Cheap hotels in Bastille / Gare de Lyon (11th/12th), Paris
Main attractions: The Bastille is located just east of the Marais in the 11th arrondissement, centered around the Place de la Bastille, once home to the infamous Bastille prison which was destroyed during the revolution (1789) and now anchored by a modern opera house that is the aesthetic opposite of the Opéra Garnier across town. The 12th is home to the Viaduc des Arts, a series of artisan studios with giant picture windows facing the street that runs beneath the garden pathway on the site of a defunct railway track, the Promenade plantée, that was the inspiration for NYC’s High Line.
Neighborhood atmosphere: The appealingly grungy rue Oberkampf has a young, carefree Parisian vibe and the area in general is one of the more laid back quarters of the city. Apart from the attractions listed above, the 12th is one of the least exciting neighborhoods in Paris, though it will give you a sense of how ordinary Parisians live.
Stay Here If: You are looking for a fairly central neighborhood near the Marais with a slightly lower pricetag, with plenty of cheap bars, shops and nightlife in the 11th.
Don’t Stay Here If: You are sensitive to noise or prefer a less grungy atmosphere.
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
2Aparthotel Adagio Access Paris Bastille Residential
11 rue Moreau, Bastille / Gare de Lyon (11th/12th)
Quick Read: Offering “studios” with kitchenettes and a touch of style near the Bastille, the Adagio Access Paris Bastille is an option for Cheapos who are happy to cook (and clean) for themselves.... read review
$76
13 Rue De Malte, Bastille / Gare de Lyon (11th/12th)
EuroCheapo Review: The friendly Hotel Alhambra offers reasonable rates, a hip Oberkampf location and a vast, plant-filled courtyard.... read review
$79
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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
6 Rue Tiquetonne, Bourse / Montorgueil (2nd)
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Tiquetonne is a massive, creaky, and fabulously feminine place, providing 45 simple and homey rooms at shockingly low rates.... read review
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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
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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
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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
