Roland-Garros 2026: Where to Stay Near Paris on a Budget

Hotels in the 16th arrondissement — 10 to 20 minutes on foot

The 16th arrondissement offers maximum proximity to the stadium: the Hôtel Boileau (3-star, 31 rooms, welcoming family atmosphere) is listed at €97–€236/night depending on dates, and the Queen’s Hotel (3-star, 17 rooms, quiet street in the village of Auteuil) at €140–€147/night. The Molitor Hotel & Spa Paris MGallery (5-star, 0.3 km from the stadium, listed historic pool) reaches €433/night outside the tournament — and considerably more during the finals. According to HotelAparis, rates in this neighbourhood see a 50 to 150% surge during the fortnight of competition.

Key advantages

• Walking distance to the stadium (10–20 min), ideal for night sessions that can run past midnight
• Quiet, safe neighbourhood — well suited to families and travellers wanting to avoid the crowds
• Access to Roland-Garros night sessions without worrying about the last metro

Boulogne-Billancourt — 15 min on foot or one metro stop

Boulogne-Billancourt is the zone recommended by regular tournament-goers for its value for money. According to Booking.com, it is the top geographic area highlighted for Roland-Garros accommodation. The ibis Styles Paris Boulogne Marcel Sembat (3-star, breakfast included, 10 metres from Marcel Sembat station) offers rates from €65–€147/night depending on dates. The Greet Hotel Boulogne-Billancourt (design hotel, bar, 3 min from Marcel Sembat) is listed around €80/night. The Hôtel Alpha Paris Eiffel (3-star, rue Emile Landrin) starts at €65–€100/night. For longer stays, the Résidence AURMAT (aparthotel with kitchenette) offers €90–€120/night, helping to keep food costs down — a sensible move for UK visitors on a budget in Paris.

Key advantages

• Prices 20–40% lower than the 16th arrondissement for similar quality
• Lively neighbourhood with plenty of restaurants and shops open after evening matches
• PPO Boulogne accessible on foot (15–25 min) or in one stop on the M9 (Marcel Sembat → Boulogne-Jean Jaurès)
• Cycling option: Vélib’ bike-share stations nearby, direct route along the Seine

Paris 15th arrondissement — line 10, stations Charles-Michels or Javel

The 15th arrondissement is the second-best option for visitors who want to combine an authentic Parisian atmosphere with convenient access to the stadium. From Charles-Michels or Javel-André Citroën stations, line 10 runs directly to Porte d’Auteuil in 4 stops — around 8 minutes, with no change required. Door-to-door from the hotel: 15–20 minutes. According to Booking.com, the Hôtel Beaugrenelle Saint-Charles (3-star, 100 m from Charles-Michels) is listed at around €120/night. The Alizé Grenelle Tour Eiffel (75 rue de Javel) is priced around €90/night, and the Esteem Tour Eiffel around €100/night, a 5-minute walk from the same station.

Key advantages

• Direct line 10 to Porte d’Auteuil (PPO Auteuil, 2 min walk from the station), no changes
• Lively Parisian neighbourhood: restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries — ideal for keeping food costs in check
• Mid-range prices (€80–€145) with a wide choice of properties still available in mid-May

Private rentals and free access options

Airbnb: Listings near Roland-Garros are under pressure in May 2026, but options remain. According to Airbnb, a studio in Boulogne-Billancourt (28 m²) is listed at around $176/night (approx. €162), a designer apartment in Suresnes around $94/night. Apartments with kitchens can significantly cut down on food spending — Paris restaurants typically cost €15–€25 per meal. Choose properties within a 5–10-minute walk of a metro line 9 or 10 station.

Roomlala: This host-with-rooms platform maintains stable prices (no yield management): €50–€60/night even during the tournament, provided you book early. According to Roomlala, payment is held until arrival as fraud protection. An ideal option for solo travellers or those on a tighter budget — and a good way to stay in a proper Parisian home.

Tribune Concorde — free entry: From 3 to 7 June (quarter-finals, semis, finals), the fan zone at Place de la Concorde broadcasts matches on giant screens. Capacity in 2026 has been raised to 3,800 people (up from 2,800 in 2025), opening at 12:00. Partners Perrier, Renault, Wilson and Lacoste provide entertainment. The trophies are presented there after the finals. A genuinely worthwhile option for visitors who want to soak up the Roland-Garros atmosphere without paying for a ticket.

Key advantages

• Roomlala: fixed rates €50–€60/night, no event surcharge if booked in advance
• Airbnb: kitchen available to reduce restaurant spending (budget €15–€25/meal in Paris)
• Opening Week (18–22 May): tickets at €29/day, access to all courts including Chatrier and Lenglen for practice sessions

From London to Paris, then to the stadium

Getting to Paris from the UK: The easiest option for most British visitors is the Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord — journey time 2 hours 16 minutes, with tickets from £39 when booked in advance (prices rise significantly closer to the date). From Gare du Nord, take the metro or RER to reach the stadium. Alternatively, British Airways and Air France operate multiple daily direct flights from Heathrow to Paris CDG (from around £46 one-way), and easyJet flies from Gatwick, Luton and other UK airports. The UK Spring bank holiday on 25 May 2026 aligns with the opening days of the main draw — a perfect long weekend from London.

According to the official Roland-Garros website, three Mandatory Access Points (PPO) give access to the stadium:

• PPO Auteuil — Porte d’Auteuil station (M10, terminus), 2 minutes on foot. The quickest access from the 15th (direct line 10) or from central Paris (Odéon / Cluny-La Sorbonne on M10).
• PPO Molitor — Michel-Ange Molitor station (M9), 9 minutes on foot. Access from Boulogne-Billancourt.
• PPO Boulogne — On foot from Boulogne-Jean Jaurès or Marcel Sembat (M9). 15–25 minutes depending on your accommodation.

Bus: Lines 32 and 52 serve Porte d’Auteuil (PPO Auteuil, 2 min) from several points in Paris. Bus stops immediately around the stadium (Stade Roland-Garros, Rue des Pins, Suzanne-Lenglen, Fleuriste municipal) are suspended from 19 May to 8 June for security reasons — according to Sortiraparis.

Cycling: A free, supervised bike park (500 spaces) is available at avenue du Général Sarrail, 4 minutes from PPO Molitor — on presentation of your ticket. Vélib’ bike-share stations operate near all 3 PPOs.