The 16 Best Budget Hotels in Paris (2025)

A 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 and 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.
• Sister hotel Mama Shelter Paris West is another playful urban retreat, this time in the heart of the15th arrondissement. Its chic designer interiors blend velvet, rattan, and bold patterns for an ultra-Instagrammable stay — and with an appealing price tag too.
• 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 stay

• 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.

• Babel sits in the heart of edgy Belleville. The rooms at this boutique gem ooze romance with patinated walls, woody scents, and a sultry colour palette. A perfect couples' Parisian retreat without breaking the bank.
• A clean-lined boutique hotel in the 15th Arrondissement, Hotel Wallace offers simple pared back comfort at reasonable rates. The rooftop with bar and hot tub seal the deal!

• Hotel Cabane offers smart boutique-style accommodation with very reasonable room rates. There's a range of chic rooms, but the icing on the cake is the hidden "cabane" in the garden — a wooden clad cocoon made for romance.
• La Planque is a stylish boutique hotel offering beautifully styled rooms and a central location all at a very good price. Expect chic retro design with old-fashioned marble bureaus, rotary-dial telephones and velvet-clad headboards. Charming.

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.
• Thoughtfully designed and with a warm atmosphere, Hotel Leopold in Montparnasse is ideal for families. The bathrooms are modern and glossy with proper tubs and overhead showers, and the family rooms can accommodate up to five people. A great value choice.

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. Complete 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.

Still not sure where to book?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Paris.
• Or you could refine your search to our Gurus' recommendations for the top 10 hotels in Paris with character or 10 chic Paris hotels.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.