{"id":928,"date":"2015-11-27T17:41:31","date_gmt":"2015-11-27T17:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=928"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:38:52","slug":"top-paris-tips-your-insider-tips-for-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/top-paris-tips-your-insider-tips-for-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Paris Tips &#8211; Your Insider Tips for Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/1_109_1.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-931 alignleft post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/1_109_1.jpg\" alt=\"1_109_1\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a>From iconic sights like to Eiffel Tower to vibrant neighbourhoods like Montmartre, Paris is one of Europe\u2019s premier cities. With so many options awaiting you in the French capital, the question is what to do during your time there. Over at our Hostelworld.com <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hostelworldcom\" target=\"window\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Facebook page<\/a>, we asked you about your insider tips for visiting the Parisian metropolis, with the best answers winning a free Hostelworld.com Gold Card worth $10. Here\u2019s what you told us&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Get free entry to museums<\/h4>\n<p><b>Nico Wendler<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>if your age is under 25 or 26 you get free entry to the most museums!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hemant Bapat<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Free entry at all main museums on 1st Sunday of every month !!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/images.hostelworld.com\/images\/features\/109_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most of the top museums in Paris offer free admission to EU citizens between 18-25 years of age. At the Louvre, under 26s with a valid ID get in for free, while the Muse\u00e9 d\u2019Orsay offers free admission to EU citizens aged 18-25 and reduced admission for non-EU citizens of the same age. Many of the major museums offer free entry to all comers on the first Sunday of every month including the Louvre, Muse\u00e9 d\u2019Orsay, Muse\u00e9 Picasso, Muse\u00e9 National d\u2019Art Moderne, Muse\u00e9 de l\u2019Histoire de France and Muse\u00e9 Rodin. Others like the Muse\u00e9 de l\u2019Histoire de Paris and the Crypte Arhc\u00e9ologique de Notre Dame are free every Sunday from 10am-1pm. Whatever museums you\u2019re planning to visit during your stay, it\u2019s a good plan to check out their website before you go to find out when they offer freebies or the lowest admission.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Visit the city\u2019s cemeteries<\/h4>\n<p><b>Davina Pirro<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Take a tour of the main cemeteries! (Montparnasse, Montmartre, Pere Lachaise).<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Marie-Eve Gionet<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>P\u00e8re-Lachaise Cemetary<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>Montparnasse. Montmartre and P\u00e8re Lachaise cemeteries are seen as the three principal cemeteries in Paris and hold the graves of numerous notable citizens and well-known people from all over the world. The P\u00e8re Lachaise Cemetery is the resting place of iconic figures such as Oscar Wilde, Doors frontman Jim Morrison and famous French singer Edith Piaf. One of the city\u2019s most popular attractions, it is visited by large numbers of people each year. Over in Montparnasse, you\u2019ll find the graves of writers like Jean-Paul Satre and Susan Sontag, while famous French artist Degas is interred in Montmartre alongside many others. All three cemeteries are free to visit.<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> P\u00e8re Lachaise \u2013 16 Rue de Repos, 9th arr; Montparnasse \u2013 3 Blvd Edgar Quinet, 14th arr; Montmartre \u2013 Ave Rachel, 18th Arr.<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours:<\/b> All open daily, opening hours vary with season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Sample some French cheeses<\/h4>\n<p><b>Ville Mattila<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Remember the cheese. Androuet sells the best bits \ud83d\ude42<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>While in France, sampling some of the delicious French cheeses on offer is a must. Androuet offers a wide selection of these cheeses, alongside varieties from all over the world. There are 6 Androuet cheese shops throughout Paris, offering cheeses like Brie, Camembert and Roquefort, as well as Italian cheeses and much more. In business since 1909, this year marks Androuet\u2019s 100th anniversary of providing a top-notch selection of gourmet cheeses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Visit the Latin Quarter<\/h4>\n<p><b>Michael William Purvis<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>The latin quarter! The only way to have an affordable, and really fun stay in Paris. Especially if you stay in Oops! hostel, the most modern and beautifully designed hostel that i&#8217;ve ever stayed in. If you haven&#8217;t seen the latin quarter, then you haven&#8217;t seen the real paris!!!