The Basics: Lucky Youth Lucky Youth isn't a traditional hostel—rather, it's a collection of hostel-style apartments located in the Montparnasse neighborhood. It does, however, provide a traditional youth hostel vibe, with an age cap and an emphasis on socializing. ...full details

The Basics: St. Christopher's Paris The vibrant St. Christopher's Hostel Paris is located in Paris' 19th arrondissement, decidedly a bit of a hike from the center of town. That said, the hostel packs a punch when it comes to extra freebies and reviews of the place speak to its popularity among backpackers the world over. ...full details

The Basics: Perfect Hostel Within walking distance of some of Paris’  major shopping strips as well as the Moulin Rouge, the Perfect Hostel maintains a central location in the Montmartre district. ...full details

The Basics: FIAP Jean Monnet The gargantuan FIAP Jean Monnet—with 480 beds in central Paris—is situated within a twenty-minute walk of the Montparnasse cemetery and is a thirty-minute walk from the Luxembourg gardens. The FIAP is close to a metro stop too. ...full details

The Basics: Plug-Inn Hostel Located in Montmartre, the Plug-Inn Hostel (formerly Hotel Utrillo) has a flair about it. The funky hostel attracts backpackers from all over the globe.  ...full details

The Basics: Oops The Oops Hostel, located within a fifteen-minute walk of the hipster Latin Quarter in Paris, offers a “design hotel” vibe in a hostel. Additionally, the property benefits from the multiple metro stops situated nearby. ...full details

The Basics: Le Montclair Hostel Located in the gorgeous neighborhood of Montmartre, Le Montclair Hostel sits within walking distance of Sacre Coeur and is well served by public transportation. It’s a convenient place to crash in Paris. ...full details

Hostel Description Located within walking distance of many main Parisian sights, and with close proximity to both Gare de l’Est and Gare du Nord, the Hotel Liberty offers a range of accommodations. ...full details

The Basics: Vintage Hostel Located a block from the Gare du Nord train station, the Vintage Hostel puts you a little north of the tourist center, but metro stops are close by and if you feel like walking, it’s thirty-minutes to the Louvre. ...full details

The Basics: Le Village Hostel The Le Village hostel is conveniently located in Montmartre and sits within walking distance of the infamous Sacre Couer cathedral.  ...full details

The Basics: Square Caulaincourt Situated in Mortmartre, the Square Caulaincourt Hostel is just a short walk from the famed basilica of  Sacre Coeur and well poised for travel to other areas of Paris. ...full details

The Basics: Hotel du Commerce The Hotel du Commerce, a hotel-hostel hybrid, offers rooms out of a former 13th-century convent in the bustling Latin Quarter neighborhood. From the property, it’s a quick walk to Notre Dame and St. Germain. ...full details

The Basics: Hostel Absolute Paris Absolute Paris is a three-minute walk from Republique, an area full of monuments and tourists. It's also a great jumping-off point for the metro system, too. ...full details

Hostel Description The 2-star Avenir Hotel is an affordable pick facing the iconic Sacre Coeur church in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris.  ...full details

The Basics: Le Regent Montmartre Situated just steps from Paris’ famed Sacre Coeur basilica in Montmartre, Le Regent Montmartre hostel, part of the larger Regent hotel (also with a location in St. Germain des Pres), is a well rated pick near the action. ...full details

The Basics: Centre International de Sejour Maurice Ravel Located just outside Paris, the Centre International de Sejour Maurice Ravel offers over 300 beds. Rooms here are cheap and a bit more far-flung, but there’s a metro station just blocks away and it’s an easy commute to all of the city’s main sights. ...full details

The Basics: Centre International de Sejour Kellermann Located about a twenty-minute walk from Paris’ Place d’Italie and with metro stops in close proximity, the Centre International Sejour Kellerman is a bit more far-flung for those aiming for action, but rooms here are cheap and cleaned daily. ...full details

Hostel Description The 102-room Résidence Internationale de Paris may be a little outside the hustle and bustle of Paris' city center, but the cheap rooms make up for it. ...full details

The Basics: Young & Happy Hostel Conveniently located in Paris’ Latin Quarter, the Young & Happy Hostel has been around since the early '90s.  it offers dorm rooms and some private accommodations. ...full details

The Basics: Aloha Hostel With both dorms and private rooms, the Aloha Hostel boasts proximity to the Eiffel Tower and is well situated for travel to many other Parisian sights. ...full details