Budget Stay in Paris & Rome
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Budget Stay in Paris & Rome
Hello All,
Okay, I'm planning our first trip (My husband and I) to Europe in Sept and I am totally hit with sticker shock in light of the devaluation of the greenback.
I'm looking for B&Bs or apartments in Paris, Venice, Florence, and Roma for about 70 - 90 euros a night. I'm looking for clean, comfortable lodging close to trains and/or city centers.
I'd appreciate your personal recommendations and any other color you can provide.
Thanks in advance!
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I can't speak to Paris, since I haven't been there for 20 years, but I don't think 70 Euro is realistic for Italy. You will find a few apartments for 90 Euro in Rome; B&Bs tend to be more expensive. And both kinds of accommodations are more expensive in Venice than in Rome.
Also bear in mind that September is considered highest season in Italy, so you are unlikely to get any breaks on rates.
Also bear in mind that September is considered highest season in Italy, so you are unlikely to get any breaks on rates.
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You can also try looking at www.slowtrav.com they have an excellent vacation rental review section.
We used www.romepower.com last year and you can sort by location and price range for Rome, and I think they do other parts as well. We had no issues and would definitely use them again.
We used www.romepower.com last year and you can sort by location and price range for Rome, and I think they do other parts as well. We had no issues and would definitely use them again.
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For the Italian cities, your budget is possible with convent accommodation. However, this books up quickly. Look up some threads on that. I stayed at this convent in Florence:
http://www.fmmfirenze.it
For Paris, prices can vary dramatically, and September tends to be an expensive month. However, a couple options that are in your price range, most likely:
http://www.cosmos-hotel-paris.com/
http://fr.federal-hotel.com/hotel_ho...elys_11966.htm
There are others in the same sort of category. I should say I haven't personally stayed at these.
http://www.fmmfirenze.it
For Paris, prices can vary dramatically, and September tends to be an expensive month. However, a couple options that are in your price range, most likely:
http://www.cosmos-hotel-paris.com/
http://fr.federal-hotel.com/hotel_ho...elys_11966.htm
There are others in the same sort of category. I should say I haven't personally stayed at these.
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Sorry, the second hotel link wasn't good (wrong city) - try this one:
http://www.123france.co.uk/en/0/hote...s_14029755_en/
http://www.123france.co.uk/en/0/hote...s_14029755_en/
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I agree that September is the most expensive time, at least for Italy. I can give you the names of some hotels I stayed at in your price range in July a few years ago, but those were lower prices than the hotels charged in spring and fall, so I'm pretty sure they'll be more. In Florence try Hotel Desiree (www.florence.ala.it/desiree/). In Venice I stayed at Hotel Violino d'Oro but I know it was much more expensive in the fall. It was a great hotel/location though. When I stayed at those hotels they were €45 and €65 each. This summer I'm going to be staying in Padua and had trouble finding a single for €60, but I did. It's the Hotel Al Santo (www.alsanto.it/). I haven't stayed there but it looks pretty good. I really think staying IN Venice is more desirable for someone who is going to Venice (I've been twice in recent years and want to see Verona, Vicenza and Padua on this trip) but if worse comes to worse, a lot of people do stay in Padua to visit Venice, it's a 30 minute train ride.
In Paris try Hotel Saint Andres des Arts in the 6th. Fabulous location. It's only a one star (no lift, no AC) but it's clean and the price includes breakfast which most Paris hotels charge extra for. It was €105 for a quad a few years ago. I can also recommend the Hotel St Jacques in the 5th, Hotel Minerve in the 5th, and Hotel Champs des Mars in the 7th but I have a feeling they've all gone up in the last few years. They were in your price range when I stayed at them. The last time I was in Paris I rented an apartment, but unless you are staying 6 days or more the price tends to be as much as most budget hotels. I used www.rentparis.com/home.php and was very happy with them. We rented the apartment on Rue Chapon in the 3rd.
Good luck (you'll need it. But if will be worth it.)
In Paris try Hotel Saint Andres des Arts in the 6th. Fabulous location. It's only a one star (no lift, no AC) but it's clean and the price includes breakfast which most Paris hotels charge extra for. It was €105 for a quad a few years ago. I can also recommend the Hotel St Jacques in the 5th, Hotel Minerve in the 5th, and Hotel Champs des Mars in the 7th but I have a feeling they've all gone up in the last few years. They were in your price range when I stayed at them. The last time I was in Paris I rented an apartment, but unless you are staying 6 days or more the price tends to be as much as most budget hotels. I used www.rentparis.com/home.php and was very happy with them. We rented the apartment on Rue Chapon in the 3rd.
Good luck (you'll need it. But if will be worth it.)
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Florence:
http://www.bedinflorence.it/
Rome:
http://www.hotelpanda.it/
http://www.b-b.rm.it/ They have several apartments in the 80-95 Euro range.
Venice:
http://www.alcampaniel.com/
Good luck with your planning.
http://www.bedinflorence.it/
Rome:
http://www.hotelpanda.it/
http://www.b-b.rm.it/ They have several apartments in the 80-95 Euro range.
Venice:
http://www.alcampaniel.com/
Good luck with your planning.
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Hi D,
In Florence, I can highly recommend www.bedinflorence.it.
In Venice, look at
http://www.alcampaniel.com/
www.hotelbernardi.com/en/hotel.html
In Paris, try
www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75012lux.htm
Enjoy your visit.
In Florence, I can highly recommend www.bedinflorence.it.
In Venice, look at
http://www.alcampaniel.com/
www.hotelbernardi.com/en/hotel.html
In Paris, try
www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75012lux.htm
Enjoy your visit.
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For Paris: try http://www.vacationinparis.com They have all sorts of room prices, you pay in dollars vs euros, and have key in hand before you even leave. You could stay in 4th-7th arrondissments and be able to walk to most touristy places, or catch the metro.
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Also try www.homelidays.com. I used them two years ago & am currently deciding between several studios in Paris listed there - they're running around 350 to 450 euros per week, although you certainly can spend more if you want.
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