If an offbeat, artistic vibe is what you’re looking for in Paris, check in to the People, a trendy and local-minded take on the hostel. Four, six and eight-person dorms are on offer, as well as good-value yet comfortable double rooms with a stripped-back Scandinavian feel.

The Mama group shook up the hotel scene when they opened their first outpost in the east of the city, kick-starting a wave of trendy openings.

Since opening its first hotel in Nantes in 2014, this affordable boutique hotel brand has been unstoppable.

The Generator group offers hostels with stylish extras — in this case, a cool rooftop bar with views over the city and the Eiffel Tower. Budget options range from basic but bright double rooms to dorms.

Cross the Périphérique ring road to Saint-Ouen, the suburb on the northern edge of Paris famous for its vast weekend flea market, and you’ll be rewarded with a great-value stay at the bohemian Mob Hotel.

Set in a modern building in the offbeat east of the city, this relaxed and modern hostel offers affordable accommodation ranging from dorms to simple private rooms.

This modern and comfortable address is in a quiet and residential area about half a mile west along the Seine from the Eiffel Tower.

Located in an authentic pocket of southern Paris, this budget hotel offers a quiet place to stay with strong green credentials that go beyond mere marketing.

MIJE’s three addresses, set in beautiful 17th-century townhouses, mostly cater to French school groups but also welcome private travellers.

This clean and modern Ibis Styles has tasteful, contemporary decor and good amenities at a very reasonable price.