Budget hotels near Notre Dame Cathedral are hidden gems.
The square in front of Notre Dame Cathedral is marked by a flagstone known as Kilometre Zero. This is the official center of Paris and the point by which all distances in France are measured. Hotels tend to be more expensive the closer they are to the center of Paris. There are some affordable lodging options, however, for travelers on a budget.
Hotel Hospitel
Located next to the Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cit , the Hôtel Hospitel is a quaint hotel with 14 rooms, each able to accommodate up to three people. The hotel is set on the sixth floor of the hospital Hôtel-Dieu, the oldest city hospital in Paris with architecture dating to 1877. Each room in the hotel has an ensuite bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a telephone, a television, a security safe and wireless Internet access. Rates in 2010 for one person were $155 per night, and $170 per night for two people. Extra beds are an additional $15 per night. Continental breakfast is served from 7 to 10 am for $6, and front desk agents are available to assist travelers with reservations for activities in the city.
Hôtel Hospitel
1 Place du Parvis Notre Dame
75004
Paris
01-44-32-01-00
hotel-hospitel.com
Hotel Henri IV
Hotel Henri IV, ideally situated on the Ile de la Cit on the Place Dauphine, is a short walk to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the picturesque streets of Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain-des-Pr s. The hotel features 15 rooms in three room categories: rooms with sinks, rooms with showers, or rooms with toilets. Three of the rooms also include balconies with views of the city. Rates range from $76 and $105 per night as of 2010, depending on the room and amenities. Breakfast is included in the rates, and is available from 8 to 9:30 am.
Henry IV Hotel
25, Place Dauphine
75001
Paris
01-43-54-44-53
henri4hotel.fr
Hotel Louvre Richelieu
For travelers who don't mind sharing a bathroom with others, the Hotel Louvre Richelieu is an excellent choice of accommodation near the center of Paris. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the Louvre and numerous nearby attractions. Hotel Louvre Richelieu offers 14 guest rooms, 12 of which have private bathrooms that include a toilet and shower. Rates in 2010 start at $99 for rooms with shared bathroom facilities and $117 for rooms with private bathrooms.
Hotel Louvre Richelieu
51, rue de Richelieu
75001
Paris
01-42-97-46-20
louvre-richelieu.com
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