The best Paris budget-friendly hotels and hostels

Exploring Paris (hands down, worth it no matter how many times you’ve been) can add up. A box of macaron here, a museum ticket there, so the last thing you want to break the bank is your accommodation. But that’s the great thing about such a bustling metropolis - there’s dreamy luxury hotels that Paris are known for, and then there are just as worthy affordable ones.

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We’ve asked our Live the World editors who are on the ground in the French capital, where they recommend to stay for whenever their friends and family are in town… On a budget that is. There’s a few caveat - the accommodation has to be well rated and well priced. Some of these the editors have stayed in when they first moved to Paris themselves! With that, we rounded up the best Paris affordable hotels and hostels for your next trip.

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1. The People - Paris Marais

• Located in the centre of Paris, 1.2 km from Paris-Gare-de-Lyon
• Includes a shared kitchen
• Each room includes a wardrobe at the hostel

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Hostel? Hotel? …What about both? Have your pick at The People - Paris Marais! What I love about this accommodation is for the hostel, each bed have a curtain that you can pull over for privacy along with a shelf inside your bunk to store whatever you need. The common space are absolutely gorgeous, with an actual huge tree in the middle of the lounge area too. The People - Paris Marais definitely knows how to create rooms for hostels that gives you your own personal space, all the while having enough areas to socialize.

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2. Absolute Hotel Paris République

• Walking distance from the hip and eclectic neighbourhood of Canal Saint-Martin
• Features a 24/7 reception
• Self service Laundry available

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Each rom at the Absolute Hotel Paris République is like a street art canvas, where an actual graphic designer splash the walls with urban funky art. Walking through the corridor of the hotel, you’ll see that the once blank white walls are all scribbled and marked with sharpies and crayons - and the hotel encourages you to leave your mark on its walls too. There’s a bucket filled with different colour pens that you can write your name right on the wall itself. No matter where you go in this hotel, it’s a colourful art attack!

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3. JO&JOE Paris - Nation

• All beds has charging ports for your usb or plugs
• Each bed has a built in locker for your own personal storage space
• You can reach the hostel as soon as you step out of the metro station

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Our editors say that what they love about staying at JO&JOE Paris - Nation is the easy, breezy 100 metres of rooftop. Sunset cocktails anyone? It’s a great outdoor space to wind down from a day of exploring Paris. The lounge area is a quirky with neon lights, communal tables for socializing, foosball and old arcade stands. The hostel taps into the lively nightclubs and bars that surround the streets of this Parisian neighbourhood, so whether you’re looking for a night out or a night in, there’s always something to do here.

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4. Caulaincourt Montmartre by Hiphophostels

• Well equipped shared kitchen
• Single, double, triple and dormitory rooms are available
• Each room complete with linen and bedding, a TV and free WiFi

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Montmarte is one of Paris’ most beloved neighbourhoods, adorned its artistic roots still alive today while the white domes of The Basilica of Sacré Coeur shimmers high above. Caulaincourt Montmartre by Hiphophostels just so happens to be situated in Montmarte, with its front door a simple walk out to the cutest cafes and picture-esque cobblestone streets. The rooms are quirky with a play on soft colours and different mix and matching of wallpaper. The rooms are also great for a quiet sleep - the walls and windows keep the noise of the popular neighbourhood out well enough.

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5. The People - Paris Nation

• Free lockers under the bed for every guest, only your own padlock is required
• Mixture of private rooms with king size bed and dormitories for all types of travellers
• Clothing iron is rentable for free

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For some hostels, you just can’t believe that it’s even a hostel due to the high standard of quality in service, design, and comfort that they provide for guest. That’s a crown that The People - Paris Nation can wear proudly, with a chic bar on the rooftop, it’s affordability, and swinging 1920s aesthetic that’s pleasing for the eyes. There's quite a few room and lounges throughout the hotel made for hanging out and meeting new friends.

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6. Generator Paris

• Continental breakfast is prepared every morning includes gluten-free, halal, vegetarian and vegan food
• on-site Café Fabien as well as bar and rooftop terrace
• Daily housekeeping for the hostel

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You can never go wrong the the Generator brand of hostels - no matter which city you are in. But the charm of the Generator Paris is that it’s uniquely designed, giving you a different vibe from other hostels in the neighbourhood but as well as other Generator hostels. It taps into a colourful North African motif and there are plenty of rooms throughout the building to explore outside of the dormitories too. Check out the underground-type bar, that’s built out of subway tiles with its own disco ball. My favourite part of the hostel? There’s a rooftop terrace that’s perfect for sunny days, with impeccable view of Montmarte in the distance.

