Au cœur de Paris, the 1st arrondissement needs no introduction — the Louvre, the Palais-Royal, Les Halles, and the banks of the Seine are all within walking distance. Yet staying here on a budget is more achievable than most travellers assume. The 1st arrondissement offers a solid range of affordable hotels that put you right where you want to be, with easy access to the city's main Metro and RER lines. Whether you're in Paris for a long weekend, a solo trip, or a city break with friends, a well-located budget hotel in the 1st can make all the difference. Skip the commute, keep the budget intact, and spend more on what actually matters. Browse the list below to find your ideal affordable hotel in the heart of Paris.
34 rooms
Rated 8.5
(440 reviews)
Rue du Bouloi in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, Hôtel Crayon places you a few minutes from the Louvre, Palais Royal and Châtelet-Les Halles. Its 26 colourful rooms, designed by Julie Gauthron and Christophe Sauvage, blend found furniture, vintage details, air conditioning and rainfall showers.
Between €164 and €465 per night *
70 rooms
Rated 9.5
(89 reviews)
At 8 quai du Louvre, opposite Pont-Neuf, Cheval Blanc Paris occupies the former Samaritaine, restored in an Art Deco and Art Nouveau spirit. Its 72 rooms and suites, 33-metre pool, Dior Spa, signature restaurants and views over the Seine create a distinctive Parisian address.
Between €2131 and €16032 per night *
24 rooms
Rated 9
(490 reviews)
At 308 rue Saint-Honoré, between Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Garden, Le Relais Saint-Honoré combines 17th-century charm, renovated rooms with an English style, surprising quiet on the courtyard side and relaxation with sauna and hammam. In-room breakfast, free Wi-Fi and the Louvre nearby complete the address.
Between €375 and €1338 per night *
159 rooms
Rated 9.2
(165 reviews)
On Rue de Rivoli, facing the Tuileries, Le Meurice blends Parisian palace heritage, Louis XVI decor and a long history. Renovated rooms, some overlooking the gardens or rooftops, Alain Ducasse’s dining room on weekdays, Le Dalí at weekends, a Valmont spa, Bar 228 and the Belle Étoile suite complete the address.
Between €1434 and €3332 per night *