I was recently asked to write an article for Anytrip.com on the Paris' most famous spooky spots.
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As Any Trip specializes in listing great places to stay at great prices for your wallet, I asked them to write up a little article for me. Without further ado...
Five Chic and cheap hotels and hostels in Paris
Doing the chic Paris thing on a budget can be a challenge – but we’ve dug up a few places to stay that cost less and still look cute. Here are our five favorite hostels and hotels that offer gob-smacking value along with a little bit of personal style…
1. The Guesthouse at Giovanni’s Room
: 151, Rue de Crimee, Paris, Île-de-France, France 75019
This cozy hostel for the young crowd is off-the-beaten-path but nestled in a quiet neighborhood oozing that authentic (and elusive!) Parisian charm. The friendly staff keeps the rooms and common kitchen clean and cheerfully offers sightseeing advice while you can foster friendships with other travelers in the lounge area and game room. Free WiFi helps you share your vacation stories with the gang back home while getting tips what to do once you make the quick Metro trip to sites like Moulin Rouge and Sacrè-Coeur.
2. Hotel Opera Vivaldi:
10 Rue du Helder, Paris, Île-de-France, France 75009
Adventurous couples have long coveted this romantic retreat in the heart of Paris that is close to everything but in a world of its own. The recently remodeling has buffed up its old world elegance while adding all the modern touches you expect. With a location near the opulent Opera House, it is not surprising that the surrounding neighborhood is packed trendy restaurants, high-end boutiques and after-show venues. Just a short walk away is the granddaddy of all chic shopping malls, Galleries Lafayette, where the hottest fashions hit the rack first.
3. Hotel Taylor:
6 Rue Taylor, Paris, Île-de-France, France 75010
Located in the glamorous République neighborhood, this charming hotel offers a family-style atmosphere that welcomes travelers with well-appointed rooms complete with fluffy bathrobes and room service breakfasts. A short walk from this quiet side street is the busy Grands Boulevards full of delicious smells wafting from the bakeries and sidewalk coffee shops that make for some of the best people watching in Paris. Keep an eye on the side streets for exquisite little malls like the Galerie Vivienne where the most exclusive boutiques hide from the pedestrian crowd.
4. Peace and Love Hostel:
245 rue La Fayette, Paris, Île-de-France, France 75010
Living up to its name, this hip and happening youth hostel not only provides tidy rooms with free WiFi but encourages travelers to mingle and swap stories. Have some quality time with your new friends hanging in the cozy lounge with cheap drinks or take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen to share your favorite recipes or experiment with the exotic ingredients you find at the nearby markets. Sign up for free walking tours from the hotel along the scenic Grand Canal to the crooked narrow streets of the Marais historic district or head to the Pere Lachaise cemetery to explore the oldest park in Paris, the Buttes Chaumont, which even has a cave and a waterfall. When you’re finally ready to step out and see the rest of Paris, just head to the nearby Metro station to be whisked off to famous major attractions like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
5. Friends Hostel:
122 Boulevard de la chapelle, Paris, Île-de-France, France 75018
Globe-trotters light on cash but primed for adventure appreciate not only the cheap rates at this neighborhood hostel but all the opportunities to meet up with other intrepid travelers. The outdoor courtyard is set up to savor morning coffee, sip afternoon tea or host BYOB parties after dark. Rent a bicycle to check out the local neighborhood for the taste of everyday Paris. You can even take your rented bicycle along with you on the Metro to tour sites like Butte Montmartre, Place du Tertre' and the Sacré Coeur at your own pace without having to deal with schedules or traffic.
About the author: Lela Lake combines a life-long love of Paris with an eye for a money-saving tip by writing for AnyTrip.com, the budget travel specialists. Check out their full selection of cheap Paris hotels.
Bon voyage!
Love, Charley
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