Where is the BEST cheap stay hotel/hostel/inn in Paris and what are the things that we can do there for 1 week
Q. also, please suggest where are the best cheap eats.
we are budget travellers and yet we want to have a nice stay.
mom and daughter
with private bath please :) thanks!
we are budget travellers and yet we want to have a nice stay.
mom and daughter
with private bath please :) thanks!
A. Hotel Tiquetonne is great. It's 50 euros a night (for 2) with a bathroom included in your room. It's certainly not luxury, and the rooms are small. However, it's clean and the bathrooms are all newly remodeled. It's located 2 blocks from the metro in central, central Paris (the 2nd arrondisement).
The hotel 'closes' at midnight--ie it locks the doors so if you are not in by 12 you're locked out.
I speak French so I don't know if the staff can speak English or not.
I would highly suggest against a hostel. Hostels in Paris are 1. awful and 2. will be full of young people being loud and partying all night (mom you probably won't enjoy this and you may feel out of place). Often, the price of hostels (for 2 people) will put you at the same price as a 1 or 2 star hotel for 2 people.
You could also look into bed and breakfasts. called "chambre d'hotes" or "gites" in French. I don't know any in Paris to recommend.
Things to do! Soooo many! Have you ever been to Paris before? My suggestion is to get a guide book first and see what you're interested. I don't want to tell you about museums if you hate museums. Another idea is to do L'Open Tour which is a double decker bus tour with multiple lines that you can hop off and on as you like. These hit all the major sites of Paris plus more. This might be worthwhile the first day or two to help you get oriented to Paris...then you can decide for the remaining visit what you want to go back to visit or what other neighborhoods you'd like to explore.
Must sees: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomph, Champs Elysee, Opera, Louvre
You could also do a day trip to Versailles if that interests you.
Eating cheap is France is difficult. In restaurants, you will have "la carte" (the menu) and "le menu" (which typically includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert for 1 price). (Sorry if you speak french and/or already know this.)
Near the hotel I mentioned above there are many restaurants.
Another good one is "Restaurant de la Tour" near the Eiffel Tower. It's about 25 euros for a "menu" but it's delicious and the staff is charming. Traditional French food also. I suggest reserving. They speak English.
Lastly, Paris has lots of great parks, so why not hit up a supermarket and do picnics? This will be A LOT cheaper! (Casino, Carrefour are 2 major supermarkets located around Paris , plus all the 'mom and pop' places.)
good luck and enjoy your tirp!
The hotel 'closes' at midnight--ie it locks the doors so if you are not in by 12 you're locked out.
I speak French so I don't know if the staff can speak English or not.
I would highly suggest against a hostel. Hostels in Paris are 1. awful and 2. will be full of young people being loud and partying all night (mom you probably won't enjoy this and you may feel out of place). Often, the price of hostels (for 2 people) will put you at the same price as a 1 or 2 star hotel for 2 people.
You could also look into bed and breakfasts. called "chambre d'hotes" or "gites" in French. I don't know any in Paris to recommend.
Things to do! Soooo many! Have you ever been to Paris before? My suggestion is to get a guide book first and see what you're interested. I don't want to tell you about museums if you hate museums. Another idea is to do L'Open Tour which is a double decker bus tour with multiple lines that you can hop off and on as you like. These hit all the major sites of Paris plus more. This might be worthwhile the first day or two to help you get oriented to Paris...then you can decide for the remaining visit what you want to go back to visit or what other neighborhoods you'd like to explore.
Must sees: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomph, Champs Elysee, Opera, Louvre
You could also do a day trip to Versailles if that interests you.
Eating cheap is France is difficult. In restaurants, you will have "la carte" (the menu) and "le menu" (which typically includes an appetizer, main course, and dessert for 1 price). (Sorry if you speak french and/or already know this.)
Near the hotel I mentioned above there are many restaurants.
Another good one is "Restaurant de la Tour" near the Eiffel Tower. It's about 25 euros for a "menu" but it's delicious and the staff is charming. Traditional French food also. I suggest reserving. They speak English.
Lastly, Paris has lots of great parks, so why not hit up a supermarket and do picnics? This will be A LOT cheaper! (Casino, Carrefour are 2 major supermarkets located around Paris , plus all the 'mom and pop' places.)
good luck and enjoy your tirp!
What are some fun ideas for Spring Break in the Midwest?
Q. My Fiance and I are trying to think of some fun, cheap places to go for a quick trip in the Midwest. We live in southwestern Indiana. Please help! thanks in advance!
A. Chicago offers a good variety of things to do but the hotels and what not can be costly.
St Louis offers some cheaper options than Chicago and has tons of free places you can explore depending upon your interests.
The Lake of the Ozarks is EXCELLENT if your on a budget. They offer nice hotes, dining, and attractions. In addition there is a discount wholesale mall there that has great bargains on brand names like Nike so you can get some shopping in as well. You can rent a cottage by the lake and enjoy fishing or walking along the water.
Branson and Springfield are some other appealing options in Missouri.
St Louis offers some cheaper options than Chicago and has tons of free places you can explore depending upon your interests.
The Lake of the Ozarks is EXCELLENT if your on a budget. They offer nice hotes, dining, and attractions. In addition there is a discount wholesale mall there that has great bargains on brand names like Nike so you can get some shopping in as well. You can rent a cottage by the lake and enjoy fishing or walking along the water.
Branson and Springfield are some other appealing options in Missouri.
Planning to travel in Philippines for about 3 months, want to find get the best weekly rates at different hote
Q. Where to look? Can I get a volume discount if I go thru one Agent for different condos in the different locations?
A. Okay you want a cheap one i can tell you where I'm a 10 year Customer of these following :
In Manila:
Mabini Pension House
1337 A. Mabini St. Ermita, Manila 2801
Philippines
Telephone: (02) 59-4853
Nona the Secretary
[{1.} Mabini Pension House there is Old was "very cheap" , {2.} and other is New is a bit expensive]
In Cebu:
El Salvador Resort
e-mail: elsalvadorresort@yahoo.com
Telephone: (32) 200-3622
{ El Salvador Resort is access to the beach}
Intosan Resort have a distance at the beach:
http://www.intosanresort.com/
Telephone: (32)200-3476
Proper Cebu City:
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-4039281-kan_irag_hotel-i
Those i provide they will pick you up at the Airport if you wanted to.
Dial from US= 011-63=then the area code and the phone number.
Don't dial direct from your phone cost a lot:
costumer for couple year at comfi.
just used a Phone card had a 10 months expiration:
http://www.comfi.com/
Good Luck.
In Manila:
Mabini Pension House
1337 A. Mabini St. Ermita, Manila 2801
Philippines
Telephone: (02) 59-4853
Nona the Secretary
[{1.} Mabini Pension House there is Old was "very cheap" , {2.} and other is New is a bit expensive]
In Cebu:
El Salvador Resort
e-mail: elsalvadorresort@yahoo.com
Telephone: (32) 200-3622
{ El Salvador Resort is access to the beach}
Intosan Resort have a distance at the beach:
http://www.intosanresort.com/
Telephone: (32)200-3476
Proper Cebu City:
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-4039281-kan_irag_hotel-i
Those i provide they will pick you up at the Airport if you wanted to.
Dial from US= 011-63=then the area code and the phone number.
Don't dial direct from your phone cost a lot:
costumer for couple year at comfi.
just used a Phone card had a 10 months expiration:
http://www.comfi.com/
Good Luck.
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