Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, only a few minutes from St-Michel and the booksellers along the Seine, the Notre Dame cathedral, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Garden, the 2-star Hotel …
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Paris is an extraordinary city to visit, and as a tourist, you may belong to the category of the people-who-want-to-stay-close-to-the-Eiffel-Tower, and I understand you! But you already know it : Staying close to the Eiffel Tower is expensive because it’s probably the most touristy area of Paris!
And yet, there are a few hotels close to the Eiffel Tower where you can stay without breaking the bank. So, I decided to make a selection of my top budget hotels, close to the Eiffel Tower. Here’s my list :
Hotel Europe Hotel ( 16 minutes on foot from the Eiffel Tower ) : Located on the Boulevard de Grenelle, this is a cosy little hotel, offering comfortable rooms and a pleasant service. The metro station “La motte-Picquet” is 2 minutes from the hotel, and thanks to one of its 3 metro lines you can easily reach the other attractions of Paris.
Hotel Regina Eiffel ( 11 minutes on foot from the ET ) : This hotel, located on rue de la Tour, offers to the customers a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are pretty, charming and quiet, and the staff is really kind. Around the hotel, you will discover some delightful (but a bit expensive) restaurants such as La Petite Tour.
Hotel de l’Alma ( 11 minutes on foot from the ET ) : Located rue de l’Exposition, this hotel is right next to the Champs de Mars, and some rooms enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower! The staff is very professionnal and always ready to help the customers. As for the breakfast, start the day with a copious and tasty meal, low-priced!
Now you are aware of these good values, you just have to book and enjoy Paris in a new way!
In a quiet, green and elegant neighbourhood, but not far from the busy action of Champs Elysées and sights like the Arc de Triomphe, there is a little pleasant surprise. In an area where many of the top Paris hotels are located, there is a beautiful, well-kept budget hotel: Hotel Elysées Flaubert.
As we enter the 2-star hotel, a large reception area awaits. A tranquil corner lounge provides a quiet spot, well away from the reception desk and through traffic, in case you want to relax, read a paper or catch up with emails. There is Wi-Fi coverage in the hotel, but also a desktop computer for guests to use in case you don’t have your own gadgets with you. The best communal area to relax, however, is the little inner garden – a little oasis in the bustling French capital.
There are some 40 rooms in the hotel, ranging from single to triple, accessible by a lift. The rooms are quite spacious, especially with Parisian standards, and have sound-proofing to guarantee a good sleep. There are also little extras, such as flat screen TV in the rooms and hairdryer in the modern and clean bathrooms.
Hotel Elysées Flaubert is not the Ritz for sure – but a very good example of a simple, yet elegant and functional budget hotel, providing everything you need. And with special offers such as a double from 70€ per night, it is real good value that’s hard to beat, in this neighbourhood or any other.
Hôtel Elysées Flaubert **
19 rue Rennequin75017 PARIS
+33 (0)1 46 22 44 35
website: http://www.parishotelflaubert.com/
A somewhat unique concept by Helzear, a Paris based group who offer luxury apartments in the best locations with a resident host being at the help of visitors. Similarly to aparthotels, the initiative aims to give the best of both worlds: the convenience of having a hotel concierge and a serviced room as well as the independence and style of living in a Parisian home. The apartments are refined and elegant, created by renowned interior designers, combining tradition and modernity, luxury and comfort. They are designed with relaxation and entertainment in mind. Full services, such as laundry and cleaning, are provided. Helzear received the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor in 2011.
The Helzear group offers high-class luxury designer apartments in some of the best Paris districts: Faubourg Saint Honoré and Quartier Montorgueil.
Apartments in the Faubourg Saint Honoré:
Apartment Eiffel
Apartment Haussmann
Apartment Garnier
Apartment Brongniart
Apartment Guimard
Apartment Viollet le Duc
Apartments in the Montorgueil / Marais area:
Apartment Le Nôtre
Apartment Gabriel
Apartment Mansart
Official website: http://www.helzear.com/
Ideal for organisations and companies seeking a place to stay for their customers, managers, and consultants.
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, only a few minutes from St-Michel and the booksellers along the Seine, the Notre Dame cathedral, the Sorbonne, the Pantheon and the Luxembourg Garden, the 2-star Hotel Home Latin stands in one of the best Paris locations. It is a lively and busy area but – luckily – the hotel is tucked away from all the noise in a little street just off boulevard Saint Germain. Real estate prices tend to be high around here, but Hotel Home Latin offers rooms at very reasonable prices.
Hotel Home Latin is a charming Paris boutique hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. A modern and spacious lobby provides a peaceful communal space, and the friendly staff is at the guests’ service 24 hours. Free Wi-Fi and an internet corner ensure guests can keep in touch with family and friends, and there other services such fax and photocopy, as well as a business meeting room.
The rooms – doubles, twins and triples – are fairly spacious with a simple yet elegant design, bit classic in style. Bright and comfortable, they are decorated with Beckaert textiles in vibrant colors. There is lift in the building and some of the rooms are accessible to people with reduced mobility. And it all comes at a very affordable price, without compromising on quality and class.
Hôtel Home Latin **
15 et 17 rue Du Sommerard 75005 Paris
Official website: http://www.hotelhomelatinparis.com/
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