The Best Travel Tech Organizers to Keep Cords Neat and Tidy

By Kelsey Glennon

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It’s on every packing list , though we hardly need to write it down to remember it: a smartphone. Few of us travel without one these days, and more often than not, our technology haul extends beyond just a phone; a tablet or e-reader, digital camera, laptop, portable charger, and wireless headphones may be on the list, too. Whether you’re working remotely or not, chances are you’re bringing your entire digital setup with you. But throwing a tangle of cords and technology in your carry-on is a recipe for frustration when you find your face pressed up against the tray table, blindly searching for a charging cable in your under-seat bag.

Where there’s a digital device, there are its accessories, and tech organizers keep them tidy and easy to find while you’re in transit. If you like the organization of a toiletry bag for your body and skincare, why not a tech bag for your digital gear?

Travel tech organizers come in many different designs. There are hard-shell, soft-shell, folio, and roll-up varieties that are designed with different layers of pouches, elastics, zippers, and pockets. In my own experience, simple designs come out on top. Look for adjustable straps and pockets that will grow with you and your tech gear.

Everyone's needs are slightly different for their own digital Dopp kit, so you'll want to first take stock of your essentials. Lay all your gear out on a table to help determine what kind of bag will fit your tech travel setup. Then, read on for our most-recommended travel tech organizers.

  • Best overall: The Guzo utility pouch
  • Best budget pick: Travelon tech accessory organizer
  • Best for remote workers: Mosiso laptop bag
  • Best for photographers: Peak Design tech pouch
  • Best for Apple users: The Function 101 BentoStack Charge 8000
  • Best for everyday use: Dagne Dover Arlo tech organizer
  • Best colorways: Calpak tech organizer
  • Best size options: Wandrd tech bag
  • Best water-resistant case: Bellroy tech kit
  • Best discreet organizer: BookBook CaddySack
  • Best style: Parker Clay Olivia organizer

Best overall

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Parker Clay’s bags are made of fine Ethiopian leather and abide by the highest standards of ethical manufacturing and sustainable sourcing. The leather goods brand partners with Ellilta Women at Risk (EWAR), to hire and train at-risk women in craftsmanship. Its bags are not only made sustainably (read more about the brand's leather production and sourcing here ), they’re also well-designed and timeless in their construction. The Guzo Utility Pouch is a chameleon of travel bags: Use it as a slim tech pouch that you can slide into any tote , or transform it into a handy clutch you bring to a cafe or out to dinner.

Standout features: A sleeve slips over your palm to make this bag cup into your hand, so it doesn’t slip out of your grasp while you hold it.

What we love most: It can transform into a chic clutch by night if you’re trying to pack a tight capsule wardrobe .

Dimensions: 10"L x .25"W x 7"H

Best budget pick

A tech organizer.

Tech organizers don’t have to be complicated, they just need to be easy to find in your bag when you need them. The Travelon tech accessory organizer in the color lime pops, and is easy to spot quickly, even in the dark. The roll-up design makes it compact and malleable in any bag. Made of ripstop fabric, the water- and stain-resistant exterior would also hold up on backpacking or outdoor trips if you’re stuffing it in a jam-packed hiking pack .

Standout features: The flexible roll-up design makes this ideal for tucking into empty corners of any backpack or bag.

What we love most: Malleable yet tough ripstop construction 

Dimensions : 6.5"L x 1"W x 5"H

Best for remote workers

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If you’re a digital nomad , chances are your laptop goes with you everywhere, which means chargers and accessories are a must-carry too. This Mosiso laptop bag cuts down on the number of bags and cases you need: It’s a shoulder bag, cushioned laptop sleeve, and tech organizer all in one. Available in standard 13" and 16" sizes that fit most laptops, the Mosiso keeps your laptop in a cushy cocoon with 360-degree padding. On the outside, tuck all of your laptop accessories into soft zippered pouches. Big enough to hold external hard drives and battery packs, you won’t forget them when they’re attached to your laptop.

Standout features: Keep laptop accessories in the same place as your laptop to avoid fishing around for them in another bag. Carry it like a briefcase, or attach the sling strap and make it a day bag you can bike or walk with hands-free.

What we love most: A luggage sleeve that slips over your carry-on handle

Dimensions : 16.57”L x 11.81”W x 2.36”H

Best for photographers

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Peak Design is known for designing with the travel photographer in mind. The Peak Design tech pouch is a padded, semi-rigid carry-all that can stand upright on its own and opens like a clam with a 270-degree zipper. Interior accordion-like compartments are designed to separate key photography gear and snug elastics hug SD cards. A pen holder keeps a stylus handy in one place. Large pockets open up for charging blocks, power banks, and hard drives. An exterior zippered pouch holds need-to-reach items without unloading the whole bag. Peak Design’s proprietary anchor system and strap transform this tech pouch into a small day bag when you need it.

Standout features: A hand sleeve that slides over your palm makes this easy to open on the go without needing a flat surface to set it on. Plus, it can accommodate bulky items like a small point-and-shoot camera, a mouse, or a battery.

What we love most: The charging cable pass-through allows you to plug in your device from the outside without taking out the cable and battery.

Dimensions: 6"L x 9.5"W x 4"H

Best for Apple users

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Both a battery pack and a tech organizer, the Function 101 BentoStack Charge 8000 is a stackable hardshell case geared toward Apple loyalists. The Charge 8000 offers three ways to charge, which can be used simultaneously: a USB-C port, USB-A port, and wireless charging. Four different storage layers provide a space for everything, which includes two shallow layers for your Apple Pencil and Apple watchbands; and two deeper layers for larger items like AirPods, charging cables, and wall charging bricks. Mix and match the layers as you like, and keep it all together with a color-matched silicon band.

Standout features: Apple’s love for minimalist design makes this Japanese–inspired tech storage box blend in seamlessly with your products.

What we love most: It’s a hefty battery bank with handy attached storage, which keeps a suite of Apple accessories tidy and juiced up on the go.

Dimensions: 7.75"L x 3.75"W  x 4.6"H

Best for everyday use

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This mini tech organizer from Dagne Dover might as well live in your everyday tote. The Dagne Dover Arlo tech organizer in the small version is an agile addition to your travel kit because of its nimble size—tuck it into a belt bag, travel sling , or day pack without much added bulk. Designed to keep your laptop and phone basics handy, this neoprene organizer doesn’t leave extra space for items to slip around. Everything is kept snug using elastics and mesh pockets made of recycled plastic.

Standout features: Try it in two sizes—small and large, and swap them out for shorter or longer trips.

What we love most: The small size makes this easy to add to day bags, belt bags, or slings without taking up too much space or adding bulk.

Dimensions: Small: 4.5" L x 2.25"W x 5”H; large: 8"L x 3.25"W x 5.25"H

Best colorways

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Calpak’s travel tech organizer doesn’t reinvent the wheel here, but they do make it a lot more colorful and fun. This lay-flat organizer has elastics for storing rolled-up cords, and a zippered pouch perfect for USBs, hard drives, or charging bricks. The trouble won’t be figuring out how to organize your tech, it’ll be choosing from one of 16 different colorful patterns that show off your style and personality.

Standout features: A mesh pouch makes loose items easy to spot and grab quickly. Elastics and snug slip pockets keep anything from spilling out when you open it.

What we love most: The array of fun colors and classic patterns you can choose from.

Dimensions: 7"L x 9.5"W x 1.5"H

Best size options

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Wandrd started as a Kickstarter designing bags for on-the-go photographers . Today, its travel bags are useful for any traveler looking for durable, gear-protecting bags backed by a lifetime guarantee. The Wandrd tech bag is offered in three different sizes which can nest together, or be bought and used separately. Built with an array of straps and grab points on the outside, you can attach these to your backpack or weekender using basic carabiners. An optional strap transforms the Wandrd tech bag into a compact sling. Earthy, neutral colors like Aegean blue, Yuma tan, and Sedona orange are fun variations to basic black, though that is offered too.

Standout features: Choose from a small, medium, or large version depending on your needs. Or, nest them together for an agile set of organizers that grows with your packing list.

What we love most: The fleece-lined zippered pouch (in the large size) keeps your iPhone cushioned and scratch-free.

