The Basics: Arty Paris If you're headed to an exposition at the Porte de Versailles, the friendly and functional Arty Paris, just a 20 minute walk from the exhibition grounds, would make a great choice. ...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

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: Peace and Love Hostel Located within walking distance of Paris’ Gare du Nord train station and close to metro stops, the Peace and Love Hostel is a solid, cheap pick in the city of lights. ...full details

Hostel Description The 3 Ducks Hostel, located in the 15th arrondissement, sits about a thirty-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. The hostel is close to multiple metro stations.  ...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: 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

Hostel Description Conveniently located just a three-minute walk away from Gare du Nord, the Smart Place Paris is a reliable pick that offers dorms and privates at reasonable rates. ...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: 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

The Basics: Woodstock Hostel The Woodstock Hostel is located in Montmartre, the same neighborhood that Salvador Dali and Picasso called home. The basilica of Sacre Coeur is within walking distance and there are several metro stops nearby. ...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 Situated within easy walking distance of Paris’ Gare de Lyon train station and well positioned for traveling to other main city attractions (read: lots of metro stops nearby), the family-run Blue Planet Hostel offers single-sex dorm rooms at cheap rates. ...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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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