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.
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
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
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5Hotel Rivoli Unrated Hotel
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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
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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
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EuroCheapo Review: Located across the street from the Université de la Sorbonne in the Latin Quarter, the Hotel Cluny Sorbonne possesses a quaint charm and a prime location.... read review
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5, Rue Castex, the Marais (3rd & 4th)
EuroCheapo Review: The Castex Hotel is a cozy three-star charmer located on a quiet side street just west of the Bastille. While not cheapest spot in town, it's a polished and reliable pick.... read review
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10Hotel de Nesle Unrated Hotel
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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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