Budget areas to stay in Paris
Paris is expensive, but areas such as the 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th and 15th offer cheaper hotels with good metro links to the centre.
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Good-value areas
Bastille and Oberkampf (11th) for nightlife, near Gare de Lyon (12th) for transport, Montparnasse (14th) for a residential feel, and the 15th for families.
Avoid surprises
Check whether the city tourist tax is included in the price, and read recent reviews for noise near stations.
Money savers
Ten-trip ticket bundles and day passes make outer areas cheaper to use. Many museums are free for under-26 EU residents.
FAQ
What is the cheapest area to stay in Paris?
Outer arrondissements such as the 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th usually have lower hotel prices than the centre.
Are hotels near Gare du Nord cheap?
Often, yes, and RER B goes direct to CDG, but the station area is busy and not the most pleasant at night.