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Sleeping in Paris
Generally one should be aware that Paris hotels, almost without regard to category or price, observe high and low seasons. These differ slightly from one hotel to another, but usually the high season roughly corresponds to late spring and summer, and possibly a couple of weeks around the Christmas season.
Be aware that when a hotel is listed in any guide or website this will eventually make it a bit harder to get a room at that hotel. That means that you will probably need to book ahead for anything you read about here, especially in the high season. However, if they don't have a room they sometimes know another place close by that does have a room available.
When with two it can be a much better deal to find a hotel room than to get 2 hostel beds. More privacy for less money.
For individual hotel listings see the various Arrondissement pages under Get around.
For those who are staying for a while renting a furnished apartment might be a more comfortable and money-saving option, especially if you know how to cook. Furnished apartments differ considerably in quality, so it is important to choose carefully. There are a huge number of websites in the business of helping you find one, but most charge a steep commission of 10% or more. There are however a couple of considerably cheaper non-profit options which for whatever reason do not turn up near the top of a Google search:
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Allô Logement Temporaire, 64, rue du Temple, +33 1 42 72 00 06. fax: +33 1 42 72 03 11. Métro: Hôtel de Ville or Rambuteau This non-profit apartment placement association will place you in contact with an apartment owner, and provide translation service if necessary. They charge an annual fee of 50€ for renters, plus €35 per months you actually stay in Paris.
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France Lodge Locations, 2 Rue Meissonier, +33 1 56 33 85 85, fax: +33 1 56 33 85 89. Métro: Le Peletier Another non-profit with very good rates but a smaller number of places. Book ahead. They charge a €15 annual membership fee.
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Paris Apartment Rentals, 173 Rue Saint Honore, +33 6 09 09 35 44, fax: +1 415 276 1749. Métro: Louvre Palais Royal This privately-owned rental service has a wide-selection of both luxury and economy apartments in and around Paris. They also offer assistance arranging guided tours, private airport transfers, and entertainment.
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*150 Accor hotels in Paris. The hotels Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, Ibis, Formule 1 and Etaphotel in Paris (the latter can be very reasonable)
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Vivre à la Parisienne, 23 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, +33 1 73 77 27 23. Métro: Louvre Rivoli Private Homes offer a collection of fully furnished apartments and B&B in central Paris for vacation, short or long term stays.
You can also book furnished apartments directly with individual owners, avoiding any kind of agency fees altogether.
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