The Hotel de Sejour Beaubourg offers sunny and clean rooms with "budget boutique" décor for very reasonable rates directly north of the Centre Pompidou in the Marais. But it's not for everyone: The rooms are simple, don't have bathrooms, and there's no elevator.
The hotel's street-level lobby is a wide-open white room, with a few pieces of modern art and hip furniture. Up the impressive wooden staircase, rooms sport purple bedspreads, bold velvety curtains, and IKEA-designed hanging lamps. Rooms have wooden desks with leather-backed chairs and are (thankfully) equipped with double-paned windows for soundproofing.
The cheapest rooms are equipped with sink only, while more expensive rooms have private baths (toilet and shower
The Hotel Sejour Beaubourg, formerly the Hotel du Sejour, has been a Cheapo pick for years. When we last visited (in 2009), we discovered that the hotel had been sold to new owners. Happily, the new management has brought some new life to the hotel, while keeping it geared toward budget-minded travelers.
Note: Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
» 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.
About the Hotel Sejour Beaubourg neighborhood
Stretching from Châtelet to the Place de la Bastille, and from République to the Seine, the Marais is the trendiest neighborhood on our list. Its narrow, winding streets are full of funky boutiques, hip bars, and tiny bistros. The Marais is home to the city's historic Jewish quarter and is the center of gay Parisian life. Many of its 17th-century mansions house museums and cultural centers, making this neighborhood very popular for locals and visitors alike. It’s a safe and lively area for nightlife, particularly around the Rue du Vieille du Temple.
The increasing number of contemporary art galleries and avant-garde fashion boutiques in the Marais has fueled increases in hotel rates over the past decade. Nonetheless, there are bargains to be found along the quieter side streets, where visitors will find the exposed wooden beams and bonsai-sized rooms also on offer in Latin Quarter hotels.
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