How to Find the Best Hotels in Paris

Although Paris is one of the world's top tourist cities, it is possible to plan a vacation there on a budget. While some hotels in Paris are quite expensive, you can find lots of high quality cheap places where you can stay as well.

• Book your hotel reservation early if you plan to visit Paris as rooms go quick in the most visited city in the world.
• Hotel prices often vary by the season. Fashion week in Paris is the most expensive time to visit Paris (mid-January until the end of June).
• Some Paris hotels insist you leave your room keys at the front desk if you leave the building, requiring you to obtain it once again upon your return.
• Be prepared to show your passport to the concierge at a Paris hotel.
• Always ask to see the room before you accept it. Often a hotel has a luxurious lobby, but the rooms may not meet the same standards. Keep in mind that hotels with only one or two star ratings can still offer good value for the money.
• Paris hotels often lock their doors during the night time to increase security.
• Some cheaper Paris hotels will only take cash as a form of payment, be sure to check before you attempt to check-out.
• Although most Paris hotels have elevators, some of the older hotels do not. This could be a problem if you travel with a lot of luggage.
• Search Paris travel sites for hotel deals, especially if you are traveling to Paris during the off- season.

You might find it more helpful to decide where you want to go and what attractions you want to see before making hotel reservations. Once you plan your vacation itinerary, you can begin looking for hotels in that section of the city.