One thing to know is the poorer the neighborhood, the more laundromats there are. I live at metro Marx Dormoy, for example, and there are at least 15 laudromats within 200 meters of the metro station. This is generally not the case in the more affluent neighborhoods. Naturally, the price is also somewhat cheaper in the poor neighborhoods, with longer opening hours.

..just to echo Suzi and Platzman- I really dont understand the laundry issue unless one is dealing with children. I can be away for weeks on end and manage with woolite in the sink..I wash undies on a nightly basis, tops and even my light weight chinos will be dry with a 2 night stay.

It's a matter of preference. I prefer the feeling of clothes that have been machine-washed and dried, versus clothes that have been handwashed and hung in the shower overnight, and I think the machine gets them cleaner. (Of course some clothes have to be handwashed and/or hung to dry, but I don't take those on a trip.)

Hey, welcome back Elan!! Post your trip report!

I know people have different standards about this. I have yet to wash a pair of pants when I'm traveling. Sure, I do up inner items by hand wash. But outer wear I shake 'em out, hang 'em up to air & wear over and over again. I know that some people here think this is just gross (because they've told me so), but for 2-3 weeks traveling cities in Europe I don't get the big deal.

Now if I'm traveling in my beloved but dusty Mexico where clothes actually get dirty, then it is different... and I find a launderia!

Katie,
the laundromat should be fun, just don't let anyone else do your stuff. We did some years ago and she folded it and sent us on our way when we unfolded it and we found our white undies were pink. Take old stuff and toss it out as you go or wash in the sink and dry overnight.

All the apartments I have rented have had a washer/dryer. If I were staying for two weeks I would certainly opt for this type of accommodation.