Staying 5-10 minutes from the parks can cut your accommodation budget by 30-50% compared with Disney hotels. Serris, Magny-le-Hongre, Bailly-Romainvilliers, Chessy and Montévrain are packed with hotels offering free shuttles, family rooms and good-value rates. Here is how to choose.
Where to stay: the areas around the parks
| Area | Main advantage | Getting to the parks |
|---|---|---|
| Chessy | The parks’ own town, walkable | 5-15 min on foot |
| Serris – Val d’Europe | RER station, shopping centre, La Vallée Village outlet | 1 RER stop (5 min) |
| Magny-le-Hongre | Cluster of large partner hotels | Free shuttles (10 min) |
| Bailly-Romainvilliers | Holiday residences, near Villages Nature | 10-15 min by car or shuttle |
| Montévrain / Coupvray | Good value for money | 10-15 min by car or RER |
Which type of accommodation?
- Partner hotels with shuttle: the best comfort/price balance for families without a car — see our partner hotels guide.
- Budget hotels (B&B, Campanile, Kyriad…): perfect if you just need a bed close to the magic.
- Apartments and houses: unbeatable from 4 people — kitchen and space included. See houses and apartments.
- Campsites and cottages: the nature-and-budget option 15-20 minutes away — see campsites and cottages.
Booking tips
- Check the shuttle timetable before booking: some stop early in the evening, a constraint if you stay for the night show.
- With children, favour a hotel near an RER station or with a direct shuttle rather than the cheapest rate 20 minutes away.
- Compare the total of hotel + tickets against a Disney package: outside school holidays the nearby hotel almost always wins.
- Book early for weekends and holidays — the best-value family rooms go first. Start with our tickets guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels near Disneyland Paris have a free shuttle?
The official partner hotels (Radisson Blu, Dream Castle, Magic Circus, Explorers, B&B, Campanile Val de France and others) all run free shuttles to the parks, with frequent departures in the morning and evening.
How far are Val d’Europe hotels from the parks?
The Val d’Europe district (Serris) is one RER stop from the parks — about 5 minutes on the train, plus the walk to the station. By car or shuttle it takes around 10 minutes.
Is it better to stay in Chessy, Serris or Magny-le-Hongre?
Chessy is the parks’ own town, ideal on foot. Serris (Val d’Europe) combines the RER, a large shopping centre and restaurants. Magny-le-Hongre hosts the big partner hotels with shuttles. All three work well — decide on price and how you plan to travel.
Are nearby hotels cheaper than Disney hotels?
Yes. For a comparable standard, hotels near the parks are typically 30-50% cheaper than Disney hotels. The trade-offs are no early park access (Extra Magic Time) and a short shuttle or RER ride.