The Loft is a budget-friendly boutique hostel in the 19th Arrondissement with 29 private and shared rooms that can accommodate up to eight people. Rooms are bright and clean and have more style than the average hostel. They are simple, however, with just bunk beds, lockers, free Wi-Fi, and en-suite bathrooms. Towels are not included and there's no air-conditioning. The hostel has a lobby bar and a communal kitchen that doubles as a breakfast area and hangout spot. This Right Bank location is a bit far from Paris' main tourists attractions, but guests can get to the metro in about five minutes, and the heart of Paris in another 20 or so. The Generator Paris is a comparable property with larger common areas including a terrace, rooftop bar, and games lounge.

Set in the prestigious Champs-Elysees district, Hotel de Sers is a contemporary boutique hotel with a discreet atmosphere. Its 52 rooms and suites have minibars and flat-screen TVs; upgrades add espresso machines and some suites have terraces overlooking the Eiffel Tower. The hotel's restaurant serves modern French fare in a year-round courtyard, and its bar is open all day and can be privatized for special events; there is also a dedicated meeting room for up to 80. Hotel de Sers' fitness room is tiny, but it has both a hammam and sauna. For an even posher (but also pricier stay), consider Prince de Galles Hotel, where all rooms have espresso-makers.

The 31-room Hotel Saint Paul Rive Gauche is a mid-range boutique on the Left Bank -- a location close to many of Paris’ main attractions. Run by the fourth generation of owners, the hotel is set in a 17th-century building full of original, charming features such as wood beam ceilings, a fireplace, and stone walls. There is a morning breakfast buffet served in an inviting cellar full of stone arches. Rooms are cozy with beautiful floral wallpaper along with flat-screen TVs and minibars. There is no spa or parking, but the staff is particularly friendly and helpful. 

Situated in a stately 1892 townhouse that was converted into a luxury hotel in the 1920s, the upscale boutique Hotel Baltimore offers a charming Parisian experience with modern comforts. Outside, delicate flowers spill from wrought-iron window ledges, and inside, the lobby and hotel bar feature plush, velvet camelback seating. Each of the 103 rooms is nicely decorated in a classic modern style with simple furnishings swathed in neutral tones. Rooms are small, which is to be expected in a historic property, but the beds are large and comfortable with pillowy down comforters, and the bathrooms are clean and more spacious than at other Parisian hotels. Guests can make use of the fitness center, though it's extremely small. But perhaps the greatest perk of Hotel Baltimore is the on-site restaurant -- La Table du Baltimore, a Michelin-starred French bistro.

Hotel Tolbiac offers basic, no-frills lodging in Paris's Chinatown district in the 13th arrondissement. While the area isn't particularly scenic with little in the way of tourist attractions, Metro links are nearby that connect easily to the city center. Simple rooms range from those with TVs and en-suite facilities, to some with bare-bones amenities and shared bathrooms. Soundproofing is fairly poor and hotel facilities offer little beyond free Wi-Fi and a buffet breakfast (for a fee). All in all, while it's one of the cheapest options in the area, you get more for your money at the equally budget-friendly Smart Place Paris.

The 50-room Hotel Vernet is geared toward corporate guests, though well-heeled tourists, art lovers, and serious shoppers with an eye for upscale design will appreciate Francois Champsaur's interiors and the hotel's proximity to prestigious flagship stores. Cultured, contemporary rooms and suites feature minibars, flat-screen TVs, and magnificent Carrera marble bathrooms. A stunning stained-glass dome -- designed by Gustave Eiffel -- overlooks the hotel's classical French restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and art fills the colorful hotel bar and lounge. Travelers looking for a more leisure-friendly atmosphere in this area could spring on Four Seasons Hotel George V, though starting rates there are much higher.

A colorful boutique with 1950s-inspired decor, Artus Hotel by MH stands out in its traditional neighborhood. The upscale hotel’s turquoise lobby makes a bold first impression with its mid-century wingback chairs and graphic wall art. The style continues in Artus’ 31 rooms, which are decorated with eye-catching primary colors and finished off with framed pop art and geometric-print fabrics. The hotel serves daily breakfast, offers free Wi-Fi, and welcomes pets (for a fee), but its tiny spa/gym leaves a lot to be desired. Travelers looking for a hotel with more amenities and an equally funky aesthetic might like Hotel Saint-Marc in the 2nd Arrondissement, though it tends to be pricier.  

The trendy Le Meridien Etoile is a four-pearl property that draws many business travelers looking to stay near the Paris Convention Center as well as tourists who don't mind being a bit removed from the historic city center. Meeting spaces, multiple dining options, and a 24-hour fitness center are some of the hotel's highlights. Its 1,025 rooms, though small, are elegant and come with flat-screen TVs and minibars, but Wi-Fi incurs an extra fee in most rooms and guests complain of issues with connectivity. With on-going renovations, not all parts of the hotel are stylistically up to par or free from construction noise, though work should be completed in June 2016. Travelers might also want to consider the Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, which has free Wi-Fi and is close to the Eiffel Tower.

The Hotel Cristal Champs Elysees is a 26-room boutique on a quiet cobblestone street off the Champs Elysees. Clean, colorful rooms have contemporary decor, and are a good size by Paris standards; high-end amenities include big flat-screen TVs and Keiji toiletries. Spacious bathrooms have glass walk-in showers and some have freestanding tubs. Decor is bold and trendy, particularly in the lobby and breakfast room, with bright pops of color. Rates are reasonable for the location -- close to world-class shopping and dining -- and Wi-Fi is free, but there is no fitness room and breakfast isn't included in the nightly rate.

The 46-room Paris France Hotel is a value property with Belle Epoque architecture in the vibrant and artsy Haut-Marais neighborhood. Large, straightforward rooms include air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs; some have original wood beams, leather armchairs, and balconies with distant views of the Eiffel Tower. However, some rooms pick up street noise. Drinks and coffees are served at the Cafe Bar, which also has a computer for guests' use. There is free Wi-Fi throughout, though the hotel's basic breakfast cost extra. This is an excellent pick to keep costs low in an ultra-trendy neighborhood of Paris. Guests looking for higher-end digs in the same area should consider Hotel du Petit Moulin, with rooms designed by Christian Lacroix.