  
  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. See More
  
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- Le Relais Montmartre Paris (Montmartre) 26 rooms from AU$210
  
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  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  -  Hip and happening.
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  Recommended by  -  Sawdays, Michelin Travel, Frommers
  
  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. See More
  
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- Hotel des Grandes Ecoles Paris (Latin Quarter) 51 rooms from AU$227
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Frommers, Fodors
  
  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. See More
  
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- Mob Hotel Paris (Saint-Ouen) 90 rooms from AU$192
  
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  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
  
  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. See More
  
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- Hotel Bienvenue Paris (Montmartre) 38 rooms from AU$261
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  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! See More
  
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- Le 123 Paris (Les Halles) 41 rooms from AU$207
  
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  City Style
  Sights nearby - Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées.
  Local markets - Good for local colour.
  
  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. See More
  
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- CitizenM Gare de Lyon Paris (Bercy) 338 rooms from AU$202
  
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  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
  
  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. See More
  
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- Hôtel La Nouvelle République Paris (Republique) 30 rooms from AU$220
  
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  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
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  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. See More
  
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- Off Paris Seine Paris (Latin Quarter) 58 rooms from AU$227
  
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  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.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  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! See More
  
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- Les Jardins de la Villa Paris (17th Arrondissement) 33 rooms from AU$235
  
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  City Style
  Romantic Break
  Sights nearby  -  Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe.
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  Recommended by  -  Small Luxury Hotels
  
  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. See More
  
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