Where to stay for cheap?…read more 30E in the peak season 23E in the off season PER NIGHT. seriously folks? Apparently this hostel was voted best in the world a few years back. By far the cleanest, most modern hostel I've ever stayed in. Free wifi, elevator, and co-ed rooms make for all the right ingredients. Easily accessible from the Gobelins or the place d'italia metros. Literally in between the two. What grinds my gears though is that from 11am-4pm you my friend are locked out. BUT- seriously, who hangs out in the hostel during the day anyway. If youre in Paris, you should be having the time of your life. The times I was ridiculously hung over and slept in til 2 they didnt bother me. Perhaps it was the smell of liquor. They furnish sheets, and a pillow which are changed daily. 1E for the towel, bring your own as theirs are crap. There is a hair dryer in the bathroom. The kichenette has tons of little things to help you get by if youre so inclined to cook, and there is a supermarche right across the street. Great little neighborhood with tons of bars as well.

I've traveled all over Europe, and this is one of the best hostels I've stayed in. I highly…read morerecommend paying a little more for the four-bed dorms. They usually have ensuite bathrooms that are clean, reasonably spacious, and well-decorated. They have multiple hooks and a few ledges to store things and hang clothes, towels, etc. The hostel is a 'design hostel', and there are some nice touches. Beds are decent quality, and there are small lockers in the hallway for valuables. The power outlets could be placed slightly better be a little more numerous, but in general, there's enough for people to use. The left luggage storage room could use a little work, like a little more room, and some fixtures to lock cables to. That said, the room works fine. There's 24/7 front desk staff and all of them speak English pretty well, from my experience. The free WiFi is decent quality and reliable. You can rent a towel, but the towels are comically small. In typical French style, they take a €8 deposit for the towel, and you don't get it back unless you have the receipt; and they emphasize that you *must* have the receipt. This is even though the towels are special "OOPS" towels that are custom made with the OOPS printed on them. ;) Breakfast is included. Includes a small bread roll, a croissant, and a piece of cheese, if I remember correctly. Not a hearty breakfast, but then, this is Europe, so I'm not expecting much anyway. That said, about 5-10 minutes walk up to Rue Mouffetard are small grocery stores, and 2-3 bakeries which are terrific, as well as cheese shops, wine shops, cafés, crêperies, and small restaurants. It's one of my favorite little streets in Paris. The location is just on the edge of the Latin Quarter, a very nice neighborhood. It's only a few minutes walk to two Metro stations, including one that takes you to the Louvre. This would be 4.5 stars if that were allowed, because of the weirdly small towels, the slightly-off power outlets placement, and the fact that you have to pay cash for your stay. If I've just arrived in France, and going to my lodging with a lot of luggage and tired from a long train ride or flight, I don't like having to remember to find an ATM along the way to get cash. That said, there are numerous ATMs within a block or two of the hostel, if anyone's curious. All in all, this is a great hostel. Great prices given how crazy expensive Paris is in general.

Highly recommend Mije for your stay in Paris- this was my first time in a hostel and it was…read morewonderful! I began my 3-month solo trip backpacking through Europe here. The staff is very helpful and accommodating (continuing to extend my stay for a week instead of a few days because I enjoyed it so much), they speak English and French. It was very clean in the shared dorm room everyone was respectful and quiet. They clean every day and put fresh linens on your bed. The beds are a very minimal, but practical the pillow is long and you can fold over itself for more support. I didn't even feel the need to use my silk bed liner (cleanliness is huge for me) I just slept directly in the sheets. There are only USB plugs in the main room - you can bring a European power strip or charger to plug in the room there are a couple power outlets per room. Wifi is weak in the room but possible...in the common room it is great. Breakfast is a piece of bread, a pastry, coffee and OJ. They offer dry cereal and yogurt, but no bowls. Breakfast is from 7-10 (must be finished by 10- get there my 9:45 at the latest.) There is a small marketplace around the corner for additional food and cafes are open anytime of the day or night. The location is great close to all of the major attractions you will want to see in Paris. I walked around the first 2 days, but using the Metro is very helpful (and saves your feet). Buy the 10-ticket book and save 5€, you will use them! As a solo female traveler I felt very safe in this area at night walking by myself or with friends. Everyone in Paris has been very friendly and helpful with directions. When you come to Paris you must stay at Mije- I will most certainly stay here each time I am in Paris!

Amazing place for the price. Clean and peaceful. They let u keep luggage for the day u check in and…read morethe day u checkout, in a room. They have lockerbox for important stuff. 15 min walking from Norte Dam Cathedral Can not insist more it is super cheap place and offers way more than the cost.

Fabulous. I have been here 4 times since 1989 lol. So much fun. Great staff and amazing people. The…read morebar. Always awesome! Clean and friendly. Try it you won't be sorry!

My friend & I stayed at this hostel for 3 nights & it was a good decision!! Staff are friendly &…read morehelpful. It's a bit different at first because it's a bar but then there's an outside area that you pass to get to the rooms. The room for 8 people was clean, the bunk beds were a bit shaky, did not feel super sturdy climbing up but definitely do-able. One con was the locker sizes to put your stuff are really slim & personally my important bag did not fit so I just had to lock it & leave it on the bed in hopes that nothing would happen. Also this hostel was definitely a more older crowd vibe- everyone in the 8- person shared room was in bed by 8-10pm every night, so if you're looking for a younger crowd this might not be your first choice. But overall it was a solid hostel for 3 nights, everyone was respectful & we appreciated our stay here & thought the location was perfect to get around the city it's next to public transportation which is super convenient. Thank you for having us.

