10 Affordable Boutique Hotels in Paris (near Gare du Lyon)

Staying a little outside the historic center is one of the easiest ways to save money on a hotel in Paris. In this video we show you 10 affordable boutique hotels around Gare de Lyon, Bastille and Place d’Italie, where you get a real neighborhood feel, lower prices and a 10 to 15 minute metro ride to the main sights. Being close to big train stations also makes day trips and travel to other French cities much easier.

The 10 boutique hotels in the video

  • Hôtel l’Antoine (Metro Bastille): a fun, colorful hotel where every floor has its own theme and style, in a lively neighborhood close to the center.
  • 2MK Hôtel Paradiso (Metro Nation): the first cinema hotel in Paris. Every room has a big screen and a laser projector for a private movie night. Suites ran from about €230 to €460 when we filmed.
  • citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon: a modern tower with great views, right by the trains, the Jardin des Plantes and the Seine. Ideal if you are visiting more than one city in France.
  • C.O.Q. Hôtel Paris (Metro Place d’Italie): bold, bohemian and relaxed, with a garden that is home to live chickens.
  • Hôtel La Manufacture (Metro Place d’Italie): named after the historic Gobelins tapestry factory nearby. Quiet, warm rooms in a beautiful old Parisian building.
  • Le Vert Galant (Metro Place d’Italie): a true hidden gem with rooms opening onto courtyards, some with kitchenettes, next to the family-run auberge where Victor Hugo used to have lunch. Around €150 to €260 per night.
  • Hôtel Monge (Metro Place Monge): an elegant 30-room hotel near the Jardin des Plantes, the Arènes de Lutèce and the Sorbonne. At around €290 to €365 it is the splurge of the list, but good value for luxury in Paris.
  • Hôtel Parisianer (Metro Gare de Lyon): refined and classic, on a quiet street despite being next to a busy station. Rooms and junior suites from about €150 to €290.
  • Grand Hôtel Français (Metro Rue des Boulets): a classic French hotel with 36 rooms, close to cafés, shops and the metro. Roughly €125 to €370 depending on the room and season.
  • Hôtel Henriette (Metro Les Gobelins): a 32-room boutique hotel on an old historic street. Rooms can be small, but the charm is hard to beat for a romantic stay.

Good to know before you book

The prices above come from when we filmed the video, so check current rates for your dates. All of these hotels are a short metro ride from the center, which means you trade a little commute time for more space, a quieter street and a better price.

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