Cheap hotels in Louvre / Châtelet (1st), Paris
Main attractions: The central 1st arrondissement on the Right Bank includes Châtelet, Palais Royale, Place Vendôme, the Louvre and adjacent Tuileries Gardens.
Neighborhood atmosphere: The area around Châtelet is mostly known for the towering Gothic 16th-century Tour St. Jacques; the busy contemporary theater/opera house Théâtre du Châtelet; and the Métro-RER station Châtelet-Les Halles, a sprawling commuter hub. The area around the stately Palais Royale, the tony Place Vendôme (where Coco Chanel lived for many years at the Ritz) and the Louvre is busy during the day, but fairly quiet in the evenings.
Affordability: While the area is home to a number of budget-friendly hotels, its tourist magnet location means eating out and shopping can be pricey (though American chef Daniel Rose’s Spring restaurant is worth a splurge if you can get a table). The Tuileries Gardens are a haven where you can spend hours strolling and Parisian-watching, free of charge.
Stay Here If: You want a convenient, tourist-friendly location in the heart of the city close to the Louvre and other attractions including Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie.
Stay Elsewhere If: You prefer a more intimate neighborhood feel, and a less frenetic and touristy atmosphere.
3-5 rue du Cygne, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel du Cygne is a two-star cheapo standard, a budget-friendly pick with a super convenient (some would say “sketchy”) location just two blocks from the Les Halles Metro stop.... read review
$152
13 Rue Des Deux Boules, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: It’s hard to find a hotel more central than this simple two-star sleeper. Given the location, the rates are a great deal.... read review
$193
25 Rue du Bouloi, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: Located two blocks north of the Louvre, the two-star Hotel Crayon is a bright boutique hotel that offers rooms with bright color schemes.... read review
$202
42 rue Croix des Petits Champs, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Crayon Rouge offers four-star rooms with bursts of color, funky decor and a wine theme.... read review
$351
20, Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: Located just two blocks from the Louvre, the BVJ is a no-nonsense youth hostel with a strict 18-35 age limit.... read review
$73
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EuroCheapo Review: A three-star hotel merged with contemporary touches, the Hôtel Beaurepaire offers a convenient location with very down-to-earth prices.... read review
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39, rue de Turbigo, the Marais (3rd & 4th)
EuroCheapo Review: One of Paris' remaining Belle Époque Cheapo grande dames, the hotel still holds court near the Place de la République, offering newly renovated and clean rooms for budget travelers by the busload.... read review
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EuroCheapo Review: Tucked away in Saint-Germain des Prés just steps from the Seine, this one-star offers budget rooms that are painted with a sense of humor and history.... read review
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