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How do I find cheap accomodation in Paris?
Are there any specialized companies that can help me?

You can consult:
http://www.appartement.org
http://www.e-cologis.com
http://www.portail-colocation.com
http://www.kel-koloc.com

For English speaking people mainly, but also for all foreign people, you will find accommodations and jobs in FUSAC (France-USA Contacts), a free newspaper that you will be able to find in all the English shops (e.g. WHSmith, by rue de Rivoli, near Place de la Concorde).

If you are looking for cheap accomodation you may consider sharing with someone. It's very popular in Paris.

Hi Dima,you can also find accommodations here:

http://paris.ratestogo.com/
http://www.only-apartments.com/paris-accommodation.html
http://www.squidoo.com/paris-apartments-for-rent
http://paris.spaceboxx.com/
http://www.pariseguide.com/

Hope you will find what you are looking for

if you want to stay in hotels, it will be a little expensive, while rentil will cost you about 200 euros per week

You should avoid such companies. because you'll end paying their commission too.

it is risky to find an apartment for rent on yourself.

but you can find a recommendation for a good French family willing to rent its apartment. Ask your friends or in other category of this forum

this will help you
1, Rue de la Fontaine au Roi
75011 Paris, France
+33 1 47 00 47 00‎
+33 1 43 57 34 01‎
+33 1 47 00 47 02‎ - Fax

Do they speak english here, tulaka?

What's better, to rent an apartment or an hotel? I'm going wuth some friends and we don't know what to do. What's cheaper? We know Paris is a very expensive city :S

barcelonaar, it depends for how much time do your want to rent.

Paris

The Citadines Paris Place d'Italie Apartments provide bright, comfortable accommodation in Paris in a charming setting. The apartment is located between Chinatown and a typical French village the Butte Aux Cailles. The Latin Quarter, the River Seine and the Place d'Italie are all nearby. Jardin des Plantes, Natural History Museum and Gobelins tapestry workshop are all in easy reach. The Metro is the best way to travel around the Paris. The nearest station is Place d'Italie which is just a few minutes walk away from the apartments. Europe's busiest train station, Gare du Nord is within easy reach.


These studio and one bedroom apartments in Paris provide a home with essential amenities. Studio apartment is suited for one or two people and it has a double sofa bed. Studio apartment double comes equipped with a king size bed. These apartments can be booked in easy way as booking a hotel. With your apartment requirements you will essentially need to submit your credit card details for booking. For stays of 30 or more nights, a security deposit of €20.00 per day of stay at Citadines Paris Place D'Italie Apartments is taken on arrival and no deposit is taken for stays of less than 30 nights. Payment can be made by cheque or bank transfer cash and the major credit cards. Citadines Paris Place D'Italie Apartments accept the following card types: American Express, Diners Club, Master Card, Switch/Maestro, and Visa. In order to avoid a cancellation charge cancellation notice is required by 3pm at the latest on the day prior to arrival.

Ive lived in paris on/off fince 2006, my advice is to try and get an apartment direct from the owner (overwise you will jump through too many hoops with agenecies), typcially agencies ask for guarantee, 1 months depsoit + 1 months commission and 3 months rental in your bank account.

going direct to landlords on sites and blogs like http://www.expatfrance.wordpress.com or fusac.com is much easier.

goodluck

Hey Dima! I don't think you need to find a company to help you find a cheap place to stay. If you're planning to stay for a couple of days or weeks then there are actually some cheap but decent hotels where you can stay. I actually came across this site which lists some of the best accommodation in Paris but at the same time very affordable. Here's the site: http://ellaparis.com/paris-guide/paris- ... paris.html. Hope that helps!