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-933 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/3_109_3.jpg\" alt=\"3_109_3\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" \/>Home to the famous Sorbonne which is one part of the Universit\u00e9 de Paris, the Latin Quarter is so named thanks to its academic history which saw lots of professors and students speaking Latin here. Today, along with academic institutions the Latin Quarter plays host to a selection of bars, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, bookstores and much more. Here\u2019s also where you\u2019ll find attractions like St. S\u00e9verin Chruch, a Gothic church which was initially built in the 13th century. Other top-notch things to see in the Latin Quarter include the Mus\u00e9e de Cluny and the Panth\u00e9on where you\u2019ll find the graves of famous French figures like Hugo, Zola, Voltaire and Curie.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Make sure to visit La Cit\u00e9 des Sciences et de l&#8217;Industrie<\/h4>\n<p><b>Maddalena Cocco<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>la cit\u00e9 des science &amp; de l&#8217;industrie, and the park that is just out of it \ud83d\ude42<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>One of Europe\u2019s top science museums, the Cit\u00e9 des Sciences et de l\u2019Industrie is visited by huge numbers of children and adults each year. Along with numerous interactive exhibits, it also boasts a planetarium, an IMAX theatre and even a submarine!<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> 30 Avenue Corentin-Cariou, 19th arr.<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours:<\/b> Tues-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-7pm, closed Mon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Check out the Jardin du Luxembourg<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/4_109_8.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-935 alignleft post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/4_109_8.jpg\" alt=\"4_109_8\" width=\"150\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a>Maximo Budzi\u00f1ski (pictured)<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Eating a Baguette on a sunny sunday at Les Jardins de Luxembourg enjoying the sweets melodies of the orchestra of Paris!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>The Jardin du Luxembourg is the largest public park in Paris, covering a whopping 22.5 hectares. Built around Luxembourg Palace, this park attracts people in droves, both locals and tourists alike. Though you can\u2019t sit on the grass, plenty of seating is provided where you can pause to take in the beautiful surroundings. Some of the park\u2019s main attractions include a large pond, pretty flowerbeds, numerous interesting statues, and even a marionette theatre.<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> St. Germain, 6th arr.<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours:<\/b> Daily, hours vary with season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Take a free guided tour of the Mus\u00e9e de Parfum<\/h4>\n<p><b>Paulie Jones<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>How about the FREE guided tour at Le Musee de Parfum, learn about the history of perfume, through a gorgeous historic town house and pick up some lovely smells at factory prices.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>This museum, located in a 19th century townhouse, houses an impressive collection of perfumes and perfume related paraphernalia. Around 3,000 years of perfume-making history are covered here, while the museum store sells a wide array of fragrances at factory prices. Admission is free, and yes, free guided tours are also offered.<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> 9 Rue Scribe, 9th arr.<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours:<\/b> Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Cruise around Notre Dame<\/h4>\n<p><b>Christopher McGhee<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Do the cruise round Notre Dame!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.hostelworld.com\/images\/features\/109_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A number of tour operators offer cruises along the River Seine such as Bateaux Parisiens and Vedettes du Pont-Neuf. Most of these cruises pass by the city\u2019s most visible attractions including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and of course, the stunning Notre Dame Cathedral. Departure times and prices vary between company and season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Enjoy a steak in the BlackDog Pub<\/h4>\n<p><b>Wendy Grayson<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>The Argentian steaks in the Black Dog pub, along with the satanic themed puddings&#8230;best meal in Paris!! Not for the faint hearted<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>A hugely popular metal bar, BlackDog also has its own restaurant serving top-notch food including some of the best steaks in the city. Desserts, some with interesting monikers like \u2018Tombeau au chocolate\u2019 (chocolate tomb), also feature on the menu alongside a selection of drinks including wines, pitchers and more.<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> 26 Rue des Lombards, 1sr arr.