How to Find Cheap Hotels in Toulouse France

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Toulouse, France has become the air and space industries capital over the past two decades. Despite the fact that the city's economy is built around cutting-edge technology, the city's ambience is much like that in the time of its Roman settlers. This city, with one foot in the past and one in the future, is a pleasant destination and offers a great deal for the traveler on a budget.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Valid passport
• Telephone with international dialing for making reservations
• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Know Your Destination: Toulouse, France

1. Witness the products of Toulouse's previous industry--blue dye production from woad--in the historic mansions or chateaux found in this city. Throughout the middle ages, Toulouse's wealth was generated from the production and processing of the woad plant.
2. Notice the soft red of the brick used in many of Toulouse's buildings, both contemporary and historic. This signature color of building material is what gives this city the moniker of 'La Ville Rose' or 'The Pink City.'

Travel to and Around Toulouse, France

3. Arrive at Blagnac International Airport if you fly into Toulouse, France. The airport is situated about 20 minutes from the city and the cheap way into town is on the airport shuttle.
4. Bring comfortable walking shoes. The bus system tends to be unreliable, and driving is not recommended because traffic is hideous and parking scarce. However, the city is small enough to get around on foot.

Find Cheap Accommodations in Toulouse, France

5. Find cheap hotels by shopping discounts in the off-season or through chain-hotel discount programs.
6. Choose from over 140 hotels in Toulouse or over 8,000 in the surrounding Midi-Pyrenees region.
7. Look for one of several hotels which feature rooms at less than 30 euros a night. You will find ten or more low-price hotels in and out of the city limits.
8. Stay longer in Toulouse and book one of the city's apartment-style rooms. These are generally referred to as Residence or Appart'hotel accommodations and are a bargain for visitors staying longer than a couple of days.
9. Book an inclusive weekend activities and accommodations package through the tourism office of Toulouse. There are themed packages for most months of the year and prices range from 120 to 150 euros per person for the weekend.
10. To book accommodations in Toulouse, France, call WorldRes at 650-372-1700 or visit the link below.

Tips & Warnings

• Enjoy the ultimate French comfort food--cassoulet, a regional specialty--while you are in Toulouse. This dish is a stew of beans and meat, cooked slowly in a well-seasoned pot.
• Bring along your French dictionary for a trip to Toulouse. It is not unusual to find few English speakers, even in the tourism industry.