How to stay at the MEC for short visits

You’d like to visit Paris for a short period of time ?

Look no further than the MEC! We offer a unique place to stay, close to downtown, with a warm atmosphere and a magnificent decor.

At the MEC :

You’ll discover an alternative to traditional hotels ;
You’ll live in the heart of the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris;
You’ll have a private apartment or studio, as well as spaces shared with a unique community;
You’ll enjoy the rhythm of life in a student residence.

What we offer

We offer short stays (minimum 4 nights) mainly to professors and researchers, but also to tourists who are visiting the City of Light (depending on availabilities).

Visitors who want to stay at the MEC during the academic year must be at least 20 years-old, or 18 during the summer.

Our studios and apartments are located in the heart of Paris, only a few minutes away from everything. They offer all the amenities at a very competitive price, to allow you to enjoy a pleasant and distinctive stay.

Studios are available all year long for short visits.

Types of accommodation

Rates 2026/2027

Short stays and non-academic visits

Short Stays, non-academic : from 4 nights to 3 months		Short Stays, non-academic : from 4 nights to 3 months
STANDARD single room	85,00 €
STANDARD single room – with kitchenette	100,00 €
Single room LARGE	95,00 €
LARGE single room – with kitchenette	115,00 €
Attic studio,	110,00 €
Standard studio (ground floor and mezzanine)	125,00 €
Apartment	150,00 €

*Price valid from 01/07/2026 to 30/06/2027

Discounts		Discounts
Stays of 7 nights or more	20% off the total bill
Stay of more than 30 nights	40% off the total bill

Note 1. A payment of €300 is required to confirm your reservation. This amount is non-refundable and will be deducted from the total cost of your stay at the MEC.

Note 2. Full payment for your stay (as invoiced) is required before or upon arrival at the MEC. This payment is non-refundable.

Note 4. Short-stay guests are not permitted to have overnight visitors.

Note 5. Former academic residents of the Maison des Etudiants Canadiens receive a 10% discount.

Summer groups

Summer Groups

For your summer group, the MEC offers single rooms, double rooms, studios for group leaders, study rooms, and, if needed, breakfast for your students.

In the heart of Paris, we offer a pleasant, relaxing setting—a place for expressing and sharing Canadian culture through a rich and eclectic program featuring works by established and emerging Canadian artists. Thanks to this extraordinary environment, the MEC offers you much more than just a simple stay.

It’s a true life experience, one of the best aspects of student life, and an exceptional networking opportunity to meet people from all over the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to Paris!

Rates 2026/2027

Groups

Groupes durant l’été (à la nuitée, minimum 3 nuits)		Groupes durant l’été (à la nuitée, minimum 3 nuits)
Room with 2 beds, 3 to 45 nights	110,00 €
Standard room1 single bed, 3 nights and 45 nights	75,00 €
Mezzanine studio, 3 to 45 nights	115,00 €
Attic studio, 3 to 45 nights	110,00 €

REMISES		REMISES
Stays of 10 nights or more	10% sur la facture totale

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* Price valid until 06/30/2027

Services which are included

Internet (Wi-Fi and wired)
Cleaning once a week
Bedding : duvet, pillow, pillow case, duvet cover set, flat sheet and mattress protector (sheets are washed every two weeks)
Towels are supplied in the studios and apartments

INCLUDED SERVICES			INCLUDED SERVICES
Rooms, studios and apartments	Wifi and wired Internet, weekly cleaning, bedding: comforter, pillow, pillow case, comforter cover set, flat sheet and mattress protector (sheets are washed every two weeks).	Supplied
Studios and apartments	Towels on top of everything else	Supplied

* Implementation on 01/09/2025

Form to request a short visit or a non-academic visit

Apply for a short stay

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Create your file and submit your candidacy!

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