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Paris hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 10 of the 65 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Montparnasse: a practical Left Bank stay with better side streets than first impressions suggest. Gare du Nord and Canal Saint-Martin: useful for rail arrivals; choose the canal streets for a better stay. Bastille and République: stay here when dinner and the evening matter as much as sightseeing. Eiffel Tower and Invalides: a calmer family base, provided you don't mistake tower proximity for centrality.

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Paris hotels under $400 a night, Dec 11 to 13, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Paris under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-11, check-out 2026-12-13, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Montparnasse; Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin; Bastille & République; Eiffel Tower & Invalides. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-11 to 2026-12-13; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (10 of 65 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Montparnasse: A practical Left Bank stay with better side streets than first impressions suggest. Typical $228 a night. Subway: Métro 4/6/12/13.
  • Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin: Useful for rail arrivals; choose the canal streets for a better stay. Typical $181 a night. Subway: Métro 4/5/7 and RER B/D/E serve the station streets.
  • Bastille & République: Stay here when dinner and the evening matter as much as sightseeing. Typical $208 a night. Subway: Bastille has Métro 1/5/8, République 3/5/8/9/11.
  • Eiffel Tower & Invalides: A calmer family base, provided you don't mistake tower proximity for centrality. Typical $270 a night. Subway: Métro 6/8/13 and RER C serve different streets.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. ibis Paris Gare du Nord Chateau Landon 10ème Hotel — 3-star, Ibis

2. Hôtel Paris Louis Blanc - Paris 10 — 3-star, Louvre Hotels

3. Hôtel Kabanel by HappyCulture — 3-star, Inter-Hotel

4. ibis Styles Paris Gare de l'Est Château Landon — 3-star, Ibis Styles

5. Hotel ibis Paris Bastille Opera 11ème — 3-star, Ibis

6. Novotel Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse — 4-star, Novotel

More hotels in the area (59)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 11 to 13, 2026
  1. ibis Paris Gare du Nord Chateau Landon 10ème Hotel, Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin
    #1 of 6 · Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin

    ibis Paris Gare du Nord Chateau Landon 10ème Hotel

    3-star · Ibis

    $148a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A no-frills rail stop handy for both mainline stations. You accept small rooms, uneven cooling and soundproofing; paid luggage lockers.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $296 all in for 2 nights, of which $25 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Hôtel Paris Louis Blanc - Paris 10, Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin
    #2 of 6 · Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin

    Hôtel Paris Louis Blanc - Paris 10

    3-star · Louvre Hotels

    $151a night · Dec 11 to 13

    A cheaper private-room base opposite Louis Blanc métro, within walking distance of both stations. You accept small, basic rooms; street-facing rooms hear traffic and sirens.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $302 all in for 2 nights, of which $22 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Hôtel Kabanel by HappyCulture, Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin
    #3 of 6 · Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin

    Hôtel Kabanel by HappyCulture

    3-star · Inter-Hotel

    $153a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Welcoming reception staff and triple-room options within walking distance of both stations. You accept rear building lacks a lift; upkeep and cooling vary.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $306 all in for 2 nights, of which $22 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. ibis Styles Paris Gare de l'Est Château Landon, Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin
    #4 of 6 · Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin

    ibis Styles Paris Gare de l'Est Château Landon

    3-star · Ibis Styles

    $153a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Rail access and family suites for short stays beside Gare de l'Est. You accept railway noise, tired finishes and reported air-conditioning problems.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $305 all in for 2 nights, of which $22 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel ibis Paris Bastille Opera 11ème, Bastille & République
    #5 of 6 · Bastille & République

    Hotel ibis Paris Bastille Opera 11ème

    3-star · Ibis

    $162a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Straightforward Bastille sightseeing with friendly staff, a restaurant and leafy terrace. You accept small rooms, cramped bathrooms and paid luggage storage.

    $36/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $325 vs $397 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $325 all in for 2 nights, of which $22 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Novotel Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse
    #6 of 6 · Montparnasse

    Novotel Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse

    4-star · Novotel

    $173a night · Dec 11 to 13

    Practical family room options beside Montparnasse trains, backed by friendly staff. You accept uneven cooling and upkeep; métro platforms require extra walking.

    Dec 11 to 13, two adults: $345 all in for 2 nights, of which $34 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 28, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

10 of 65 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche · Latin Quarter · 4-star$489/night less than Expedia (68%)

    Axel $470 vs $1,447 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  2. 2. Best Western Aramis Saint-Germain · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $272 vs $360 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  3. 3. Hotel Les Bulles de Paris · Latin Quarter · 4-star$78/night less than Expedia (24%)

    Axel $500 vs $655 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  4. 4. 1K Paris · Le Marais · 4-star$60/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $473 vs $594 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  5. 5. Les Jardins du Marais · Le Marais · 4-star$50/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $406 vs $506 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  6. 6. Hotel ibis Paris Bastille Opera 11ème · Bastille · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Axel $325 vs $397 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  7. 7. Moxy Paris Bastille · Bastille · 3-star$37/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $425 vs $499 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

  8. 8. Hôtel Minerve Paris · Latin Quarter · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $368 vs $423 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 11 to 13

