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16 Affordable Hotels in Paris That Are Also Nice

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March 16 2025
Last updated: June 5, 2025

There's no shortage of beautiful and luxurious hotels in Paris. I still dream of staying at the Ritz one day. The reality is, I usually look for hotels that are both nice and affordable. That's why I've compiled a list for you of the best budget hotels in Paris that also boast beautiful interiors. Because let's be honest: aesthetics matter too. I should also add a caveat: budget hotels in Paris are a relative term.

How to find the cheapest hotels in Paris

If you search websites like Booking.com for reviews above 8 and the lowest price, you'll find many more cheap hotels (but they are often less attractive!). The hotels in this fine Paris list starting prices that at the time of writing are between €80 and a maximum of around €150 per night.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱! I've rounded up a complete list with the coziest and most festive Christmas markets in Amsterdam you don't want to miss this year. Think twinkling lights, mulled wine, food stalls, live music, unique gifts and lots of Christmas vibes all December long. Whether you're planning a festive day with the fam or friends, or just want to soak up that holiday spirit. These are the markets in Amsterdam to put on your calendar now. 🎄✨ 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥 “𝘾𝙃𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙈𝘼𝙎𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙆𝙀𝙏” 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄'𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝙔𝙇𝘽𝘽-𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨. Send this list to your festive partner-in-crime, grab a hot chocolate (or mulled wine 😉), and have fun! ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #yourlittleblackbook #christmasinamsterdam #amsterdammarkets #christmasmarkets #amsterdamguide thingstodoinamsterdam winterinthenetherlands festiveseason christmasvibes marktlovers amsterdamtips
HOME ALONE 4 INCOMING 😅 My trip to NYC ends in a bad (Christmas) movie when the hotel gives my carry-on with my passport to an old lady who doesn't realize it and checks it in for a flight to the UK! Now I'm stuck here in NY without my passport, and I've missed my flight. I've experienced a lot in all the years I've been traveling for Your Little Black Book, but this is a first 😅. This chat video is purely therapeutic in nature 🤣🤣🤣. Because really: HOW?! 🫢 Note to self: better to take my passport with me all day, instead of leaving it 'safely' in the hotel apparently... and from now on, suitcases should be tied together with a cable in the storage room. Even if you're in a luxurious and expensive hotel, everything is still human work. Now I'm stuck in one of the nicest cities in the world, but of course I just want to be home with Manuel as planned. 😔 To be continued 🧳✈️ And thanks for all the sweet DMs ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ✖️✖️✖️ Anne
And do you also have a nice garden? I want to thank you for your patience and help. 𝟳-𝗷𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! This time we went to @williams.farmhouse one of my favorites for lunch in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. But is this also fun during the day with kids? We ordered a 'plain' version of the Farmhouse burger 🍔: yes, really just meat + cheese 🤣… and together with the fries it was a mega success. Child happy, us happy… and it was such a cozy, rainy afternoon. I mean this interior, I immediately dream away to the Cotswolds again! Do you have a favorite 𝗸𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 in Amsterdam or the Netherlands? Let me know in the comments, I'll collect all for the next 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗙! ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #amsterdam #amsterdamfood #amsterdamrestaurants #amsterdamfoodie #amsterdamguide amsterdamwithkids kidsproef familyfriendly amsterdamlunch amsterdamoudzuid yourlittleblackbook kidsproofamsterdam
So happy to finally share this! @lefoodwalk is back this winter with four themed walks during the Amsterdam Light Festival, running from November 27th to January 18th. Perfect for a day out with friends, a date, colleagues, or family. From a Street Food Walk to an Oyster Walk and from Cocktails to an Old Amsterdam Drinks Walk. The Le Foodwalk team has listened to you, and there's a different experience available almost every day. Tickets (which are even cheaper than last year 🔥) are live now! I've added a link in my bio. 