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7. UCPA Sport Station Hostel Paris

• No code for wifi, just connect and you’re good to go
• Reception is open 24/7, so it's possible to do a check-in any time of day or night
• Includes women only dormitories

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A special and quite a unique hostel concept, the UCPA Sport Station Hostel Paris is part youth hostel, part… gym. Yep, fitness fanatics you’ve read that right! We know that sometimes its hard to get a workout in or stay in tip top shape when you’re traveling or backpacking around. This hostel with its 3000m2 gym on site solves that body fatigue. With a whole bouldering wall, crosstraining, biking, padel courts, badminton and squash and 15 sports coaches to guide you here - you can travel and workout til your heart’s content. Also the hostel has a group organized event every day where you can ride a scooter to visit Paris by night and discover the hostel’s neighbourhood by rollerblades.

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8. Oops! Latin quarter by Hiphophostels

• Facilities for disabled guests
• Luggage room where you can leave them before/after check in
• All rooms have privates bathrooms

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Not many budget Paris accommodations have air conditioning - and boy, during the height of summer in the French capital, you’ll know that this will be a blessing to have. Here, you won’t have to worry about that as each rooms are cooled down wonderfully with their own AC. For those on a tighter budget, there’s a kitchen at Oops! Latin quarter by Hiphophostels with a microwave, utensil, cooking area that you can whip up your own meals. Bonus: free coffee and tea are provided all day long!

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9. Auberge de Jeunesse HI Paris Yves Robert

• Each hostel room has their own showers and bathrooms
• A travel Sustainable property
• Activities such as karaoke and live performances can be arranged

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While for most accommodation in Paris, space is a rare idea and scarcity in a metropolis that’s high in population density, Auberge de Jeunesse HI Paris Yves Robert is a comfortable, spacious respite for space. Everything here has a place - from the sleek noir bar downstairs, to the well-equipped rooms and general facilities. You won’t be missing out on another from home that you can’t find here, especially the added fun of evening entertainment throughout the week with live music.

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10. Hotel Luna Park

• All heated rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV
• 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and vending machines
• Some rooms comes with a private bathroom, other have shared bathroom facilities

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Canal Saint-Martin is a stretch of 2.6 kilometre canal running through Paris - and certainly not one of the places in the city that many travellers even think about. Which is unfortunate, because in recent years Canal Saint-Martin has become a booming place for Paris’ cool kids, electrifying vibes as it is romantically bohemian. ​​Hotel Luna Park is just walking distance to this area, which will give you an authentic experience into Parisian life this side of the Seine.

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11. Hotel Gavarni

• Uses renewable energy and eco-friendly detergents
• The waste here is sorted and recycled
• Offers a breakfast made of organic and fair trade produce

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For environmentally friendly and sustainably concious-travellers, finding the right accommodation that genuinely cares about being green can be a challenge. Hotel Gavarni however is completely environment-friendly with staff that truly cares. The rooms are stunning, with every detail from the linen to the type of mattress thought of. While the price for a stay at this hotel (depending on the day of the week and the season) is a bit higher than other accommodation on this list, it’s truly a gem that anyone would appreciate and enjoy.

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12. Luxelthe Hotel

• TV with satellite and international channels is provided
• Staff available to assist 24 hours a day
• Best affordable hotel for two people in a double bed or 2 single beds

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Can you say ooh la la? Luxelthe Hotel is located right in the heart of Montmarte in Paris. This neighbourhood lives up to its artistic history, with the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur on top of its winding cobblestone streets. The bohemian life of this neighbourhood translate into the hotel’s atmosphere, with subtle intimate high standard comfort close to the Pigalle metro station. Tip: if there’s any rooms on the top floor, definitely request for a room there since you’ll also get some great views of Montmarte.

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13. Hotel de L'Union

• 24-hour front desk
• Need cash? This property has an ATM machine on site
• Daily housekeeping

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Sometimes you just need clean, comfy, and convenience - and Hotel de L'Union fulfills this on all front as well as being a modern, well renovated hotel. The hotel is also right next to the metro station, so you’ll be able to get anywhere around Paris easily (especially all the highlights). If you ever have any questions, the friendly staff here are helpful and will go out of their way to find what you’re looking for. If you need to leave your luggage in-between your travel plans, there’s space here for it too!

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Want to splurge a bit more and check into a plush Paris hotel?

We’ve collected a recommendation of our favourite luxury hotels in Paris for you to check out - perfect for special occasion stays or just getting some dreamy inspiration.

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