(Our post assumes you already have your cheap international flights<\/a> booked and that you won’t be renting a car.)<\/p>\n Finding inexpensive (but also clean and safe) accommodation in Paris can be tricky, but it\u2019s not out of the question. We\u2019re sure you\u2019re aware of home and room sharing apps and websites, which could prove fruitful in finding somewhere to stay that won\u2019t break the budget. There are other affordable options that leave out so much guesswork though.<\/p>\n Hostels present one way to save money on where you stay. Paris is full of reputable hostels with rates from \u20ac5 upwards, though most have a price of around \u20ac25 to \u20ac40 per night. It all depends on if you want to share a room, if you\u2019re willing to bunk, and if you don\u2019t mind sharing a bathroom.<\/p>\n Prefer your own room in a hotel? Understanding how the hotel rating system works in France can save you money big time when you visit. A one- or two-star rating for a hotel doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s a bad hotel, just that it doesn\u2019t have certain amenities and luxuries that hotels with higher ratings do. They\u2019re still expected under the law to be secure and well maintained and may be located in central parts of the city.<\/p>\n Some tips on keeping rates down include avoiding staying over the weekend for hotels in especially touristy areas or in the heart of Paris. Conversely though, some nice and conveniently located business hotels that see most of their rooms filled during the week may offer surprisingly low rates for weekend guests. If you can acquaint yourself with a map of the Metro (Paris\u2019s underground train network) and you don\u2019t mind a short commute, you might be able to book a good place just out of the center of town but within easy access.<\/p>\n Sure, it\u2019s easy to splurge on a fine dining feast at one of the many Michelin star restaurants in Paris, but if you\u2019re just looking to eat well you can do it for far cheaper. Eating for \u20ac20 or slightly less isn\u2019t an unrealistic goal. Key to your success is being streetwise and doing it like the locals do.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a reason the stereotype of a typical Parisian is seen as someone carrying a baguette. This long crusty bread is ubiquitous around town \u2013 and with good reason. It\u2019s delicious, filling, and affordable. You\u2019ll come across boulangeries<\/em> everywhere and you\u2019ll be very unlucky indeed if you happen upon one that doesn\u2019t sell quality baguettes and other quality made onsite baked goods at low prices.<\/p>\n Grocery stores of varying size are situated across Paris. They can provide an affordable way to eat and offer the chance to try out some French cheeses and other delicacies without blowing the budget. Grabbing a baguette, some cheese and charcuterie and maybe a beer or bottle of wine and heading to the park or the banks of the Seine is a frugal way to spend a sunny day in Paris and a great opportunity to take in some people watching while you\u2019re at it.<\/p>\n There are plenty of fast food restaurants in Paris as well, including the usual suspects (McDonald\u2019s, Burger King, KFC) and local chains such as Quick. Expect prices in line with what you\u2019d pay back home.<\/p>\n And like so many cities these days, the street food and food truck scene in Paris is huge \u2013 and delicious. Go \u201cbobo\u201d (the French equivalent of \u201chipster\u201d) with a burger or such from foodie heroes, Le Camion qui fume<\/a>, or stick with the tried and true Parisian favorite — a crepe at one of the city\u2019s many street-side creperies.<\/p>\n Walking and taking public transport are your best bet for getting around Paris, whether you’re on a tight budget or not.\u00a0A Paris Visit<\/a> pass for one day of access to public transportation (zones 1 to 3) costs\u00a0approximately \u20ac13. The same pass is around \u20ac22 for two days and around \u20ac43\u00a0for five days. Such a pass should get most visitors everywhere they need to go.<\/p>\n Of course, depending on where you stay and what you hope to see and do, you might not need to take a train or bus at all. Paris is pedestrian-friendly city with lots of its main attractions within easy walking distance of each other. Paris also has a public bike sharing scheme too with thousands of bikes to hire for cheap throughout the center of town. You can get more information on public transport options and ticket prices at parisinfo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n RELATED: Looking for more affordable European adventures? Read about The Cheapest Cities in Europe to Visit This Summer<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019ll definitely want to check out some museums, cathedrals, historical sights, and other attractions while in Paris. One affordable way to do it is to purchase the Paris Museum Pass<\/a>. It gives you access to more than 50 museums and monuments across Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the d\u2019Orsday, the Picasso and Rodin museums, Sainte-Chapelle and tours of Notre Dame. A two-day pass is \u20ac48.<\/p>\n Keep in mind that on the first Sunday of every month, many of the city\u2019s museums offer free entry. Also, some have discounted rates on special days of the week or after hours.<\/p>\nAccommodation<\/h1>\n
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