We are going to Paris in summer of 2026 and starting to plan. We fly into London, take the train to Paris and will stay either 1-2 nights in Paris. Our main priority is to see the Eiffel Tower and be able to walk around (perhaps see other sites) a bit and eat some good food. We are on a budget as it is with our 10 and 13 year old as we are heading to Germany via train out of Paris for the large duration of our trip to see my family. Despite having grown up spending each summer in Germany from birth until age 14, I have never been to Paris and it's a bucket list place for both of my children so we are adding it in! We will be jet lagged, I don't expect miracles on how much we will see. But the Eiffel Tower is the priority. Thank you for your help! Need a private bathroom please. $350 per night or less if possible.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
1485 posts
Definitely you need 2 nights in Paris (for one full day of sightseeing). Your first day is mostly taken up with getting there from London, checking into lodgings, etc. You can see the Eiffel Tower that day, though, and depending on your arrival time you could take a boat ride on the Seine which gives you nice views of the sights along the river. (Most take about one hour and start and return at the same location.) Vedettes de Pont Neuf is what I prefer. Price is about 15 euros per person. The next day you can jam pack (or not) other things you wish to see (I opt for Ste. Chapelle, the Orsay museum, Opera Garnier, the bookstalls along the Seine, Notre Dame cathedral, Napoleon's tomb, cafe sitting, just strolling.......you can see it will be hard to whittle down what you can do or see in just one day).
Have a wonderful trip!
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As far as a place to stay, I have stayed in Paris many times and have stayed at the Les Jardins d'Eiffel hotel 3 times now. The hotel is very close to the Eiffel tower and reasonably priced. The rooms are nice and spacious (for Paris) with private bathrooms. The air conditioner always worked well. Enjoy.
Posted by
Somerville, MA
679 posts
https://www.paris-hotel-yllen-eiffel.com/
That’s where I stay because it has good quad rooms for family if 4 and very good service at reasonable prices.