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.
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
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
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
$115
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
$128
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
$104
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6Hotel Esmeralda Other
4 rue Saint-Julien Le Pauvre, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Esmeralda is a one-star wonder. With a "magnifique" location directly across from Notre Dame, it offers funky rooms at rates Cheapos will love.... read review
$115
7Hotel Rivoli Unrated Hotel
2 Rue des Mauvais Garçons 44 Rue de Rivoli, the Marais (3rd & 4th)
EuroCheapo Review: The Rivoli’s 20 rooms are unapologetically plain, a bit scruffy and super cheap. Cheapo warning: The hotel is planning to renovate.... read review
$49
8Absolute Paris Hostel Hostel
1 rue de la fontaine au roi, République / Gare du Nord (10th)
EuroCheapo Review: The Absolute is a budget hotel offering private rooms in a trendy spot near the Canal Saint-Martin.... read review
$73
8 rue des Mauvais Garcons, the Marais (3rd & 4th)
EuroCheapo Review: Located across from the Hôtel de Ville, the Grand Hotel du Loiret offers fresh, three-star rooms at reasonable rates. However, look elsewhere if you plan to stay out late.... read review
$104
3, rue de Jarente, the Marais (3rd & 4th)
EuroCheapo Review: If you’re looking for a “French countryside” hotel that's worth the price, Jeanne d’Arc might be the saint you’ve been praying for.... read review
$102
