The 32-room value Hotel Montmartre provides basic accommodation at budget prices. Its 18th Arrondissement location is central to the Montmartre district, near Gare du Nord station and iconic Sacre Coeur Basilica. Small low-frills rooms and studios with kitchenettes have flat-screen TVs, but they lack air-conditioning and only studios have kettles and coffeemakers. The hotel doesn't offer breakfast, but plenty of cafes and restaurants are nearby. An elevator here is a bonus for Paris. The hotel is by a school, so early-morning noise can be an issue, but for an affordable stay in an expensive city, it's a good pick and close to the metro. Housekeeping is provided daily and Wi-Fi is free. For a budget property with a livelier vibe and free breakfast, consider St Christopher's Inn.

The Rochester Champs-Elysees Hotel is a sophisticated, upscale property about 10 minutes' walk from its famous, namesake street. The 106-room hotel has a small spa with a Turkish Bath, a British-inspired cocktail bar, and a small gym in a vaulted cellar. Each morning, and until early afternoon, an incredible breakfast buffet is available for a fee. Corporate travelers may appreciate the large business center and meeting room with glass ceiling. Many guest rooms are spacious -- a rare luxury in Paris -- and all have DVD players. While there is plenty of shopping and dining within the immediate area of the hotel, the Saint-Philippe-du-Roule metro station is around the corner for easy access to the rest of the city. As an alternative, the Secret de Paris hotel is pricier but offers rooms with jetted double tubs. 

The four-pearl Hotel Jules & Jim is a trendy boutique hotel located in the center of Paris, in the Haut-Marais district. It's a good base for exploring the city, with shops and restaurants nearby. There are museums within a 10-minute walk and the Arts et Metiers Metro station is close as well. There's a popular bar with outdoor courtyard seating and a fire pit, and a continental breakfast is available until late (though the price is a bit steep). The 23 rooms are modern and minimalist, and range from family-friendly Duplexes to compact Doubles and cute skyline-view rooftop rooms that are tailor-made for couples. A more traditional, yet equally refined, option might be the nearby Les Tournelles. It has lots of original 17th-century details and similar rates. 

Situated near bustling Place de la République in the 11th arrondissement, the three-pearl Marais HÔme Hotel aims to provide a boutique experience for less expensive rates. Its 33 small contemporary-style rooms fulfill guests’ basic needs with a splash of decorative oomph. The Haussmannian property also scores bonus points for having a free fitness room -- a rarity in a petite Parisian property -- along with a sauna, steam room, and massage room, each of which charge an hourly fee. That said, guests willing to forgo them in favor of better-appointed rooms with added amenities may want to up their budget and book into the nearby Hotel Gabriel Paris Marais instead.

The Eiffel Turenne is an affordable mid-range hotel in a great part of Paris for sightseeing -- the Eiffel Tower being a short stroll away. A 2016 refresh has resulted in hip contemporary styling throughout, although it hasn't added to the limited facilities. Its 34 rooms are small but stylish with useful tech such as USB ports and excellent free Wi-Fi, plus loaner tablets are available to guests. Breakfast is served just off the lobby or in-room, both for a fee, though there's no on-site restaurant (not such a great loss with so many nearby). Rates are reasonable for the prime location, with local competition in the form of the more old-fashioned Derby Eiffel Hotel, which features a mahogany bar and grotto-like breakfast room. 

The 55-room Hotel Tourisme Avenue is an mid-range boutique property with elegant modern decor but limited amenities. It's situated in the 15th Arrondissement in walking distance to cafes, restaurants, shops, and the Eiffel Tower. Contemporary, wood-floored rooms range from tiny entry-level rooms to three- and four-person suites. Amenities include AC and flat-screen TVs, but mini-fridges and kettles aren't standard. Bathrooms are particularly appealing with rainfall showers, heated towel racks, and toilets with bidet functions. A daily continental breakfast is served up with cooked-to-order add-ons, but it all costs an extra fee. Travelers on the market for splashier decor might consider the nearby Hotel Ares Paris, though amenities are about the same.

Hotel Gaston is an artsy, modern design-conscious boutique hotel situated in a quiet residential area a 10-minute walk from the metro. For a mid-range option, this hotel is clean, bright, and well-staffed, though it's far from tourist attractions and extra amenities are limited. The lobby doubles as a breakfast room; it's stylish, but the continental breakfast costs an extra fee. Apart from that, there's little else on-site -- the hotel has no full-service restaurant, bar, or wellness facilities. The property's 43 rooms, which are mostly Singles and Doubles, are trendy, clean, and air-conditioned, but they can be downright tiny, and amenities are limited to HDTVs, safes, toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. For a stylish mid-range option closer to sights, guest might consider Hotel des 3 Poussins, situated in the 9th Arrondissement. 

The Room Mate Alain is an upscale boutique hotel well-located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Palais des Congrès convention center. Rooms are modern with luxe details such as upholstered walls and Eames chairs, plus marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and luxe little extras like loaner smartphones and minibars. The hotel's bar serves up small plates, drinks, and daily breakfast in a darkly romantic atmosphere, though breakfast isn't standard with the room rate. The Room Mate Alain also has a small spa with a treatment room, hammam, and gym. Another alternative to consider could be the nearby Hidden Hotel, though it lacks a spa.

The six-floor, 29-room Hotel du College de France is a quiet gem in a quintessentially Parisian location, halfway between the Pantheon and Notre Dame in the bohemian Latin Quarter. The hotel is welcoming and wonderfully French. This clean, comfortable hotel is a great value for such an ideal location, and has plenty of character (particularly for a budget property). Rooms are basic, with carpets and comforters, but they're perfectly adequate for the price.

The 24-room Hotel de Varenne is an old-world hotel with a lovely, peaceful courtyard. Located in a residential neighborhood, this quiet property provides easy access to tourist attractions via nearby metro stations (there are two lines within a seven-minute walk). Cozy, traditionally decorated rooms offer minibars and good soundproofing. The common areas are equally classic in decor, with gilt-framed mirrors and oil paintings. Wi-Fi is free, but there is a fee for breakfast.