place to stay in Paris

mocar

Can anybody help? I need somewhere to stay in Paris in May. Can anybody recommend a cheap hotel or where I might be able to book online..

thanks

Victor

If this is any help. There are two youth hostels that I stayed in 'Centre International de Sejour de Paris' (CISP) at Rue Ravel and Boulevarde Kellermann (?), both were clean, dry, secure and cheap. Both are in the south east of the city.

You best chances are the "Let's Go" and similar tourist books that you can get in easons or the like.

For something a bit more sophisticated try the Michelin Red Guide would would have a fairly comprehensive pension (guest house) / hotel guide.

Remember that Paris is a vast city - the region has a population of 10-12 million. If you want to do the touristy stuff or do business in the actually city then make sure the postcode of the place you stay is of the formay 75XXX, e.g. 75001 is the very centre up to 70019 which would still have Métro routes and be inside the Boulevadre Peripherique (the main ring road).

Victor

Aslo try http://dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/France/Regions/Ile_de_France/Departments/Paris/Travel_and_Transportation/Lodging/Hotels/Directories/

Samson

mocar,

How long will you be staying in Paris ?
What is your budget per night ?

If you are staying for 5 nights or more (and have a credit card) I can recommend renting an apartment, I did this on my last two visits to Paris, it has some advantages over a hotel.

If it sounds interesting to you, let me know and I will dig out the agency details.

Victor

Remember 'apartment' in Paris can often mean a shoebox with installed plumbing.

dccarm

I'm going in March and booked a room in a 3* hotel (Holiday Inn) through expedia. By Irish standards its relatively cheap, and according to my mate who stayed there last month it is right next to the subway station so is easy to get around from.

Samson

Originally posted by Victor
Remember 'apartment' in Paris can often mean a shoebox with installed plumbing.

Neither apartment I stayed in could be described as such, they were certainly not big 3 bedroom jobs but I found them to be clean, well proportioned and good value.
The smaller apartment (studio) had a seperate kitchen, hallway and bathroom and had a full size double bed and suite of furniture in the living room/bed room.
Nice view from the balcony too.

I have stayed in quite a few (good) hotels in Paris and I can honestly say that any time in the future that I will be staying in Paris it will be in an apartment (provided I am staying at least 5 nights).

I suggest you hold the judgement Victor, unless you have personal experience rather than hearsay to go on.

mocar

Thanks to all for your help. I am only going for 2 nights and want to see the sights (tourist).

mo

Victor

Originally posted by Samson
I suggest you hold the judgement Victor, unless you have personal experience rather than hearsay to go on.

'twas the brother staying with a french friend.

Originally posted by dccarm
it is right next to the subway station so is easy to get around from.

I think that link I posted will have public transport links. But in any case I always think good map (I would recommend Michelin) is worth it's while. Remember there are two types of 'subway'.

The 'Métro' only goes so far from the city centre. The RER has fewer lines, but goes further. It also has a large number of terminii (each line night have 2-6 terminii). Expect changes every year.

Samson

Originally posted by Victor

'twas the brother staying with a french friend.

I don't doubt that to actually live full time in Paris would cost a fortune and therefore an inexpensive aprtment would be a "shoebox".

However, considering the cost of a decent hotel in Paris, an apartment offers great value.
And, as I stated the two apartments that I stayed in were far from a "shoebox" when compared to a hotel room or suite.

I would not, however, fancy living in them full time though, they are fine for a holiday.

Tazz T

Stayed in an apartment last month for a long weekend. V.expensive and not as big as it looked on the website. Try to find a cheapish hotel.

Try harder to find a cheap pint. It's in excess of €7

mocar

thanks to all. Got a cheap hotel and contacted a friends sister who lives in paris who is going to show me the cheaper places to eat.

looking forward to this soooo much..

thanks again
mo