Dimensions : Small: 7.75"L x 2"W 4.5"H; medium: 9"L x  3"W x 4.5"H; large:  9"L x 4"W x 5.5"H

Best water-resistant case

Bellroy Tech Kit

This semi-hardshell case from Bellroy carries just the essentials in a compact design. Available in 11 neutral colors made from recycled water-resistant woven fabric, the Bellroy is built to last and backed by a three-year warranty. A floating interior wall forms the interior pocket and closes with a satisfying magnetic click. Elastics hold dongles and other small items you may be prone to losing at the bottom of a bag.

Standout features: A firm, padded exterior give you peace of mind that your tech won’t get knocked or jostled around—essential for hard drives. Everything has a place in this organizer that keeps your accessories from moving an inch.

What we love most: The three-year warranty and water-resistant exterior

Dimensions : 5.12"L x 9.06"W x 2.8"H

Best discreet organizer

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Disguised as a leather-bound book, the CaddySack tech organizer by Twelve South is great for those who like to sprawl out at the cafe but worry their AirPods might get swiped when they’re not looking. Zip up this organizer and it turns into an incognito book. Though CaddySack designs for Apple products, the interior Velcro straps aren't limiting, so whether you're packing a Mac brick, mouse, or travel outlet adapter, it'll fit right in. Suit up all your tech in a slick literary sleeve with the rest of its BookBook cases.

Standout features: A tweed interior and leather exterior give this tech organizer a polished look and feel.

What we love most: When you’re not traveling, this case looks great on an office bookshelf as an incognito way to keep cords together at home.

Dimensions : 5.7"L x 1.6"W x 8"H

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The Parker Clay Olivia organizer is thoughtfully designed in partnership with HGTV interior designer Sabrina Soto . Design and organization go hand-in-hand and it shows in this full-grain leather bag’s accordion construction. It separates little bits and bobs and offers quick access to everything at a glance. You don’t need two hands to unzip, unlatch, or pull open a pocket—a smart feature for hurried travelers. Grab a few of the six neutral colors and use them for toiletries, makeup, and your tech.

Standout features: Durable leather construction allows it to stand up on its own

What we love most: Details like a brass zipper pair well with full-grain leather that will age nicely with time.

Dimensions : 8.5"L x 3"W x 6"H

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Hit the Road With These Travel-Planning Apps and Tricks

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Making travel plans is tricky even in the best of times, but the pandemic and its lingering effects have made things even more complicated. Whether you're going halfway around the world or planning a trip much closer to home, your smartphone can be a huge help.

You probably already use your phone to get you from A to B as quickly as possible, but Google Maps, Apple Maps, and other apps can do much more than this—they can put together a proper itinerary for your next excursion, storing longer lists of places that you want to tick off on your travels.

Planning ahead means that time away from home—whether a vacation, business trip, or anything else—is much better organized and less stressful. You can make sure you visit everywhere you want to visit in the time you have available.

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Google Maps can be public or private.

Search for a location on Google Maps, bring up its info card, and you'll see a Save icon—it shows up on Android, iOS, and the web, and if you tap the icon you can add the place to one of the lists Google Maps makes for you ( Starred places , Want to go , and Favorites ) or choose New list to put together a custom list of your own.

When you create a new list, you can give it a name and description, and choose a list type: Private means only you can see the list, Shared means you can share it with a select number of people (your travel buddies perhaps), and Public means anyone can see the list (in case you want to share your pick of the local bars in your area, for example).

Whether or not you decide to share the list, this is your opportunity to put together a handpicked collection of places based around a trip—it might be restaurants, or landmarks, or entertainment options for the kids. Google Maps lets you create multiple lists and save locations to one or more of them as required.

You can get back to your lists by tapping on the Saved tab in your mobile apps, or by opening the main menu on the Google Maps web interface and choosing Your places and Saved . Open up an individual place and it's possible to add a note, which is handy if you want to remember why you added it, or what you're actually going there for.

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When it comes to loading up step-by-step directions, any places that are in one of your saved lists will appear first when you're searching for somewhere to navigate to: Just type the first few letters then select the location. Google Maps lets you queue up directions for up to 10 places in succession for the same journey.

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Creating and naming guides in Apple Maps.

Like Google Maps, Apple Maps can save specific places and add them to a curated list that you can return to whenever you like. Bring up a location in the app on iOS or macOS, then tap or click on Guides —it's the button that looks like a plus symbol inside a box. You can add the place to an existing guide, or create a new one.

If you decide to create a new guide, you need to give it a name. You can also add a custom picture—otherwise the list will be given the main image on Apple Maps for the first location you add. Once somewhere is added to a guide, the plus symbol changes to a tick symbol.

It's up to you how you use these guides: You can create one master list for an entire trip, or build up multiple lists to cover your next vacation (covering restaurants, hotels, entertainment, or whatever). When you're looking at somewhere that's been added to a guide on Apple Maps, the list will be accessible from its info card.

To get back to your guides, tap your user icon to the right of the search bar (on iOS) or pick a guide from the navigation pane on the left (on macOS). You have the option to add new places, share the list with someone in your contacts, change the order of the list, change the guide photo, and more. Unfortunately, Apple Maps doesn't yet have the option to plot a route to every location in a guide in turn.

On iOS, you can browse through curated guides that experts have put together. Open up the search pane from the bottom of the interface, then choose Explore Guides to see what's available—you can narrow down your search by location or by publisher, and view guides that have been uploaded recently.

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Wanderlog lets you plan trips in detail.

If you need something a little more advanced in terms of trip planning than what Google Maps and Apple Maps offer, a variety of third-party alternatives are available. One of the most highly rated is TripIt , which not only keeps a list of all the spots you want to visit but also organizes your accommodation bookings and travel arrangements (plane, bus, train, and more).

Another app we like is Sygic Travel Maps : It's particularly good if you're not sure exactly where you want to go in a particular area, because it will put forward suggestions as you browse the map. Once you've decided on the places you want to visit, the app will tell you how long it's going to take to get to each one, as well as serving up other useful information for your journey.

Also worth a look is Wanderlog , which lets you build up multiple itineraries and maps very easily. The app lets you collaborate with other people on journeys, gives you optimized travel routes based on the places you've selected, and can recommend other locations of interest based on spots you've already saved.

Then there's Polarsteps , which is one of the most intuitive and well-designed travel apps that we've come across. It not only makes planning a trip with multiple destinations a real pleasure, it also enables you to keep a log of your adventures and look back on them at a later date. A lot of the tracking and logging is done for you, and the app also comes with plenty of useful travel advice about places to see.

If you're planning a road trip, then the aptly named Roadtrippers is one of the best companion apps you're going to cross. You can plug in all of your intended destinations, and not only will the app tell you the best routes between them, it will also offer tons of help along the way—including recommendations for places to visit along your route that you may not have otherwise spotted.

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Collect your vacation ideas in an online trip notebook, and keep everything organized in one place.

Planapple is like a travel binder that organizes your vacation plans, with sections for where to stay, eat, play, and more.

That's where Planapple comes in. A web travel binder of sorts, Planapple helps you collect your ideas, possibilities, and plans — and saves them all in one place, organized and manageable.

Save things into your Planapple travel binder directly from sites like TripAdvisor, HomeAway, VRBO, Yahoo Travel, Yelp, and even email.

Planapple even creates a custom map tailored to your plans, so you can actually see which hotel is closest to your daily destinations!

Plan Together

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Discuss and decide your ideal itinerary with your tripmates.

Planapple helps you discuss things like which hotel to book

Planapple eliminates the communication challenges and email negotiations, making group planning far simpler.

Planapple's itinerary includes a day-by-day calendar, showing where you're staying, what you're doing, and even a countdown to your departure

And, as your burgeoning itinerary comes together, it's all captured in your Planapple binder for you and your tripmates to see, so no one misses out on one juicy detail.

Carry Your Plans

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Carry your plans on your mobile device —  or access them anywhere.

The Planapple mobile app, running on an iPhone, shows your travel plans grouped into categories like Lodging, Dining, Attractions, and Transportation

Planapple's mobile app puts your plans right in your pocket. Access your entire trip: itinerary, bookmarks, addresses, phone numbers, emails, even discussions with your co-travelers. (And Planapple can download it all to your phone before you go, avoiding scary international data charges.)

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And, if you're a paper person, you can print your plans just as easily and take them anywhere you go. We get it.

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Create recommendations to share on Pinterest and Facebook.

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Planapple makes it easy to share what you did, where you went, and what you liked (or didn't!). Offer up your entire itinerary or just a few highlights — either way your friends will marvel at your travel-planning prowess. After all, what good is finding something wonderful if you can't scream it from the tippy top of the World Wide Web?

