The 46-room Aiglon Hotel is a stylish, mid-range option in the 14th arrondissement with suites big enough to house entire families. Rooms have charming Art Deco character and are competitively priced for this caliber. While most major attractions aren’t within walking distance (the Eiffel Tower and Louvre are both around 20 minutes away via metro), the Paris Catacombs are a 10-minute walk, and the area is full of cafes and galleries. Though there is no full-service restaurant on-site, the hotel offers a continental breakfast with pastries and fruits; private parking is also offered for a fee (not common in Paris). If the hotel is booked, consider the Lenox Montparnasse, a nearby property with similar rates.

The three-pearl Pavillon Nation is a cute, 43-room boutique hotel in the 11th Arrondissement. The location is away from the crowds and bustle of the city center, and the hotel is surrounded by beautiful, historic gardens, and within 10 minutes' walk of the metro and The Place de la Nation. Guest rooms have trendy decor, sleek flat-screen TVs, and stocked minibars, though furnishings and bathrooms can show wear and tear. The hotel has a fitness center and meeting spaces, as well as free Wi-Fi, and breakfast is available for a fee. Another option could be the Grand Hotel Francais, a nearby mid-range hotel where some rooms have massage showerheads.

This 39-room mid-range Best Western offers a boutique hotel vibe with lots of personality that goes beyond most chain properties. Guest rooms are small and design varies, though Classic Rooms and Deluxe Rooms both offer a stylish place to rest in the heart of Paris’ famous Latin Quarter. Notre Dame Cathedral, the Pompidou Center, the Sorbonne, and plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants are all 15 minutes away by foot. Guests looking to stay right in the trendy Marais district should try Grand Hotel Malher, with simple rooms at the same price point and features like a small courtyard garden.

The 20-room mid-range Hotel Louvre Sainte Anne is centrally located near the Louvre, the Tuileries Garden, and the Garnier Opera House, on a street lined with Asian restaurants. The rooms are small but have large windows, and are clean and comfortable. Their traditional, slightly dowdy decor favors striped wallpaper, damask curtains, and a caramel-and-cream color palette. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Breakfast is available for an added charge, and is served in a cave-like dining room. Daily newspapers are provided in the small lobby, along with a computer for guests' use and a bookshelf full of guidebooks. There are several similar hotels in the area, and travelers might want to check those out too.

The upscale Frasier Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysees offers 110 apartments that are huge by Paris standards and include full kitchens, to say nothing of the prime location right on Paris' iconic Champs-Elysees. Shops, cafes, the metro, and Laduree macarons are all essentially right outside the hotel's front door. Though this is an apartment-style property, many hotel comforts are offered, with bonuses like free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center, and free laundry room. A breakfast buffet is also served, but there is not restaurant or bar on site. Guests looking for a hotel near the Champs-Elysee with a restaurant and bar may want to consider the InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau, though rates will be higher and rooms are smaller. 

Geared toward romantic couples and business travelers, this 27-room, upper-mid-range hotel has a great quiet but central location in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Not only are several great cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance, but the beautiful churches and museums of Old Paris are in the immediate vicinity. As of 2015, most rooms were newly renovated and range from simple singles to more expensive seventh-floor rooms with king-sized beds and private terraces with great views of the city.

This three-and-a-half-pearl, 57-room boutique hotel is housed in a lovely Haussman-style building (built in 1906), but its interiors feel dated. The stellar location -- a block from Champs-Elysees, close to public transport, and easily accessible to major attractions -- make this hotel stand out in this price range. Rooms are clean, and include flat-screen TVs, safes, and meagerly-stocked minibars (no beer or liquor), but the space is minimal. The hot and cold breakfast buffet available for purchase is decent, and it may be served in-room or in the lounge. There's also a homey lobby bar, perfect for plotting out the day's exploration. The free Wi-Fi is sluggish (faster connections may be purchased). The nearby Hotel Monna Lisa offers larger rooms with superior style and amenities, but expect to pay a bit more.

Hotel Le Walt, a chic upper-middle-range boutique property in the seventh arrondissement, is about a 15-minute walk to the Eiffel Tower. The 25 rooms, which come with satellite TV, DVD players, minibars, and free Wi-Fi; they receive lots of natural light, and the sleek bathrooms have rainfall showers and towel warmers. An open-design bar and breakfast room share an outdoor terrace with umbrella-covered tables, but the hotel has no full restaurant, spa, or fitness center. Hotel Le Walt is part of the Paris-based Inwood Hotels group, and guests might want to also check out its nearby sister hotel, Le Marquis -- it has similar amenities but is a bit larger.

Hotel le Tourville, a four-pearl boutique property in the sedate 7th Arrondissement, is about a 15-minute walk to Paris' most iconic sight -- the Eiffel Tower. Modern with a sleek, muted decor, this quiet hotel pays tribute to the writing life, with an antique typewriter and books on display. It has a small lounge with an honesty bar and a breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling, and most of its 30 rooms come with smartphones -- all include iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Suites add jetted tubs and espresso machines. Travelers could also consider the Hotel La Bourdonnais in the same area -- it's closer to the Eiffel Tower, and rates tend to be slightly higher. 

Located in the quiet 17th Arrondissement of Paris, the neighborhood surrounding this boutique value hotel is home to a few good restaurants and the metro is down the street -- but don't expect to walk to Paris' main sights. The 21 modern rooms are small, and while many are nicely decorated, some haven't been updated and are a bit more worn than others. Some rooms include kitchenettes and the hotel offers a free breakfast buffet served in a quaint, cellar-like room. It’s a good choice for tourists or business travelers who want to stay in a more local corner of Paris, and due to its location, rates here can be a decent bargain for Paris. Guests looking to be closer to Paris' sights may want to try Hotel du College de France, which is in the Latin Quarter, though rooms can be slightly pricier and a bit less stylish.