I would really appreciate if you have any suggestions for accommodations for a budget- conscious student who'll be in Paris for a few days next month. Are there youth hostels or BBs in Paris? Thanks in advance.

This web site has info regarding hostels: http://www.hostels.com/fr.html. this one has comments about selected hostels: http://www.eurotrip.com/hostels/France.html Hope this helps.

There are plenty of hostels in Paris. Other URLs than those above are www.hostelling.com or www.hostels.com (I forget which, plus this official list (somewhat out of date): www.paris.org/Accueil/Foyers <BR> <BR>and the official French YHI site www.fuaj.fr <BR>B&Bs are not common in major cities, especially non-British ones, and they aren't usually cheap. I wouldn't recommend one called a B&B in Paris, although there are a few. <BR>

Thanks, Nancy and Christina for your replies. I will look up the websites for more info.

Look up www.mije.com on the web. They are wonderful and clean in a great location!!!

I stayed at one of the MIJE hostels, the Fourcy, and it was incredible. Safe area, beautiful building (historic landmark), even had our own shower. Highly recommended...