Hotel de Saint Germain
Centrally located on the Left Bank in chic St. Germain des Pres, the two-star Hotel de Saint Germain is a 10-minute walk to the Seine River, where you can jog the pavements and cobblestones along the river or for take a boat tour of Paris. The Luxembourg Garden is a five-minute walk away. The garden's lush paths are popular among runners. The 30 rooms are basic, but contain amenities rare to two-star hotels such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and mini-bars. For families, the Hotel de Saint Germain contains five family rooms with one large bed, two twin beds, and two bathrooms.
Hotel de Saint Germain
50 rue du Four
Paris, France 75006
+33-01-45-48-91-64
hotel-de-saint-germain.fr
Hotel Malar
A few blocks from the Eiffel Tower, the reasonably priced Hotel Malar is a rare find in an area known for expensive hotel rooms. The 22 rooms are decorated in a Mediterranean shabby-chic style and overlook a flowered courtyard. A favorite of backpackers, the hotel has an extensive library of European travel guides, and postcards from satisfied travelers from around the world. Rooms are not air-conditioned, but the hotel provides fans for hot, sunny days. A handicapped-accessible family room is available on the ground floor by request. A few minutes from the Hotel Malar, you can jog in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, run along the Seine River and spy the Statue of Liberty's sister, or rent a bike to pedal around Paris.
Hotel Malar
29, rue Malar
Paris, France 75007
+33-01-45-51-38-46
hotelmalar.com/index.html
Hotel Aurore Montmartre
If you would like to walk the winding streets that Picasso, Monet, and Toulouse-Latrec found inspirational, stay at the Hotel Aurore Montmartre. Montmartre is the most elevated area of Paris, so you can get a work-out by running up the steep hill to the steps of Sacre Cour Cathedral. Your reward will be a stunning view over the Paris skyline. Next, visit the Place du Tetre, the artist's square in Paris, and pose for a portrait by one of the many open-air painters who set up shop in the square. Take the incline or walk downhill to your hotel for a night of entertainment at the Moulin Rouge. Like most two-star hotels, the rooms at the Hotel Aurore Montmartre are basic, but cheery with yellow walls and colorful bedspreads. The bathrooms are modern with a lively black and white checkerboard theme. Amenities are limited, but the hotel staff will help you procure anything that you need.
Hotel Aurore Montmartre
76 rue de Clichy
Paris, France 75009
+33-01-48-74-85-56
montmartre-hotel-paris.com
