13 Cheap Hotels Near the Louvre for Budget Travelers
On a budget and looking for the best cheap hotels near the Louvre? I’ve got some great recommendations for you – read on for details!
Okay, I feel compelled to start this post with a big disclaimer: It’s important to have accurate expectations for what you’re going to get when you put “cheap” and “Louvre” in the same sentence. This is one of the most sought-after, central, and beautiful areas in Paris, and accommodation prices reflect that!
Basically, what I’m saying is… you’re just not going to find hotels for €100/night, no matter what, no matter what month you visit or how crappy the hotel is. It’s just not happening.
And if you’re visiting in summer, you’ll be lucky to find something at €200/night.
Don’t despair though!
If you’re still reading, it means you want budget accommodations in the most gorgeous and central part of Paris – I get it. I love a good budget deal AND staying in a great location too.
So, in the rest of this post, I’m going to share what you can expect a “cheap” hotel near the Louvre to cost, some of the best options for budget accommodations near this famous museum, and some other considerations for where to stay in Paris.
Why should you listen to me? I’ve visited France 10 different times, including living in Paris for three months. I’ve traveled all over the country, crisscrossed Paris on countless occasions, visiting the most famous landmarks and tons and tons of her hidden gems.
I’ve brought multiple friends and family members with me to France for their first visit, and traveled through France in every season of the year.
Basically, I’m your France travel-planning bestie 😉
General Prices for Budget Accommodations Near the Louvre
For the purposes of this post, I’m considering “near the Louvre” to mean within a 15-20 (max, but ideally less than 15) minute walk to the Pyramide du Louvre.
So, what is actually considered “cheap” around the Louvre? Low prices depend heavily on the time of year that you visit. January, February, November, and sometimes March tend to have lower accommodation options. Later in spring and summer, as well as around Christmastime, see much higher prices across all hotels.
In winter, you can find a few hotels that will have rooms available for under €150/night, but generally, €150-200 would be considered an inexpensive room.
Once you get into the high season or shoulder season (basically, April through October), cheap hotels generally start at around €230-300 per night, and it’s not uncommon for €300-350 to be the best you can get in mid-July and August.
August can be a bit of a lull in Paris, with somewhat less expensive accommodations than the rest of high season.
Your best bet to get the best deals? Book as early as you can, 3-5 months or more in advance if possible.
In summary:
–Winter is the cheapest time to visit (€150-200)
–Spring to early fall lowest prices are generally between (€230-300)
–August can often be a lower cost month in the middle of the high season
–Book early for the best deals!
The Best Cheap Hotels Near the Louvre
Generally speaking, when I make hotel recommendations on my site, I always choose hotels that are rated at least 8/10, and ideally closer to 9/10.
However, for this post, I wanted to include options for people who really are okay with a lower overall rating to be able to stay in this arrondissement on a budget. So, some of these hotels have ratings in the 7/10 range.
With that information in mind, Here are my picks for top budget hotels near the Louvre:
1. Hotel Louvre Bon Enfants
✔️ The Hotel Louvre Bon Enfants is in an ideal location just 6 minutes from the Pyramid – you’re literally across the street from the Louvre
✔️ Rooms feature bright, colorful decor
✔️ Modern amenities including air-conditioning and a small elevator
✔️ Check prices and availability here
2. Timhotel Palais Royal
✔️ The Timhotel Palais Royal is located north of the Louvre by the Palais Royal gardens, just a 13 minute walk to the Pyramid.
✔️ Rooms have a simple, yet modern design
✔️ Each room has air-conditioning and is accessible by the elevator
✔️ Due to the central location, it can be loud at times from noises on the street
✔️ Check prices and availability here
3. Hotel Louvre Sainte Anne
✔️ The Hotel Louvre Sainte Anne has a central location on the right bank, between the Louvre and the Opera Garnier, and a 10 minute walk to the Pyramid.
