The Basics: Plug-Inn Hostel
Located in Montmartre, the Plug-Inn Hostel (formerly Hotel Utrillo) has a flair about it. The funky hostel attracts backpackers from all over the globe. 

Hostel Description: The 102-room Résidence Internationale de Paris may be a little outside the hustle and bustle of Paris' city center, but the cheap rooms make up for it.

Hostel Description: Conveniently located just a three-minute walk away from Gare du Nord, the Smart Place Paris is a reliable pick that offers dorms and privates at reasonable rates.

The Basics: Square Caulaincourt
Situated in Mortmartre, the Square Caulaincourt Hostel is just a short walk from the famed basilica of  Sacre Coeur and well poised for travel to other areas of Paris.

The Basics: St. Christopher's Paris
The vibrant St. Christopher's Hostel Paris is located in Paris' 19th arrondissement, decidedly a bit of a hike from the center of town. That said, the hostel packs a punch when it comes to extra freebies and reviews of the place speak to its popularity among backpackers the world over.

Hostel Description: The 3 Ducks Hostel, located in the 15th arrondissement, sits about a thirty-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. The hostel is close to multiple metro stations. 

The Basics: Vintage Hostel
Located a block from the Gare du Nord train station, the Vintage Hostel puts you a little north of the tourist center, but metro stops are close by and if you feel like walking, it’s thirty-minutes to the Louvre.

The Basics: Woodstock Hostel: The Woodstock Hostel is located in Montmartre, the same neighborhood that Salvador Dali and Picasso called home. The basilica of Sacre Coeur is within walking distance and there are several metro stops nearby.

The Basics: Young & Happy Hostel
Conveniently located in Paris’ Latin Quarter, the Young & Happy Hostel has been around since the early '90s.  it offers dorm rooms and some private accommodations.