I will be arriving in Paris by train at 8:30pm (granted there are no delays) on a Sunday evening as a solo traveler. Already feeling a little anxious about being in the city at night after a long train ride. Any suggestions on hotels close by or is there a taxi service that is right outside the train station? Don't want to spend more than $200 and will only be there a night as I fly home the next afternoon.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
There is an Ibis as well as a Novotel at the station. If you decide to stay elsewhere, of course there will be a taxi rank outside the station.
Posted by
Green Bay
21324 posts
The Novotel is just on the north side of the station next to Hall 3. It's a 4-star with an indoor pool and might just make your budget. https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1735-novotel-paris-gare-de-lyon/index.shtml
The Citizen M is on the south side of the station. There is walkway bridge above the street. A little more basic, less money. https://www.citizenm.com/destinations/paris/paris-gare-de-lyon-hotel
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
Eight-thirty PM is not "late" in Paris. Many people will be at dinner then, and lots of people will be on the streets; it won't be deserted, although it won't be as busy on a Sunday as some other nights. Nothing to be anxious about.
There will be a taxi rank at the station. Follow signs for taxis, and do not accept any offer of a taxi from someone who approaches you - no matter how convincing, or what they say. Have the address of your hotel written out (including the 5 digit postal code starting with 75), so there will be no misunderstandings.
That said, if you are really only there to catch a plane the next day, you might as well stay near the station. Norma's and Sam's suggestions are good.
Posted by
Saskatchewan
315 posts
We stayed at the airport Citizen M last year and we loved it. If the one by G de L is similiar, which it should be, for a solo traveler it’s a great hotel. The rooms are small but very modern and you are encouraged to enjoy the common area lobby and restaurant. Many people relaxing, and visiting and and had a great vibe. We totally enjoyed this relaxed atmosphere, very different concept hotel. I’m just bringing this forward as the OP is solo and I think this is a good choice.
Posted by
3485 posts
We stayed at the Ibis Paris Gare de Lyon Ledru Rollin in 2014 just because it was close to Gare de Lyon. It was inexpensive, but well-run with a good breakfast. I would stay there again if I had to catch an early train from Gare de Lyon, but not otherwise.
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1937-ibis-paris-gare-de-lyon-ledru-rollin-12th/index.shtml
Posted by
OP
7 posts
I just booked at citizenM - sounds like a great place for a solo traveler and easy to get to. Thank you all for the advice.