Budget Travel Ideas in Grenoble

Some ideas for Grenoble Budget travel include:

Lodging

Grenoble offers several hotels for all budgets. Lower price hotels, such as Hotel Gallia, offer full rooms starting at 54 €. Others, like Hotel de l'Europe, offer rooms without a bathroom for 38 € in double occupancy. You can also stay at Grenoble Agglomeration (Youth Hostel) where prices start at 19 € and include breakfast.

Getting Around

Grenoble offers 26 local bus lines and 4 tram lines, and passes are affordable. There is a TGV train station in town with frequent stops and service to and from Paris and Lyon. The TGV passes can be a bit pricey but are well worth it in terms of time saved.

Sightseeing

La Bastille

A trip to Grenoble is not complete without visiting La Bastille. On a mountainside overlooking Grenoble, La Bastille was built in the Middle Ages and featured semi-underground defense passageways. The fortifications remain today and the view from this vantage point is simply stunning. To reach it, you will need to take a cable car ride, "Les Bulles."

Musee Archeologique Saint Laurent

This museum was created on the site of archeological excavations of structures dating back to the third century. Located in a 12th century church that was excavated in 1803, this museum is like stepping back in time and is well worth the trip.

Fort Barraux

This fort is a perfect example of a bastion fortification and is often off the beaten path for tourists. Throughout the years, the fort has acted as a deterrent, a lookout, a sentry post and a prison. It is a well-maintained site with beautiful surroundings.

Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval

This palace is the result of 1 man's dream. It was built by hand by 1 man, Ferdinand Cheval, who worked on it for 33 years. The mythological beauty of this palace will take your breath away. Bring a picnic lunch and sit on the lawn while admiring the twisted turrets and wild roof lines.

Guided Tours

The tourism office offers several guided tours. Tour prices start at 5,50 €. One of the most popular tours is a guided visit of historical Grenoble where you taste regional specialties. This tour takes you through the old city, from the fortifications to the cathedral.