The 11 Best Cheap Hotels in Paris for 2023

Whoa. Let me repeat that… whoa. Are you experiencing a little sticker shock while searching for hotels in Paris? The city has gotten really expensive, n’est-ce pas ?
I know, traveling to Paris has never been exactly cheap, but there have always been ways to make it more affordable. Heck, my post on 50 ways to save on your trip to Paris breaks down little tips and tricks for saving on food, museums, getting around, and so on. But the city’s hotel rates have recently gone through the roof.
We should know — my team and I have been obsessively visiting, reviewing, and ranking the best budget hotels in Paris since 2001, when I launched the site with the mission of helping travelers find the very best central hotels in Paris that are actually affordable. We’ve seen charming hotels open, close, get rebooted as private apartment rentals, rebrand themselves as 4-star hotels. We’ve seen it all.
But post-COVID, we’ve seen some of our all-time favorite budget hotels close, and others have transformed themselves into something much, much more expensive. (Ironically, the rates might double, but the location and room size always stay the same!) And we understand, to a certain degree. Running a hotel was nearly impossible for a few years, and revenues need to be recouped.
Still, over the past three years we’ve seen many of our favorite (formerly) budget-friendly hotels swing from offering rooms for about €125-150 a night to more than €250 a night.
Fortunately, there are still some hotels in central Paris with great service and affordable rates. We’ve spent a few weeks combing through and updating all of our Paris hotel listings , and testing rates to get to the bottom of what is still a great deal.

Our criteria: How do we pick our favorite hotels in Paris?
We’ve picked these winners by examining several criteria, including:
Hotel Location
Would most travelers consider this location to be convenient? Can you walk to popular sights and a good selection of restaurants from this hotel? At the same time, does it offer enough calm to let you sleep comfortably at night?
Our favorite locations are in the very center of Paris (Arrondissements 1-7), especially near the Louvre , the Marais , Latin Quarter , St-Germain des Prés and near the Eiffel Tower . From these locations you can walk or take a quick Metro ride to nearly all of Paris’s main museums and attractions.
Average room rate
Are rates cheaper than other hotels of the same category? To determine the “average double rate,” we compiled and averaged rates for a double room in June, July, August and October of 2023.
This one was especially hard, as room rates have skyrocketed across the city. Most of our top picks have an average room rate under $150 per night, while some truly special hotels go as high as $225. Above that amount just can’t reasonably considered “budget”. We’ve rounded up hotels with some of the best rates in the city.
Quality
How do the actual rooms and hotel services stack up with others in the same category? If this is a two-star hotel, for example, does it offer better rooms and more personal services than other two-star hotels?
User ratings and reviews

How have past guests rated this hotel? What issues, if any, have previous guests experienced with the hotel?
Room size
Yes, we’re so obsessive that we’ve compiled room size (in square feet) for all hotels and use it as a factor when choosing our list. The bigger the guestroom, the higher the hotel scores. (I mean… nearly all hotel rooms in Paris are tiny, but we’re at least able to see who the outliers are!) In Paris, we found the average hotel room spans around 129 to 140 square feet (about 12 to 13 square meters). Some of the smallest rooms squeeze in beds, desks, and even bathrooms in under 100 square feet, which makes the larger rooms (over 200 square feet) feel extremely spacious.
“Special something”
Does this hotel offer something special that distinguishes it from its competitors? Does it have a special theme, interesting owners, or fascinating history? When we’re reviewing hotels, we’re always looking for this “something special.”
And finally, we also go with our own instincts. We’ve visited and inspected hotels hundreds of times in Paris. We’re including hotels in this list that we like and feel should be shared with our readers!
Related articles: For more on hotel savings in France, check out our tutorials on how to save on your hotel in Paris , and ways to save on hotels throughout France . You can also find romantic budget stays and hotels with old-world charm .

The 11 best cheap hotels in Paris in 2023
Here are our picks for the best cheap sleeps in Paris, ranked by price. Read more about any hotel by clicking the “read full review” link, or click to see our complete guide to budget hotels in Paris , with more than 100 listings. If you spot something you like, make sure to review our tips on saving on hotels in France to get the most bang for your buck.

