Samantha Priestley

While you absolutely can stay in central Paris and get the train to Disneyland, taking just 40 minutes, I’ve always found it less tiring and often cheaper, to stay in or near the action. There’s a range of places to stay near Disneyland Paris, from in-park splash out hotels, to budget friendly options.  Should I stay inside or outside Disneyland Paris? If you’re trying to keep costs low, staying outside the park is a great option. Many hotels run shuttle buses to and from your hotel to Disneyland and you’re never far away. The downside is you do lose out on some perks like the evening firework displays and being first in line for rides.  ➡️ READ MORE: The best rides at Disneyland Paris for 2026 Best Disneyland Paris hotels at a glance 🏰 Best inside Disneyland Paris: Disneyland Paris Hotel – book now 👪 Best for families: Explorers Hotel – book now 💑 Best for adults: Hotel l'Elysee Val d'Europe – book now 💸 Best budget: Disney Hotel Santa Fe – book now 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to staying in Paris, from Airbnbs to hotels

The magic of Disney spans all ages, from babes in arms to retirees, and while you can find Disney parks all around the world, there’s something authentic and modestly magical about Disneyland Paris. And if you’re travelling from the UK it’s a breeze to get to. But it can also be a little overwhelming at first. You want to make the most of the time you have at Disney, so to help you plan the perfect Disneyland Paris trip, here are our top tips for visiting in 2026. ✨ Updated for 2026: Fans of Frozen? There’s never been a better time to visit Disneyland Paris, as the all-new Frozen Ever After has finally opened to the public. We’ve updated our top tips to include our top six rides that every visitor should book – and top tips for planning your day.  ➡️ Ready to book? Here are the best Disneyland Paris hotels When to visit Disneyland Paris It comes as no surprise that the school holidays, especially July and August when the weather is at its best, are the busiest times to visit Disneyland Paris. It’s also the most expensive. And while it’s magical in December with the Christmas decorations, things get extremely busy. If you don’t mind some rain and cloudy skies, February and March are quiet and you can get some great deals on prices. September is a great time to visit as the kids have just gone back to school but the weather is still pretty fine. But my favourite time to go is in April and May. It does rain a bit, but there’s a nice balance between lower crowds and not so low th

For many people, Austria equals Vienna or hitting the slopes out in the Alps, but tackling the best things to do in Salzburg will highlight a quiet treasure when it comes to European cities. Salzburg is an energetic and friendly place, filled with history, culture and a surprisingly rich food and drink scene.  Here, you’ll find everything from vast beer halls filled with hearty Austrian fare to sleek cocktail bars and a clutch of Michelin-starred restaurants. The town is also surrounded by some truly incredible scenery, which you can gaze at from a few choice spots on the edges of the city, or by making a short journey into the surrounding Alpine countryside. Here are the best things to do in Salzburg.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Vienna🏨 The best hotels in Vienna🏔️ The best places to visit in the Austrian Alps Samantha Priestly is a UK-based writer who travels extensively in Salzburg. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.