"Massive, new hostel housed in an eye-catching, renovated former boat hangar overlooking the water of the Bassin de la Villette – some way from the centre."

"If you don't mind bunking up with others, you could try this Paris branch of the English youth hostel chain housed in a former boat hangar on the ever-gentrifying Canal de l'Ourcq." Full review

"Not strictly a hotel, but a new-generation hostel, this UK import is the city’s only purpose built hostel, with all the comfort and modernity that you would expect including “Pod” beds and lockers." Full review

"This well-appointed, lively party hostel catering to a young, international crowd enjoys a canal-side location in an increasingly hip corner of the 19th arrondissement." Full review

"This behemoth hostel, located on the picturesque Bassin de la Villette, boasts 346 beds, most of which are in dormitories for 6 to 12 hostelites" Full review

"This is certainly one of Paris’ best, biggest... and most up-to-date hostels." Full review

"A charmer among Left Bank boutique hotels... Some rooms are small, but all the beds are exceedingly comfortable." Full review

"This hotel gets its name because it is literally one guestroom. Clearly designed to set a romantic mood for guests, the room offers scent choices... and a common area dubbed "the dance floor"." Full review

"Located in the Latin Quarter near the small cafés and open-air market of busy Rue Mouffetard, the Five Hotel aims to cater to every sense." Full review

"The rooms in this stunning boutique hotel may be small, but they're all exquisitely designed, with Chinese lacquer and velvety fabrics." Full review

"Conceived as a love nest, the One By The Five is not your usual hotel. This single-suite property contains six rooms spread over 45 square meters." Full review

"Boutique design hotel with a different personality (and matching aroma) in each room. Fiber optic lights in the rooms create a "rain of stars" effect, and there's Chinese lacquer everywhere." Full review

"Small is beautiful at this design hotel on a quiet street near the Rue Mouffetard market and the Latin Quarter." Full review

"Choose from one of five perfumes to fragrance your room at this contemporary romantic sanctum." Full review