11th and 12th Arrondissements (Place de la Bastille), United States
Located in quiet, residential 11th Arrondissement
Five-minute walk to three metro stations
Plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops nearby
Clean and simple rooms, some with TVs and private bathrooms
Inexpensive breakfast includes baguettes, jam, coffee, and tea
Business desk with computers in lobby
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Airport transfers available (for a fee)
No major sights within walking distance
Small rooms and tiny bathrooms
Some rooms have shared bathrooms
Wi-Fi can be spotty
The 32-room Alfa Hotel Nation is a budget property in the 11th Arrondissement, close to restaurants, bars, shops, and the Nation, Rue des Boulets, and Buzenval Metro stations. Rooms are simple and clean, with colorful walls and sparse amenities -- some have TVs and private bathrooms, but others share tiny bathrooms. Breakfast is available on-site for a small fee, Wi-Fi is free, and computers are set up in the lobby for guests to use -- but that's it for any extras. Though it's well serviced by public transportation, the hotel is not within walking distance of top attractions. For something that's closer to the sights, travelers might want to check out the Hotel du College de France, a budget property in the Latin Quarter.
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Scene
Budget hotel with no frills, but friendly atmosphere
Housed in a four-story building in a quiet, residential area, the Alfa Hotel Nation is a simple, bare-bones budget property. The small lobby consists of the front desk and a business corner with two computers, as well as a couple of vending machines. The functional space is not a place for hanging out, and there aren't many common areas in the hotel. Stairs lead down to the cellar breakfast room, where exposed stone walls are paired with red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Overall, it's a quiet, cozy place with a friendly atmosphere. All sorts of travelers on a tight budget stay here, drawn by its rates and proximity to public transportation.
Location
In a quiet area of the 11th Arrondissement, close to three metro stations
This hotel is situated in a quiet middle-class neighborhood in the 11th Arrondissement on the eastern side of Paris, about a five-minute walk to the Place de la Nation and its metro and RER stations. The Rue des Boulets and Bouzneval Metro stations are also a five-minute walk from the hotel. The neighborhood has restaurants, bars, and shops, while the proximity to public transportation makes it easy to access the city's tourist attractions. Most popular sights can be reached in 20 to 30 minutes via public transportation, including the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg Gardens, and the Arc de Triomphe. The Eiffel Tower is 45 minutes away. Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 40 minutes away by car, and Orly Airport is a 30-minute drive.
Rooms
Clean and simple dorm-like rooms -- some with TVs, some with private bathrooms
Rooms are simple and have zero frills, but they are clean and some have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Colorful walls include vibrant deep blue and pink hues, and some have 18th-century stone walls. Single or king-size beds are topped with thin bedspreads. Some rooms have bunk beds, and triple rooms have a sofa bed. Quadruples, with a double bed and bunk beds, are well-suited for families. There are no dressers, but racks and hangers provide a place to hang a few things, and some rooms have a couple of shelves. Bathrooms are tiny and can feel quite cramped, but are clean and well-maintained, with stand-up showers plus towels and packages of toiletries are provided. Some rooms have private bathrooms, while others are shared. Windows open onto views of nearby buildings.
Features
Breakfast for a fee, computers for guests' use, and free Wi-Fi
This budget hotel offers limited amenities, including breakfast that's available for a small fee and served daily in a cellar-like space with a stone ceiling and walls. It's a pretty simple spread, consisting of baguettes, jams, coffee and tea, though it can be cheaper than some nearby eateries. There are two computers available for guests' use in the lobby, plus Wi-Fi is free throughout, though the signal can be spotty. Airport transfers can be booked through the hotel for an additional fee.
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