Paris Bastille

The 11ème is littered with hotels (among other things), and offers a little bit of something for everybody. Accommodations range from the very cheap to the very not-cheap, but good quality budget hotels are in abundance. The neighboring 12ème offers relatively inexpensive and simple accommodations, which work hard to make up for being somewhat on the outskirts. The best options cluster around the Gare de Lyon.

Auberge de Jeunesse”Jules Ferry” (HI), 8 bld. Jules Ferry A noble attempt to brighten up the hostel experience, and we mean that quite literally—the brown bunks have recently been painted neon green. A mural of sharks greets you on your walk up the stairs. Colorful rooms with sinks, mirrors, and tiled floors match the carefree atmosphere (though the sharks don't quite scream “Welcome Home!”). République. Kitchen available. Reception and dining room 24hr. Wi-Fi €5 for 2 hours. Bed in dorm €23 per night with breakfast. Lockout 10:30am-2pm. Takes credit cards. Has internet.
Hotel Beaumarchais, 3 rue Oberkampf (www.hotelbeaumarchais.com), The kind of place that would make hippies who traded their psychadelics for suits nostalgic for the old days. Funky, colorful decor. Spacious rooms come with hair dryers, cable TV, and a safe box. Oberkampf or Filles du Calvaire. Breakfast €10. Singles €90; doubles €130; junior suite €170; triples €190. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet. Has air conditioning.
Hôtel Rhetia, 3 rue de Général Blaise The communal bathroom may not have a toilet seat, but the owners tried damned hard to make all the colors match. Hotel Rhetia is saved from shoddiness by a feminine touch; rooms are surprisingly clean and pleasant, with decorative pillows and matching curtains. Voltaire or St-Ambroise. Breakfast €3. Singles €30-48; doubles €53; twins €55. Reception M-F 7:30am-9:30pm. Sa, Su 8am-9:30pm. Does not take credit cards.
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Modern Hôtel, 121 rue du Chemin Vert (☎01 47 00 54 05; www.modern-hotel.fr), Contrary to its name, this hotel is all remnants of past grandeur—think worn marble and glass chandeliers. Rooms are clean, with plush carpets that visibly clash with the busy wallpaper and curtains. Avoid if high or suffering from OCD. Père-Lachaise. Breakfast included. Singles €61-86; doubles €75-105; twin €78-109; triples €93-129; quads €154. Takes credit cards.
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Auberge de Jeunesse “Jules Ferry” (HI), 8 bd. Jules Ferry 01 43 57 55 60 (paris.julesferry@fuaj.org), A noble attempt to brighten up the hostel experience, and we mean that quite literally---the brown bunks have recently been painted neon green. A mural of sharks greets you on your walk up the stairs. Colorful rooms with sinks, mirrors, and tiled floors match the carefree atmosphere, though the sharks don't quite scream, “Welcome Home!” Takes credit cards. Has internet.
Hotel Mistral, 3 rue Chaligny 01 46 28 10 20 (www.parishotelmistral.com), Endearingly old-fashioned hotel with airy rooms. Not quite a budget accommodation, but you get what you pay for. All rooms include showers, toilets, TVs, phones, and hair dryers. Takes credit cards.
Hôtel Prince Albert Lyon Bercy, 108 rue de Charenton 01 43 45 09 00 (www.hotelprincealbert.com), Someone messed up: this 3-star hotel got mistakenly billed as a 2-star. Modern, comfortable, well-decorated rooms with full bath, cable TV, hair dryers, a safe box, and extra pillows. Takes credit cards. Has internet. Has air conditioning.
Hôtel de l'Aveyron, 5 rue d'Austerlitz 01 43 07 86 86 (www.hotelaveyron.com), A one-star hotel on a quiet street that makes for a surprisingly good stay once you get past the door. Ornate rooms are fairly large and beautiful. Takes credit cards. Has internet.
Hotel Notre-Dame, 51 rue de Malte 01 47 00 78 76 (www.hotel-notredame.com), Rooms are hit or miss, but the good ones are quaint (read: a little dark). Downstairs you'll find a lounge area with leather couches and paintings on the wall. This hotel is all about location, location, location; the nearby subway makes it easy to get away, if need be. Takes credit cards.
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Hôtel de Belfort, 37 rue Servan 01 47 00 67 33 (hotelbelfortparis.com), Apart from the almost unforgivable faux-silk comforters, this budget hotel is everything you would expect: clean, comfortable, and generally forgettable. Takes credit cards.
CISP “Maurice Ravel”, 6 Ave. Maurice Ravel 01 43 58 96 00 (www.cisp.fr), A clean place to rest a tired head. Emphasis on quiet; it's kind of in the middle of nowhere. Redeeming features include temporary art displays, auditorium and access to outdoor public pool (€3-4). Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access. Has internet.