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Paris is the style capital of the world, so spending your trip in a French hostel is automatically staying in style. French hostels have already carved out a space for themselves in the tourism industry, and more and more people are discovering that what used to be the lodging of choice for the frugal backpacking youths of the country is now fair game for all but the most discriminating travelers.

Hostels in France gained their popularity by offering similar accommodations to hotels at a more reasonable price. Private rooms with shared bathrooms offered at a cheaper rate allow travelers to save money for drinks with umbrellas in them consumed while watching the sun drop into the Mediterranean or a midnight stroll along the Champs-Elysees.

Dormitory style rooms shared with other travelers at an even lower rate are also available for the gregarious traveler or one whose budget shrank faster than the days remaining on their trip.

Paris has a huge selection of hostels for the traveler. Multiple hostel possibilities in every arrondisement exist for the curious traveler, and each one has pros and cons and offers a blend between location and ease of access for attractions such as the Louvre and the Eiffel tower.

Paris is known as the "city of love" and it is best enjoyed with a special someone, but there is no reason why your trip should be any less enjoyable by yourself. You can spend days in the Louvre enjoying the world's finest art, and the catacombs running underneath the Paris are almost a city by themselves.

Rooms in Paris start at about 23 Euros a night, with the average price near 30. Because the city is so decentralized, however, the best strategy for seeing the entire city is to move around during your stay and change hostels a few times. Take some time to schedule your trip in order to see everything you want to in the city. Then schedule your accommodation changes and book your rooms online in advance. You'll be sure to have a place to stay and a bed when you get there.

If you're worried about Paris being a little too lovely for you, Nice's hostels are friendly to the budget traveler, as are its rocky beaches, and for those not worried about their budget, Cannes and Monaco are an hour's train ride away in either direction. Although those two cities do not have a thriving hostel scene, Nice's hostels are located on prime real estate and offer some of the best budget accommodations in France. Plan to spend your days in Cannes and your nights in Nice for maximum value.

If Monaco's decadence isn't your style, check out the Nice nightlife. There is a solid stretch of bars and clubs running along the waterfront and it is always packed with tourists and locals alike enjoying the warm nights. Staying in a hostel gives you a good place to retreat to at the end of your night.