BUDGET accommodation in the 5th or 6th...
 

I will be in Paris in July and need to find a hotel that I can afford.<BR>I'm looking for something (hopefully) under $100. I'm not picky about amenities - as long as the place is clean I can make do.<BR><BR><BR>Thanks in advance for your help!

Hotel Delhy, rue de l'Hirondelle (in the top photo, the archway leads onto Boulevard St Michel, about 50 yrds from the Seine) <BR>http://www.hotelsparisonline.com/Htm...indexhotel.htm

I have stayed at the Grand Hotel des Balcons in the 6th and Familia Hotel in the 5th. Both well under $100 per night. The Familia quoted a rate of around $100 for two people, but that included breakfast, which we weren't charged for on the days we didn't want it. Both were fine, in great locations.

One more question - what are your opinions on the Montparnasse and Opera areas?<BR>I know that the 5th and 6th are the most popular for travelers, but was wondering if anyone has stayed in either of the above two?

My husband and I stayed in the Montparnasse area for a week in April - Hotel Losserand Montparnasse. The hotel was great! We were two buildings from the Pernetty metro station, a few blocks from Avenue du Maine and 15 minute walk from Montparnasse train station. Very nice working neighborhood, cheap eats. Would do it again.

Sorry, I meant to say working class neighborhood. Price was around 100 Euros and is a 3 star hotel.

I too am looking for budget accomo in Paris, but around 60-70 dollars (if that is even possible).<BR>I don't mind shared bathrooms, no AC, etc. Anything that isn't a hostel is okay by me...<BR>Any input is greatly appreciated!

La Motte Picquet in the 7th (Metro Ecole Militaire) is very popular on this site and a favorite of one of my friends. Doubles with facilities in room start at 70E. Even cheaper with outside WC. See it at<BR><BR>http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h7...ttepicquet.htm

Look at this hotel, Hotel De Nestle. I previewed it last March. Very clean, charming, BUDGET!! hOTELDENESTLE.COM

Paris - I tried your address and it didn't work, and I did a search on the net but still couldn't find the hotel...

The website mentioned above should be hoteldenesle.com. No T in the name. It's a funky, cute place in a great location but they previously did not take reservations, you just had to show up and take your chances. Maybe they do now with this website because they now have e-mail.

We stayed at the Hotel des Mines in Jan in a triple room for well under 100 euros per night. Nothing special, but convenient location on the Bvd St Michel, clean and fairly spacious.

Julie and Travelin' Gal: A year ago this month, we stayed in the 7th at the Mars Hotel (don't be confused...there is also a Hotel du Champs de Mars in the same area, which has it's fans) Anyway, the Mars is less than 2 blocks from the Ecole Militaire Metro stop (line 8) is near rue Cler, Invalides, Eiffel Tower. Rooms were okay size by Paris standards, and very clean. Prices may be up a bit since then due to conversion to Euro and normal inflation, but in May '01, we only paid $65/night for a double. Ask for an upper story room at the front of the bldg. Fax: 01 47 05 45 91 Caution: like some of the others you mentioned, the Mars is a 2-star hotel which means (not always, but usually) no air conditioning, which may be a factor for you in July. Have a great trip...I'm jealous. Rob