<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours:<\/b> Restaurant open daily from 8pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Check out Montmartre<\/h4>\n<p><b>Henry Berg<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>my favourite is Montematre with the basilique &#8220;Sacre Coeur&#8221; and the amazing view on Paris<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Alejandra Garces<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>In my opinion one of the top places to spend an afternoon in Paris is the area of Montmatre and Sacre Coeur. You have the beautiful white basilica at the top of a great hill overlooking the city of lights and plenty of local artists, boutiques, and restaurants. It&#8217;s my favorite place in Paris.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.hostelworld.com\/images\/features\/109_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Brought to the big screen in movies as different as Moulin Rouge and Am\u00e9lie, Montmartre is located in the 18th arrondissement of Paris and is the city\u2019s highest hill. Here you\u2019ll find the striking Sacre-Coeur basilica. Built in the 19th century, the imposing white spires of this important church tower over their surroundings. From all around Montmartre, you\u2019ll be able to get great views of the rest of Paris. With its beautiful leafy streets and welcoming atmosphere, it\u2019s not hard to see why this neighbourhood is so popular with visitors to Paris.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Stop at one of the city\u2019s most famous caf\u00e9s<\/h4>\n<p><b>Mark Brislane<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Chocolat Chaud in Cafe de Flore, bd St Germaine (6eme) The best Hot Chocolate in the world.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>Back in the day, the Caf\u00e9 de Flore was frequented by many influential figures including Camus, Picasso and Sartre. Today, it\u2019s still a very popular spot with visitors from all over the world stopping in to sample the bohemian atmosphere along with a coffee, hot chocolate, sandwich or something else from the varied menu.<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> 172 Blvd Saint Germain, 6th arr.<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours:<\/b> Daily 7.30am-1.30am.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Improve your shopping experience<\/h4>\n<p><b>Virginie B\u00e9jot<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>When you go to paris, be sure to go shopping around the subway station &#8220;etienne marcel&#8221;, you&#8217;ll find the best thrift shops and vintage clothes around here (Kiliwatch, frip&#8217;star, episode&#8230;)<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Arepeace Trosor<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Greet with Bonjour &amp; make eye contact upon entering a store<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>With so many excellent shopping opportunities in Paris, your main issue will be where to go first. If you\u2019re looking for somewhere with everything under one food, head to Le Forum des Halles. This is the largest shopping centre in Paris and has a wide selection of stores catering to all tastes and budgets. While you\u2019re in Paris, you should really try and check out one of the many flea markets taking place across the city. One of the best is the St. Ouen flea market, the largest of its kind in the world, which has been in operation for almost 125 years. Here you\u2019ll see antiques, clothes and much more. Around the Etienne Marcel subway station, you\u2019ll find some of the city\u2019s most fashionable shopping streets. Rue Etienne Marcel, Rue de Louvre, Place des Victoires and others all boast a variety of boutiques selling a wide variety of designer gear.<\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b> Le Forum des Halles &#8211; 1\/7 Rue Pierre Lescot, 1st arr; St Ouen Flea Market &#8211; Porte de Clignacourt, 18th arr.<br \/>\n<b>Opening hours:<\/b> Le Forum des Halles \u2013 1Mon-Sat 10am-7.30pm, closed Sun; St Ouen Flea Market \u2013 Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm &amp; 11am-5pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Go for a picnic<\/h4>\n<p><b>Samara Jabs<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Picnic in front of the eiffel tower on the grass. Food to include baguettes, cheese and crackers, dips, pastries, strawberries some champagne and your set. I&#8217;d say nicer in the arvo to watch the sun set.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/7_109_9.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-937 alignleft post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/7_109_9.jpg\" alt=\"7_109_9\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Davor \u0160u\u0161kovic (pictured)<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>buy some sandwiches and juices and spend at least one day in some park&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>With a large number of parks and green spaces, Paris is a great city for a picnic. Head to one of the many boulangeries (bakeries selling bread rolls and more) to pick up some supplies and then pick your spot in the shade of one of the city\u2019s top attractions. For example, if you head for the Parc du Champ de Mars, you\u2019ll get top notch views of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Save money with a Paris Museum Pass<\/h4>\n<p><b>Mohd Rafiz Yusof<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>La Carte Musees et Monuments Pass offers entrance to 70 Monuments &amp; Museums &amp; allows you to bypass long waiting lines to get into the Louvre. Sold at museums, tourist office, Metro &amp; RER station in 1,3 or 5-day Pass for substantial savings<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>The Paris Museum Pass gives you entry to more than 60 museums and monuments across the city, including major ones like the Louvre, the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay, the Panth\u00e9on and many more. Better yet, once you have your pass you won\u2019t have to queue to gain entry, you\u2019ll be able to walk right in. Museums and monuments can be visited numerous times so you can return for another glimpse of the Mona Lisa or whatever else takes your fancy.