Paris Hotel Advice: Budget Travel Guide

The search for affordable hotels in Paris often leaves travelers fearing that they’ll have to settle for something with a lousy location, perhaps along the outskirts of town or in the suburbs. Not true, dear Cheapos. Last week I wrote a column for the Huffington Post about budget hotels in Paris with fabulous locations, all » Read more

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— When walking the streets of Paris, every experience seems special, from buying that perfect baguette to spotting your new favorite article of clothing in a store window. So why should something as necessary as going to the bathroom be any different? If you can drink a glass of wine in » Read more

Editor’s Note: The beloved Hotel du Nord unfortunately closed in May 2021. When in Paris last month, we happened upon the Hotel du Nord, a small one-star hotel tucked away on the tiny rue Albert Thomas, just north of Republique. With a style that charms and rates that will woo a Cheapo (€71-84 a night » Read more

I was so adorable and well-behaved at the age of three that the man sitting next to us in the dining room at the Congress Hotel in Cape May, New Jersey, reached over and gave me a dollar. I was infatuated with hotels from that moment on. Ever since that first seaside jaunt, I’ve obsessively » Read more

Hotel les Chansonniers 113, Boulevard de Menilmontant Paris, France Doubles €55-68 We love scouting out small, quirky hotels in Paris. Happily, the city is full of independent, charming hotels that offer rooms at very reasonable rates. One that we have an especially deep “crush” on is Hotel les Chansonniers (“The Singers”). Located a bit off-the-beaten path, this » Read more

2-star hotel 19, rue Monsieur le Prince Paris, St. Germain des Pres Doubles: €79-100 Ahh… Paris is the city of love. And, we’ve got lots of it for the charming two-star Villa des Princes. In fact, you may recall that we mentioned Villa, the tiny 12-room gem in the middle of the trendy St. Germain » Read more

Q. I’ve heard that it’s possible to rent an apartment in Paris for much less than you’d pay for a hotel. Is this true? Where can I find these apartments? Do you recommend this option? Thanks for your help. Joe H., Washington, DC. A. You’re on to something, Joe! Apartment rentals throughout Europe can be » Read more