Your stay — Pizza Mido
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The Property — Pizza Mido
Pizza Mido is a straightforward, budget-conscious 3-star hotel on a commercial strip in Courbevoie. The lobby is compact and functional – a single desk, a small seating area, and a lingering whiff of oregano from the ground-floor pizzeria. It suits travellers who prioritise a clean bed and a quick metro connection to central Paris over atmosphere or amenities. Expect no frills, but reliable Wi-Fi and a pizza for dinner downstairs.
Chronicles of Courbevoie
Courbevoie began as a small farming village on the Seine before industrialisation in the 19th century brought factories and workers' housing. The area was heavily bombed in World War II and rebuilt in the functional post-war style you see today. Since the 1960s, the adjacent La Défense business district has dominated, turning Courbevoie into a commuter suburb with a mix of 1970s blocks and modern offices. Culturally, it’s a practical base for Paris without the tourist prices, with a lively Moroccan and Portuguese food scene along the main boulevards.
Best Time to Visit
Full Courbevoie guide →Best months
Late May to early June and September: warm but not stifling, school crowds haven't peaked, and hotel rates in Courbevoie stay moderate.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak due to summer holidays. La Défense events like the Bastille Day fireworks (14 July) draw crowds. Hotel prices in Courbevoie rise 20–30% over March levels. The Fête de la Musique (21 June) also fills rooms.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are best budget shoulder months: lighter crowds, lower rates, and still pleasant for walking – just carry a raincoat.
Weather & packing
Paris has a mild maritime climate, but summer can swing from 30°C to 18°C and rain in an afternoon. Pack layers and a compact umbrella – never rely on a single T-shirt from morning to night.
Live City Briefing — Courbevoie
- The RER A line to La Défense and central Paris will have weekend closures for maintenance during July; check Transilien alerts and allow extra 20 minutes for bus replacement.
- Courbevoie's main market (Marché du Centre) on Rue de l'Alma is closed until 1 August for refurbishment. Use the temporary market at Place de l'Hôtel de Ville on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- The Seine river path north of Pont de Neuilly is partly fenced off for flood-defence works until September – detour via Boulevard de la Défense.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pizza Mido, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are higher up, away from street-level noise, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front overlooking the boulevard.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing the street (Boulevard de la Défense side), as they pick up traffic noise and pedestrian chatter. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is older and clatters.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing south-west, which look over the rooftops towards the Eiffel Tower in the distance — a classic Parisian skyline, albeit hazy. Rooms facing the courtyard offer a green inner-city view but no landmark.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest, being above the main street noise and far from the ground-floor reception and bar area.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Boulevard de la Défense is a key issue — it’s a busy arterial road with constant traffic. Also, the hotel’s bar on the ground floor can get lively until midnight on weekends. The lift is old and groans, so noise travels if you’re adjacent.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side and specify a high floor (4-6) when booking — the reception is usually flexible if you call ahead. 2. If you have a car, park on the street after 7pm (free until 9am) rather than using the hotel’s limited underground parking, which costs extra and is tight for larger cars.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Pizza Mido
Free basic Wi-Fi (10 Mbps); premium tier (100 Mbps) available for €5 per 24h
Single lift serves all five floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00. Early bag drop available from 07:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs €25
Free for day of arrival/departure; long-term storage €5 per bag per day
Step-free entrance; lift to all floors; no stair-free access to breakfast room (two steps down)
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Courbevoie Centre at 5 Rue Alexandre Dumas, €18 per 24h. No EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Saints-Pierre-et-Paul (500 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Église Protestante Luthérienne (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Église Evangélique Baptiste (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Église Protestante Évangélique (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre commercial Charras — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Square Nokovitch — 78 m · ~1 min walk
Musée Roybet Fould — 961 m · ~12 min walk
Théâtre de verdure — 627 m · ~8 min walk
Square Jeannne d’Arc - Ridel — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
La Banque Postale — 466 m · ~6 min walk
Pharmacie Verdun — 258 m · ~3 min walk
CocciMarket — 195 m · ~2 min walk
Bécon-les-Bruyères — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid the airport exchange desks and tourist bureaux, which give poor rates and high fees.
Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including contactless and mobile pay; carry some cash for small markets or bakery purchases under €10.
Service is included by law, so no extra tip is required; rounding up the bill or leaving a euro or two for good service is appreciated, but never expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a café counter is about €1.20–€1.50.
A bakery sandwich or quiche with a drink from a boulangerie costs around €7–€9.
A main course at a modest neighbourhood bistro or Asian restaurant runs €12–€16.
Courbevoie has few dedicated street-food areas; head to markets like the one on Rue de Bezons for fresh crêpes, sandwiches, and ethnic takeaway stalls.
Carrefour City and Franprix are the common budget supermarket chains here.
For affordable clothing, try the larger Carrefour or Monoprix at Courbevoie's shopping centre; for more choice, take the Metro to the La Défense mall.
A single metro/RER ticket is €1.90; the cheapest way around is a Carnet of 10 tickets for €16.90. From CDG airport, take RER B to Châtelet then RER A to La Défense (€11.40).
Buy a Carnet of 10 metro tickets to save nearly 20% off single fares.Eat lunch at a bakery or market stall instead of a sit-down restaurant to halve your meal cost.Skip bottled water — Paris tap water is safe and free in restaurants.