𝗟𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗫 𝗔𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Every Thurs-Sat Price: 4 bites + Amsterdam Light Festival app (worth €6,99) 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽: ⦁ @weareedn_amsterdam ⦁ @caferestaurantdebazel ⦁ @soulkitchen_amsterdam ⦁ @blackandblue_reguliers 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: € 43,50 𝗢𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Every Thurs-Sat 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: 4 x 2 oysters + Amsterdam Light Festival app (worth € 6,99) 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽: ⦁ Soulkitchen ⦁ De Bazel ⦁ @bellyofthebeastbar ⦁ @vermeerswijnkamer 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: € 43,50 𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Every Wed-Sat Included: 3 cocktails (also 0.0%) + Amsterdam Light Festival app (worth €6,99) 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽: ⦁ @feijoaamsterdam⦁ @lottisamsterdam ⦁ Belly of the Beast 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: € 35,50 𝗔𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Every Sun-Wed 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: 3 Dutch drinks & 3 Dutch bar snacks + @amsterdamlightfestival app (worth €6,99) 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝘂𝗽: ⦁ @hetkarbeel ⦁ @proeflokaalvanwees ⦁ @beertemple_amsterdam 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: €33,50 Who do you want to do a Foodwalk with this winter? **Sunday in the evening in Amsterdam.** ✖️✖️✖️ @anne_de_buck #lightfestival #lefoodwalk #amsterdamlightfestival #amsterdamfoodguide #amsterdamfood #amsterdambynight #canalview
I hope everyone gets into the Christmas spirit this Christmas 2020 🎅🏼 The countdown to Christmas has officially begun and I can tell you: this list will immediately get you in the Christmas spirit. 🎄 📍In this new video, I've listed the most beautiful Christmas markets and winter fairs in the Netherlands, from Maastricht to The Hague. Whether you're in the mood for mulled wine, raclette, Christmas carols, ice skating with your besties, or planning a cozy weekend getaway in December, now's the time to block your calendar. Send the tips to your Christmas date ❤️ and comment "CHRISTMAS MARKET" to receive a link to ALL the Christmas market shortlists on Your Little Black Book. Let the Christmas anticipation begin! ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #yourlittleblackbook #kerstmarktnederland #kerstuitje #winterfair #kerst2025 #weekendtips #thingstodointhenetherlands #magischmaastricht #royalchristmasfair #kerstmarktamsterdam #winterinthenetherlands #kerstvibes #yourlbb #kerstmarkt #christmasmarket
Amsterdam, get your skates ready — ice skating season has officially begun! ⛸️ The first rinks, like @schatbaanmuseumplein, are opening this weekend and we are so ready for it. I already planned a mom & son date — that's how excited we are to hit the ice. 💙 This year, there are some new rinks to discover across the city too. And who knows... maybe we'll even get lucky with natural ice again. Until then, these are the 7 best ice skating rinks in Amsterdam you don't want to miss. Whether you're planning a festive date, a day with friends, or skating with the kids — this guide has you covered. 📍All details are in the Amsterdam Ice Skating Listicle on Your Little Black Book (link in bio). Send this to your skating buddy and start planning your first winter weekend on ice! ❄️ ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #yourlittleblackbook #yourlbb #amsterdamwinter #iceskatinginamsterdam #amsterdamchristmas #thingstodoinamsterdam #amsterdamguide #winterinthenetherlands #amsterdamlife #cityguide #amsterdamcheck #wintervibes #travelamsterdam #weekendinams #holidayseason #schaatsen
𝟱 𝘅𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗻. From new hotspots to lowspots and from hand-pulled noodles to an intimate Mediterranean bistro, I've listed 5 new favorite restaurants for you that you definitely want to try. Save this guide for your next dinner date 🍽️ 📍 Orchid House (Oost) Vibe: all day dining at Oosterpark, family friendly and good vibes. Must orders: ceviche, angel hair pasta with sea urchin and picanha. @orchidhouse.ams 📍 Omri (De Pijp) Vibe: small and cozy corner building with a warm interior and dimmed lights. Perfect for a date night. Must orders: the dolmas and lamb shawarma tostada with watermelon. @omri_amsterdam 📍 Chingu (De Pijp) Vibe: mainly focused on take-away, but trust me: you'll want to go out of your way for these Taiwanese rice balls. Must orders: Jumeok Bap with king crab or mayak egg, so delicious. English: @chinguamsterdam 📍 Leonardo's Ravioli Bar (De Pijp) Vibe: Italian bistro full of cozy corners in the always lively Pijp. Now also open for lunch on the weekend. Must orders: as many as possible. And share everything. I can be brief about it. @leonardosraviolibar 📍 Yellow River Handpulled Noodles (Centrum) Vibe: like you've ended up in a Chinese canteen. You order via the kiosk and wait until your number is called. Must orders: choose your favorite thickness noodles + the minced meat noodles. The dumplings are really worth trying too. @yellowrivernoodles Let me know where you're going first. Or where you've had the most delicious meal recently, I'm curious! ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #amsterdamfood #amsterdam #amsterdamrestaurant #amsterdamlife #amsterdamtravel #amsterdamrestaurants #hotspots
The most beautiful Christmas shows at garden centers throughout the Netherlands are now open! 🎄 Only 7 more weekends until Christmas... and this cozy and free Christmas outing is perfect to get into the Christmas spirit. Trust me, I've already been ;-). Do you have a favorite that's not in this video? Let me know in the comments! You can also find the complete list of 30 tips via the link in my bio ✨. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #christmasshows #christmasshow2025 #christmasdecoration #christmasinspiration #gardencenter #weekendtip #thingstodo #discoveringthenetherlands #winterouting #cozyoutings #christmasholiday #christmasfeeling #christmasmarkets #decembertips

