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
$71
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
$104
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
$116
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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
$50
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
$58
8, Boulevard de Port-Royal, the Latin Quarter (5th)
EuroCheapo Review: Located in the bottom of the 5th arrondissement, the Port-Royal Hotel is a family-run hotel, offering affordable rooms with an old-fashioned touch.... read review
$64
20 Bis Rue Dugommier, Bastille / Gare de Lyon (11th/12th)
Quick Read: Situated in the 12th arrondissement east of the Gare de Lyon, the Pink Hotel offers 15 rooms with TV, air-conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi.... read review
$65
125 Bd Saint Michel, the Latin Quarter (5th)
Quick Read: Hôtel Des Mines offers simple but cheery rooms at low rates just minutes from the Luxembourg Gardens.... read review
$67
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
$69
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
$74
