Perhaps the ultimate romantic destination, Paris is, in Hemingway's words, a "moveable feast". Wander around the trendy Marais, check out the Gothic masterpiece that is Notre Dame in the Latin Quarter, and don't forget to drop in at quirky English-language bookstore Shakespeare & Co right in its shadow. Afterwards, head out to the 20ème to see the last resting place of all the great and the good who died in Paris (from Oscar Wilde to Edith Piaf) at Père Lachaise Cemetery.
Hotel Gabriel in Paris Paris isn't known for its affordability: the city is filled with boutique hotels. But with a little savvy, it's totally possible to get a budget boutique hotel in Paris for under £100 a night. To see our top then list of budget boutique hotels in Paris, click here.
Hotel Eugene en Ville in Paris What follows is a list of cheap hotels in Paris that don't skimp on design or luxury. For people on a budget who want to stay centrally, you can't do much better than the Hotel Design Sorbonne, which offers luxury and affordability in the heart of the Latin Quarter. For quirky chic, look no further than the Hotel Marcel: its rooms pay homage to French writer Marcel Proust, and it's very handy for the Gare du Nord. Check out these Parisian top 10 cheap hotels:
Hotel Design Sorbonne
BLC Design Hotel
Hotel Gabriel Paris
Mama Shelter Paris
Hotel Fabric
Hotel Marcel
Hotel Eugene en Ville
9 Hotel Montparnasse
Hotel du Paradis
Hidden Hotel
see + 250 Boutique hotels in Paris It's impossible to pick a favourite from these budget Parisian gems, but if you're looking for respite in a quieter area, try Mama Shelter Paris. It's ultramodern rooms come complete with iMacs, and its Chic-Chic bar makes some of the finest cocktails around. It's well connected for the city centre too.