I Love Paris

Paris is best known for its romantic ambiance and pricey hotels. There are sill hotels though in the City of lights which combine romance with a price tag that will not hurt your bank account. Here are some of the best Paris hotels for the budget traveler:

Ermitage Hotel Sacre-Coeur

This hotel was originally constructed back in 1895 as a gift to a mistress by a banker. It can actually be called a landmark and a relic located just a few hops from the Montmartre cathedral. So far it has transitioned only thru five owners with the current owner handling the operations for almost four decades. The hotel boasts of a grandfather clock which dates back to the 1800s and a very old China cabinet.

Do not expect to have an air conditioned room nor a television set . You can also only pay with cash. Reservations are strictly done over the phone and you can book a room starting at $131 inclusive of breakfast.

Hotel Mayet

The Hotel Mayet is located in the neighborhood of Les Invalides in the quaint town of Val d’Isere. It only has 23 roms which follows a gray-crimson color scheme. The designers also made use of filing cabinets and oversized clocks inside the rooms inspired by an office setup.

The hotel also has a lounge filled with interesting furniture pieces, art-show items, books, and magazines. The hotel is anything but an institutional accommodation. You can reserve a room for $177 inclusive of breakfast and free use of the internet.

Hotel de la Paix

The seven storey hotel has been hosting travelers to Paris for more than a century. Even business travelers are attracted to the Hotel de la Paix for their very affordable prices, good location, and very good service. The hotel is just a few minutes walk to the Jardin du Luxembourg. The structure and ambiance of the hotel is very inviting and can be compared to a French school house of the 1950s.

Rooms here start at $114 a night. Breakfast comes for an additional $12.