Stylish, comfortable, and characterful—these Paris hotels let you enjoy the city without paying palace prices. Each property listed below typically offers rooms under $300 a night, giving you a chic base to spend more on food, museums, and experiences than on a suite.
How we selected these hotels
All properties were independently chosen by Condé Nast Traveler editors and written about by a journalist who visited each hotel. Selections consider design, location, service, sustainability, and overall value.
The Hoxton, Paris — 2nd arrondissement
Housed in an 18th‑century townhouse, The Hoxton offers 172 rooms that mix herringbone floors, brass details, and midcentury accents. Room types run from compact Shoeboxes to larger Biggys, all with pared‑back, confident styling. The ground floor—home to Rivie brasserie and Jacques’ Bar—creates a lively neighborhood hub as well as a hotel social scene. Prices from about $275 per night.
Hotel Rochechouart — 9th arrondissement
This restored Art Deco building in Pigalle channels 1920s glamour with blue mosaic floors, marble staircases, and a rooftop bar overlooking Sacré‑Cœur. The 106 rooms use warm woody tones—bronze, ochre and terra cotta—and the ground‑floor brasserie serves classic, comforting Parisian dishes. Prices from about $164 per night.
Boudoir des Muses — 3rd arrondissement
Romantic and deliberately theatrical, Boudoir des Muses occupies an 18th‑century building with ties to the city’s theatrical past. Suites feel unusually spacious for Paris, and public rooms double as lounge, bar, and event space with DJs, cabaret and workshops. Many rooms have private baths and the hotel runs an intimate events program. Prices from about $275 per night.
Le Pigalle — 9th arrondissement
A compact, cleverly designed hotel on Pigalle’s edge, Le Pigalle pairs Art Deco furniture and curated photography with a youthful, nightlife-friendly vibe. Rooms make the most of tight footprints with thoughtful touches such as turntables and vinyl; the lobby shifts from a late breakfast spot to an atmospheric evening setting, complete with velvet banquettes. Prices from about $250 per night.
Hôtel les Deux Gares — 10th arrondissement
Near Gare du Nord, this corner Haussmann building, inspired by designer Luke Edward Hall, brings playful color and pattern to rooms, mixing French antiques with midcentury lighting. Café Les Deux Gares is a local favorite and some fifth‑floor suites have rare balconies with city views. Prices from about $205 per night.
Hotel Bienvenue — 9th arrondissement
A smart, Art Deco–inspired option in South Pigalle, Hotel Bienvenue charms with candy‑pink stripes, floral armchairs and a plant‑filled courtyard. Rooms are compact but well styled, making it a convenient pied‑à‑terre near the Tuileries and the Marais. Prices from about $175 per night.
Hôtel de La Boétie — 8th arrondissement
Minutes from the Champs‑Élysées, Hôtel de La Boétie occupies a modest street address but surprises with interiors by Beata Heuman that experiment with color, texture and form. Rooms are visually bold—tapestry headboards, vivid linens and colored tiles—while the bar and casual breakfast suit a busy sightseeing itinerary. Prices from about $245 per night.
La Planque — 10th arrondissement
A three‑star conversion of an apartment block, La Planque offers 36 retro‑chic rooms designed by Dorothée Delaye and Daphné Desjeux. The palette of khaki, forest green, gray and rust, bespoke Art Deco–inspired furniture, and a library lounge (formerly a sweet shop) create a nostalgic, stylish base near Belleville and Canal Saint‑Martin. Prices from about $170 per night.
Hotel des Academies et des Arts — 6th arrondissement
Set in a building with artistic history—Modigliani once worked nearby—this 20‑room Chapitre Six hotel favors pared‑back design that highlights creative details. White lime plaster, heavy oak furniture and frescoed ceilings in some rooms give an intimate, art‑forward feel. The hotel collaborates with the Académie de la Grande Chaumière for occasional classes and hosts rotating exhibitions. Prices from about $245 per night.
Maison Mère — 9th arrondissement
Near rue des Martyrs, Maison Mère uses honey and hexagon motifs, Nuxe bath products and an all‑day restaurant called Hey Honey. Fifty‑one rooms and two suites display curated artwork and objects (many for sale), while communal spaces include a bubblegum‑pink ’70s sofa and co‑working table—playful, welcoming and slightly whimsical. Prices from about $275 per night.
Babel Belleville — 20th arrondissement
Inspired by the Silk Road and the neighborhood’s multicultural spirit, Babel Belleville uses glass lanterns, terracotta tiles and tapestries to evoke a souk‑like warmth. Owner Joris Bruneel and designer Daphné Desjeux involved local artists, cooks and refugee‑chef trainees to create a hotel with social purpose. Rooms are minimalist but thoughtfully equipped with local coffee and framed travel photos; the hotel supports nearby social programs. Prices from about $115 per night.
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About the author
Lauren Burvill is a senior commerce writer at Condé Nast Traveler, covering hotels, Airbnbs and travel shopping. Originally from Australia and now based in London, she has written for British Vogue, Glamour, GQ and Brides.