Good to know — Courbevoie
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Courbevoie, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pizza Mido
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · La Banque Postale — 466 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Verdun — 258 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →La Défense metro station (near hotel) → Courbevoie centre (e.g. Rue de Bezons)
💡 Bus 73 runs more frequently during peak hours. Pay with a Navigo Easy card—saves fiddling with paper tickets. This is best for short errands, not airport transfers.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Esplanade de La Defense (Metro)
💡 Take RER B to Châtelet–Les Halles (€11.40), then change to RER A towards La Defense. Get off at La Defense Grande Arche, walk 10 mins to hotel. Avoid rush hour with luggage.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → La Défense (Grande Arche)
💡 Take RER B from CDG to Châtelet–Les Halles, switch to RER A towards La Défense. Avoid this route during weekday evenings—watch your bags at Châtelet.
La Defense Metro Station → Courbevoie (Les Fauvelles stop)
💡 T2 runs from La Defense to Pont de Bezons. Get off at Les Fauvelles directly by the hotel entrance. Buy a single ticket from the machine—contactless works on trams.
La Defense Metro Station → Hotel Rives de Paris (Courbevoie)
💡 Bus 278 stops at 'Les Fauvelles' right outside the hotel. It's slower than the tram but runs less frequent—check the schedule on IDF Mobilités app. Cash not accepted; use Navigo Easy card.
Porte de Versailles (Metro Line 12) → La Défense (Terminus)
💡 Great for local hops between western suburbs. Alight at 'La Défense' stop and walk 5 mins east along the esplanade to the hotel.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Best Western Hotel Rives de Paris La Defense
💡 Book via G7 app to avoid queues; fixed fare to La Defense zone is €55 from CDG, €35 from Orly. Add €4 for booking.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) → Hôtel ibis Paris La Défense Centre
💡 Book a fixed-price taxi at CDG's official booth to avoid surge pricing. Uber is often cheaper but can spike during peak times.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (Terminal 2) → La Défense station
💡 Buy ticket at machine; avoid peak 08:00-09:30. From La Défense, it's a 5-min walk to hotel, no shuttle needed.
La Défense (Grande Arche) station → Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine at La Défense. The walk from Ibis to the station is 10 minutes. Avoid RER A during weekday peak hours (8-9:30 AM, 5-7 PM) — it gets crushingly packed.
La Défense (Cœur Défense) bus stop → Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
💡 More comfortable than RER if you have heavy luggage — the bus has dedicated luggage hold. Pay contactless or buy online. Stop is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
La Défense (bus stop 'La Défense') → Place du Marché, Courbevoie
💡 Get a Navigo Easy card (€2) to tap on/off; single paper tickets are twice the hassle. Bus stops right by hotel entrance.
About Courbevoie
Wikipedia ↗
Courbevoie (French pronunciation: [kuʁbəvwa] ) is a commune located in the Hauts-de-Seine department of the Île-de-France region of France. It is a suburb of Paris, 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from the center of Paris. The centre of Courbevoie is situated 2 km (1.2 mi) from the city limits of Paris. La Défens...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pizza Mido?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the inner courtyard. These rooms are higher up, away from street-level noise, and the courtyard side is quieter than the front overlooking the boulevard.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pizza Mido?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor, especially those facing the street (Boulevard de la Défense side), as they pick up traffic noise and pedestrian chatter. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is older and clatters.
Is Pizza Mido noisy?
Street noise from Boulevard de la Défense is a key issue — it’s a busy arterial road with constant traffic. Also, the hotel’s bar on the ground floor can get lively until midnight on weekends. The lift is old and groans, so noise travels if you’re adjacent.
Which rooms have the best views at Pizza Mido?
The best view is from upper-floor rooms facing south-west, which look over the rooftops towards the Eiffel Tower in the distance — a classic Parisian skyline, albeit hazy. Rooms facing the courtyard offer a green inner-city view but no landmark.
What are insider tips for staying at Pizza Mido?
1. Ask for a room on the courtyard side and specify a high floor (4-6) when booking — the reception is usually flexible if you call ahead. 2. If you have a car, park on the street after 7pm (free until 9am) rather than using the hotel’s limited underground parking, which costs extra and is tight for larger cars.
What time is check-in at Pizza Mido?
Check-in at Pizza Mido is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pizza Mido have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (10 Mbps); premium tier (100 Mbps) available for €5 per 24h
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pizza Mido?
€1.65 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Pizza Mido?
A bakery sandwich or quiche with a drink from a boulangerie costs around €7–€9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pizza Mido?
A single metro/RER ticket is €1.90; the cheapest way around is a Carnet of 10 tickets for €16.90. From CDG airport, take RER B to Châtelet then RER A to La Défense (€11.40).
When is the best time to visit Courbevoie?
Late May to early June and September: warm but not stifling, school crowds haven't peaked, and hotel rates in Courbevoie stay moderate.
Top Attractions in Courbevoie
💡 Look for the small carillon on the tower; it chimes on the hour. Visit during weekday mornings for near-silence.
💡 Check the noticeboard inside for occasional free organ recitals, usually held on Saturday evenings.
💡 The church is often locked outside Mass times. Best to visit on Sunday morning (10:00–11:30) or mid-afternoon Wednesday to Saturday. No photography during services.
💡 Arrive by 10am for the best selection and avoid the 11:30 rush. The stall at the south end sells €2 crêpes—try the salted butter caramel. Cash only at most stalls.
💡 Grab a takeaway coffee from Café de la Mairie across the square. The lavender beds are most fragrant in June.
💡 Go early on Sunday to get the best croissants from the boulangerie stall. Bring cash – many vendors don't accept cards.
💡 Arrive before 11am on Sunday for the best selection and fist-fights over the last poulet rôti. Cash only for most stalls.
💡 Attend a free weekday morning meditation session (Tuesdays at 9am) to see the light through the windows at its best. Check the noticeboard for the schedule.