Discover the best cheap hotels in Paris

Sometimes the hotels are a little further away from the center, but you can, for example, rent bikes via Baja Bikes to explore the city. To get the best deals on cheap hotels in Paris, travel outside the school holidays and during the low season. Have you set a date? Or do you just want to daydream while making plans? Read on for budget-friendly, yet oh-so-YourLBB-worthy tips for hotels in Paris. From the city center to the up-and-coming suburbs, and often near a metro station.

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16 Cheap Hotels in Paris You Want to Book Now

HOTEL HENRIETTE (13th)

This hotel is a classic! Hotel Henriette Located 500 meters from the charming Latin Quarter, this hotel, with its subtly furnished rooms, is highly recommended. Enjoy breakfast in the courtyard in the morning and rent a bike to explore the city.
9 rue des Gobelins, Paris, France

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© Hotel Henriette, Paris

HOTEL PARADIS (10th)

Trust me if you want to experience Hotel Paradis! This hotel has incredibly stylish rooms and a prime location. You're just a short walk from hotspots like Hero, Richer, and Bamboo. A five-minute walk takes you to the metro station, putting the rest of the city within easy reach.
41 Rue Des Petitions Ecuries, Paris, France

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Hotel Paradis, Paris - affordable hotels paris

© Hotel Paradis, Paris

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HOTEL RESTAURANT AU BOEUF COURONNÉ (19th)

This pet-friendly hotel isn't just a sight to behold; it also offers everything you need for a wonderful weekend in Paris. The rooms are fully equipped, and the metro station is just around the corner. Although the hotel is located a bit further from the city center, it allows you to truly explore Paris's neighborhoods and discover lesser-known spots, such as the beautiful Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
188 Avenue Jean Jaurés, Paris, France

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Hotel Restaurant Au Boeuf Couronné, Paris - affordable hotels paris

© Hotel Restaurant Au Boeuf Couronné, Paris

HOTEL DE ROUBAIX (3rd)

Here you'll stay in one of the unique rooms and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning. The location is perfect in Le Marais, just 300 meters from the Musée des Arts et Metiers. Each room has a different style, from romantic to very cool and urban. We're going for the room below!
188 Avenue Jean Jaurés, Paris, France

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© Hotel de Roubaix, Paris

HOTEL TERRE NEUVE (20th)

For a budget-friendly hotel, Hotel Terre Neuve looks surprisingly nice! The rooms are stylish and tastefully decorated, and you'll immediately feel at home. However, you'll have to walk a bit further from this hotel to reach some of the city's attractions; it's 2,8 kilometers to Bastille.
22 Bis Rue Terre Neuve, Paris, France

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© Hotel Terre Neuve, Paris

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HÔTEL DE LA PORTE DORÉE (12th)

