There are literally thousands of hostels and hotels in Paris. Below is a list of some of the city’s most popular and best-loved places to lay your head at night.

New Paris Magazine recommends booking your hostel ahead of time in high season to make sure you won’t be sleeping in a métro station. Either search through the hostels below or go to Hostelbookers.com to safely book online.

3 Ducks Hostel
Located in a quiet, central section of Paris, only a ten-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, the Latin Quarter and the Champs-Elysées. The hostel has fax, internet and telephone services, and guests can take advantage of a guide book library. 6 place Etienne Pernet. M8 to Felix Faure. +33 (0)1 4842 0405. www.3ducks.fr

Absolute Hostel
Located just a stone's throw from the famous Canal St. Martin and Bastille, and a direct métro ride to almost everything, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Gare du Nord train station. Inside it's got a cozy purple feel, showers in every room and 24-hour reception. Breakfast is included, along with good music and always-smiling, multi-lingual staff. There's also free internet in the lobby. 1 rue de la Fontaine au Roi. M11 to Goncourt; M3, M5, M8, M9, M11 to République. +33 (0)1 4700 4700. www.absolute-paris.com

Aloha Hostel
Near a métro station and within walking distance of Paris' most famous sites. Feels more like an inn than a hostel, with newly-renovated rooms decorated with traditional French accents. 1 rue Borromee. M12 to Volontaires. +33 (0)1 4273 0303. www.aloha.fr

Blue Planet Hostel
This hostel has a unique and convenient location, just next to the Gare de Lyon train station and within walking distance to the trendy Bastille, Marais and other hip-and-getting-hipper neighborhoods. This hostel is family operated and has video surveillance of luggage and common areas. Breakfast is included, and there are even some tables set up out front, so you can have your morning coffee Parisian style – outside. 5 rue Hector Malot. RER A, RER D, M1, M14 to Gare de Lyon. +33 (0)1 4342 0618. www.blueplanethostel.com

Hotel Caulaincourt Square
Hands down one of the friendliest and cleanest of Paris' budget hotel/hostels. Located in Montmartre, Caulaincourt offers guests bike rental and free wifi/internet access as well as a great view of Paris. 2 Square Caulaincourt. M12 to Lamarck Caulaincourt. +33 (0)1 4606 4606. www.caulaincourt.com

Friends’ Hostel
Located at the bottom of Montmartre, just a few minutes from Sacré Coeur and the Moulin Rouge neighborhood and a ten-minute train ride to Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter. 24-hour reception, no lock out, no curfew and some of the lowest prices in town. Breakfast is not included, but there is a kitchen and free coffee. 122 boulevard la Chapelle. M12 to Porte de la Chapelle. +33 (0)1 4223 4564. www.paris-hostels.net

La Maison Hostel
Recently refurbished with new beds, wallpaper and flooring, this independent hostel is a gem. Offers luggage storage, internet access, a common kitchen and small dorm rooms capped at 4 people. 67 rue Dutot. M12 to Volontaires. +33 (0)1 4273 1010. www.mamaison.fr

Hotel Le Regent Montmartre
In Montmartre, Paris' most romantic district. Hotel amenities for just above hostel prices. 20 m from the métro station Anvers. 37 boulevard Rochechouart. M2 to Anvers. +33 (0)1 4878 2400. www.leregent.com

Le Village
Rustic décor and wall frescos give this hostel the bohemian feel of early 20th century Montmartre. Located near Sacre Coeur with a terrific view of Paris. Breakfast and luggage facilities included. 20 rue d’Orsel. M2 to Anvers. +33 (0)1 4264 2202. www.villagehostel.fr

 St Christophers Inns

The most modern backpackers hostel in Paris - a benchmark for a new generation of hostels in Europe! Right by the river, easy metro connection to all major sites, F\free wi-fi internet and breakfast included make this a top choice for your stay! 64-72 Quai de la Seine. M7 Riquet. +33 140 34 34 40 www.st-christophers.co.uk/paris-hostels

Woodstock Hostel
Located in Montmarte, Paris' old bohemian center and site of the Moulin Rouge, this cozy hostel offers guests free breakfast and tidy dorm rooms. The bar is open until 2 am and gives Woodstock a party atmosphere. 48 rue Rodier. M2 to Anvers. +33 (0)1 4878 8776. www.woodstock.fr

Young and Happy Hostel
A ten-minute walk from Notre Dame Cathedral and located in Paris' café and bar-filled student district, the Latin Quarter. 80 rue Mouffetard. M7 to Place Monge. +33 (0)1 4707 4707. www.youngandhappy.fe