The 6 Best Budget Hotels in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 6 picks

The best budget places to stay in Paris in 2026 are the MIJE Marais hostels, The People Paris Bercy, St Christopher's Inn at Canal and Gare du Nord, Hôtel Caron Le Marais and Hôtel Paris Bastille. Generator Paris and Hôtel Henriette are in our hotels guide.

Paris is not a cheap city to sleep in, so budget here means hostels with private rooms and small three-star hotels rather than the lowest possible price. We quote only figures that each property publishes on its own site, hedged as "from" prices that change with season and demand. Paris adds a taxe de séjour per person per night on top of the room rate, shown separately at checkout, so add it to your budget; MIJE and Hôtel Paris Bastille list the amount on their sites. For stylish low-cost rooms, see Hôtel Henriette and Generator Paris in our best hotels in Paris guide.

1. MIJE Marais (Fourcy, Fauconnier and Maubuisson) — Le Marais (4th)

Three hostels in renovated 17th-century townhouses, with breakfast included in the rate.

$ BudgetBest for Solo travelers · Couples · Marais location

MIJE runs three hostels in the Marais, Fourcy at 6 Rue de Fourcy, Fauconnier at 11 Rue du Fauconnier and Maubuisson at 12 Rue des Barres. The site describes fully renovated 17th-century aristocratic townhouses, with private courtyards and exposed beams, and says it offers private rooms or dormitories of 2 to 10 beds, each room with a shower and sink. Toilets are outside the rooms.

The individual rates page lists dorm beds from €40, singles from €80, twins from €95 and triples from €120, with continental breakfast included, and lists a €2.60 daily tourist tax and a €3 Paris membership fee paid on arrival. Bookings are managed centrally, so your stay is allocated to one of the three houses by availability. Reception is open 24/7, per the site.

Good to know: You are assigned a house by availability, so you cannot pick one. Prices are "from" figures on the site.

6 Rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris, France

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2. The People Paris Bercy — 12th arr. · Reuilly

A design hostel with a rooftop terrace and private and family rooms starting at €49 and €89.

$ BudgetBest for Young travelers · Families · Rooftop

The People's Bercy page lists shared rooms from €19, double or twin rooms from €49, double rooms with a balcony from €60 and family rooms for 4 or 8 people from €89 a night. Private and family rooms have private bathrooms and towels, while shared-room guests can rent a towel for €4.

The site describes a rooftop terrace with views over Paris and a bar serving cocktails and coffee. Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 10:30 am. The People says minors cannot book or use shared dormitories, even with a guardian, so families should book a private or family room.

Good to know: Prices on the site are "from" figures. Families need a private or family room.

28 Boulevard de Reuilly, 75012 Paris, France

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3. St Christopher's Inn Canal — 19th arr. · Bassin de la Villette

A lively hostel beside Canal Saint-Martin with a terrace on the water.

$ BudgetBest for Social travelers · Nightlife · Canal

St Christopher's Canal sits at Bassin de la Villette, with four Metro stations within a five-minute walk, per the group's Paris page. It has a terrace on the water and an on-site Belushi's bar.

The site says the Paris bars stay open until 5 am on Friday and Saturday nights, so it suits groups more than light sleepers. It does not list room types or prices for Paris; check the booking page for dorm and private room options. The group advertises a direct-booking guarantee of rates at least 5% below other sites.

Good to know: Bar open until 5 am on weekends; ask for a quieter room if you want sleep.

159 Rue de Crimée, 75019 Paris, France

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4. St Christopher's Inn Gare du Nord — 10th arr. · Gare du Nord

A hostel opposite the Eurostar terminal, two minutes from the trains.

$ BudgetBest for Eurostar · Short stays · Transit

St Christopher's Gare du Nord is on Rue de Dunkerque, opposite the Eurostar and about two minutes from the terminal, with Metro lines 4 and 5 from the door, per its site. There is a Belushi's bar on site.

It is the practical choice for an early Eurostar or a late arrival. The site does not list Paris room types or prices on its Paris page, so check the booking page for current options.

Good to know: Best for one-night stops around a train. Bar hours stretch late on weekends.

5 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France

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5. Hôtel Caron Le Marais — Le Marais (4th)

An 18-room three-star in the Marais with breakfast and soft drinks in the minibar included.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Marais · First-timers

Hôtel Caron's site describes a three-star hotel with 18 recently renovated rooms, one of them wheelchair accessible. Rooms have a 43-inch flat-screen TV, individual air conditioning, a safe and a minibar with snacks and soft drinks free of charge.

The site lists three offers: breakfast included, a cancellable rate, and a non-refundable rate advertised as the best price. It names the Picasso Museum, Carnavalet Museum, Pompidou Center and Place des Vosges as nearby and does not publish rates.

Good to know: The non-refundable rate is the cheapest; the cancellable rate costs more.

3 Rue Caron, 75004 Paris, France

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6. Hôtel Paris Bastille — 12th arr. · Bastille

A 37-room three-star near Bastille and Gare de Lyon with breakfast included on direct bookings.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Train travelers · Bastille nightlife · Breakfast included

Hôtel Paris Bastille's site lists 37 rooms, 31 Standard or Superior and 6 Junior Suites, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a minibar and a kettle. A lobby bar is open 24/7, and the hotel says breakfast buffet is included in rates for bookings made on its own site.

Bastille Metro station is about 200 meters away, and the site gives Gare de Lyon as about 5 to 10 minutes on foot. The site lists a €5.53 per adult per night tourist tax not included in displayed rates, and a €10 per night charge for pets.

Good to know: Book on the hotel's own site to get breakfast included. Tourist tax is extra.

67 Rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris, France

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to stay in central Paris?

A dorm bed at a hostel. MIJE's own rates page lists dorm beds from about €40 a night with breakfast, and The People Paris Bercy lists shared-room beds from about €19. Both are published "from" prices that vary by date.

Are there budget options for couples or families?

Yes. MIJE lists twin rooms from about €95 and triple rooms from about €120 with breakfast, and The People Bercy lists double rooms from about €49 and family rooms from about €89. See our best family hotels in Paris for more.

Which area is best for a budget stay in Paris?

Le Marais (4th) puts MIJE and Hôtel Caron near the Place des Vosges and the Picasso Museum. The 10th, around Gare du Nord and Canal Saint-Martin, and the 12th, near Bastille and Gare de Lyon, are well connected and cheaper.

Do Paris hotels charge a tourist tax?

Yes. The taxe de séjour is charged per person per night, depending on the type of lodging. MIJE's site lists €2.60 a day as an extra paid on arrival, and Hôtel Paris Bastille lists €5.53 per adult per night, not included in its displayed rates.

Can I stay at a Paris hostel if I am over 30?

Yes. MIJE's site says its hostels are open to all, with no age limit, though under-17s must stay in a private room with adults. The People says minors cannot book shared dormitories, even with a guardian.

1. MIJE Marais (Fourcy, Fauconnier and Maubuisson) — Le Marais (4th)

2. The People Paris Bercy — 12th arr. · Reuilly

3. St Christopher's Inn Canal — 19th arr. · Bassin de la Villette

4. St Christopher's Inn Gare du Nord — 10th arr. · Gare du Nord

5. Hôtel Caron Le Marais — Le Marais (4th)

6. Hôtel Paris Bastille — 12th arr. · Bastille

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