2. Booking your accommodation too late
I think some people like to book their accommodation like a week or days before their trips because I think they believe they will get extra last-minute deals. But honestly, I will not risk it.
Especially if you are traveling during the peak season, hotels and other accommodations in Paris France can get booked so fast.
And in my experience, they get more expensive as your trip gets closer.
Booking in advance gives you ample time to strategize your accommodation plans.
I say strategize because you need a good plan when you travel to Paris.
As I have said, it is quite overwhelming for beginners so picking a good accommodation is a game-changer. That brings me to my next tip.
3. Booking your accommodation outside the Center
I am not gonna lie to you. Paris is expensive. BUT! You can definitely travel it in a budget. So make sure to check that out.
Truth is, your accommodation will eat a chunk of your budget when you travel to Paris.
But let us understand the way around Paris.
Paris is divided into 20 districts and they are called “Arrondissements”
The numbering starts in the Center where The Louvre Museum is located and its spirals clockwise out from there.
Naturally, the accommodation around the City Center Area will be hell a lot of expensive and I can not blame you if you decide to book your accommodation outside the center.
I understand you, I did that too the first time I Travel to Paris.
But I also want you to consider the amount of time that you will need to travel back and forth from your accommodation to the tourist spots.
Paris is quite big and it may be hard to cover all of the places that you will want to see if you plan to just walk around and have a very limited time.
That means you will probably have to spend more in commuting from one place to another.
Mind you that one Metro or Bus Ticket in Paris costs 1.90 Euros. It may not sound like a lot, but if you are going to be hoping from one metro station to another all day it will cost you a lot.
Also, I want you to consider the safety of the place.
You may have read it and ask yourself is it safe to travel in Paris?
Generally, I would say it is safe to travel to Paris.
However, there are some places that you may want to avoid especially if you are going to be out late at night.
You do not want to walk to your accommodation feeling scared because of that sketchy street.
Believe me, it is one of the mistakes I had when I first visit Paris.
I chose to stay in 18th Arrondissements because I wanted to save some bucks in my accommodation and walking around didn’t matter that much to me plus the area is quite close to Montmartre which I love.
Although the hostel did not disappoint me with their service, the surrounding area left me feeling uncomfortable whenever I am walking around it.
So depends on how brave you are, I would recommend to just book your accommodation in the City Center. It may cost you a little more but your safety should be your priority.