<\/p>\n<p><b>Prices:<\/b> 2-day pass \u20ac32, 4-day pass \u20ac48 &amp; 6-day pass \u20ac64.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Get walking<\/h4>\n<p><b>Meredith Brannon<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Grab your walking shoes and really take in the city that way&#8230;rain or shine! You can find some great little restaurants and pubs down side streets and away from the more busy areas. And if you get really tired and need transport&#8230;the metro(subway) is so easy to use!! One of my favourite cities.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/8_109_7.jpg\" class=\"post links\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-938 alignleft post links\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/8_109_7.jpg\" alt=\"8_109_7\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a>Paris is a pretty big city, so while you won\u2019t be able to see it all on foot, it is a pretty good idea to get out and walk once you hit whatever neighbourhood it is you want to explore. And if you get tired, there\u2019s always the famous Paris metro system, which will take you practically anywhere you want to go in the city. Numerous lines travel all across Paris, but don\u2019t worry, the system is easy to follow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Don&#8217;t get conned at Montmartre<\/h4>\n<p><b>Joel Baker<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>Don&#8217;t put your finger in the string&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of the steps at Montmartre, you\u2019ll come across a bunch of guys standing around with coloured laces which have a hole in them. You\u2019ll be asked to \u2018put your finger through the hole\u2019, and if you do, they\u2019ll make a bracelet of this string around your wrist and charge you for it. So, if you want to avoid paying out for a string bracelet, it\u2019s simple&#8230;don\u2019t put your finger in the hole!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Enjoy Christmas markets and summer sun<\/h4>\n<p><b>Uwe Gundlach<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p><i>in winter around christmas a must-be is champs-elysees and the christmas market at la defense! in summer i love the parc jardin du luxembourg! a special flair and mix of people over there!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostelworld.com<\/b> says:<\/p>\n<p>No matter what time of year you visit Paris, you\u2019ll find something to do. Whether it\u2019s a stroll through the Jardin du Luxembourg under the summer sun or some holiday shopping at the popular Christmas Market at La D\u00e9fense near the Grand Arche, you\u2019ll never run out of things to experience in this captivating city.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Paris\" target=\"window\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Book hostels in Paris<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/guides\/city-guides\/Paris\/France\/\" target=\"window\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Paris videos, podcast, free pocket guide and photos<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"panel-region-separator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"block-content\">\n<div class=\"hwGuidesContentBlock\">\n<p>3 Comments<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Jenn<\/em> Tuesday, December 15th, 2009, 10:22pm<\/h3>\n<p>When I&#8217;m in town, I always hit the Maison Europeenne de la Photographie, right behind St. Paul metro stop on rue de Fourcy. Admission is free Wed. 5-8pm, and there&#8217;re always four great exhibitions. From there, tea and dessert at Le Loir dans la Theiere on rue des Rosiers in the Jewish quarter is always a cozy bet. If I&#8217;m in the mood for a glass of wine, I stroll a little further to La Belle Hortense, an excellent little wine bar on rue Vieille du Temple across from Le Petit Fer au Cheval (same owners), which makes a great steak tartare!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Jeanne<\/em> Saturday, November 21st, 2009, 11:04am<\/h3>\n<p>If you are imaging enjoying a nice hot chocolate in Caf\u00e9 de Flore like all the famous peoples before, better be prepared is a tourist spot, so that you won&#8217;t be too disappointed (unless they&#8217;ve been greatly improved recently). I had been there because of it&#8217;s famous, and i am really disappointed by their service and i&#8217;ll never go back again. Their famous hot chocolate isn&#8217;t that special at all and costs for unreasonable price, which you can always enjoy a nice one with a fair price in all the other cafe in Paris&#8230;Anyway,it is up to your choice, i&#8217;ve said what i should say as a Parisienne. But is worth to walk around the neighbourhood there, is quite animated \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><em>Mohd Rafiz<\/em> Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, 7:31am<\/h3>\n<p>Cool tips. 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