For family vacations, holidays abroad, or group trips of any sort… from a weekend getaway to an adventure across countries and continents… it's easy to plan your perfect trip with Planapple.

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Best Travel Planner Apps For iPhone And iPad (2024)

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In this article, we discuss the best travel planner apps that can assist you in organizing your itinerary, finding attractions, booking accommodations, and more. 

Given the fast-paced and competitive nature of the world we live in, it’s no surprise that traveling has become a popular interest for a significant portion of the population. 

We all need a respite from the constant demands and pressures of daily life, so we can relax and de-stress.

But, the process of planning a trip can often become an ongoing headache that stresses you out more than anything else.

Fortunately, travel organizer apps come to the rescue, serving as invaluable tools that alleviate stress and elevate our travel experiences.

From creating itineraries and finding attractions to booking accommodations and managing expenses, there are numerous aspects to consider. 

Whether you’re a meticulous planner who likes to have every detail in order or a spontaneous traveler who loves exploring off-the-beaten-path locations, these apps cater to specific needs.

Best Travel Planner Apps 

Let’s dive right into it. Here are our top picks for the best travel planner apps for iPhones and iPads.

1. Wanderlog

This iPhone travel planner combines convenience, comprehensive features, and intuitive design to ensure a seamless travel planning experience.

Whether you’re in for long-haul vacations or fun road trips, Wanderlog will assist you in creating the perfect itinerary, keeping in mind your budget and specific accommodation needs. 

But, that’s something every other app offers. What makes this one of the best travel planner apps is its ability to consolidate flights, hotels, and attractions in one place. Furthermore, with its ability to provide offline access to plans, offer collaboration options, and assist in budget management, Wanderlog is a valuable tool for organizing trips.

Key Features:

  • View plans on a Google Maps-based map, map your route, and rearrange places easily by drag-and-drop.
  • Add unlimited stops, optimize routes, view times and distances between places, and export to Google Maps.
  • Automatically import reservations from emails or Gmail, keeping all your travel plans in one place.
  • Trip plans automatically sync across devices, keeping your information up to date.

Download Wanderlog now.

2. Trip Scout

Trip Scout is an excellent app for discovering hidden gems and local attractions. Not only does it provide personalized recommendations based on your interests, but it also offers curated city guides created by travel experts.

So, with Trip Scout iPad travel planner apps you can explore off-the-beaten-path destinations or visit popular landmarks, restaurants, and activities near you. 

One of the best travel planner apps, Trip Scout’s user-friendly interface, and offline maps make it a convenient travel companion.

  • Offers a curated selection of the best travel articles and videos along with a personalized and always up-to-date travel guide.
  • Map every featured restaurant, cafe, shop, or site to 100M+ points of interest.
  • Save anything you discover with one tap, compare photos and local tips from recent travelers, and easily create a personalized itinerary and map on your phone.
  • Travel guides and maps work completely offline giving uninterrupted access to all locations.

Download Trip Scout now.

3. Roadtrippers

The perfect travel companion to take along on your next road trip, Roadtrippers is a travel organizer app that maps out your journey, suggesting interesting stops along the way. 

From quirky roadside attractions, scenic viewpoints, or local restaurants, Roadtrippers can do more than just give you a travel itinerary. You can customize the route, add specific destinations, and calculate fuel costs and travel time with this handy app. 

Plus, the app also allows you to save your favorite places and sync your plans across multiple devices, making it the best travel planner app for your road trips.

  • Build your route and plan your road trip with the easy-to-use trip planner.
  • Turn-by-turn navigation feature to guide you along your chosen route.
  • Discover millions of interesting places, including local diners, quirky roadside attractions, scenic points, national parks, and hotels.
  • Access pre-made trip guides for unique and once-in-a-lifetime routes to explore.
  • Seamlessly navigate using CarPlay integration.
  • Start plotting your route with up to seven waypoints.

Download Roadtrippers now.

TripIt simplifies the process of managing your travel plans making it one of the best travel planner apps. Forward your flight, hotel, and rental car confirmation emails to TripIt, and it will automatically create a detailed itinerary for you. 

The popular travel trip planner app of 2024 provides real-time flight alerts, notifies you about gate changes, and helps you find alternate flights if needed. 

Furthermore, TripIt allows you to share your itinerary with friends or family, making it easier to coordinate your plans and keep everyone informed. 

  • Syncs travel plans to your calendar and allows easy sharing with others.
  • Upload PDFs, photos, boarding passes, and digital passport QR codes to keep all your travel documents in one place.
  • Provides comprehensive mapping tools for road trips, including plotting your entire trip on Google Maps or Apple Maps.
  • Offers transportation options and driving directions between two points, powered by Rome2Rio.
  • Helps you find nearby restaurants, parking, ATMs, and more while on your trip.

Download TripIt now.

This iPhone travel planner combines itinerary planning, expense tracking, and travel information all in one place. It enables you to create detailed daily plans, including activities, transportation, and accommodation. 

The best travel planner app, Tripsy also provides weather forecasts, currency conversion, and language translation features, ensuring you have essential information at your fingertips. 

  • Receive push notifications for flight updates, departure and arrival times, terminals, gates, and baggage claims.
  • Store images, notes, videos, and documents, and easily share them with others.
  • Import reservations from over 700 providers and major airlines.
  • Sync your trip data with your calendar app to stay organized.
  • Access popular mapping services like Waze, Google Maps, and Uber directly from your itinerary.
  • Configure each activity with the desired time zone, making the trip organization more practical.

Download Tripsy now.

6. Rome2Rio

Rome2Rio is the best travel planner app for planning your transportation options, especially when you have multiple destinations in mind. 

The iPad travel planner app provides comprehensive information on schedules, prices, and durations, allowing you to compare various transport options easily. It helps you find the most convenient and cost-effective routes, whether you’re traveling by plane, train, bus, or ferry.

All in all, Rome2Rio makes travel planning easy by providing the quickest, cheapest, and most convenient options to get you to your destination worldwide.

  • Simply enter your destination, and find all your travel options, including air, land, and water transportation.
  • Comprehensive global coverage with information from over 5,000 companies in 160+ countries.
  • Displays a wide range of transport options, including flights, trains, buses, ferries, and rideshares.
  • Enables easy comparison of prices, durations, schedules, connections, and booking details.

Download Rome2Rio now.

Get Your Vacay Mode On!

Whether you’re a meticulous planner or a spontaneous adventurer, you need the best travel planner app to ensure a seamless travel experience. 

After all, the purpose of a vacation is to relax and unwind, not to be overwhelmed by logistical worries.

With these travel organizer apps on your iPhone or iPad, you can effortlessly plan your trips, discover new destinations, and make the most out of your travel adventures in 2024 and beyond.

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Owning a dependable suitcase is already a game changer for easeful travel, but any piece of luggage can be improved drastically with the addition of the right organizers. Travel organizers, from packing cubes to cosmetic bags, can help maximize space within your bags by neatly compartmentalizing items, preventing over-packing, and ensuring that every inch of your suitcase is utilized effectively. This not only allows you to pack more efficiently, but also helps keep your belongings easily accessible. Without organizers, even the best packed suitcase can transform into chaos after a week on the road. Meanwhile, the dedicated compartments of organizers help keep your clothes, toiletries, jewelry and more in their intended spaces no matter how many times you unpack and repack.

Since the world of travel organizers is incredibly vast, we’ve rounded up some of the best in each category, from shoe bags to innovative compression bags, to tame the unruly chaos of clothes, toiletries, and accessories. Say goodbye to the tangled mess and hello to a meticulously organized suitcase, paving the way for a journey where every item always finds its perfect place.

Best Packing Cubes

Gonex compression packing cubes.

The compression capability and high-quality construction make these packing cubes a must.

They aren’t technically waterproof.

What sets the Gonex Compression Packing Cubes apart is their ability to maximize packing efficiency beyond the standard. Their robust zippers not only make compressing the cubes a breeze but also nod at the longevity of these organizers, thanks to their durable construction and stitchwork.

Despite the non-waterproof nylon material, our tests revealed that they still repel water when a bit is splashed on the exterior. Coupled with the added protection of a suitcase, this ensures that the contents, particularly clothing, remain dry during travel.

