Last minute reservation of hostels in France
I've arranged a inter rail, with couch surfing as solution to sleep in the night.
Lets say I have an inconvenient, and I need to reserve a hostel on the same day for the night: is it easy to find a room in August in any city/town in France (except for Paris, I'm not going there) or do I risk the night out :) ?
I'm going to Montpellier, Toulouse, Lyon, Strasbourg... do you think I can easily find a cheap hostel for the night, or are they going to be all busy?
Best Answer
August is the month where most French are on vacations in Southern France. So it's really busy in Montpellier, Toulouse . In Paris, I can tell there are some hostel rooms left. July/August is actually when Parisians leave Paris.
Nonetheless, I suggest you save hostels contact before hand. There are some alternatives as cheap as hostels :
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Are hostels cheaper last minute?
Booking hostels in advance has its advantages, and getting a cheaper deal can be one of them. Yet this is not gauranteed. For instance, it can sometimes be cheaper to book last minute as the hostel would rather sell the last few beds at a reduced rate than not at all.How much does it cost to stay in a hostel in France?
The average price for a dorm bed in a hostel in Paris is $28, and the average price for a double private room at a hostel in Paris is $61. It is possible to find dorm beds for a cheap as $15.Should I book my hostels in advance in Europe?
In less expensive places around the world\u2014Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, North Africa, Central America\u2014it is not recommended to book your accommodations in advance, no matter what time of the year it is.How do I find hostels while traveling?
The biggest and best site for finding hostels is Hostelworld. They pretty much own the hostel market. Hostelworld is not just for hostels. It also lists local guesthouses, budget hotels, B&Bs and even luxury hostels (yes, this is a thing now).Let's go to PARIS! staying in the nicest hostel ever?! travel vlog ✨
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Answer 2
I don't know about August, I've heard that's a very busy time in France. But I was in France in September, and had no trouble turning up to hotels on the day (at about 5 or 6 pm) and getting a room to stay in. Did this in ~ 5 hotels all over france (we were driving around).
Answer 3
If you don't find any hostels, try using AirBnB. They have a service of last-minute apartment booking. You don't have to book the whole apartment (even though sometimes it might be cheaper than booking a hostel), you might try a room in an apartment.
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