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[I'm no Picasso]

Long story short, I've fiddle-effed around about my vacation time and now I'm looking to leave for Paris on....... Monday.

I don't have a credit card. Which means I can't book a hostel online. If I take a good list with addresses with me, am I likely to find a place with room? Has anyone done this before?

I know I'm basically begging for disaster, but it seems quite a few of the places I've checked into still have room. It's only four days away...

Just looking for a little reassurance, I guess. Or for someone to give me a better suggestion.

Thanks.

[Phant0m]

You can try couch surfing.

http://www.couchsurfing.com/

[D.D.]

Hope you have lots of money for Paris. It is winter and backpackers should not be that full.

[waynehead]

If you can find a neighborhood where there seem to be a lot of hostels located, then that's your best bet. I did this one time in Barcelona, just walking from hostel to hostel until I found the best deal. I had a guide book which pointed me in the right direction.

There are also a lot of "cheap" (by paris standards) but seedy hotels where you can stay, which might be a better deal than a hostel. But buyer beware in those places.

[RufusW]

Should be fine just turning up.... expect maybe 25 Euros for a dorm room