Do you think Paris is unreachable on a small budget? Think again! With a bit of savvy and a good itinerary, you can spend an unforgettable day in Paris for under €20 all-inclusive: transport, meals, sightseeing… Join us for a 100% budget-friendly day starting from the AIJ Paris, the perfect hostel for savvy travelers.
🕘 9 AM – Breakfast at an artisanal bakery
📍Utopie (11th) – 10 minutes walking from the AIJ
🥐 Croissant + coffee = €2.50
Start your day like a true Parisian: crispy pastry + espresso while standing at the counter.
🗺️ 10 AM – Free stroll on the Coulée Verte
📍Access 5 minutes from the AIJ
Walk along this former railway transformed into a suspended green walkway. Perfect for observing the city at a leisurely pace, in peace, and without spending a dime.
💸 Free
🧱 11:30 AM – Street art exploration in Belleville
📍Rue Dénoyez + Parc de Belleville
🎨 Murals, workshops, panoramic view
A vibrant, colorful, multicultural neighborhood. Enjoy the park for a break with a view of all of Paris.
💸 Free
🥙 1 PM – Cheap street food lunch
📍Daily Syrien (10th) or Chez Hanna (Marais)
🥙 Falafel sandwich = €4.50 to €6
Tasty, vegetarian, economical: falafel is the king of backpacker meals in Paris. Perfect to take away for a picnic in a square.
🏛️ 2:30 PM – Free cultural visit
📍Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris (Marais)
This museum is not only free for everyone but also fascinating and located in a beautiful historic hotel. Ideal for understanding Paris without going through the Louvre.
💸 Free
☕ 4 PM – Coffee break and travel journal
📍Café Odilon or La Recyclerie (18th)
☕ Espresso or tea = €2 to €3
Choose a small independent or community café to recharge your batteries and write your travel impressions.
💸 Max €3
🌇 5:30 PM – Sunset from the Buttes-Chaumont
📍Botzaris or Pyrénées metro
One of the most spectacular parks in Paris, still quite unknown. Temple on top of the hill, lake, suspension bridge, soft grass… all you need to end the day beautifully.
💸 Free
🚌 Transport during the day:
- 2 metro tickets at €2.15 each → €4.30
(You can also walk or use a Vélib’ if you’re motivated)
✅ Total for the day:
- Breakfast: €2.50
- Lunch: €5.00
- Coffee break: €3.00
- Transport: €4.30
- Activities: €0
- Total: €14.80 (and you have €5 left for ice cream or a small souvenir!)
🛏️ Bonus: a night at the AIJ, to continue the adventure
The International Youth Hostel, located in the 11th arrondissement, is the perfect starting point for this kind of day. You’re close to public transport, great deals, alternative neighborhoods… and you can share these tips with other travelers at the hostel in the evening!
