Research is the key to locating your perfect hostel. There are many online sources that cater to the would-be European traveler. Searching well in advance of your trip will provide enough time to book your ideal hostel at the best prices.
Search HostelWorld.com to find hostels, campsites, apartments and guesthouses for rent. This site offers the ability to search by price and rating. It provides descriptions of hostels and reviews from guests. A map view is shown for navigating your visit, as are helpful transport links.
You may chose to download a PDF version of a "Guide to Paris" or watch a video detailing ways to save money while traveling through Paris. A Paris Podcast is also available through this site, during the cast you will hear highlights of noteworthy neighborhoods and get a sense of what to expect when traveling through the City of Lights. Immediate booking online is available.
Check out Woodstock Hostel for the backpacking gang. This hostel boasts of its "party atmosphere" and ease in which you will meet and mingle with other backpackers. Woodstock Hostel is centrally located in the Montmartre neighborhood, with access to nearby cafes, supermarkets, bakeries, post offices and laundromats.
It provides breakfast, Internet access, kitchens, a baggage storage room, safe deposit boxes and an English speaking staff. Curfew is 2 a.m. Tourist brochures and free Paris maps are available on site. Check out the hostel's special off-season rates. You can view rates in more than 25 currencies and immediate online booking is available.