An additional highlight is the user-friendly design, featuring convenient handles on the top of each cube. This thoughtful addition simplifies the process of grabbing the bags for both packing and unpacking, enhancing overall travel convenience. Lastly, the set's inclusivity of extra-large, large, medium, and small bags provides versatility.

The Details: 3 or 4 bags included | 17.3 x 13 x 3.54 inches (extra large), 14.5 x 10.6 x 3.54 inches (large), 11.8 x 8.9 x 3.54 inches (medium), and 9.8 x 7.5 x 3.54 inches (small) | Ripstop nylon

Best Cosmetics Bag

Béis the cosmetic case.

It’s durable, capacious, and nice to look at — plus, it has a large built-in mirror.

We feel it could benefit from interior straps to hold products down.

The Béis cosmetics case effortlessly blends reliability, style, and compact design with surprising spaciousness, making it a standout option for travel cosmetic bags. Besides an easy open and close main compartment, it has a versatile central compartment designed for brushes and smaller items that can be removed depending on your needs. The thoughtful design extends with multiple additional pockets, pouches, and discreet slots, providing designated spaces for all your beauty essentials. A large attached mirror also makes for a handy companion for on-the-go makeup application during travel.

Our own tests showed that when combined, the PU leather and hardware resulted in efficient padding that protected the case's contents from bumps and drops. Also, impressively, the bag maintained its shape and aesthetic despite the inevitable wear and tear of being on the go. Available in a spectrum of colors, this cosmetic case ranges from classic beige to navy, olive, and slate blue.

The Details: 9.5 x 4 x 7 inches | PU leather, nylon, PVC, poly | Zipper closure

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Best Shoe Bag

Eneteck shoe bags.

Individual compartments keep shoes clean and organized.

It’s better for slim profile shoes like flip-flops and sneakers.

For short trips where versatile footwear is a must, Eneteck's multi-pocket shoe bag is super ideal. This breathable bag, capable of accommodating three pairs of shoes, provides individual compartments to prevent any potential dirt or scuffs, keeping your footwear in top condition and totally organized.

The outermost pocket, designed with partial mesh, adds an extra layer of functionality — perfect for storing damp flip-flops or any shoes that benefit from additional ventilation. A notable feature, per our tests , is one compartment's spacious design, tailored to accommodate larger and heavier footwear like sneakers. We love that it also includes a convenient trolley sleeve with an extra zipper pocket, providing quick and easy access to your essential items such as keys or a cellphone.

The Details: 11.8 x 8.7 x 5.5 inches | Fits 3 pairs | Twill, mesh

Best Toiletry Bag

Away large toiletry bag.

Its minimalist design is surprisingly spacious.

If you only plan on bringing a carry on you might want to consider their smaller size.

You probably already own an Away suitcase, but did you know they make travel accessories, too? One of them is this editor-loved toiletry bag with a versatile design that effortlessly accommodates all your travel essentials and more.

Zip open this minimalist travel bag, and you’ll see what sets it apart is its thoughtful interior organization, featuring a range of compartments for all your travel must-haves. The exterior pocket, strategically placed for easy access, proves handy for stowing sharp items like razors and nail clippers, while a zippered middle pouch is perfect for a toothbrush and toothpaste. The bag's grab-and-go zip functionality allows it to expand generously, offering convenient access to all your products. Inside, a clear cosmetic-type bag, a middle zipper pouch, two mesh linings mean there’s a designated space for every essential. The lightweight, water-resistant material is also a plus.

The Details: 10.2 x 3.7 x 5.9 inches | 8.8 ounces | Nylon | Water-resistant

Best Travel Document Organizer/Passport Wallet

Leatherology zip around travel wallet.

Its RFID-blocking capabilities means you’ll be safe from cyber hacking of your credit cards.

It’s larger than your typical wallet, since it also accommodates a passport.

This travel-perfect wallet by Leatherology stands out thanks to its sleek leather exterior and adaptable design, making it a great choice whether you’re headed to the airport or just running errands. Unlike typical passport wallets featuring snap closures, this one boasts a wraparound zipper instead — ensuring the secure storage of passports, credit cards, cash, and more during your journeys. Not only does it offer ample space, accommodating multiple passports, up to eight credit cards, and currency without adding bulk, but an additional exterior pocket creates convenient access to boarding passes, so you don’t have to rummage around in a moment’s notice. While its larger size can make it difficult to fit into smaller purses, you can also opt to carry it as a chic clutch or pop it into a larger bag like a backpack or tote.

The Details: 9 x 4.75 inches | Full grain leather | RFID blocking

Best Travel Tech Organizer

Calpak tech organizer.

Calpak 

Its soft design makes it easy to pack inside any bag or suitcase.

Be careful not to pack overly bulky items inside of the retention bands, or they may lose elasticity.

Who said tech organizers need to look monotonous? This one by Calpak is slim, light, and available in a multitude of colors and patterns, making it easy to spot and pluck from inside your bag when you need to reach for any tech essentials. Its clamshell design is also extremely convenient, putting all your items on display for you once you zip the organizer open. Its built-in padding and storage pockets keep your valuables snug and secure, and its soft design makes it easy to pack away without the bulk.

The top handle also makes it easy to grab and carry, and all three full-size storage pockets feature convenient pull-tab zippers, with two having front mesh fabric for easy content assessment. During tests , the two interior slip pockets proved spacious enough to accommodate a portable charging bank, and we appreciated the effectiveness of the four elastic retention bands in keeping cords separated, snug, and readily accessible. It's worth mentioning that these bands may stretch out over time, especially if used with very thick or bulky cords.

The Details: 9.5 x 7 x 1.5 inches | 0.25 pounds | Polyester, polyethylene

Best Travel Jewelry Organizer

Cuyana travel jewelry case.

The small, attractive organizer is the perfect size for a shorter getaway.

We wish there were specific latches for necklaces and bracelets.

This deceptively spacious case by Cuyana fits more than it leads on to at first glance, which is why we gave it the top spot on our list of the best travel jewelry organizers . The attractive oval-shaped design is far from bulky, helping it to easily fit inside our carry-on bag and keep our favorite jewelry safe during our travels. It’s a great pick for minimalist jewelry wearers considering it is still on the smaller side, but it has plenty of room inside its soft, padded interior for rings, earrings, and more. Slip pockets on each side of the case could be a great fit for jewelry or small watches, but run the risk of getting tangled since there aren’t specific latches to hold them tight.

The Details: 5 in. x 3.5 x 1.25 inches | Italian leather

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Best Travel Pouches

Mark & graham fillmore vegan diamond travel pouch.

Mark & Graham

Besides these handy pouches, Mark & Graham has an entire matching travel system available to build from.

It can be tough to fit into slimmer profile bags.

If you despise rummaging around the deep well of a storage pouch looking for your items, you’ll love the unusual diamond-style zipper of this one by Mark & Graham, which came out on top of our list of best travel pouches . It allows the bag to lay out nearly flat, providing you with easy visual access to everything you have packed inside. The smooth vegan leather and shape of the bag also makes it very attractive, looking good in or out of your luggage. The pouch comes in several water- and sun-resistant hues, and we love that the brand has an entire travel pouch collection, from small structured options to larger travel organizers and flat pack styles.

The Details: 3.5 x 8.5 x 3.5 inches | Vegan leather

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Best Vacuum Compression Storage Bags

Vmstr vacuum storage bags.

These bags come with a convenient USB-compatible electric pump.

Larger-sized bags will take a while to fully compress.

Compression storage bags are perfect for longer trips, or making an entire week’s worth of clothing fit in a small rolling suitcase. These VSTR Travel Vacuum Storage Bags are a must for compression and available in a range of sizes, from small to extra large, depending on your packing needs. This versatility allows you to efficiently pack different clothing items, from swimsuits for a beach getaway to thick coats for snowy destinations, without wasting valuable space. Through our tests , we found the larger bags conveniently fit into standard wheeled carry-ons, while the compact sizes easily slide into backpacks, totes, or other travel bags. We love that these bags come with a lifetime guarantee, and that each has a dual-zipper seal that provides an extra layer of protection, ensuring the bags remain securely closed and compressed during your travels. With the electric pump, you'll experience less effort compared to using hand-pump compression bags, and the convenience of a travel-friendly USB vacuum means you're not limited to using a wall socket.

The Details: Vacuum compression | 8 bags (2 small, 2 medium, 2 large, 2 extra-large) | 11 x 8.6 (small); 12.6 x 10 (medium); 14.1 x 12.6 (large); 17.7 x 12.6 (extra-large)

Best Pill Organizer

Sukuos weekly pill organizer.

