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Hotel Les Argonautes

12 rue de la Huchette, Paris, France

Doubles from: $69 to $95

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Reviewed by EuroCheapo.com Editors

Editor's Note: The Hotel Les Argonautes is now closed. We're hoping that it reopens as another economical hotel. We'll update our listing once the hotel has reopened.

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From our original review:

Situated on the narrow, frenetic rue de la Huchette in the Latin Quarter, the two-star Hôtel Les Argonautes was quite the economical and artful eyeful! Quirky from top to bottom, the hotel was chock-full of eye-popping art, three-dimensional wall murals and an eclectic collection of flea market finds.

The hotel’s 25 small rooms were outfitted with well-worn wooden desks, headboards and cabinets, along with wooden beams, frescoes and brightly colored linens. When it came to amenities, this place was decidedly no-frills.

Some rooms shared toilets down the hall, though all rooms came with at least a private shower. Private baths were functional yet dated, and equipped with hair dryers.

The hotel was full of charm, but of the “shabby chic” sort. The location is bustling with lively bars and restaurants, the bells of Notre Dame and tourists—all eating, praying and loving till the wee hours of the morning—so light sleepers should ask ahead for a room in the back of the building or else pack ear plugs.

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor. This review is based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

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Essentials

  • Bathroom: Private
  • Elevator
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Location: Very central

0.9km to city center

the Latin Quarter (5th)

Main attractions: The student district of Paris since the 13th century, the Latin Quarter is located in the Left Bank's 5th arrondissement, and includes the Ile de la Cité in the center of the Seine. It's home to the Sorbonne University, the vast Jardin des Plantes on its eastern end, the Place St-Michel, the iconic Panthéon on the Ste-Geneviève hilltop, and Notre Dame cathedral on the Ile de la Cité.

Neighborhood atmosphere: Many of the buildings in the charming, ever-popular Latin Quarter date back to the 1600s, something to keep in mind when choosing a hotel where ancient wooden beams and exposed stone walls come with winding, uneven stairs and tiny rooms.

Affordability: The 5th arrondissement is a lively area of Paris completely overrun with students and tourists and the cheap shops and eateries that cater to both. After dark, the youthful masses congregate in the pubs around the Place de la Contrescarpe and the clubs off the winding Rue de la Huchette.

Stay Here If: You want a central location in a student-friendly neighborhood filled with bookshops, movie theaters and bars.

Stay Elsewhere If: You prefer a more quiet, grown-up atmosphere less catered to students and packed with tourists.

the Latin Quarter (5th) hotels

Local Value

Average Rates (provided by the hotel's website) are 64% cheaper than other 2-star hotels within 2 km

Amenities

Hotel

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast Extra Charge
  • Concierge/Booking Services
  • Elevator
  • Fax Machine
  • Luggage Storage
  • Reception: 24-Hour
  • Tourist information
  • TV Lounge
  • Wake-Up Service
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Room

  • Bathroom: Private
  • Bathroom: Shared
  • Bathtubs Available
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heat
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries

Contact

12 rue de la Huchette
the Latin Quarter (5th), Paris, France

+33 (0)1 43 54 09 82
Fax: +33 (0)1 44 07 18 84

Website: http://www.hotel-les-argonautes.com/

Email: [email protected]

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