The Hôtel de la Porte Dorée in Paris is definitely one of my favorite affordable hotels in Paris. This hotel has a green policy, using energy-saving appliances and recycling programs. A big plus for me! The rooms are classically decorated with true Parisian charm, giving them a wonderfully luxurious feel.
273 Avenue Daumesnnil, Paris, France

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© Hôtel De La Porte Dorée, Paris

GENERATOR HOSTEL PARIS (10th)

Generator Paris is a design hostel in Paris's vibrant 10th arrondissement. During your stay at this poshtel (hostel meets hotel), you'll sleep in a sleek yet cozy room, some even with a private terrace. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and vintage shops nearby. Family rooms are also available.
9-11 Place du Colonel Fabien, Paris, France

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© Generator Paris, Paris

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HOTEL TREMA (19th)

Stay at Hotel Trema during your visit to Paris. This hotel is a four-minute walk from the Bassin de la Villette, a large, free outdoor pool open only in summer and a real hot spot for warm weather. The rooms are simple yet modern.
189 Rue de Crimee, Paris, France

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© Hotel Trema, Paris

MAMA SHELTER (20th)

You'll want to check out this stylish hotel just outside the center of Paris! The Mama Shelter Hotel boasts a restaurant serving traditional French cuisine. It also has a pizzeria, so you certainly don't have to leave the hotel for delicious food! I've stayed at Mama Shelter hotels all over the world, and they even have one in LA!
109 Rue de Bagnolet, Paris, France

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© Mama Shelter, Paris

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HOTEL L'ANTOINE (11th)

This hotel is a six-minute walk from Place de la Bastille and the Opéra Bastille. There are plenty of lovely restaurants, cafés, and bars in the surrounding area. The rooms at L'Antoine are beautifully decorated, and the bathroom, with its colorful tiles, is a real eye-catcher.
10-12 Rue de Charonne, Paris, France

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Hotel L'Aintoine, Paris - affordable hotels paris

© Hotel L'Aintoine, Paris

CITIZENM PARIS GARE DE LYON (12th)

During your stay at this hotel, you'll sleep in one of the wonderfully large beds and enjoy a refreshing rain shower in the morning. Hotel CitizenM is located in Paris's 12th arrondissement, home to a charming food hall and breathtaking views of the Seine.
8 Rue van Gogh, Paris, France

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© Citizen M, Paris

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COQ HOTEL PARIS (13th)

Hôtel COQ has a bar where you can relax with a cocktail after a day of shopping. A full breakfast is served in the morning, and for dinner, you can visit one of the many restaurants within walking distance. The hotel's interior is stunning; the abundance of greenery and warm colors create a very cozy atmosphere.
15 Rue Edouard Manet, Paris, France

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© Coq Hotel Paris, Paris

MOTEL ONE PARIS (12th)

When you check in at a Motel One hotel, you know exactly what to expect. Budget-friendly design hotels where you can almost always find a room for under a hundred euros. Motel One Paris has its own garden and a bar. The hotel is a six-minute walk from the Porte Dorée metro station. This is ideal, as famous landmarks like Notre Dame and the Bastille Opera are just a bit too far to walk.
295 Avenue Daumesnil, Paris, France

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©Motel One Paris, Paris

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HOTEL COMETE PARIS (20th)

Hôtel Comete Paris is located in eastern Paris. The hotel's decor is inspired by space, planets, and stars. Super original!
14 bis Rue des Maraichers, Paris, France

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© Hôtel Comete Paris, Paris

HÔTEL LA NOUVELLE REPUBLIQUE (11th)

Hôtel La Nouvelle République is a 15-minute walk from Place de la République. The hotel's rooms are modern and fully equipped. A perfect base for a few days in Paris!
9 Rue Moret, Paris, France

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© Hôtel La Nouvelle République, Paris

HOTEL PARIS VOLTAIRE (11th)

This budget hotel in Paris is located in the heart of the city center. Each room is uniquely decorated, and how! The colorful décor is fantastic, and even the bathroom looks inviting. Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning, and in the evening, stroll down to the boulevard, where you'll find several restaurants for a full breakfast.
79 rue Sedaine, Paris, France

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© Hôtel Paris Voltaire, Paris

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