Aubervilliers Paris Budget Guide
Emergency Numbers: Police:
17 (EU: 112)| Medical / Fire:15| Local Currency:EUR(1 USD ≈0.92EUR)
Map of Budget Spots
Section titled “Map of Budget Spots”Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation
Section titled “Cheap Beds & Emergency Accommodation”| Name | Type | Cost / Night | Address | Tips & Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ibis budget Paris Porte d’Aubervilliers | Budget Hotel | 55 EUR | 35 Rue Madeleine Vionnet, 93300 Aubervilliers | Cheapest budget hotel option within the zone. Standard basic room with Wi-Fi. |
Cheap Groceries & Free Meals
Section titled “Cheap Groceries & Free Meals”- Supermarket Discount Hours: Lidl and Aldi reduce perishables late in the afternoon (around 18:00 - 19:30). Auchan Le Millénaire offers short-date discounts in a dedicated section.
- Best Cheap Eats: Local Turkish and North African fast-food spots near Avenue Victor Hugo offer large sandwiches/kebabs or French Tacos for 6-8 EUR.
Discount Supermarkets
Section titled “Discount Supermarkets”| Supermarket | Best Budget Buys | Address (Google Maps) |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl Aubervilliers Victor Hugo | Lidl brand pasta, oats, rice, tinned vegetables, canned tuna | 104 Avenue Victor Hugo, 93300 Aubervilliers |
| ALDI Aubervilliers | Discount staples, eggs, bakery items, sliced cheese | 87 Avenue Victor Hugo, 93300 Aubervilliers |
Free Meals & Food Banks
Section titled “Free Meals & Food Banks”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Opening Hours & Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Secours Populaire Français - Comité d’Aubervilliers | 71 Rue Henri Barbusse, 93300 Aubervilliers | Food parcel assistance and solidarity grocery store for low-income residents |
Free Water & Public Restrooms
Section titled “Free Water & Public Restrooms”Free Drinking Water Points
Section titled “Free Drinking Water Points”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Parc Eli Lotar Drinking Fountain | Rue du Landy / Boulevard Félix Faure, 93300 Aubervilliers | Outdoor municipal drinking water point inside the public park |
Free Public Toilets
Section titled “Free Public Toilets”| Location | Address (Google Maps) | Hours & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sanisette Mairie d’Aubervilliers | Place de la Mairie, 93300 Aubervilliers | Free self-cleaning public toilet booth near the Metro 12 station entrance |
| Le Millénaire Shopping Center Toilets | 23 Rue Madeleine Vionnet, 93300 Aubervilliers | Restrooms available inside the shopping mall during commercial hours |
Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers
Section titled “Free Wi-Fi, Workspaces & Showers”Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets
Section titled “Places with Free Wi-Fi & Power Outlets”| Place | Address (Google Maps) | Wi-Fi & Desk Details |
|---|---|---|
| Médiathèque Henri Michaux | 27 Rue Henri Barbusse, 93300 Aubervilliers | Free public Wi-Fi, study tables, and power outlets; quiet environment |
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Cheap Showers & Public Baths
Section titled “Cheap Showers & Public Baths”No cheap public bathhouses or drop-in showers found inside this district. A budget gym day-pass is often the best alternative.
Getting Around Cheaply
Section titled “Getting Around Cheaply”- Best Way to Move Around: Metro Line 12 (Mairie d’Aubervilliers, Aimé Césaire), RER B (La Plaine - Stade de France nearby), or walking
- Standard Fare:
2.15EUR - Transit Scams to Avoid: Pickpockets operating around Metro Line 12 turnstiles and crowding entrances at peak hours.
SIM Cards & Internet
Section titled “SIM Cards & Internet”- Best Budget Carrier: Free Mobile
- How to Keep Data Costs Low: Free Mobile €2/month plan (includes 2 hours calls + 50MB data), available instantly from automated kiosks.
Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid
Section titled “Safety, Scams & Areas to Avoid”Common Local Scams
Section titled “Common Local Scams”| Scam | How to Avoid It |
|---|---|
| Distraction Phone Snatching | Keep smartphones out of sight when standing near metro doors or waiting at bus stops. |
| Fake Charity Petition | Decline to sign petitions on clipboards outside stations or shopping areas; they are used to distract while picking pockets. |
Areas to Avoid at Night:
Section titled “Areas to Avoid at Night:”Avoid walking alone late at night in unlit industrial warehouse zones around Rue de la Haie Coq and deserted stretches of the Canal Saint-Denis.