Bea Isaacson

What comes to mind when you think of Paris? Is it the world famous art galleries, the gorgeous tall boulevards, the glittering Eiffel Tower? Probably all of those things – along with the word ‘expensive’. This is the city with the second-highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants on earth, after all, with even more luxurious hotels to match, and one that regularly pops up on lists of the world’s most expensive cities. But don’t let that stop you from visiting this glorious city – there are ways to see the City of Light on the cheap, if you know where to look. ➡️ READ MORE: The best affordable restaurants and cheap eats in Paris Top tips for visiting Paris on a budget Take advantage of Eurostar deals First things first: you’ve got to get there first. The Eurostar is undoubtedly the chicest way to do that, but it’s often not the cheapest. If you want to visit in the spring, your best bet for a good deal is to wait until around the end of the year before for the Eurostar flash sale, where they release tickets for less than £100 return. Either that, or check out Eurostar Snap, which allows you to pick your date and general time slot within the month and have Eurostar pick your exact train for you – for tickets as little as £40. Pick a budget-friendly hotel If you’re not lucky enough to have a friend’s sofa to crash on (like I was), there’s plenty of budget-friendly hotels and Airbnbs across the city, especially during the off-peak seasons of post-Christmas winter, Spring outs