The Basics: Lucky Youth
Lucky Youth isn't a traditional hostel—rather, it's a collection of hostel-style apartments located in the Montparnasse neighborhood. It does, however, provide a traditional youth hostel vibe, with an age cap and an emphasis on socializing.

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.

The Basics: FIAP Jean Monnet
The gargantuan FIAP Jean Monnet—with 480 beds in central Paris—is situated within a twenty-minute walk of the Montparnasse cemetery and is a thirty-minute walk from the Luxembourg gardens. The FIAP is close to a metro stop too.

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. 

The Basics: Perfect Hostel
Within walking distance of some of Paris’  major shopping strips as well as the Moulin Rouge, the Perfect Hostel maintains a central location in the Montmartre district.

The Basics: Oops
The Oops Hostel, located within a fifteen-minute walk of the hipster Latin Quarter in Paris, offers a “design hotel” vibe in a hostel. Additionally, the property benefits from the multiple metro stops situated nearby.

The Basics: Le Village Hostel
The Le Village hostel is conveniently located in Montmartre and sits within walking distance of the infamous Sacre Couer cathedral. 

The Basics: Le Montclair Hostel
Located in the gorgeous neighborhood of Montmartre, Le Montclair Hostel sits within walking distance of Sacre Coeur and is well served by public transportation. It’s a convenient place to crash in Paris.

Hostel Description: Located within walking distance of many main Parisian sights, and with close proximity to both Gare de l’Est and Gare du Nord, the Hotel Liberty offers a range of accommodations.

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: 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.

Hostel Description: The 2-star Avenir Hotel is an affordable pick facing the iconic Sacre Coeur church in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. 

The Basics: Hostel Absolute Paris
Absolute Paris is a three-minute walk from Republique, an area full of monuments and tourists. It's also a great jumping-off point for the metro system, too.

The Basics: Le Regent Montmartre
Situated just steps from Paris’ famed Sacre Coeur basilica in Montmartre, Le Regent Montmartre hostel, part of the larger Regent hotel (also with a location in St. Germain des Pres), is a well rated pick near the action.

The Basics: Centre International de Sejour Maurice Ravel
Located just outside Paris, the Centre International de Sejour Maurice Ravel offers over 300 beds. Rooms here are cheap and a bit more far-flung, but there’s a metro station just blocks away and it’s an easy commute to all of the city’s main sights.

The Basics: Centre International de Sejour Kellermann
Located about a twenty-minute walk from Paris’ Place d’Italie and with metro stops in close proximity, the Centre International Sejour Kellerman is a bit more far-flung for those aiming for action, but rooms here are cheap and cleaned daily.

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.

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.

The Basics: Hotel du Commerce
The Hotel du Commerce, a hotel-hostel hybrid, offers rooms out of a former 13th-century convent in the bustling Latin Quarter neighborhood. From the property, it’s a quick walk to Notre Dame and St. Germain.

The Basics: Aloha Hostel
With both dorms and private rooms, the Aloha Hostel boasts proximity to the Eiffel Tower and is well situated for travel to many other Parisian sights.