Disneyland® Paris Hotels: Should You Stay On-site or Off-site?

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning your Disneyland® Paris trip is where to stay. There are many options, and one of the first choices you’ll want to consider is whether to stay on-site in a Disneyland Paris hotel or select an off-site Disneyland Paris Area hotel.

Both options offer fantastic benefits for their guests, ranging from early entry into Disneyland Paris to free breakfasts, but some may be more suited for your group than others. Here’s a rundown of each and some of our favourite benefits that you could enjoy.

Where to stay during your trip to Disneyland Paris

Most Disney® Hotels are on-site at Disneyland Paris (with the exception of Les Villages Nature Paris), and as such, are able to offer a whole host of on-site benefits. The majority of these hotels are within a short walking distance of the parks, saving you time during your stay so that you can spend longer enjoying the attractions.

By contrast, the Disneyland Paris Area Hotels are situated off-site. They are also within close proximity of the parks and tend to offer less expensive accommodation options than the on-site hotels.

How many hotels are there in Disneyland Paris?

There are seven Disneyland Paris hotels offering on-site accommodation with some incredible themes. And there are also 15 off-site Disneyland Paris Area Hotels available to book through AttractionTickets.com. All of which means that there are over 20 accommodation options for you to choose from when deciding where you want to stay during your Disneyland holiday.

How much does it cost to stay in a Disney Hotel?

The costs of staying in each Disney Hotel and Disneyland Paris Area Hotel differs depending on which hotel you choose. You can select from deluxe hotels such as Disneyland® Hotel or else opt for a value hotel more suited to your budget such as the Holiday Inn Express. Disneyland Paris Area Hotels tend to be lower in cost than the on-site hotels.

What are the benefits of staying at a Disney Hotel?

There are many excellent reasons to book a stay at a Disneyland Paris hotel, including family-friendly accommodation and the chance to take part in on-site Disney Character meetings. Plus their fantastic locations mean that Disneyland Paris hotels are within easy access of the parks.

• Disney Hotels are close to the parks

The Disney Hotels are the closest you can get to the magic. Almost all the hotels are within easy walking distance of the parks. For example, it’s just a 10-minute walk from Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel and 20 minutes from Disney Hotel Cheyenne and Disney Hotel Santa Fe.

All of the Disney Hotels are less than 25 minutes away by car or shuttle, except for the Disneyland Hotel, which is right at the entrance to Disneyland® Park. You literally couldn’t be any closer if you tried!

• You’ll get Extra Magic Time

When you stay at a Disney Hotel, you’ll have even more time to enjoy the parks. That’s because you’ll get Extra Magic Time*, giving you access to selected rides in Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios® Park up to 30 minutes before other guests arrive.

• Enjoy Disney theming and Disney Character meetings

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Disney Hotel without some Disney theming! From Bambi and Toy Story to the Disney Princesses and MARVEL Super Heroes, the Disney Hotels all have characteristic Disney touches throughout the bedrooms, restaurants, and recreation facilities.

They also offer exclusive Disney Character meetings exclusively for those staying at the hotel^, providing more unforgettable experiences for you and your family.

• Choose your board option

If you prefer to pay for your room and board in advance, then a Disneyland Paris meal plan could be perfect for you. Breakfast-only, half-board, and full-board options are available at almost all the Disney Hotels (Les Villages Nature® Paris not included), giving you more time to enjoy yourselves on holiday as you worry less about costs, budgets and finding places to eat.

On-site Hotels in Disneyland Paris

Disney Hotels offer a magical experience with immersive themes. Here’s a closer look at each one.

What are the benefits of staying at a Disneyland Paris Area Hotel?

From flexible accommodation options to their low cost and easy access to the Disney Parks, staying at an off-site Disneyland Paris Area Hotel is a great option.

• Disneyland Paris Area Hotels offer great value for money

If you’re looking for cheap hotels near Disneyland Paris, then an off-site hotel is a perfect option for you. These hotels still offer fantastic amenities, including swimming pools, restaurants, play areas, and spas (one even has an on-site farm!) but at a lower price point than the equivalent Disney Hotels, making them ideal for Disneyland Paris holidays on a budget.

If you book the hotel with Disneyland Paris tickets, you’ll still get some of our exclusive benefits, including Disney Spending Money and 10 free photo prints to remember your holiday by.

• Packages include breakfast            

Many of the Disneyland Paris Area Hotels include a continental breakfast in the cost of their rooms, serving up fresh fruit, pastries, cold cuts, cereal, and more, to fill you up ready for a day full of fun.

Hotels offering bed and breakfast Disneyland Paris package deals include Dream Castle Hotel, Grand Magic Hotel, Explorers Hotel, and the Holiday Inn Express.

• Family rooms available

Disneyland Paris Area Hotels are particularly suitable for larger families and groups. Not only are there options to book conjoining rooms which can sleep up to ten people, but there are also multi-room apartments available which can sleep up to 12 people at Staycity Aparthotels and up to six people at Aparthotel Adagio Serris.

These are excellent options if you’re travelling to Disneyland Paris on a budget, as you can also prepare your own meals in these self-catering apartments, saving you money on eating out.

There are even two- and three-bedroom townhouses available at Marriott Village d’Ile-de-France. These are ideal for keeping everyone all in one place while still providing all the space and privacy you need.

• More to explore

If you want to explore more of Marne-la-Vallee outside of the Disney Parks, the Disneyland Paris Area Hotels are ideally situated. While still incredibly close to the theme parks, with most being less than ten minutes away by car or bus, many are also a short distance from some of the area’s other attractions.

Locations such as Hotel L’Elysee and Relais Spa are just around the corner from the Val d’Europe Shopping Centre and SEA LIFE Centre and a short walk from La Vallee Village luxury shopping outlet.

For those wanting to venture further afield, you can pop into the centre of Paris for the day. Many of these hotels are right by the Val d’Europe train station, where you can get the RER directly to Chatelet Les Halles, just a few streets away from The Louvre.

Disneyland® Paris Area Hotels

Stay off-site at one of the fantastic Disneyland Paris Area Hotels and enjoy close proximity to the parks, excellent facilities, and many accommodation options.

Staying on-site and off-site at Disneyland Paris both provide magical experiences and really, you can’t go wrong no matter what you opt for. Staying on-site will give you Extra Magic Time, while staying off-site is great for budget travellers. Both options are close to the theme parks and offer a wide range of meal options.

Whether you stay onsite or offsite, all of our Disneyland Paris hotel options can be booked for a deposit of just £25 per booking! For more information, give our dedicated Disneyland Paris team a call on 0800 223 0324.

_{*Conditions are subject to those at the time of publishing. Extra Magic Time is subject to availability and may vary across Disney Parks.}

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