Where to stay in Paris that won’t cost me my first born child!

When are you traveling?

I'm staying at Muguet the end of September and honestly their rates were better than some of the others in the area. I sometimes stay at Hotel Beaugency on Rue Duvivier because it is usually cheaper than Muguet but for this fall their rates were higher than Muguet for my time frame. I booked in February for Sept/Oct.

I stayed at Beaugency last October and I felt like it was a little tired. Bleach spots on the carpet, same decorative pillows from 2014 when I first stayed there although after Covid they swapped out the dreadful ultrasuede bedspreads for duvets with covers they can wash after every guest. It was clean and staff was very nice as always but it just needs a complete re-do of the interiors.

To me prices everywhere in Paris increased drastically last year for the Olympics, then came down some but not as far down to the 2023 rates.

Do you have to stay someplace in that same area or are you willing to stay in another part of town? What is your budget?

What months are you traveling?

Hello,
I agree, prices have gone up SKY HIGH in Paris, 2- and 3-star hotels are charging what 4/5-star hotels used to, even apartments are extremely expensive, but they know they can get it so that's what it is. Read the reviews carefully, I always start with the most recent then the lowest rated to get a truer picture. Cross reference Booking.com reviews with reviews on Expedia, Hotels.com, and Trip Advisor (although anyone can review there without actually staying.) I have seen some in the 11th and 12th arrondissments that are less expensive.

I can usually stay in the 1st for half what they're asking. Although I did pay a bit more two weeks ago due to the season.

Prices have increased since COVID, and the Olympics didn't help.

I stayed in 3 different hotels in Paris in June and July, all 2 star, all in Paris Nord, all en suite.

The most expensive charged 153 Euro per night (pretty stiff for a 2 star), one hotel charged 72 Euro while the third charged me 85 Euro for large spacious room.

These 2 cheaper hotels had no AC , didn't matter anyway since I don't need it but the room was equipped with a fan, which I did not use.

The hotel room at 153 Euro did have AC.

We were very pleased with the Holiday Inn Express, Canal de la Villette. It's in more of a residential neighborhood that felt safe for my friend and I, two older ladies. There are good restaurants across the street and just around the corner. The Metro stop is 2 blocks away. I just checked for September and the prices varied by date, ranging from about 140-250 in a room for 2 people. With a bit of scrolling on their website you can find a screen that shows the price on various dates for your selected month, and another screen that shows the price of their other IHG properties for your specific dates.
Good luck!

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/paris/parlv/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-FR-_-PARLV

Hotel and restaurant prices have risen significantly over the last two years in Paris and due to dynamic pricing, hotel costs swing wildly with demand. The upcoming months of September and October are particularly expensive.

I cannot offer any specific suggestions with budget guidance but there are still some values if you look in the 14th arrondissement, the Marais, and the Oberkampf areas.

Phrases like “Sky High “ only tell us that you feel it is too high. Giving specific budget information would really help. One person’s “Sky high” is another person’s bargain.

I expect that hotels with cost more in Paris. We are staying at Hotel le Regent in a few weeks. Cost is €180 a night but location and reviews are good. I’ll leave a review after my trip.

It also might make a difference if you can change your dates by a week. We are going to Paris in September. I initially was going to go one week later, but something must be going on because hotel prices were 3X's the price I'm paying one week before our desired date. We will be staying at Hotel Muguet.

Linda, thanks for that Holiday Inn Express tip near Canal de la Villette -- going on my list!

lyricschipper,
We still haven't heard from you about when you are traveling. Different months can yield quite different prices. And a price range you are looking for would be helpful.

I often stay in the 13th, 14th or 15th. Much more affordable both for housing and food as it's not as "tourist" oriented. Still lots of tourists but...

You're welcome, Christine. If you ever do end up staying there, don't miss eating at Paname Brewing, just over the bridge. Casual place, but reservation recommend in the evenings. I still dream about their fig pizza and craft beer.

We’re traveling to Paris in June (timing dictated by a Loire Valley, Brittany, and Normandy tour we’ll be joining following our independent visit to the city) and I was appalled by how high the prices are, 10 months out! Not quite double for something comparable to the lovely 3 star boutique hotel in Campo de Fiori in Rome in 2024……but close. Of course the worsening exchange rate doesn’t help matters. I’ve selected a hotel with higher Booking/TA reviews in a neighborhood that wasn’t among my top choices (Latin Quarter) over places with mixed reviews in the neighborhoods I initially wanted. Even switching neighborhoods I’m still paying more than I ever paid for a hotel room. I’ve found that as I get older I’m not as willing to forgo comfort in order to economize….and this time I’ll be paying quite a bit more than usual for my standard 3 star level of comfort!

I stayed in the 14th on my last visit on the edge of Batignolles near Montmartre and I enjoyed it. I was just starting to think of returning to this same location. I'm a walker and loved the parks and the street market and neighborhoods. Both hotels I stayed in were very close to Place du Clichy so easy Metro use, but on a quiet street. Both are reasonable prices, IMO. I was on an RS tour this time so I stayed across from the RS hotel before joining the tour. I like being in more of a neighborhood, which this was. Yet restaurants galore, etc. at the end of the street near Clichy and a laundromat and boulangerie at the other end of the street/block, along with many other useful shops. The first hotel was 3* Hotel Rendez Vous Batignolles. I found it really pleasant as it was an older building with some character but nice, simple, clean decor, old parquet floors and a well done, non gaudy bathroom. It had the BEST mattress and linens of the entire trip. The other hotel was a 4* Hotel B Montmartre, which was modern, had an interior garden, a restaurant and was very decorated. It was fine. It just depends what you want, of course. I'd stay at either one, but I lean toward Rendez Vous Bat... because it was more intimate and the desk people were lovely and chatty...with my French, and again the 'not overdone' decor and the BED were more up my alley. The only caveat is the 3* appears to be nonrefundable now, where as this year it was not....just means I'd get trip insurance. So that's my two cents.

Addendum: Although I will also admit to still be considering the Muguet, which Pam suggested to me a while back. I have stayed in that neighborhood 25 years ago and it has its pros and cons.

We are going in late September/October.

lyricschipper,
Thank you for getting back. You might want to know that you are going to be in Paris during its most expensive time of year for lodgings Paris fashion week(s) and numerous conventions and business activities are going on then. Hotel rooms are scarce, and that drives up the price of lodging. I would definitely look for something a bit away from the center, the 13th, 14th or 15th. Or change to later October/November. Best of luck!

OP came back but completely ignored the request for budget information. Not much can be done to help.

We stayed near the Place d’Italie in the 13th at the Ibis. I liked the price and there was good transportation links with 2 Metro stations and plenty of buses