Paris on a Budget

The city of Paris has so much to offer travelersbecause of its predominance of Latin-speaking
it's difficult to know where to begin. Although thestudents, it has fast become the social and
wide variety of youth hostels in Paris mean that itshopping hub of Parisian students and budget
is possible to experience each section of Paris ontravelers.
its merits and, even if only for a fleeting fewThe street market along the Rue Mouffetard is
days, as a resident.one such location, which by day offers food and
River Seinedrink stuffs as well the occasional souvenir. By
With a supremely efficient and metro servicenight however, the restaurants and cafes clamor
that's cheap, regular and comfortable there's littlefor custom by offering cheap deals on already
point in walking. However, to see Paris in this waysuperbly priced and generally high-quality food that
would be to miss out on its unique atmosphereis an attraction of Paris all of its own.
and attention-grabbing sights and for this reason,Nightlife
a walk along the River Seine is the perfect placeClubs and bars in Paris are rife with activity in the
to start.evenings, with the Latin Quarter and the famed
Although it's advisable to take a map anyway,Moulin Rouge offering a wide range of themes to
many of the city's most renowned landmarks,appeal to a variety of tastes.
such as the Eiffel Tower and the Notre DameThe nightlife proper tends to take off quite late in
Cathedral jut out of the city around them with anthe evening, generally to accommodate the late
unmissable and indescribably grand distinction.dinner that characterizes Parisian habit. However,
Latin Quarterbe warned that the Metro only runs until 1:30 AM.
The Latin Quarter is not only home to many ofAlthough cabs are readily available, for the budget
the best youth hostels in Paris, but also offerstraveler keen on sampling the nightlife on a regular
some of the best and most finance-friendlybasis, it is often more advisable to select youth
nightlife on offer in the city. Originally so-calledhostels in Paris located close to the clubs and bars.