✔️ Rooms are cozy, clean, and quiet
✔️ Perfect for families as baby cots are available on request
✔️ Reviews mention that the hotel staff are particularly friendly and welcoming
✔️ Check prices and availability here
4. Hotel Gaillon Opera
✔️ The Hotel Gaillon Opera is located close to the Opera Garnier and a short, 12-minute walk from the Louvre
✔️ The hotel is in a historic 17th-century building but still includes modern amenities
✔️ The lobby and dining area feature exposed stone walls and wood-beam ceilings
✔️ Rooms have a comfortable and contemporary design
✔️ Check prices and availability here
5. Hotel Geoffroy Marie Opera
✔️ The Hotel Geoffroy Marie Opera is located in the 9th arrondissement which is between the Garde du Nord Train Station and the Louvre in central Paris
✔️ Perfectly located to explore different areas of Paris, such as Montmartre
✔️It is a longer walk to the Louvre (about 25 minutes), but it is also one of the cheapest hotels you can find in the Louvre vicinity through all seasons of the year
✔️ Rooms are basic but comfortable and include a small desk and coffee maker
✔️ Check prices and availability here
6. Hotel Rivoli
✔️ The Hotel Rivoli is a perfect location in the Marais neighborhood, which was once the city’s Jewish quarter and is filled with boutiques, restaurants, and trendy bars
✔️The hotel is about a 20-minute walk from the Louvre, but along the Rue de Rivoli, a charming walk street near the Seine
✔️ Simple, yet comfortable rooms
✔️ Some rooms feature a small balcony or city views
✔️ During the summer the rooms can get warm as there is no air-conditioning
✔️ Check prices and availability here
7. Grand Hotel de l’Univers Saint Germain
✔️ The Grand Hotel de l’Univers Saint Germain is a boutique hotel located in the Saint-Germain des Prés neighborhood, on the opposite side of the Seine
✔️ The hotel is centrally located on the left bank and is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and attractions
✔️It’s a 20-minute walk to the Louvre
✔️ Rooms are elegantly decorated and some rooms feature beautiful wood-beam ceilings
✔️ The lounge and dining area have historic stone walls and classic furniture
✔️ Check prices and availability here
Inexpensive Apartment Rentals Near the Louvre
While we’re mostly focusing on hotels in this post, many people prefer the convenience of renting out an entire apartment when they’re visiting a new city. The next three items on this list are less expensive rentals near the Louvre:
8. Louvre-Rivoli Apartment
✔️ The Louvre-Rivoli Apartment is located in front of the Tuileries Garden and just steps away from the Louvre.
✔️ Clean and modern decor style
✔️ Amenities include a small kitchen, living space, and a washer
✔️ Check prices and availability here
9. Apartment by Grevin Museum
✔️ The Apartment by Grevin Museum is located in the lively Grands Boulevards area, near Musée Grévin
✔️ It’s about a 20-minute walk to the Pyramid of the Louvre
✔️ Studio-style apartment featuring a wood-beam ceiling and modern decor
✔️ Apartment includes a small kitchen
✔️ Check prices and availability here
10. Candide Studio
✔️ The Candide Studio has a central right bank location, just a short walk to the Louvre (18 minutes) Palais Garnier, and Place Vendome
✔️ Studio-style apartment that has modern decor with some bohemian accents
✔️ Amenities include a small kitchen, as well as a washer and dryer which is very rare in Paris
✔️ Check prices and availability here
Hotels Farther Out But Still “Near” the Louvre
If what you really want is convenient access to the Louvre but don’t necessarily need to be riiiiiiight next to the Louvre, then you could also consider staying somewhere near Metro Line 1.
Metro Line 1 runs in a straight line right through the center of the city, passing through the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysées, the Jardin de Tuileries, the Louvre, Hotel de Ville, Place de la Bastille, the Marais, and beyond.
Sometimes referred to as the “tourist line,” Metro Line 1 is incredibly convenient for getting between many of Paris’ top sights. And since the Louvre is on this line, you can stay further out, but take Metro Line 1 in and be at the Louvre steps in 15 minutes or less.
