Cheap hotels in Place d’Italie / Chinatown (13th), Paris
Main attractions: The area’s main crossroads is Place d'Italie, surrounded by brutalist tower blocks that can make you forget you are in Paris.
Neighborhood atmosphere: Despite the uncharming high rises, the neighborhood does have one charming secret: the saving grace that is the Butte-aux-Cailles, a hilltop pocket that has both a French village vibe and an artsy hipster aesthetic in its many cafés and bars along the rue de la Butte aux Cailles and rue des Cinq Diamants.
Affordability: Home to Europe’s largest Chinatown (which nevertheless pales in comparison to the Chinatowns of London, San Francisco or New York), the 13th offers lots of inexpensive dining options for those who wallets (and palates) are tired of classic French bistro food (the Tang Frères supermarket is a giant Asian food emporium that’s worth a stop).
Stay Here If: You aren’t picky about location or want to experience the untouristy, off-the-beaten path residential feel of the Butte aux Cailles with its cobblestone streets and untouristy vibe.
Stay Elsewhere If: You are more comfortable being in a more central, well trodden neighborhood, or your idea of Paris does not include ugly highrise buildings.
9 rue des Gobelins, Place d’Italie / Chinatown (13th)
EuroCheapo Review: Hotel Henriette is a boutique located on a small side street one-minute from the "Gobelins" Metro stop.... read review
$260
24, rue Cels, Place d’Italie / Chinatown (13th)
EuroCheapo Review: The Hôtel Mistral is a lovely boutique hotel that offers a romantic history and modern pizzazz, but its budget hotel days are (mostly) history.... read review
$321
2 Place Des Alpes, Place d’Italie / Chinatown (13th)
EuroCheapo Review: Offering no-nonsense rooms with private baths and free Wi-Fi near the Place d'Italie, the hotel is a practical option for budget travelers.... read review
$70
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7 rue Thenard, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: This charming hotel is just down the street from the Collège de France and offers reasonable rates attracting visiting professors and other studious types.... read review
$120
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EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Saint-Louis offers romantic rooms located one block from the Marais, usually at prices that run too high for us.... read review
$282
39 rue Pierre Nicole, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: The Pierre-Nicole provides quiet, two-star rooms that are clean, located a quick walk to the Port-Royal RER station.... read review
$216
73 Rue Saint-Jacques, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: Located just south of the Boulevard Saint-Germain on rue Saint-Jacques, the two-star Diana is a friendly, warm and inviting spot.... read review
$278
31 Boulevard Saint Michel, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: One of the most convenient Left Bank hotels on our list, the Suez offers reliable and reasonable rooms just minutes from the Place St-Michel.... read review
$292
3 rue Casimir Delavigne, St. Germain des Prés (6th)
EuroCheapo Review: A popular Cheapo pick just off the ritzy Boulevard St-Germain, the Grand Hotel des Balcons offers comfortable two-star rooms, charming touches and a full-blown American breakfast.... read review
$234
11 Rue des écoles, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: The two-star Familia is a family-run hotel with personal touches, some interesting perks, and rates that can sometimes be a good deal.... read review
$261
