Cheap hotels in Louvre / Châtelet (1st), Paris
Main attractions: The central 1st arrondissement on the Right Bank includes Châtelet, Palais Royale, Place Vendôme, the Louvre and adjacent Tuileries Gardens.
Neighborhood atmosphere: The area around Châtelet is mostly known for the towering Gothic 16th-century Tour St. Jacques; the busy contemporary theater/opera house Théâtre du Châtelet; and the Métro-RER station Châtelet-Les Halles, a sprawling commuter hub. The area around the stately Palais Royale, the tony Place Vendôme (where Coco Chanel lived for many years at the Ritz) and the Louvre is busy during the day, but fairly quiet in the evenings.
Affordability: While the area is home to a number of budget-friendly hotels, its tourist magnet location means eating out and shopping can be pricey (though American chef Daniel Rose’s Spring restaurant is worth a splurge if you can get a table). The Tuileries Gardens are a haven where you can spend hours strolling and Parisian-watching, free of charge.
Stay Here If: You want a convenient, tourist-friendly location in the heart of the city close to the Louvre and other attractions including Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie.
Stay Elsewhere If: You prefer a more intimate neighborhood feel, and a less frenetic and touristy atmosphere.
42 rue Croix des Petits Champs, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel Crayon Rouge offers three-star rooms with bursts of color, funky decor and a wine theme.... read review
20, Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: Located just two blocks from the Louvre, the BVJ is a no-nonsense youth hostel with a strict 18-35 age limit.... read review
$74
3-5 rue du Cygne, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: The Hotel du Cygne is a two-star cheapo standard, a budget-friendly pick with a super convenient (some would say “sketchy”) location just two blocks from the Les Halles Metro stop.... read review
$106
13 Rue Des Deux Boules, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: It’s hard to find a hotel more central than this simple two-star sleeper. Given the location, the rates are a great deal.... read review
$116
25 Rue du Bouloi, Louvre / Châtelet (1st)
EuroCheapo Review: Located two blocks north of the Louvre, the two-star Hotel Crayon is a bright boutique hotel that offers rooms with bright color schemes.... read review
$130
More nearby hotels
6Hotel Rivoli Unrated Hotel
2 Rue des Mauvais Garçons 44 Rue de Rivoli, the Marais (3rd & 4th)
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
$53
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
$58
39 Boulevard Rochechouart, Montmartre (18th)
Quick Read: The hotel offers very affordable two-star rooms, many with great views over Paris and direct shots of Sacre Coeur.... read review
$60
10, Rue Pierre Semard, République / Gare du Nord (10th)
EuroCheapo Review: The three-star Hotel du Pré offers comfy rooms with a gourmet location near Saint-Lazare, an area packed with bakeries, wine and cheese shops.... read review
$62