Hotel de Nesle **
Neighborhood: St-Germain-des-Pres
Average rate: €120
The one-star Hotel de Nesle, tucked away among the back streets of Saint-Germain des Prés and steps from the Seine, offers affordable rooms that are painted with a sense of humor and history. The 18 guest rooms are individually painted and decorated by the owner and her son. Most of these boast lavish line drawings of famed moments in French history, including scenes of Egypt and the Orient, as well as some playful representations of Molière, Hugo and others who have lived in the neighborhood.
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Clean, central, and super cheap, the Tiquetonne is the perfect Cheapo pick.
Hotel Tiquetonne *
Neighborhood: 2nd: Bourse/Montorgueil
Average double: €136
The Hotel Tiquetonne offers 45 simple and homey rooms at consistently low rates, given its central Right Bank location (a couple blocks north of Les Halles). The Tiquetonne is one of the most popular hotels on EuroCheapo, and for good reason: Year after year, it continues to offer comfortable rooms (most with private bath) at some of the lowest rates around. Not to mention this hotel has some of the largest rooms we’ve seen in Paris, with rooms around 215 square feet/20 square meters.
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The Esmeralda is a funky old cheapo, with crazy character and a fabulous Notre Dame location.
Hotel Esmeralda *
Neighborhood: 5th: Latin Quarter
Average room rate €147
It’s all about history and location at the straight-out-of-a-storybook Hotel Esmeralda. With a magnifique Left Bank location directly across the Seine from Notre Dame, the Hotel Esmeralda offers 16 funky and semi-renovated rooms at rates that are quite cheap for the neighborhood. For the quirky at heart, this one-star wonder will be a dream. Rooms have old-fashioned charm, with a wild décor that is a “mash-up” of a 19th-century French farmhouse, flea market, and kitschy High Baroque.
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Family-run charm is the name of the game at Familia Hotel.
Familia Hotel**
Neighborhood: 5th: Latin Quarter
Average rate: €161
It’s hard to resist this family-run hotel — especially when you consider the price for the excellent location in the Latin Quarter. We love the little antique details including cute desks, historic maps, and Paris-themed art. For rooms with views across the rooftops of the city, try to reserve a room on the top floor. They also have a few balcony rooms (check when booking). Familia Hotel features Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning in all of the rooms.
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The Hotel Chopin is tucked away at the end of a 19th-century shopping arcade.
Hotel Chopin **
Neighborhood: 9th: Opéra
Average room rate €164
Ready for something with an extra dose of charm? Tucked away inside a 19th-century shopping arcade, the two-star Hotel Chopin offers comfortable, spacious (172 square feet/16 square meter) rooms at great rates, but it’s the setting that’s sure to make romantics race to their fainting couches. The arcade, located along the Boulevard Montmartre near the Opera shopping district, is lined with picture-perfect stores selling toys, jewelry, and sweets. And then halfway down, you stumble upon the Hotel Chopin. Inside, things have a quiet, grandmotherly touch.
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Looking up at Hotel St Pierre.
Hotel Saint-Pierre **
Neighborhood: 6th: St-Germain-des-Prés
Average rate: €204
With a location near the lively Boulevard St-Michel, the Hotel Saint-Pierre offers stylish, renovated rooms at affordable rates. Guests even have the option to book rooms with balconies and views of Notre Dame’s towers or the Eiffel Tower .
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A charming view from a room at Hotel Audran. Photo: Booking.com
Hotel Audran *
Neighborhood: 18th: Montmartre
Average room rate €209
The friendly Hotel Audran is another of our best budget hotels in Paris. It is a solid deal, offering renovated two-star rooms with private bathrooms along the café-lined rue Abbesses, one of Montmartre’s most charming stretches. The hotel’s 40 rooms were recently painted a bright blue, and all are equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone, and free Wi-Fi.
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Surprise, surprise! Hotel Des Balcons has some great views from your room.
Grand Hotel des Balcons **
Neighborhood: 6th: St. Germain des Prés
Average rate: €209
The Grand Hotel des Balcons offers 50 comfortable rooms, and yes, lots of balconies overlooking a quiet street. There is plenty to do nearby, too, with Berkeley Books across the road, the Boulevard St-Germain to the right of the hotel, and the Odéon National Theater and the Luxembourg Gardens to the left.
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Affordable, renovated rooms near the Marais at the Paris France.
Hotel Paris France **
Neighborhood: 3rd/4th: Marais
Average rate: €211
The rather generically named Hotel Paris France offers well kept, yet charmingly old-fashioned rooms in a prime spot along the Rue de Turbigo near the Marais, Pompidou, and Republique. The rooms have recently been renovated (adding, for example, air conditioning), but the owners took care to keep some of the period details. The hotels 46 rooms are papered in bright colors, and all are equipped with AC, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
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A super central location and lovely two-star rooms are the star at Hotel de Suez. Photo: Booking.com
Hotel de Suez **
Neighborhood: 5th: Latin Quarter
Average room rate: €232
Welcoming guests since 1896, the Hotel de Suez knows a thing or two about great hotel service. Rooms are stylish, thanks to recent renovations, and spotless, and amenities are modern (think free Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions). You can count on the long-time staff members to greet you warmly. While recent renovations raised the rates a bit, the service, amenities, and overall experience of staying at this highly rated hotel make it a good value.
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You want old-world Parisian charm? Welcome to Hotel de Nice!
Hotel de Nice **
Neighborhood: 3rd & 4th: the Marais
Average room rate €258
It’s a bit more of a splurge these days, but if you’re looking for something eclectic and charming, Hotel de Nice is your spot. Here, you’ll find romantic decor, picturesque views, air conditioning, private bathrooms, and even an elevator. The area is ideal too, as you’ll find plenty to do, eat and see in the famous Marais neighborhood.
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More cheap hotels in Paris
But wait, there’s more! We have reviewed more than 100 affordable hotels in our guide to Paris. Find more hotels:
• See all reviewed hotels
• See hotels: Near the Louvre | Marais | Latin Quarter | St. Germain | Eiffel Tower | Montmartre
A note about reserving
It should come as no surprise that, given their exceptional value, many of these hotels are quite well known and are already quite popular with guests. As many of these are also quite small (at least compared to international chain hotels), finding availability can be tres difficile… especially during the high season, and especially if you wait until the last minute.
If possible, reserve far in advance.  Search hotels in Paris
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