Hotel AlhambraEditor's Pick

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The chief selling points of the friendly two-star Hotel Alhambra are its location, steps from the Metro in the hip Oberkampf neighborhood, and its large, plant-filled courtyard.

The 58 rooms are fine, if conventional and a bit boring in a “chain hotel” kind of way. They’re decorated with sunny yellow wallpaper, deep green carpets and rather tired comforters.

While some of the rooms at the Hotel Alhambra overlook the rue Malte, most open up to a giant courtyard garden that’s landscaped and open to guests. During warm weather, you can enjoy meals, coffee or drinks among the greenery. (After midnight guests are supposed to keep the noise down. Rooms also have double-paned windows for soundproofing, although these will probably be open during the summer.)

All rooms are nonsmoking and equipped with a large flat-screen TV, telephone and free Wi-Fi. Fourth floor rooms on the street side have small balconies (ask ahead when booking).

Bathrooms are covered in cream-colored tiles and equipped mostly with showers, although some bathtubs are available in triple rooms.

The Hotel Alhambra struck us as a friendly base to enjoy the bars, restaurants and shopping in the trendy Oberkampf neighborhood. It’s also within an easy walk of the Marais and Bastille, and a just minutes to République.

» Tom Meyers

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.