This is officially the best cheap hotel in Paris right now
The French capital knows a thing or two about swanky hotels (have a gander at some of the best Paris hotels here), but it also has plenty of perfectly nice, affordable places to stay too – and we would know, having just given our list of the best budget hotels in Paris a fresh overhaul.
So, where is the best cheap hotel in Paris? Well, according to us, it's Hôtel La Conversation, a chic new(ish) opening with plenty of character, which will by no means break the bank.
It's located in Paris's 15th arrondissement, just around the Parc Georges-Brassens and only a 15-minute cycle from the Eiffel Tower and Le Jardin du Luxembourg.
As for the hotel itself, Time Out Paris's writer Alix Leridon said: 'Opened quietly a year ago, La Conversation is a charming boutique hotel of the kind you rarely see anymore. It's a three-star stay with plenty of character and a strong focus on warmth and sociability, thanks to a handful of intimate shared spaces.'
'On the ground floor you'll find a softly lit wine bar, a cosy, light-filled veranda, and a small patio perfect for cooling off in summer. A real bonus – in all these spaces, guests can help themselves to tea and coffee throughout the day.'
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