The Basics: Arty Paris
If you're headed to an exposition at the Porte de Versailles, the friendly and functional Arty Paris, just a 20 minute walk from the exhibition grounds, would make a great choice.

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.

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: Peace and Love Hostel
Located within walking distance of Paris’ Gare du Nord train station and close to metro stops, the Peace and Love Hostel is a solid, cheap pick in the city of lights.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

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: 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: Situated within easy walking distance of Paris’ Gare de Lyon train station and well positioned for traveling to other main city attractions (read: lots of metro stops nearby), the family-run Blue Planet Hostel offers single-sex dorm rooms at cheap rates.

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