Ernest Hemmingway calls Paris a movable feast. He does not lie. Paris is the city of cities. Not only is it the city of lights, it is also a city soaked to the bone with history and culture. There's so much to do and see in Paris. What's more, you don't have to sell the family silver to put yourself up in a gilded cage of five-star isolation. The best way to experience the city and at the same time, get the most value for your money is through a bed and breakfast in Paris.

For those who are new to the city and are there for sightseeing or romantic encounters, a bed and breakfast in Paris has many advantages over and against that of a hotel. The first and most obvious advantage is the price. On average, you will have to shell out anywhere from about €135 a night or even higher for a standard double room in a three-star hotel. That's about USD$181. For a more expensive room that you won't want to leave, expect to pay double that amount. So, why sell a kidney to keep yourself inside a second-grade hotel? For half the price, a quaint little bed and breakfast in Paris can offer all the advantages of a hotel.

Viva Le Differénce!
Bed and breakfasts in Paris come in two major styles. The first one allows you to pay for a room in a private house with a Parisienne host family. The second one lets you pay for a small apartment with any number of bedrooms. Both give you the chance to enjoy comfortable lodging at super low prices.

The first type of bed and breakfast in Paris is the most common. The good thing about it is that not only do you get to save, you also get easy access to local knowledge. The family you stay with can give you valuable tips about going around town, or finding your way to sights that the average tourist knows nothing about. There is a downside to this type of bed and breakfast in Paris, though. Because you will be staying with a family, you won't have all the freedom in the world to do crazy things, like walking around in the nude, raiding the min-bar, or accidentally packing the hotel robes and mini soaps in our luggage!

Do Your Own Thing!
The second and most convenient style of bed and breakfasts in Paris offer multi-bedroom apartment facilities for short term rental agreements, usually lasting a minimum of about three nights. These are cost effective and fun. They are the best option for you if you are traveling with a group of friends and want to share the cost with them. Moreover, bed and breakfasts in Paris that are of this type are found right in the heart of the city, often in the same neighborhoods as some of the finest hotels. A good bed and breakfast in Paris can give you most of the advantages of an expensive hotel, for a fraction of the price, and with a whole lot more freedom to design your own accommodation experience!