Aparthotel Adagio Access Paris Bastille

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. The price is right and the bathrooms are surprisingly spacious.

The Adagio Access Paris Bastille, formerly known as “Le 300,” offers guestrooms equipped with kitchenettes and large bathrooms a few blocks east of the Bastille. This three-star residence provides a practical option for budget travelers who want to cook for themselves.

Rooms (referred to as “studios”) are non-smoking and sleep one or two guests in an impressive 215 square feet of space for about €186 per night. Giant windows face the street or overlook the area’s famous Viaduc des Arts (a viaduct-turned-outdoor-garden and gallery space). Many rooms offer balconies (ask when booking).

Bathrooms struck us as quite large for Paris, with blue tiles, a towel warmer, and a glass-walled shower.

Notably, a kitchenette, located next to the bathroom, provides two burners, a mini-fridge, microwave, and sink. Cupboards offer space to store supplies, along with a set of utensils, plates, and glasses. Nearby, a small table and two chairs offer a place to sit and eat.

The Adagio Access doesn’t offer all the services you’d expect of a hotel. Most notably, they don’t clean your studio during your stay. However, they do offer free Wi-Fi.

Downstairs, the hotel’s breakfast room overlooks the garden. A breakfast buffet, offered for €13, is worth considering. However, we’d take advantage of the nearby farmers’ markets and patisseries, and serve ourselves upstairs in our studio. (Seriously, if you’re staying in Paris for an extended period, your own kitchen will come in very handy. Croissants are nice for breakfast—but every morning?)