Each compartment is super roomy, and removable.

Made of rigid plastic, it can’t bend or shift to fit into all bags.

This handy pill organizer is a must-have for those on a daily regimen of medications, vitamins, or supplements. Its lightweight design is compact but still maintains generous storage space, accommodating pills of all sizes, as proven by our tests . With seven detachable containers, each a different color, labeled for the day of the week, and conveniently segmented for morning and night doses, managing your medication schedule becomes a breeze. The roomy compartments are designed to hold multiple pills with ease.

The secure snap-shut lids ensure your capsules stay in place, while the transparent plastic material provides a clear view of the contents in each section. Its practical size makes it a travel essential, fitting effortlessly into carry-on bags or luggage without sacrificing space. We also love that the smaller daily containers are portable enough to slip into your pocket.

The Details: 5.94 x 2.83 x 2.52 inches | Plastic | 14 compartments

Best Travel Hair Tool Organizer

Usa gear large hairstylist traveling bag.

The compartments are customizable, and it’s extremely spacious.

It’ll take up a significant amount of room in your luggage.

This hair stylist case is perfect for anyone with several heat tools and hair styling accessories they’d like to bring on the road. Made from extremely durable RipStop nylon, the case will keep your gear safe within its sturdy walls, and it includes both a hand strap and sturdy shoulder strap if you decide to carry it on its own, rather than fit it into a larger suitcase. Hook and loop dividers allow you to easily change the size of the interior pockets depending on your needs at any time, making it easy to pack in and organize anything from bulkier items like blow dryers and straighteners to grooming scissors, hair ties and more. The center divider ensures that your tools on both sides of the organizer stay in their place, rather than banging into each other while you make your way from point A to point B.

The Details: 16 x 13 x 6.5 inches | RipStop nylon

Best Briefcase Insert

Leatherology bag insert.

Leatherology

It’s versatile and helps organize the contents of almost any briefcase or tote bag.

Check the dimensions before purchase to make sure it will fit within your briefcase.

If you’re looking to add structure and organization to your briefcase or tote bag, this bag insert by Leatherology will definitely do the trick. We love that it’s made from water-resistant nylon, meaning it will help protect your bag from any unfortunate spills and smudges, and that it features several different types of pockets for whatever you might need to stash on the go.

Insulated pockets in the core of the organizer are great for anything you need to keep warm or cold, and it also features an easy access front pocket and mesh side pockets. If you have multiple bags you use on any given work week, use the organizer’s two handles to easily move it from one briefcase to another.

The Details: 7.9 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches | Water-resistant nylon

Best Travel Cosmetics Containers

Ries refillable travel bottles.

These reusable bottles feature airless pumps for easy use.

They’re a bit pricey.

These refillable travel bottles are stylish and durable alternatives to what you’d typically find at your local drugstore. Crafted from a recycled plastic resin that is FDA-approved and safe for skin and hair, we like that there are not only different sizes available but also several colors to pick from, such as sky blue, dark brown, or tan.

Their very own patented airless pump makes it easy and sanitary to access your products, from shampoo and conditioner to face lotion, serums, and more. This removes the need to open the container and introduce the product to potential bacteria or the threat of oxidation.

The Details: 5.3 x 1.8 for a 3.4-ounce bottle | PCR (a recycled plastic resin)

Tips for Buying Travel Organizers

Consider what you’re packing.

Before investing in travel organizers, it's essential to take a thoughtful inventory of what you own and carefully consider your packing habits. Understanding the types and sizes of items you typically carry in your luggage will help you choose organizers that best suit your needs.

Consider the variety of belongings you travel with, from clothing and accessories to gadgets and toiletries, and assess the dimensions of your luggage. This necessary evaluation ensures that the organizers you select will align with your packing style and the available space in your bags. By taking stock of your possessions and packing preferences, you can make the best decisions about the types and sizes of organizers that will maximize efficiency and keep your belongings neatly arranged during your travels.

Opt for high-quality materials

Another crucial factor that demands your consideration when it comes to travel organizers is materiality. The choice of material significantly influences the organizers' durability, weight, and flexibility. Make sure to assess your specific needs and preferences before selecting between options like lightweight fabrics for easy maneuverability, or sturdier materials if you have delicate or especially pricey belongings.

Water-resistant or waterproof materials may be essential for those venturing somewhere rainy or rugged, helping them to safeguard the contents of their luggage from unexpected weather conditions. Investing in organizers that have high-quality zippers (we’re partial to YKK), handles, and seams can provide longevity to your organizers — making them a smarter investment than those that are merely attractive or lower in price.

Prioritize additional built-in organization

Finally, before purchasing your travel organizers, make sure to assess which ones have the correct quantity and type of interior compartments and dividers for the items you need to store. All organizers are designed with purposeful compartments and pockets, but only the ones that actually have the correct built-in storage potential will enhance efficiency and accessibility during your journeys. Looking at the number of pockets and pouches on an organizer prior to purchase, and where on the organizer they are located, will help save you time and money in the long run.

Likely, yes. Travel organizers can significantly enhance your travel experience by keeping your belongings neatly arranged and easily accessible. They help prevent the frustration of rummaging through a disorganized suitcase, saving you time and effort during packing and unpacking. With dedicated compartments for various items, travel organizers not only maximize space but also contribute to a more efficient and enjoyable journey, making them a valuable addition to any traveler's toolkit.

It depends on what kind of suitcase you’re using. Pack your luggage organizers strategically to maximize their effectiveness. For example, consider placing smaller organizers within the mesh pockets or other dedicated compartments of your suitcase for easy access to essentials like toiletries or chargers. Make sure you’re packing toiletry bags in your checked luggage if they have liquids containers over 3.4 ounces. Jewelry organizers and other high value items should usually stay with you in your carry-on. For larger organizers, such as packing cubes, position them within the main compartment to keep clothing neatly organized and prevent excessive shifting during travel.

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Best Travel Kit Bags for iPhone and iPad in 2024

Things like Bluetooth headphones, a robust power bank, and my iPhone are must-have things that I like keeping just a glance away when I’m traveling. I prefer a trendy bag to carry them a bit more comfortably, especially those that make the best of both worlds! Having explored numerous options, I’ve handpicked the best iPhone and iPad travel kit bags to offer you great peace of mind. And, of course, they will also keep your style statement on the charge!

Elvoes Electronics Accessories Case for Traveling

Crafted with top-grade oxford fabric, Elvoes is an adorable travel bag. With a double layer, the bag offers the needed protection to your devices from minor drops. Besides, it’s also waterproof to ensure your devices are fully protected in case you are caught in the rain.

It has six elastic slots with short elastic topped mesh pockets to let you store cord, cables, and headphones securely. Velcro flap closure offers more flexibility. Moreover, there is a second zippered compartment with two elastic topped mesh pockets to let you keep the phone and charging accessories.

USP: 6 elastic slots Check out on Amazon

Tomtoc iPad Travel Bag

If you are fond of the classic design, go for Tomtoc. It’s an ideal companion for 10.5-inch iPad Pro. The sleeve is carved out of the high-grade fleece material.

Shock-absorbing padding ensures your devices have the necessary safeguard from drops. With the magnetic closures, all of your gadgets are safely inside the bag. Beyond security, Tomtoc comes in five color options: black, pink, grey, orange and green.

USP: Shock-absorbing padding Check out on Amazon

TOURIT Insulated Bag for iPad

What makes TOURIT an appreciable travel bag are a simple design and the ability to take care of all of your needs. Endowed with the thickly padded sections, the bag is strong enough to absorb shock and also resist scratch.

Multiple compartments let you securely keep your iPad, iPhone, and other small items. There are side mesh pockets wherein you can keep your water bottles.

Made of top-quality waterproof material, it’s readied to be your premium travel bag. That’s not all, TOURIT is available in three attractive colors: black, blue and light blue.

USP: Large dual backpack with cooler Check out on Amazon

4. BAGSMART

BAGSMART iPhone and iPad Travel Organizer

BAGSMART features a more practical design that makes it a handy asset for your travel. Made of high-quality fabric, the bag is designed to offer the required shield to your devices.

It has two longer and two shorter velcro divider that helps you customize the compartment. Spacious pockets allow you to safely store iPhone, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, batteries, chargers, USB cord, external hard drives, SD cards, electrical adaptors, and DSLR lens.

