Whether your kids are still learning to walk or are old enough to read along in your guidebook, pack their bags (or tell them to pack themselves!) and bring the whole family for a fun and affordable trip to Paris.

We’ve combed through our entire list of Paris hotels to compile these picks for the best budget family-friendly hotels in Paris. So what are you waiting for? It’s time for you and your kids to say “oui” to an unforgettable family vacation!

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Our top budget Paris hotels for families

Note that all of these reviews come from our complete guide to budget hotels in Paris.

One of the comfortable family rooms at Hotel Marignan.

Hotel Marignan

13 Rue du Sommerard
Neighborhood: Latin Quarter
Metro: Cluny – La Sorbonne
Triple rooms starting at $151 a night

Our editors love Hotel Marignan for its friendly owners, free breakfast and an incredible location in the Latin Quarter. There are family rooms that can accommodate up to five people, with free laundry to boot. Five-person rooms also have a private bath, making it easier for your family members to bicker privately over who gets to shower next!

For families who want to save money and cook some lunches and dinners, this hotel also offers a guest kitchen complete with dishes and a refrigerator. Read the full review.

The relaxing garden courtyard is a favorite hangout spot for families at Castex.

Castex Hotel

5, Rue Castex
Neighborhood: The Marais
Metro: Bastille
Two connecting doubles starting at $295

The Castex Hotel makes a perfect home base for families, with its location on the peaceful rue Castex. This three-star hotel offers antique French charm along with your favorite amenities: televisions, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Rooms offer views of either the hotel’s lovely garden or the quiet rue Castex. You can book two connecting rooms, one for the parents and one for the kids, for a bit of privacy. It’s also in a great location, close to many restaurants and shops in the Marais. Read the full review.

Hotel Paris France makes an excellent stay for families.

Hotel Paris France

72 Rue De Turbigo
Neighborhood: The Marais
Metro: Temple
Triple rooms starting at $247

With incredible views of Paris (including some with views of the Eiffel Tower!) and a prime location, Hotel Paris France lives up to its valiant name. While it doesn’t offer quadruple rooms, it does offer spacious triple rooms that can accommodate an extra person for a small charge.

Add in sophisticated amenities — like a glass elevator and air conditioning — and a friendly, efficient staff, and you have yourself quite a deal for a family vacation to Paris! Read more about Hotel Paris France.

Even the family rooms are stylish at the budget boutique Hotel Michelet Odeon.

Hotel Michelet Odeon

6 Place de l’Odeon
Neighborhood: St. Germain des Prés
Metro: Odéon
Family rooms (quadruples) starting at $238

Recent renovations and boutique-style rooms make this pick a bit more of a splurge but still a great deal for families who have a few extra euros to spend. Family rooms are plush with a large double bed plus two single beds and a private bathroom. The location is prime for family activities, as the hotel faces the Odéon Theater and is a short stroll from the Luxembourg Gardens. Read the full review.

You can book cozy, adjoining doubles for your family at Hotel des Bains. Photo: Booking.com

Hotel des Bains

33 Rue Delambre
Neighborhood: St. Germain des Prés
Metro: Edgar Quinet, Vavin
Adjoining doubles starting at $228 a night

If you are looking for a cozy yet convenient place to call your home away from home, try Hotel des Bains. This hotel is near multiple Metro stops and a weekly art market, and the central location is great for exploring. It’s also just a 10-minute walk to the Luxembourg Gardens. Rooms are smaller, but pleasantly decorated and clean. The area is pretty quiet, too, so you don’t have to worry about street noise waking up younger children at night. Read more about the Hotel des Bains.

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Yet the Irish capital is also full of kid-friendly activities — if you know where to look.

From encountering wild animals to climbing to the top of the city’s biggest stadium, here are some ideas on how to keep the kids entertained during a trip to Dublin.

Top family activities in Dublin

1. Dublin Zoo

Located in Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo is home to more than 400 animals. This is the most popular family attraction in the city, with fun daily activities such as feeding the sea lions. Kids will love to see giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and more.

2. Viking Splash Tours

The best tour for kids in Dublin is the Viking Splash Tour. This tour not only provides an overview of the main sights in the city, but is operated in a vehicle that drives on land and on water. Kids will also love the fun Viking hats and entertaining tour guides.

Let your little vikings have fun at Dubliinia, the Viking Museum. Photo: Fhwrdh

3. Tours of the Glasnevin Cemetery

Parents can soak up some history while kids poke around the historic Glasnevin Cemetery. Free walking tours are one hour long and cover important figures in Irish history that are buried in the cemetery.

4. Stadium Tour of Croke Park

The largest stadium in Dublin is Croke Park, home to both concerts and sporting events. A new attraction here is the skyline tour, bringing visitors along the rooftop walkway with five viewing platforms. Audio guides are available that highlight key attractions in the Dublin skyline.

5. Climb the Sugar Loaf Mountain

For another fantastic view of Dublin, climb to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain located in County Wicklow, south of Dublin city center. Kids will enjoy the one-hour walk (more of a walk than a climb), but might need a little help for the last few steep steps to the top of the mountain. Bring a picnic for a family lunch at the summit.

6. Dublinia – the Viking Museum

Kids will learn about the Viking past of Ireland at Dublinia, a museum focused on medieval Dublin. Everything from Viking war ships to Viking clothes are on display at this family-friendly museum in central Dublin.

7. National Wax Museum

On a rainy day, the National Wax Museum will keep the kids occupied for hours. With a Children’s Zone of Discovery and a section dedicated to the top scientific inventors in Ireland, this fun museum also has an educational side.

Also in our guide: Looking for a family-friendly, affordable place to stay in central Dublin? Stop by our city guide to read reviews of the best budget hotels in Dublin.

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