The Eiffel Tower is France's most well known landmark. It was built in the 19th century and is the tallest structure in Paris. The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris's well-known 7th District which is home to other historic attractions and shopping. Despite the area's popularity, affordable hotels are available for visitors hoping to see the Eiffel Tower on a budget.
This two-star, Mediterranean-style hotel is conveniently located walking distance from the Eiffel Tower. Situated in a quiet alley off of a bustling street, it is nearby other historic sites such as Les Invalides monument and the elegant Champs Elysee. Room prices are affordable and start at $97 USD as of May 2010. The hotel offers guests free wireless internet and has a multilingual staff. Unlike some older French buildings, there is an elevator and the front desk is available 24 hours a day. Each room includes a private bathroom and television.
Eiffel Rive Gauche Hotel
6 Rue Du Gros Caillou
75007 Paris
France
+33 (0)-1-45-51-51-51
paris-eiffelrivegauche.com
The hotel is walking distance from the Eiffel Tower and costs approximately 71 Euros or $93 USD per night for a three night package as of May 2010. It is a three-star hotel and provides free wireless internet to guests. Each of the hotel's 32 rooms has a private bathroom. From the hotel, other historic attractions are easily accessible such as the Espace Eiffel Branly, the Les Invalides monument and the UNESCO building.
Alma Hotel
32 Rue de l'Exposition
75007 Paris
France
+33 (0)-1-47-05-45-70
alma-paris-hotel.com
Only two minutes from the Eiffel Tower, this four-star hotel is also walking distance from the Seine River. There are 405 rooms, of which nine are wheel chair accessible, two restaurants and a fitness center. Room prices start for as low as $175 USD a night as of May 2010. The hotel offers wireless internet, secure parking, concierge services, currency exchange services and a multilingual staff. Rooms include a television, in-room safe and minibar.
Mercure Paris Suffren Tour Eiffel Hotel
20 Rue Jean Rey
75015 Paris
France
+33 (0)-1-45-78-50-00
mercure.com
Steps away from the Eiffel Tower, this 2 star hotel has 5 floors and is handicap accessible. The staff is multilingual and provide concierge services. Rooms are available at $176 USD per night. All rooms are non smoking and come with safety boxes, satellite television, flat panel televisions, and internet access. Guests seeking to stay in Paris for a longer period can rent 2-bedroom apartments that include kitchens and other amenities.
De La Tour Eiffel Hotel
17 Rue De L'exposition
75007 Paris
France
+33 (0) 1 47 05 14 75
hotel-toureiffel.com/index-en.html
Only 5 minutes away from the Eiffel Tower, this hotel has a multilingual staff and all rooms have safes to keep important documents and objects. Room prices start at 85 Euros per night or $111 USD. Each of the hotel's floors are dedicated to a different region in France. The specific regions are Bretagne (Brittany), Normandie (Normandy) and Savoie (Savoy). All the rooms on these floors feature the fabrics and furnishings of each region. The hotel's restaurant serves breakfast but not lunch or dinner, so guests are encouraged to visit the neighboring Restaurant La Serre.
La Serre Hotel
24 Bis Rue Cler
75007 Paris
France
hotellaserreparis.com