Double zipper opening lets you easily access your gadgets. Lastly, BAGSMART is available in three colors: black, blue and grey.

USP: Two longer and two shorter velcro divider Check out on Amazon

Katloo Travel Bag for iPhone

Exhibiting vintage look, Katloo is a top-quality women bag. High-grade PU leather coupled with neat workmanship has further enriched its profile.

With this, you can carry your iPhone, headphones, chargers, and cash with complete peace of mind. It also has slots for cash and keys.

The bag has two compartments along with a zipper pouch on the back to keep all of your items securely. Thanks to an adjustable shoulder strap, you have the desired comfort to carry your gadgets.

USP: High-grade PU leather Check out on Amazon

6. ATailorBird

ATailorBird iPhone and iPad Travel Organizer

ATailorBird sports a functional design, which you would love to use during your long travel. The large double layer zipper-closed pockets allow you to keep the various device like iPhone, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, memory cards, flash hard drive and more.

While the top compartment feature as many as twelve elastic loops and five mesh pockets, the bottom one has an ultra-large mesh pocket for keeping the iPad. The bag is fortified to withstand impact and waterproof. Moreover, ATailorBird is backed by a solid 18-month warranty.

USP: Twelve elastic loops Check out on Amazon

Ranboo iPhone and iPad Travel Kit Bag

Sporting a refined look, Ranboo is fully geared up to be your endearing travel companion. It has three main compartments, one main top zip pocket, one smaller zipper pocket and one front pocket with flap.

Removable metal carabiner securely clips to a belt loop, allowing you to remain worry-free about your valuables. There is also a detachable shoulder strap to let you carry the bag a bit more comfortably. Additionally, it also has a small pocket to allow you to store your pen.

USP: Removable metal carabiner Check out on Amazon

8. BUBM Travel Accessories Organizer

This high capacity tech organizer has two compartments with multiple elastic loops and pockets to store your various electronic gears, like charger, cables, earphones, hard disk, memory cards, and other devices. It includes a padded pouch for your iPhone or iPad of up to 9.7 inches.

Further, it keeps all your cables organized too. It is made of heavy-duty, durable, and waterproof fabric. A well-padded semi-flexible interior offers excellent protection for your gear. Choose from six beautiful color options, including pink, blue, and grey.

USP: Heavy duty waterproof material Check out on Amazon

Hengwin Travel Bag for iPhone

If you have a penchant for high-quality leather bags, you would undoubtedly find Hengwin a top pick. It is made of genuine leather and features pretty smooth polyester fiber interior to protect your devices.

It has five compartments to store all of your gadgets. Magnetic closure pocket is convenient in letting you keep small items. The detachable strap gives you the liberty to stay at the top of your mood without being worried about your stuff. There is also a detachable carabiner that you can clip to your belt loop.

USP: Smooth polyester fiber interior Check out on Amazon

YaJaMa iPhone Travel Kit Bag

A leather shoulder bag is looking as gorgeous as YaJaMa deserves your serious attention. Top-quality PU leather with smooth exterior further enriches its appearance.

The bag features a large compartment to let you keep your iPhone X or even iPhone 8 Plus. You can also store your credit cards and cash inside the interior slots. Based on your comfort level, you will be able to fine-tune the strap. That’s not all; YaJaMa comes in four colors: blue, red, black and brown.

USP: Fashionable design Check out on Amazon

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These days, savvy adventurers take much more than sunscreen and a passport when traveling. To stay connected while you are away, cell phones, tablets, and even laptops are becoming must-have accessories for travelers. Travel cameras are also becoming a part of an essential traveler’s kit. This means lots of cables and accessories to keep organized.

Keeping your electronics safe and organized makes it much easier to carry these items with you, and for this reason, a well-designed organizer is worth its weight in gold.

What To Look for in an Electronic Travel Organizer

Before you invest in an organizer for your electronics, consider the following:

Cable organizer size

The organizer you choose should be a useful addition to your luggage. If it is bulky, heavy, or simply unsuitable, forget about it. The more gear you have, the larger the organizer you will need. While not particularly heavy on their own, organizers stuffed full of devices, chargers, and other accessories can weigh your travel backpack down before you’ve even left for your trip.

Bottom Line: Choose an organizer that is large enough to carry everything you need, but not so big that it has wasted space in it.

Cable organizer pockets

Designed with one job in mind, to keep your gear organized while you travel, the number of pockets and compartments your organizer offers should align with the amount of equipment you need to carry.

Most of the better electronics organizers will have a decent amount of pockets, slings, and holders that are designed to carry SD cards, cables, batteries, adapters , headphones , and other necessities, and may even have dedicated spaces for your passport or boarding cards, too.

Bottom Line: While pockets are essential, you shouldn’t have so many that you can’t shut the organizer, or make it so bulky that it won’t fit in your travel backpack. Take only what you need with you, and find an organizer that will keep it safe and tidy.

Cable organizer material

You would choose a new backpack or suitcase with longevity in mind, so you should apply the same rigorous standards when looking for an electronic travel organizer. Organizers come in a variety of materials, including canvas, leather, nylon, and even plastic, and it’s your choice as to which one you prefer.

Bottom Line: Choose a material that has water-resistant qualities to keep your gear protected from spills or bad weather, and that is strong enough to avoid rips or tears, but lightweight enough to not weigh you down.

The 3 Best Semi-hard Electronic Travel Organizers

Ugreen travel gadget case.

This hard electronics case is a sound choice for travelers who want to keep their electronics safe and sound but don’t add weight to their luggage. With plenty of space for organizing your cables, external phone batteries, power cords, phone chargers, earbuds, USB drives, memory cards, and much more, you will never be caught short while you travel.

Made from durable EVA and oxford material, the UGREEN case is shockproof, wear-resistant, and incredibly durable . It also features easy-to-pull metal zippers, making it easy for you to access your gear when you need it, and the soft velvet interior will protect all of your gear from unwanted scratches.

What We Like

  • Has a handy leather carry handle

What We Don’t Like

  • It’s quite bulky and heavy

Amazon Basics Universal Travel Case for Small Electronics

This compact, semi-hard travel case is perfect for those on the move with limited storage space . With a bunch of useful mesh pockets on the inside, there is enough space for you to fit your cables, chargers, SD cards, extra batteries, and even a small travel camera or cell phone, and will keep them all protected while you travel. The interior also has a supersoft cotton jersey fabric that will protect your gear from scratches.

Designed to fit accessories from big-name brands like Apple, Sony, Garmin , Nikon, and many more, your gear will be kept safely tucked away yet easily accessible by a sturdy zipper that runs the length of the case. As another great value and versatile travel product from the popular Amazon Basics range, this is a great little case for your gear.

  • Has an orange interior to easily locate items
  • Compartments are not customizable

ProCase Hard Travel Tech Organizer 

Made from a hard EVA material, this case has a smart look about it while offering great protection for your electronics on the move. The rigid, waterproof exterior will keep your stuff safe in your suitcase or backpack, while the interior is soft and padded for extra protection.

The double-layer design has 5 zipper mesh pockets to easily keep your cables, memory cards, adapters, plugs, chargers, pens, and other valuable accessories all in one place. 2 useful interior mesh pockets are just the right size for keeping business cards or credit cards.

  • Keeps your gear protected
  • It’s a bit bulky

The 6 Best iPad and Tablet-sized Electronic Travel Organizers

Bagsmart double layer cable and electronics organizer.

This double-layer travel bag is large enough to house your 10.5-inch tablet and other accessories with ease. Made from durable, water-repellent material, this case will keep your gear safe while you travel.

This compartment also has a padded pocket for your tablet, and you can customize the bottom layer to suit your electronics using the 4 padded dividers. The top layer offers slip-resistant elastic loops for storing your cables, while the mesh pockets can hold batteries, a power bank, or an adapter.

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, this accessories case is great for holding all your travel tech and will fit nicely in your carry-on luggage.

  • Has an easy-grab top handle
  • The dark inner lining makes locating items difficult

BUBM Double Layer Electronics Organizer for iPad or Tablet

Made from durable, flexible, heavy-duty, waterproof nylon, this case is lightweight and pliable, while still offering excellent protection for your electronic gear when you travel. With endless configurations, you can use this bag to carry pretty much all of the electronic essentials that you need without weighing down your laptop backpack .

