Temporary Accommodation Options in Paris
If you do not have the luxury of an advance trip to Paris to secure housing, you will need to find temporary accommodation until your housing search is complete. The most common choices are hotels or serviced apartments. They are very easy to find in Paris, and you have a wealth of choice in service providers. The cost is, of course, higher than a long-term rented flat but the convenience is often well worth the price. Below you will find some options for service providers:
| Name | Price range | Website | Coordinates | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frasers | 200-500 Euro/night | http://paris-claridge.frasershospitality.com(for Champs location) and http://paris.frasershospitality.com(for La Defense) available in English, Spanish, Russian, French |
74, ave des Champs Elysée +33 1 55 23 26 00 |
Two excellent locations in La Défense and on the Champs-Elysée with luxurious studios and apartments. Check with your company for corporate rates. |
| Hotel Residence Henri-IV | 100-350 Euro | http://www.residencehenri4.com | 50, rue des Bernardins 75005 +33 1 44 41 31 81 |
Good location with 5 apartments with small kitchenettes. |
| Guest Apartment Services | 1200 Euro/week and up | http://www.guestapartment.com | GAS Paris, 17 rue St. Louis en I’ile, Ile Saint Louis, 75004 +33 1 44 07 06 20 |
This company provides luxury apartments throughout Paris for short term stays. |
| Halldis | Starting at 900 Euro/week | http://www.halldis.com/paris-apartments; available in 7 languages | USA +1 917 3000299
UK +44(0)2033556355 Paris Office |
Turn key apartments all over Paris for a mininum 3 day rental up to one year. Very easy site to navigate with good photos and information. |
| Citadines Apparthotels | 100-500 Euro/night | http://www.citadines.com | 16 locations all over Paris +33 1 43 45 83 69 |
Facilities vary by location, but this is a global chain of upscale apartments that provides a good product. |
| Airbnb, Inc. | From 80 Euro/night for a studio | https://www.airbnb.com/ | This websites connects owners of apartments with those looking for short/long term rentals. There is less service involved, but the prices are also more inexpensive. |
If you are adventurous and would like to find something off the beaten path or a charming pied-à-terre, do not hesitate to look at temporary housing offers offered by Craigslist (http://www.craigslist.com) or in the FUSAC (http://www.fusac.com). You may even be able to find an interesting house swap if the conditions are right.
