Cheap hotels near The Seine in Paris, France
Ah, the Seine. Few cities are as synonymous with their river as Paris is with the gently curving waterway that divides it not between north and south, but between "Right Bank" and "Left Bank." Paris was founded on the Seine, as the city’s first settlements were located on Ile de la Cité—one of the river’s two major islands, along with Ile St-Louis.
Today, Parisians can cross from Right Bank to Left Bank on one of 37 bridges found within the city limits, the oldest of which is the Pont Neuf, at the tip of Ile de la Cité. River cruise boats, called "bateaux-mouches," are a popular attraction, and provide an interesting viewpoint from which to see the many sights of Paris that line the Seine.
The "quais"—the streets or walkways that run alongside the river—are popular places to go for a stroll. The string of book sellers, called the "bouquinistes," that line some quais provides a romantic vision of literary Paris.
Cheap hotels near the Seine: Since riverfront property comes at a premium, it’s not all that easy to find a budget hotel right on the water. Go a couple blocks in, and your options will greatly increase.
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
$225
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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
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
60, rue de Seine, St. Germain des Prés (6th)
EuroCheapo Review: Paris’ Jazz Age comes alive at Hotel La Lousiane, a superb Cheapo pick that offers history, clean rooms, and a prime St. Germain des Pres location that’s surrounded by cafes and an outdoor market.... read review
$104
12 rue de la Huchette, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: (Closed) The Hotel Les Argonautes, situated on the tourist-jammed rue de la Huchette, was an economical choice in the Latin Quarter.... read review
$68
