BUDGET-CHIC HOTELS

AFFORDABLE YET CHIC ACCOMMODATION FOR LESS TH AN 200 EU ROS PER NIGHT, W HERE YO U DON’T HAVE TO SACRIFICE ON COMFORT OR STYLE.

F UN KY What do you get when the legendary designer Philippe Starck, the co-founding brothers of Club Med and a famous French philosopher join forces? is ultra-cool, othe-wall design hotel with a bold and electric vibe, hip public spaces and refreshingly a ordable prices for Paris. Located in Paris’s edgy northern district, this is one of the most popular budget-chic hotels in town. € 109 rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris

+33 1 43 48 48 48 | mamashelter.com

ARTISTIC Artist Julie Gauthron has gone all-out creating a bold, witty and highly unusual boutique guest house in the 1st arrondissement, oozing with her interpretation of artistic life in Paris. Rooms and an explosion of colours and textures.

25 rue du Bouloi, 75001 Paris

+33 1 42 36 54 19 | hotelcrayon.com

STY L IS H O ering reasonably-priced rooms without compromising on style, the 38-room Hotel Paradis is a hotspot for discerning budget-conscious travellers. Situated in the up-and-coming 10th district, talented young French designer, Dorothée Meilichzon adds her signature contemporary aesthetic and warm colour palette to the hotel’s interiors, showcasing bold patterned wallpaper prints. €€ 41 rue des Petites-Écuries, 75010 Paris +33 1 45 23 08 22 | hotelparadisparis.com

MI N IMA L IST is reasonably priced, pocketsized hotel o ers twelve rooms which range from the cosy ‘City’ doubles to the spacious ‘Zen’ suites, plus a penthousesized 2-bedroom ‘Citizen Apartment’. Set alongside Canal St. Martin, the no-frills Scandinavian-style rooms are equipped with thoughtful touches such as iPads and ltered water, and are ooded with natural light. € 96 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris +33 1 83 62 55 50 | lecitizenhotel.com

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Room S izes: Paris is notorious for its tiny rooms and street noise, so check the size and placement of the room prior to making a booking.

E levators: Some Parisian hotels do not have elevators, so expect narrow, winding staircases at the less expensive boutique hotels.

5. Hotel Fabric

QU IRKY Bringing a sense of fun to Paris’s hip Oberkampf neighbourhood, Hotel Fabric takes its name from the former textile warehouse it calls home. Towering warehouse windows, lofty ceilings and original brickwork provide a rich canvas for the colourful patterned furnishings and fabrics which feature throughout the hotel. Lounge in the public spaces furnished with oak tables, Chester eld sofas and industrial lamps. €€ 31 rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris +33 1 43 57 27 00 | hotelfabric.com

6. Hotel O

F U T U RISTIC Located in the heart of Paris close to the Louvre, the Hotel O’s futuristic interiors are the work of acclaimed French designer, Ora-Ito. Attracting Vogue photoshoots and design-savvy guests, expect crisp lines, cool beech tones and bursts of eye-popping colour throughout the 29 rooms. Enjoy a drink at the minimalist hotel bar with curved sofas and sculptural walls. €€ 19 rue Hérold, 75001 Paris +33 1 42 36 04 02 | hotel-o-paris.com

7. La Maison Favart

QUAI N T Inspired by the famous French couple who launched the Paris Opera-Comique in the 18th-century, La Maison Favart boutique hotel is a jewel-box, rich in detail yet discreet, with a playful touch of theatricality. Bold textiles, wallpaper prints and period furnishings accent the interiors, and the intimate swimming pool with mirrored walls and a trickling waterfall is an added bonus. €€ 5 rue de Marivaux, 75002 Paris +33 1 42 97 59 83 | lamaisonfavart.com

8. Hotel erese

COSY is charming and a ordable 3-star hotel boasts a warm, contemporary Parisian style and an enviable location in the center of Paris, close to the Opera, the Palais Royal and the Louvre. A popular choice with the understated fashion and design crowd, the hotel’s 43 cosy rooms are decorated with a range of colour schemes. Spend an afternoon shopping in nearby rue Saint-Honoré. €€ 5-7 rue Thérèse, 75001 Paris +33 1 42 96 10 01 | hoteltherese.com