2021 Paris: Top Solo Travel Deals:

Paris can work for a wide range of budgets.  For solo travelers tired of paying “2-for-the-price of-1”, European lodging provides relief. Many, if not most, offer a reduced rate for “one adult one room” versus “Two adults one room”. Unlike the standard “rack rate” elsewhere, single travelers can receive discounts of 40%. Even the 5-star Stockholm Grand Hotel has solo-priced deals.

 

While some hotels and bed and breakfasts have smaller “single rooms”, others provide discounts for standard or double rooms occupied by only one adult. For London, Paris, Italy and Greece, we have just added 20 new listings to our 191 “Top Value” lodgings on our free solo search tool website at the SoloTravelPricingTracker.net. Check often as we have frequent updates.

For even lower prices, go off-season if possible. One Jan., I was in Paris and stayed at another 4-star Left Bank hotel at half-price. That is fairly standard in winter. If you want to go to art galleries and museums, the brisk weather should not cause you to stay at home. Better yet, there will be few crowd in museums, no need to stand on tip toes at the Louvre. Forget standing in long lines at neighborhood cafes.

Here is another tip I found personally that is much cheaper for lodging if you don’t need to be right in the city center.  A work colleague and I were able to add a week’s trip through France after meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. We found an unheard of deal at the Charles de Gaulle International Airport for a modern Sheraton high rise for $99/night. Being located at the airport that, of course, meant low priced local public transportation was walking distance from the hotel. We spent all day in Paris and took the Metro or commuter train back to the hotel at the end of the day. Beyond airport hotels, suburban lodging near surface transportation can also be a great value. While it has been some time since that trip, the strategy still works both in Paris and other major capital cities abroad.

2021 Paris: Top Solo Travel Deals:

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Hotel du Levant-In the Heart of Paris/Left Bank:

This family-run hôtel de charme is set in Paris’ lively Latin Quarter, just 3 minutes’ walk from the River Seine and Noter Dame Cathedral. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access.

A flat-screen TV and a mini-bar are provided in each of the guest rooms at Hotel du Levant. The rooms feature a classic décor and include work desks and private bathrooms with hairdryers.

Breakfast can be enjoyed every morning in the breakfast area or in the comfort of guest rooms. Newspapers and board games are found in the warmly decorated lounge area.

Saint-Michel Metro and RER Station is 700 feet away, providing direct access to Orly and Charles de Gaulle Airports. Luxembourg Gardens are 2,300 feet away and the hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

Features of this room:

• Luxembourg Gardens

  0.5 miles
• Louvre Museum

  0.7 miles
• Opéra Bastille

  1.2 miles
• Gare de Lyon

  1.4 miles
• Opéra Garnier

  1.5 miles
• Gare de l’Est Metro Station

  1.8 miles
• Gare de l’Est

  1.8 miles
• Gare Saint-Lazare

  1.9 miles
• Sacré-Coeur

  2.4 miles
• Arc de Triomphe

  2.7 miles

4-Star with Spa Access

Arc de Triomphe 0.7 mi away

Les Jardins de la Villa:

Set in a period building, Les Jardins De La Villa hotel offers guest rooms overlooking the landscaped courtyard. With a 24-hour reception, it features a fitness room, a sauna and a hammam.

The soundproofed rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and free WiFi access. Some rooms feature a seating area. Some rooms open onto flowery balcony at Jardins De La Villa. The rooms also include the use of a personal smartphone, offering unlimited calls in over 100 countries. It also has a WiFi terminal, free on-demand video access and many other free apps.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the breakfast room with a retractable roof. Complimentary tea and coffee are available between 14:00 and 23:00 at Les Jardins De La Villa. Guests can enjoy drinks from the bar.

This 4-star hotel is located just 1,300 feet from the Palais des Congrès and the Arc de Triomphe is 0.7 mi away. Public parking is available nearby.

Single Room with Spa Access

(My personal view is that in light of the usual high prices in Paris that this is hard to beat! To get a 4-star facility and service with spa access at this price, be sure to check this out.

Air conditioning Attached bathroom Flat-screen TV Soundproof Free Wi-Fi! Parking (extra fee)

These rooms are located on the top floor and offer a Nespresso coffee machine.

Upon prior reservation you will have free access to the hammam and the sauna. Guests also have free access to the fitness room.

• Arc de Triomphe

  0.6 miles
• Eiffel Tower

  1.5 miles
• Gare Saint-Lazare

  1.8 miles
• Opéra Garnier

  2.1 miles
• La Cigale Concert Hall

  2.5 miles
• Sacré-Coeur

  2.6 miles
• Louvre Museum

  2.7 miles
• Gare du Nord

  3.1 miles
• Notre Dame

  3.4 miles
• Opéra Bastille

  4.3 miles