Travel Tip Tuesday | Three Cheap Sleeps in Paris

Last Travel Tip Tuesday we covered cheap accommodation in Italy. This week, it’s my other twin passion we are covering- Paris.

Paris is definitely one of the chicest and most expensive cities to visit in Europe, but regardless of whether you are looking to stay in a Paris apartment or a hotel, doesn’t mean you can’t find some cheap sleeps in the City of Light!

If you are looking for a cheap, clean, basic place to sleep, sans frills and luxuries- you’ll find these three spots fit the bill. And if your looking for elevators or room-service, stay at the Ritz, where the least expensive room will set you back a mere 550€ a nite! And then move along, there is nothing for you to see here….

1. Maison Eymard. This church’s best feature is its location – just steps from the famous Champs-Elyesses, the Arc du Triompe and the Parc Monceau, in the elegant eighth arrondissement! It offers singles, double and even triples with sinks- but no showers, in the room. For that you need to head a different floor.

Rates range from 25€ to 60€ per nite and even include breakfast! Oh, but there is one catch- you have to be a part of the association, which will set you back a whopping 5€ per person!! Somehow, I think you can handle that for these downright bargain prices. Rooms are paid in cash, check, Visa or Mastercard.

Maison Eymard

23 Avenue de Friedland
Paris, 75008
01 40 76 30 30

2. Hotel Henri IV. Located smack dab in the center of Paris on the serenely quaint Place Dauphine is the 400 year old hotel, where Hemmingway once wrote. The place is sparse and plain, but clean and charming, and includes breakfast served in a little nook with a window overlooking the square. The location is outstanding- near three Métro lines, an excellent wine bar and prices range from 47€ to 81€ . If you can afford the extra pennies, spring for a room with a window or balcony. A new convenience is their website (not around when I stayed a few years back), though you still need to book by phone.

Hôtel Henri IV
25 Place Dauphine
75001, Paris
01 43 54 44 53

3. The Maison d’accueil Ephrem. Believe it or not, I hesitiate to tell you about this secret gem, as I want to keep these cheap sleeps to myself for fear they will book up, or worse yet- raise their prices. Never the less, the 53 rooms at the Guesthouse of the famous Sacre Coeur church can be had for a mere 13€ per person, with full access to the Basillica! The Guesthouse is located in the 18th arrondissement, where steps away from your door you are afforded the most glorious view of Paris, and can discover the lovely back streets of Montmartre and Rue Lepic. Guests are expected to attend mass or prayer, but I’ll tell you what- I will worship whatever God lets me stay in Paris for $20 a night…any day of the week!

Maison d’accueil Ephrem
33, Rue du Chevalier-de-la-Barre
75018, Paris
01 53 41 89 09

Do you know of a cheap sleep in Paris? Mention it in the comments!

And let’s see what tips my other half is offering up at My Bella Vita today!

Barabra @ Hole In The Donut Travels
November 17th, 2009
This is so timely for me – been looking for affordable accommodations in Paris! Thanks so much for this info.

Scintilla
November 17th, 2009
My son is headed off to Paris day after tomorrow for a few days in a school trip.They’ll be staying in the hostel. I stayed in a Hotel a couple of years ago at 30euros for a double room with breakfast. It was near the Gare del Est but for the life of me, I can’t remeber the name. It was very nice inside. I’ll keep your recomendations in mind for the next weekend away.

Megan
November 17th, 2009
I stayed in Hotel Henri IV way back in ’98 and was definitely memorable. I think I paid 35 euro a night for a double room with breakfast. Our room was next to the elevator shaft but being smack dab in Place Dauphin was priceless…

My Melange
November 17th, 2009
So glad I could help Barbara! Enjoy your trip to Paris

My Melange
November 17th, 2009
Oh, if you remember the name, make sure you come back and post it here- I would love to know!

My Melange
November 17th, 2009
Excellent! It’s not for everyone, Megan, but it looks like we both agree that is was for us

d
November 17th, 2009
One of your best & most helpful posts–brava!

My Melange
November 17th, 2009
Thanks d! Glad you found it helpful- that’s what I try for

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Sefi
November 18th, 2009
Thank you for the tips! I’m going to Paris the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and because it’s a last-minute thing, it’s been very hard (not to mention, costly) to find accommodation.
I have a (silly) question regarding the reservation process: does one simply call and book it on the phone or wait until one reaches Paris and go straight to the place to do so?
Thanks so much!

jody
November 18th, 2009
sefi, I would defintely call ahead!

My Melange
November 18th, 2009
Sefi,
Oh, yes- call ahead. If you need help finding a hotel and a reservation- you can email me at mymelange(@) yahoo (dot) com.
Bon Voyage!

Adriana
November 25th, 2009
beautiful blog! and great tips!
.-= Adriana´s last blog ..can water end the conflict? =-.

ann
March 14th, 2011
Hi there from Australia,

Love your website. Thankyou. It is a real help.

I will be overseas for first time in oct. Have waited a long time and will be travelling alone. Excited and nervous.!!
I had been searching for cheap accommodation for 7 days in Paris and came across Maison Eymard. There were some lovely pictures on trip adviser of the outside of the building but I could find nothing of the rooms etc. The price and the location seemed really wonderful.

I sent an email to address…. maison-eymard@wanadoo.fr …. two nights ago and am hoping this is the correct email address. Some people on a review site commented that they dont hear back from them.

Do you think this would be a central, safe and accessible enough location for a single woman (about to turn 50 eeek!) to stay LOL, or do you think the Henri 1v is a better option?
Thanks again .. just love your website
Ann )

Hi Ann from Australia! Paris is very safe for a solo traveler. I think either location would be fine. I am partial to the Henri IV, because you can’t find a better location, the square is just beautiful, the price is right and the wine bar across the street makes a wonderful respite any time of day.

Thanks for your kind note. Enjoy your trip