Cheap accommodation in Paris
St Christopher´s Hostel is brand new and the most modern backpacker hostel in Paris. Just two stops on the metro from Montmartre and Gare du Nord.
The hostel got live music, a great Belushi’s Bar, free internet access and the backdrop used in the fantastic film Amélie.
St Christopher´s Hostel is located in the 19th District. This former industrial area is a hotspot for great nights out and the hostel can be found alongside the Bassin de la Villette – connecting the River Seine to the famous Canal St-Martin.
You can choose to stay in a dorm or in a double room and some of them have also their own bathrooms.
Price example, per person from:
Female dorm – €32
Mixed dorm – €28
Double room – €45
Adress: 68-74 Quai de la Seine
View more info & book here:
http://reservations.bookhostels.com/parisblog/hosteldetails.php?HostelNumber=19865
Belleville
Situated on a hill and home to one of the city´s two chinatowns , Belleville is a multi-ethnic neighborhood who is becoming trendy with hip bars, restaurants and clubs.
The iconic French singer Édith Piaf grew up there and, according to legend, was born under a lamppost on the steps of the Rue de Belleville.
Canal St-Martins is west of Belleville and lined with bo-bo (bohemian bourgeois) chic cafées and boutiques and criss-crossed with picturesque bridges.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Canal St-Martin
Cruise, bike or take a charming walk along the canal.
The 2 1/ 2 hour cruise take you through the tunnel starting at Bastille, and up to La Villette, climbing the series of lock as the hill rises and gives you a completely different perspective of the canal.
www.canauxrama.com
The canal harbours off beat designers and vintage boutiques, specially on the northern stretch of rue Beaurepaire and along the quays.
Parc de Belleville
At the top of this little known park, you will get one of the best panoramas of Paris. It´s the highest park in Paris. There is a small vineyard growing pinot meunier from Champagne and chardonnay from Bourgogne which is terraced down the slopes. Early morning you can see Chinese men & women practise t´ai chi.
Ca Se Visite! Belleville walking tours
Get the inside tips from the locals and join them for 2 1/2 hour “urban discovery tour” through Belleville.
www.ca-se-visite.fr