First of all, location, location, location, right in the heart of Paris and short walk to all the…read moremajor sightseeing - Notre Dame, Picasso Museum, Isle de la Cite, Seine. Great place to stay if you are on budget, and in Paris for the first time. It truly helps the experience tremendously. The metro is literally a block down, AND it's the line you need to get to the Louvre. What else do you need? We had a private double room (a bunk) facing the courtyard, shower/sink in the room, bathroom next door - somewhat strange, but it's a hostel, so I don't have high expectations. There's a also a room with paid lockers to store you stuff as well if you end up sharing with a few people A couple things that take away a star, not everyone can stay here because there's an age limit, and there's also a curfew (1am). Otherwise, no better place to stay cheap and close to all the action. Book waaaay in advance (winter/fall) if you want to stay here in the spring/summer. Mije is a gem, and all who stayed there know it!

Staying at Mije Hostel has been rad! I won't repeat what others have already noted: the location is…read moretruly excellent; the rooms are simple but pleasant, the price is good, etc. The front desk attendant gives you a sheet of coupons that include discounts at restaurants in the Marais neighborhood (which has a great vibe, btw), and half-off boat tours! I think I brought a lot of my American prejudices to the breakfast experience. It's a very simple affair w/ coffee, juice, a pastry, and a segment of baguette, rather than the giant pancakes-and-sausage affair I'm used to. Also, when they say breakfast is from 7am-10am, they really mean it! 10am is not some kind of "last seated" time--they really expect you to be done and out of there by 10. We sauntered in at 9:57a and had to really wolf it down before they closed. Again, probably my own misapprehension.

I was confused at check in because despite the long queue, one of the two clerks was basically…read morehiding behind a pillar on his phone. Then, when he finally offered to help, he asked how I was paying for my room without checking to see that I had prepaid. It was not a good impression. As for the decor, I've seen worse. The rooms are fine but the hallway just looks like a mess. I'm not so sure graffiti works well as a motif. My room was comfortable although there was a moderate amount of street noise. I was also bothered by a strong smell of mildew. I could not find the source until I was finished with my shower where there is a band of it running beneath the shower base. ibis also needs to do a better job of communicating to the housekeepers which rooms have guests who have checked out, rather than just opening doors when people are undressed or in the bathroom or worse.

We are unexpectedly in Paris for one night, due to the French train strikes (the French sure strike…read moreoften). This hotel is near the Bercy bus terminal so it was convenient for us. We had an easy check-in process, with helpful staff at the desk. They were nice to print our bus luggage tags in color. Our room is pretty standard for an Ibis hotel - small and spartan, but the bed is comfortable and sometimes that's all you need. The bathroom could use some attention as the shower has some mold in the grout lines. Overall, it's fine for one night and good for our need to be near the bus, but we won't stay here again with other options in the area.

I stayed here in late May for a Rick Steves tour. There was A/C throughout the building, which was…read moremuch appreciated due to the heat wave going on. They offered cool water with lemon in the breakfast area...a real treat on the hot days! The staff were very warm and welcoming and eager to assist. The rooms were well-kempt and comfortable. I would stay here again.

Hôtel de Londres Eiffel might be small in size, but it's overflowing with charm. I stayed here…read moreduring my trip to Paris and absolutely loved the welcoming, slightly eclectic vibe--it felt more like staying in a stylish friend's pied-à-terre than a typical hotel. The location couldn't be better: just a quick stroll to the Eiffel Tower and incredibly convenient to public transportation, which made getting around the city a breeze. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Every single person I interacted with was over-the-top friendly and genuinely helpful, from check-in to recommendations for nearby cafés. It's the kind of hospitality that makes you feel instantly at ease, even in a city as grand and bustling as Paris. If you're looking for a place with personality, comfort, and a truly kind team behind it, this little gem is hard to beat.

I guess I can't expect a hostel to be a 5 star hotel, but I think this hostel could do better…read more I'll start with the good things. There is very friendly receptionist who knew multiple languages (some English, Spanish, French obviously). The basement and first floor are cute and functional with lots of places to sit while waiting to check into your room. There were croissants sitting out when we arrived. The location is also great. You're right on a street with many restaurants open late (lovely crepes a few doors to the left of the hostel, as well as an inexpensive sushi restaurants). The hostel also has a good, friendly vibe, and nice character. The downsides though: the room we were in was very small, stuffy, and perhaps dusty. It was on the third floor and no more than 7 or 8 feet wide. I started sneezing a ton the first night, and I believe it was in response to the room. There also isn't a bathroom on the third floor; you have to go downstairs for that. The walls are also super thin and you hear a lot of noise from rooms nearby/downstairs/the street. Finally, Wi-Fi is crappy.

Its a cheap hostel in the Latin Quarters. Its a 5 minute walk from the metro station, Place Mongue…read more Its 10 minutes away from the Pantheon/Notre. You cant expect a 5 star treatment or atmosphere because its home to students, backpackers and people who are staying for a while and need a cheap arrangement. The front desk person (I forgot his name) is very cheerful and knows a ton of languages. I checked-in with him and he told me where my room was and about the WIFI (only access on the lobby and ground floor where the kitchen and lounging area is). Toilets are in every floor and there is a shared shower in your room (but I think they have different options as to what kind of room you are sharing or staying at). The prices vary according to that. I stayed in a bunk room with three other room mates and it was a good decision on my end since I befriended one of the roomies and she really helped me out figuring out my way across Paris metro and different places I wanted to visit. I definitely recommend this place if you are on a budget and want to meet people. P.S: They serve breakfast from 8:30 to 9:30 which is really nice (croissants, orange juice, coffee, cereal - a good mix). They charge extra for towels and you can store your luggage for a small fee even after you check-out and want to explore the city without having to drag your stuff around.