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

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  1. 1. Novotel Belleville Paris 20 Hotel · Bastille · 4-star$14/night less than Expedia (7%)$174Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  2. 2. Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse TGV · Montparnasse · 4-star$178Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  3. 3. Mercure Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse · Montparnasse · 4-star$181Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  4. 4. Hôtel Champerret Héliopolis · Arc de Triomphe · 3-star$7/night less than Expedia (4%)$185Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  5. 5. Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré Coeur · Montmartre · 4-star$189Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  6. 6. Hôtel Cervantes by Happyculture · Montmartre · 3-star$190Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  7. 7. Moxy Paris Bastille · Bastille · 3-star$37/night less than Expedia (15%)$192Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  8. 8. Hotel Leopold · Montparnasse · 4-star$197Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  9. 9. 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord · Montmartre · 4-star$198Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  10. 10. ibis Styles Paris République · Bastille · 3-star$202Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  11. 11. Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel · Eiffel Tower · 4-star$204Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  12. 12. Hôtel Mistral · Montparnasse · 3-star$209Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  13. 13. Hôtel Magenta 38 by Happyculture · Gare du Nord · 3-star$211Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  14. 14. Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche · Latin Quarter · 4-star$489/night less than Expedia (68%)$215Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  15. 15. Hôtel Minerve Paris · Latin Quarter · 3-star$27/night less than Expedia (13%)$217Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  16. 16. Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel Hotel · Eiffel Tower · 4-star$218Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  17. 17. Hôtel Joséphine & SPA by HappyCulture · Montmartre · 4-star$223Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  18. 18. Ibis Paris Bastille Faubourg Saint Antoine 11ème · Bastille · 3-star$225Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  19. 19. ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne 15ème · Eiffel Tower · 3-star$225Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  20. 20. Hôtel Tourisme Avenue · Eiffel Tower · 4-star$228Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  21. 21. Le Méridien Paris Arc De Triomphe · Arc de Triomphe · 4-star$229Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  22. 22. Les Jardins du Marais · Le Marais · 4-star$50/night less than Expedia (20%)$229Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  23. 23. 1K Paris · Le Marais · 4-star$60/night less than Expedia (20%)$237Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  24. 24. Hôtel Eiffel Blomet · Montparnasse · 4-star$238Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  25. 25. Best Western Aramis Saint-Germain · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (25%)$242Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  26. 26. Hotel Esteem Tour Eiffel · Eiffel Tower · 4-star$247Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  27. 27. La Planque Hôtel · Gare du Nord · 3-star$247Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  28. 28. Hotel Les Bulles de Paris · Latin Quarter · 4-star$78/night less than Expedia (24%)$250Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  29. 29. Hotel La Nouvelle République · Bastille · 3-star$255Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  30. 30. Hotel Britannique · Louvre · 3-star$259Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  31. 31. Hôtel Rochechouart - Orso Hotels · Montmartre · 4-star$259Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  32. 32. Hôtel Le Milie Rose · Gare du Nord · 4-star$262Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  33. 33. Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile Hotel · Arc de Triomphe · 4-star$262Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  34. 34. Hotel Eiffel Seine · Eiffel Tower · 3-star$263Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  35. 35. Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 4-star$272Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  36. 36. Hôtel 34B - Astotel · Opéra · 3-star$275Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  37. 37. Hotel Des Arts Paris Montmartre · Montmartre · 4-star$286Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  38. 38. Hôtel Augustin - Astotel · Champs-Élysées · 3-star$286Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  39. 39. Crowne Plaza Paris Republique by IHG · Le Marais · 4-star$290Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  40. 40. Le Notre Dame · Latin Quarter · 3-star$296Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  41. 41. Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 4-star$299Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  42. 42. Hotel Europe Saint Severin Paris · Latin Quarter · 3-star$309Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  43. 43. Pullman Paris Montparnasse Hotel · Montparnasse · 4-star$315Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  44. 44. Hôtel Helussi · Opéra · 3-star$316Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  45. 45. Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador · Opéra · 4-star$320Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  46. 46. Hôtel Fabric · Bastille · 4-star$321Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  47. 47. Paris France · Le Marais · 3-star$323Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  48. 48. Le Tsuba Hotel · Arc de Triomphe · 4-star$330Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  49. 49. Hôtel l'Inattendu · Montparnasse · 4-star$332Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  50. 50. Hôtel La Lanterne & Spa By Timhotel · Latin Quarter · 4-star$333Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  51. 51. Hôtel Keppler · Arc de Triomphe · 4-star$334Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  52. 52. Normandy Le Chantier · Louvre · 4-star$342Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  53. 53. Novotel Paris Les Halles Hotel · Louvre · 4-star$345Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  54. 54. Hôtel Bonsoir Madame · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 4-star$353Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  55. 55. Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel · Gare du Nord · 5-star$359Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  56. 56. Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel · Eiffel Tower · 4-star$359Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  57. 57. Hôtel Beige · Opéra · 4-star$364Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  58. 58. Le Grand Hotel Cayre · Saint-Germain-des-Prés · 4-star$380Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
  59. 59. Elysees Union Hotel · Arc de Triomphe · 3-star$390Rooms for Dec 11 to 13
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