The best part? These hotels are some of the lowest priced hotels on this list.
11. Ibis Paris Gare de Lyon Diderot
✔️ The Ibis Paris Gare de Lyon Diderot is located a short 3-minute walk from Gare de Lyon
✔️Only takes 15 minutes to get to the Louvre from the hotel
✔️ Rooms are newly renovated and have a stylish modern design
✔️ Amenities include a bar and a co-working and meeting space (great for business travelers or remote workers)
✔️ Check prices and availability here
12. Hotel Albe Bastille
✔️ The Hotel Albe Bastille is located between the Place de la Bastille and Gare de Lyon
✔️18 minutes to get from the hotel to the Louvre
✔️ Great option for families as some rooms can sleep up to 4 people
✔️ It is located on a busier street
✔️ Check prices and availability here
13. Hotel Phenix
✔️ The Hotel Phenix is located in the 7th arrondissement, just a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe and 1.5 miles from the Eiffel Tower
✔️ Rooms are affordable and basic but comfortable for a short stay
✔️ The hotel does not have air-conditioning, so rooms may get warm in the summer
✔️ Check prices and availability here
What Is Near the Louvre & Why Stay Here
So, why would you want to stay near the Louvre?
Paris is divided into 20 neighborhoods, called arrondissements, and the Louvre is located in the 1st arrondissement, right in the center of the city.
This area of Paris is truly gorgeous – the architecture is stately and grand, with intricate stone facades on buildings, and there are so many Instagrammable places around the Louvre. Many luxury brands are established in the 1st arrondissement, and the nearby Place Vendome is home to an array of luxury brands.
The Louvre also borders the Seine River, and the stretch of the Seine along the Louvre is incredibly beautiful.
This Louvre is also quite close to the Ile de la Cité island in the Seine, which holds the stunning Sainte Chappelle and Notre Dame churches.
Just across the river, on the left bank of the Seine, is the 6th arrondissement (known as Saint-Germain), and the 7th arrondissement, which is also home to the Eiffel Tower.
Within a 15 walk of the entrance to the Louvre, you can find these other top sites and attractions:
- The Jardins de Tuileries
- Place de la Concorde
- Rue de Rivoli
- Opera Garnier
- Place Vendome
- Jardin du Palais-Royal + Buren Columns
- Sainte Chapelle
- Centre Pompidou
- Musée d’Orsay
If you want to stay near the Louvre, you can stay on the right bank of the Seine (aka the north side of the Seine), or you can also stay across the river on the left bank (the south side of the Seine). A couple of the spots we recommend on this list are on the left bank.
A Few Other Things to Know About Parisian Hotels
These are a few things to know about hotels in Paris (and will certainly be true of cheaper hotels in the city center). I don’t consider any of these things *bad* things per se, they’re just different and a consequence of being in a historic city.
➡️Standard hotel rooms in France are quite small – much smaller than hotel rooms in the United States. Because these are old buildings, the rooms are just a bit tighter and there is definitely less floor space.
➡️Expect elevators to also be very tiny – and not all places have elevators. I actually really love the teeny tiny elevators in France – they’re such a novelty!
➡️On the same note, almost no hotels offer free breakfast. Almost every hotel will offer breakfast, but it costs extra. We rarely pay for the hotel breakfast, preferring instead to grab some pastries from the closest boulangerie as we start our day.
Where to Stay Near the Louvre on a Budget – The Wrap Up
The hotels in this post are all good options for being close to the Louvre (whether by walking or a fast metro in) and are good budget-friendly options for staying in the very center of Paris.
The Louvre is definitely worth visiting when you’re in Paris and the area around the museum is a great location to stay. Whether you’re looking to be right across the street from the Louvre or just want the least expensive hotel that is relatively nearby, or prefer to stay in an apartment rental, I’m confident there is a hotel on this list that will work for your needs and wishes!
