10 best cheap hotels in Paris from under £100
The City of Light isn’t known for being easy on your wallet, but there are affordable options – you just have to know where to look, says our expert
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Paris might not be the first destination that springs to mind when thinking of a cheap city break in Europe.
It’s the most expensive city in France by a long way, however, it’s possible to do just about anywhere on the cheap. Marie Antoinette, cover your ears: at these hotels and hostels, it’s possible to have your cake and eat it.
The best cheap hotels in Paris have double rooms for as little as £103, depending on when you book, and some in this list even come in at under that price point. But now that the secret’s out, make sure you snap up your place fast.
If you’re considering a night of splashing out, check out our other guides for the best boutique hotels in Paris, the best family-friendly hotels in Paris and the very best hotels in Paris.
The People Hostel is proof that you don’t need to spend big in Paris to get Eiffel Tower views from your hotel. Here, the roof terrace takes in the entire Parisian skyline, including the Eiffel Tower and La Défense.
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At a glance
Hôtel Urban Bivouac doesn’t market itself as anything fancy, but it offers spotlessly clean, minimalist accommodation at rock-bottom prices. Solo travellers can opt for rooms with a single bed; tiny at just 9m-squared, or upgrade to a suite at a spacious 20m-squared. The pine, large windows and light furnishings are reminiscent of an Ikea showroom, but it’s all part of the fun.
There’s a slap-up, all you can eat breakfast buffet; and giving foodies further reason to rejoice, the hotel is on the edge of Paris’s Chinatown.
Address: 1 Rue Sthrau, 75013 Paris
Price: From £97
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If you’re a first-timer to Paris and you’re travelling on a shoestring, there’s no better place to stay than Hôtel Passy Eiffel. The Eiffel Tower, Trocadero and the Champs Elysées are all under a 20-minute walk away, and it costs a fraction of the price of most of the grand old hotels in the area. Breakfast is included in the room rate, served in an atrium-like dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and more pot plants than a florist shop.
Address: 10 Rue de Passy, 75016 Paris
Price: From £153
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Of course the colourful brand Mama Shelter was going to establish a base in Paris’s most colourful quartier, Belleville. The plant-bedecked rooftop feels like a year-round garden party and is worth stopping by for a sundowner even if you’re not staying. This is a place designed for working hard and playing harder.
There are plenty of co-working facilities for digital nomads, but also table football, ping pong, DJ sets and live music, making it the ideal spot to mingle with fellow travellers.
Address: 109 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
Price: From £99
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Proving that you don’t have to pay big bucks for the best views in Paris is The People Hostel. It has a roof terrace that takes in the entire Parisian skyline, including the Eiffel Tower and La Défense. Choose from dorm rooms (sleeping four to eight) or doubles, in a hostel between Belleville and Couronnes metro stations.
It’s a sociable place, regularly hosting everything from live concerts to art classes, and the (extremely affordable) bar is lively any night of the week.
Address: 59 Bd de Belleville, 75011 Paris
Price: From £57
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Exceptionally well located, Hotel Orphée is just across the river from Gare de Lyon, the Jardin des Plantes (home to the Natural History Museum, and Paris’s Grand Mosque). The 44 rooms are beautifully designed and minimalist in order to best utilise the space, and have extremely comfortable beds. Many come with small balconies.
No one goes hungry here, the continental buffet breakfast spread is extremely generous and there’s complimentary cake in the lobby 24/7. There’s even a hammam (reserve a spot when you book).
Address: 4 Bd Saint-Marcel, 75005 Paris
Highlights: Luxury feel, good for foodies
Price: From £107
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Possibly Paris’s best kept secret, this fashionable little boutique hotel on the Left Bank offers exceptional value for money, and picture-perfect rooms. The walled courtyard at Hôtel Henriette, bedecked with plants, makes for the most peaceful place to have breakfast before tackling the city sights.
An underrated perk, but one that makes all the difference is the check-in/check-out process. Arrive from 2pm and stay until 11.30am if desired, meaning that you get several more hours for your money than at most hotels.
Address: 9 Rue des Gobelins, 75013 Paris
Highlights: Boutique hotel
Price: From £170
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In the heart of Montmartre, Le Village has private rooms and dorm rooms sleeping between four and 12 (including women’s only dormitories). Particularly good for digital nomads and freelancers, there’s super fast wifi and computers, so you don’t even need to take your laptop away with you. The pretty little patio has hammocks, cocoon chairs and plenty of sofas to hang out after a busy day of sightseeing.
Address: 20 Rue d’Orsel, 75018 Paris
Price: From £55
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The rooms at Hôtel Joke, with their crocheted decor, are a little gaudy and reminiscent of a five-year-old’s bedroom (guaranteed to keep the younger members of the group happy!), but they’re clean, comfortable and full of character.
In the heart of the 9th arrondissement, there are plenty of great restaurants and bars within easy walking distance. Perks include free gym and sauna use at a nearby hotel, complimentary soft drinks from the minibar which is restocked daily, and complimentary snacks.
Address: 69 Rue Blanche, 75009 Paris
Price: From £93
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In spite of recent renovations, the rooms at Hôtel Darcet look a little dated (there’s a lot of lime green), but they’re spotlessly clean and nothing is too much trouble for the excellent hotel staff. It couldn’t be easier to get around Paris: Place de Clichy metro is 100m away, and Montmartre and Pigalle, with their eclectic mix of restaurants and bars, are just a short walk. Choose from single, double or triple rooms at Hôtel Darcet, making it equally convenient for solo travellers and groups of friends.
Address: 4 Rue Darcet, 75017 Paris
Highlights: Near a train station, good for solo travellers
Price: From £88
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Exposed stone walls, stencil drawings of bookshelves and a spiral staircase with star print wallpaper — the decor is anything but boring at Hôtel Joyce, even if it has struggled to settle on a theme. Families are well catered for, with interconnecting rooms, family suites and an apartment, and plenty of the rooms have bathtubs.
Microwaves in the communal areas make it easy to stretch your budget a little further and avoid eating at restaurants for every meal, and the midday check-out is luxurious.
Address: 29 Rue la Bruyère, 75009 Paris
Highlights: Good for families
Price: From £90
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The hotels featured in this list have been carefully selected by The Independent's expert travel writer Anna Richards, who has a deep knowledge of Paris and France. Our contributors either live in the locations they write about or visit frequently, ensuring a personal and informed perspective. When picking which hotels to include, Anna considered her own experience staying in the hotels and evaluated location, facilities, service and all the other details that make for an exceptional stay for all types of traveller.
Paris uses the euro (€).
The peak tourist time is the summer season, so for those who would prefer Paris a little quieter or have less of a budget to work with, it may be best to avoid June, July and August.
There is a great selection of free museums to explore in Paris, such as the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, which houses over 15,000 works of art, including work by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.
Other free museums include La Maison Élysée which provides a fascinating insight into the presidential household, while Musée Carnavalet delves into France’s ancient history.
There are plenty of beautiful sights to visit across Paris, too, including the Sacré-Cœur and the Eiffel Tower. Tourists will also enjoy taking a stroll down Montmartre and other picturesque streets such as Rue Crémieux.
If your feet get tired, Paris also has some beautifully curated gardens and parks to relax in, such as Jardin du Luxembourg and Parc Monceau.
You’ll often find cheaper rates if you plan your visit to Paris outside of the peak summer months. It’s also worth considering neighbourhoods away from the main tourist attractions, such as Belleville or Pigalle.
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