The first compartment offers 19 elastic loops for organizing your cables, and 5 mesh pockets with elastic loops that expand to hold everything from memory cards to USB sticks and dongles.

The second compartment is home to a sleeve pouch with a Velcro flap closure for keeping your iPad or tablet safe while you travel. There is even room for your passport, notes, or boarding pass , making sure everything you need is all in one place.

  • Available in medium and large
  • Bit of a squeeze fitting 6-inch cables

BUBM Electronic Organizer and More-a Sleeve Pouch for 7.9″ iPad mini

Keep all your gear together with this 2-compartment tech bag that has plenty of pockets and compartments to house all of your accessories. With a padded pouch that perfectly fits your 7.9-inch iPad mini without the cover on and multiple elastic bands and pockets to keep your charger, hard drive, headphones, batteries, mouse, cables, and other accessories safe, this is all you need to stay super organized.

Made from heavy-duty, durable, and even waterproof material on the outside , and well-padded, soft fabric on the inside, your gear will remain protected and scratch-free, wherever you may be heading. A nice case for keeping your gear safe and organized.

  • Customizable layout
  • The zipper can be a bit fragile

Matein Water-resistant Electronics Organizer

With plenty of room to keep your cables and electronics organized, this organizer bag has 2 layers of storage and lots of elastics, pockets, and compartments. The waterproof nylon exterior will keep your gear safe from rips and tears, while the 2 durable zippers make it easy to access your stuff when you need it.

The elastic and mesh segments are just right for stowing your USB drive, cell phone, or chargers, while the elastic loops will do an epic job of keeping all your cables tidy . The bottom layer has removable dividers to customize your setup to suit the size and shape of your electronics, and the padded pocket can accommodate tablets up to 10.2 inches.

  • Water-resistant and shockproof
  • The bottom layer is too shallow for some chargers

PU Leather Electronics Organizer Travel Bag

This carry case is perfect for business travelers looking to keep all their gear and cables in one place. Made from PU leather, and with quality metal zippers, this is a smart organizer that offers plenty of room for all your gear.

This slim-profile electronics case will fit easily into your carry-on and has a top-opening zipper to access several compartments inside. All this storage space is perfect for keeping all of your daily electronic essentials — such as cables, flash drives, USB drives, chargers, memory cards, small cameras, cell phones, headphones, and even your passport — safely within easy reach every time you travel.

  • Looks more expensive than it is
  • Could do with being a bit bigger

BUBM Three Layer Electronics Organizer

Made from heavy-duty, durable, waterproof nylon material, this is a well-designed, attractive carry case that can be used both at home and away. Keep all of your electronic accessories and cables together, neatly organized across 3 layers of storage.

There are 2 sizes of elastic loops for your cables, and several mesh pockets to stash items securely. With enough room to stash your cell phone, SD cards, chargers, cables, plugs, and a tablet up to 10 inches, this is a useful kit to keep your gear organized anywhere in the world.

  • Has a bright interior lining to easily spot items
  • Zippers can sometimes get stuck

The 5 Best Small- and Medium-sized Electronic Travel Organizers

Bubm cable bag and usb travel organizer.

Made of heavy-duty, durable, and waterproof nylon, this useful electronic travel bag is perfect for keeping your cables and small electrical essentials safe and well-organized. The well-padded covering offers excellent protection for your gear , while the inside is lined to prevent scratches.

Just the right size for everything you need, there is a single mesh zipper compartment for your cell phone and larger items, as well as 5 elastic cable tidying compartments, and some smaller pockets. Configure this travel organizer in the best way to suit your needs, and slip it into your laptop bag or travel case to keep your gear safe while you travel.

  • Small, lightweight, and affordable
  • Items can slip out of the open end

BAGSMART Electronics Travel Organizer

Made from heavy-duty, durable, and water-repellent nylon, this little organizer can easily fit into your backpack, suitcase, or handbag to keep your electronics and accessories safe on the move.

With lots of easy-to-access pockets, elastics, and compartments, you will find the perfect configuration to keep your cell phone, charger, cables, SD card, business cards, and other essentials safe on the go. Slim and tidy, this would make a great addition for any traveler.

  • Keeps everything tidy and secure
  • Cable loops are quite tight

Hynes Eagle Travel Universal Cable Organizer

Designed to perfectly combine form and function, this travel organizer can be stowed away in your carry-on bag to keep your cables and electronics safely separated from your clothing and other essentials.

Made from durable, heavy-duty materials, you can store your charging cords, earbuds, battery, phone, power adapters, and much more in this travel case. With a dedicated SD card slip pocket, 3 slip mesh pockets, 12 elastic loops, and 2 additional zip pockets , you can store everything from cables to small-screen cell phones or battery packs.

  • It’s ultra-lightweight
  • Doesn’t fit bulky items such as chargers

ProCase Travel Gear Organizer Electronics Accessories Bag

Roll and go with this incredibly versatile and super lightweight travel accessory holder . Small enough to tuck in your purse, backpack, or even your briefcase, this snazzy little roll-up offers the perfect solution for the organized traveler.

The 3 mesh pockets have plenty of room to keep your USB, SD, or SIM cards safe and secure, while the 6 elastic loops are perfect for holding cables, pens, and chargers. 2 open pockets are big enough to store a plug or power adapter, and a large zipper pocket for your cell phone or other essential electronic items. Finally, this little bag comes complete with a hanger, meaning you can easily access all your items; simply hang and go.

  • Lightweight and provides quick access to items
  • The soft exterior doesn’t provide much protection

Crazy Horse Leather Electronics Organizer Roll Bag

With a vintage look and feel, this leather electronics organizer offers a quality solution for keeping your gear safe on the move. Providing plenty of flexibility for organizing your accessories, you can look cool, but stay tidy wherever you may be.

With 7 elastic loops to hold your cables, a leather Velcro strap to hold an adapter, 3 mesh pockets for USB, SD card, SIM card, or other small items, and 2 mesh zipper compartments for your cell phone or power bank, this neat little case does have room for everything.

  • Stylish and functional
  • Interior zippers are a bit fragile

Keeping all your electronics together on the go can seem like an uphill struggle without the right storage cases and equipment. Knowing that nothing looks as good as organized feels, these bags, roll-ups, and cases have all been designed to keep your electrical gear beautifully organized, even when you don’t have the time to.

Forget about delving into the depths of your backpack to find your charger cable, or tipping out your suitcase to grab a new SD card — pack them all together and save time searching when you get there. It really is that simple.

Interested in other savvy products you can use to help organize your travels? Check out some of our other reviews:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best size for a electronic travel organizer, how should i organize my cords when traveling, where do you pack your chargers when flying.

A travel electronic organizer is a great place to pack your chargers and cables to keep them from getting tangled up or damaged. Your travel organizer can be stored inside the carry-on luggage.

What to look for in an electronic travel organizer?

  • Size and weight
  • Pockets and organization
  • Material and durability

Can phone chargers go in carry on luggage?

Mobile phone chargers can be transported in your carry-on or checked luggage. Be sure to store them securely in a travel electronic organizer to avoid damage and to be able to locate them quickly.

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This Rare Apple AirTag Deal Gets You Four Trackers for $20 Each

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Snag a rare discount on a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $80 with this limited-time deal.

Whether you're gearing up for a spring vacation or you're just prone to losing things, snagging a set of Apple AirTags at a discount is like a dream come true. AirTags are the best Bluetooth trackers around, so they don't go on sale too often. Right now, Amazon and Walmart are offering four of these helpful gadgets for $80.

The best-selling smart trackers typically sell for $29 apiece, but this discount drops the cost to $20 per tracker. This is a rare deal, so be sure to add the 4-pack of AirTags to your cart before the price increases. The single AirTag is also on sale for $24, or 17% off the list price.

Apple AirTag 4-Pack

Apple AirTag 4-Pack

A backpack left in the classroom or a misplaced set of keys is no match for these Apple AirTags. The trackers sync to the Find My app, making it easier to find nearby items by playing a sound through the AirTag's internal speaker. 

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Apple AirTag

Apple AirTag

Lost luggage? Stolen bag? Those are things of the past with AirTags. This tiny tracker syncs to the iPhone's Find My app, making it easier to find nearby items by playing a sound through the AirTag's internal speaker. No more arriving at your destination empty-handed. 

