Not every visitor to the City of Light can afford to stay in a swanky hotel, so it’s really good to know that there is no shortage of affordable accommodation for the budget-conscious traveler.
Hostels have come a long way since the bad old days of sweaty, stoned hippies, hanging out and keeping people awake until all hours of the early morning. These days, French hostels come with all mod cons, free WiFi and breakfast, are beautifully-decorated and clean, and very, very affordable. Some also include free city tours and discounts at restaurants, bars, and public transport. Please check their websites for details.
We’ve put together a short list of a few of our favorite hostels:
St Christopher’s Inn Paris
With two locations in Paris (Gare du Nord & Canal), St Christopher’s is conveniently situated for all arrondissements.
What: St Christopher’s Inn Canal
Where: 159 rue de Crimée, 75019
Cost: from €16,90 per person per night
Rooms: private, double, twin, dorm
Bathrooms: private, shared
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: St Christopher’s Canal
What: St Christopher’s Inn Gare du Nord
Where: 5 rue de Dunkerque, 75010
Cost: from €26,00 per person per night
Rooms: private, double, twin, dorm, female-only dorm
Bathrooms: private, shared
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: St Christopher’s Gare Du Nord
Generator Paris
Located in the 10th arrondissement, this newly-refurbished hostel boasts 918 rooms, complete with all modern conveniences.
What: Generator Paris
Where: 9-11 Place du Colonel Fabien, 75010
Cost: from €25,00 per person per night
Rooms: private, double, twin, quad, dorm, female-only dorm
Bathrooms: private, en-suite, shared
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: Generator Paris
MIJE Fourcy
Located right in the heart of le Marais, this non-profit hostel (one of three in the district) is housed in a beautiful 17th century mansion, and is subsidized by the city of Paris.
What: MIJE Fourcy
Where: 6 rue de Fourcy, 75004
Cost: from €35,50 per person per night (plus €2,50 annual membership fee)
Rooms: single, double, triple, dorm
Bathrooms: en-suite, shared
Breakfast: free
WiFi: additional charge
Website: MIJE Fourcy
Arty Paris
Close to Porte de Versailles, Arty is also near to the charming Parc Georges Brassens and the Left Bank.
What: Arty Paris
Where: 62 rue des Morillons, 75015
Cost: from €9,90 per person per night
Rooms: single, double, triple, dorm, female-only dorm
Bathrooms: en-suite, shared
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: Arty Paris
Oops!
Oops! is also situated on Left Bank, 250m from the Latin Quarter. The room price includes a city tour.
What: Oops!
Where: 50 Avenue des Gobelins, 75013
Cost: from €27,00 per person per night
Rooms: double, quad
Bathrooms: en-suite
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: Oops!
Le Regent Montmartre
Close to Sacré Coeur, Pigalle, and Moulin Rouge, this hostel is hard to beat in terms of price and location. The hostel will also store your luggage for you, free of charge, after you’ve checked out, and provides irons, ironing boards, and mobile ‘phone chargers.
What: Oops!
Where: 37 boulevard de Rochechouart, 75009
Cost: from €9,90 per person per night
Rooms: single, double, triple, dorm, female-only dorm
Bathrooms: en-suite, shared
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: Le Regent
Caulaincourt Hostel
Another great place to stay in the heart of Montmartre. Room prices include bike rental and free entrance to museums on the first Sunday of each month.
What: Caulaincourt Hostel
Where: 2 Square Caulaincourt, 75018
Cost: from €27,00 per person per night
Rooms: single, double, twin, triple, dorm, female-only dorm
Bathrooms: en-suite, shared
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: Caulaincourt Hostel
The Plug-Inn
Yet another Montmartre hostel, the Plug-Inn provides free maps of the city, a shuttle service to the airport, and flat-screen TV in its private rooms.
What: The Plug-Inn
Where: 7 rue Aristide Bruant, 75018
Cost: from €9,90 per person per night
Rooms: double, twin, triple, quad, dorm, female-only dorm
Bathrooms: en-suite
Breakfast: free
WiFi: free
Website: The Plug-Inn