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.
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
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
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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8 rue Victor Cousin, the Latin Quarter (5th)
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
$73
13 Rue du Sommerard, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: With a great location and little extras (like free breakfast, guest kitchen and laundry access) the Marignan has a history of winning over budget travelers.... read review
$57
6Hotel 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
7Hotel de Nesle Unrated Hotel
7 rue de Nesle, St. Germain des Prés (6th)
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
$78
41 Rue Monsieur Le Prince, St. Germain des Prés (6th)
EuroCheapo Review: The one-star Hotel Stella is cheap and charming located in a fantastic Left Bank location near the Jardin du Luxembourg.... read review
$83
9Aparthotel Adagio Access Paris Bastille Residential
11 rue Moreau, Bastille / Gare de Lyon (11th/12th)
Quick Read: Offering “studios” with kitchenettes and a touch of style near the Bastille, the Adagio Access Paris Bastille is an option for Cheapos who are happy to cook (and clean) for themselves.... read review
$292
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