$29   $24 at Amazon

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If you routinely misplace your keys, wallet or even AirPods , Apple's AirTags allow you to track down lost items with precision. Paired with an iPhone, iPad or other device through Apple ID, AirTags can be tracked using the Find My app, so you can receive AirTag notifications from when and where your lost item was last pinged. In Lost Mode, the AirTag will make a loud sound for easier finding.

There's one more little thing to know about Apple AirTags. To make using AirTags easier, you'll need a key ring, keychain or another type of accessory to use to attach the tracking disc to your belongings (that is if you aren't simply tossing it into something like a backpack , a suitcase or a gym bag ). 

Along with this  Apple deal  on AirTags, there are also great discounts on AirTag holders available at Amazon. These accessories will prove to be the ultimate  travel companion — regardless of the season or destination. Whether you want to sport your Apple AirTag like a high-tech bag charm, attach it to a sleek leather keychain or as an added luggage tag, there's an AirTag case to go with your style.

Below, shop our picks for the best AirTag key rings and AirTag wallets .

Apple AirTag Leather Loop

Apple AirTag Leather Loop

If you're picking up this nifty Apple GPS tracker, add this sleek Apple AirTag leather loop case to cart while you're at it.

Apple AirTag Loop

Apple AirTag Loop

Brighten up the strap of your luggage or gym bag with this polyurethane option for an Apple AirTag tracking device case.

Waterproof AirTag Keychain

Waterproof AirTag Keychain

Attach these waterproof AirTag keychains to your most valued belongings for shockproof, scratch-proof protection.

Hawanik Slim Minimalist AirTag Wallet

Hawanik Slim Minimalist AirTag Wallet

If you have a habit of misplacing your wallet, this AirTag wallet may reduce a few future headaches. This one is a slim, minimalist wallet designed for a front pocket and has an AirTag tracking device holder built in. 

Pop-Up AirTag Wallet

Pop-Up AirTag Wallet

Made of aluminum and carbon fiber, this wallet has RFID blocking capabilities and can hold up to 10 cards and your GPS tracker.

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Pelican Protector Stick-On Mount Case for Apple AirTag

Pelican Protector Stick-On Mount Case for Apple AirTag

The adhesive backing allows for secure placement on any hard surface including luggage, bikes, electronics, and more. 

Ekster Wallet for Airtag

Ekster Wallet for Airtag

Despite its slim look, this Airtag wallet surprisingly holds up to 12 cards and even bills. At the touch of a button, the wallet fans out your cards for easy access.

Falan Mule Womens AirTag Wallet

Falan Mule Womens AirTag Wallet

We love the gold accents on this genuine leather bifold wallet — available in four colors including this warm cognac brown.

Classico Slim Wallet

Classico Slim Wallet

Keep your cards and cash secure with this metal money clip that comes with a detachable Airtag holder.

Hawanik Women's Slim Keychain Wallet

Hawanik Women's Slim Keychain Wallet

Gold hardware and a handy keychain make this faux leather wallet a stylish and practical choice.

SaharaCase - Genuine Leather Wallet Case for Apple AirTag

SaharaCase - Genuine Leather Wallet Case for Apple AirTag

If you're in the market for something ultra simple, this SaharaCase genuine leather wallet should do the trick.

Donbolso Slim AirTag Wallet

Donbolso Slim AirTag Wallet

Made of genuine leather, this trifold wallet features RFID protection as well as seven card slots, a coin pocket and note compartment.

Lumberjack Plaid Genuine Leather Airtag Wallet

Lumberjack Plaid Genuine Leather Airtag Wallet

Don't let its lovely rustic look with gently distressed leather fool you: This wallet has high-tech capabilities.

navor Leather Pop-up Wallet with AirTag Holder

navor Leather Pop-up Wallet with AirTag Holder

For those that need lots of extra storage, this wallet has a pop up metal case that can fit up to 8 cards, additional interior slots and a zippered compartment for cash and coins.

HLHGR Airtag Wallet Case

HLHGR Airtag Wallet Case

If you absolutely can't bear to part with your current wallet, you can pop your Airtag into this insert and slide it into a card slot.

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Twelve South ButterFly 2‑in‑1 USB‑C MagSafe Charger

Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe Charger, with iPhone charging on left and Apple Watch charging on right.

Product Information

Charge your iPhone and Apple Watch together with ButterFly, the world’s smallest 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger. Similar in size to an AirPods Pro Case, this ultra-compact dual charger was designed with travel in mind. A durable aluminum shell unfolds to reveal a MagSafe charger for your iPhone and a magnetic fast charger for your Apple Watch. More than just a charger, ButterFly morphs into a display stand that supports StandBy mode on iPhone or Nightstand mode on Apple Watch. ButterFly also includes a 30W Power Adapter with four international Plug Adapters so that you can stay charged anywhere in the world.

Compact design ready to travel the world.

Folded to go, ButterFly takes up minimal space in your backpack, purse, briefcase, or carryon so you can take this tiny dual iPhone and Watch charger anywhere you roam. Unfolded, a vegan leather band tethers the magnetic chargers on ButterFly together. One included cable is all it takes to charge your iPhone and Watch.

Charges and displays iPhone in Standby mode.

ButterFly quickly charges any iPhone with MagSafe nearly anywhere in the world. While you’re working at your hotel desk, you can fold ButterFly in half, and the little aluminum disk serves as a hands-free viewing stand so you can join a video meeting, stream shows, or FaceTime with your family.

Charges Apple Watch flat or in Nightstand Mode.

The magnetic Watch Charging disc on ButterFly tilts, so you can lay your Watch flat or upright in Nightstand Mode. When you’re only charging your Watch, you can fold ButterFly to create a beautiful little pedestal.

Charges AirPods too.

Yes, ButterFly can charge your wireless AirPods. Lay your AirPods Pro charging case on top of the ButterFly charger to power up your favorite earbuds.

World’s smallest 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger.

Wirelessly charges your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time, nearly anywhere in the world.

Ultra-compact & travel-friendly size that, when folded, is just 2.4 inches wide by .9 inches high.

Can be used as a hands-free display stand for iPhone or a charging pedestal for Apple Watch.

Beautiful anodized aluminum shell matches silver MacBooks.

Includes 30W USB-C Power Adapter, four International plug adapters (US, UK, EU, AU) and a travel bag to keep it all together.

What’s in the Box

Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 USB-C MagSafe charger

USB-C to USB-C power cord

30W USB-C power adapter with US, UK, EU and AU plug adapters

Owner's guide

Other Features: Charging, Dock

Cable Length: 39.4 in. / 1 m

Connections: USB-C

Power Source: AC, USB

Height: 0.9 in. / 2.6 cm

Length: 2.4 in. / 6 cm

Width: 2.4 in. / 6 cm

Weight: 4.2 oz. / 119 g

Manufacturer Information

Part number.

Mfr. Part Number: TS-2304

UPC or EAN No.: 811370025018

Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple’s Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Warranty: One year

Compatibility

Iphone models.

  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 mini

Apple Watch Models

  • Apple Watch Ultra 2
  • Apple Watch Series 9
  • Apple Watch SE
  • Apple Watch Ultra
  • Apple Watch Series 8
  • Apple Watch Series 7
  • Apple Watch Series 6
  • Apple Watch Series 5
  • Apple Watch Series 4
  • Apple Watch Series 3
  • Apple Watch Series 2
  • Apple Watch Series 1
  • Apple Watch 1st generation

AirPods Models

  • AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)
  • MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) for AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
  • AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Lightning Charging Case
  • AirPods Pro (1st generation) with MagSafe Lightning Charging Case
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Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

Explore san antonio’s historic river walk from our downtown luxury hotel.

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk celebrates the history and charm of the Alamo City with a welcoming spirit and elegant sophistication. Our upscale accommodations include family-friendly hotel rooms and suites right on the River Walk in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Unwind at our rooftop pool or explore nearby attractions like the Alamodome, Frost Bank Center and The Alamo.

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After exploring the city’s many attractions, Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk offers an upscale—and updated—retreat, with rich décor and modern Southwestern accents for an authentic ambience. Our family-friendly   luxury hotel suites offer separate living areas and city views.

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Breakfast @ Rojo

Breakfast @ Rojo specializes in the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Featuring a Spanish-inspired menu of homemade pastries, flavourful entrees highlighting local ingredients and much more. Begin your day with a Spanish tortilla, avocado toast or passion concha.

Bar Rojo Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Bar Rojo is a River Walk hotspot known for its casual atmosphere, handcrafted cocktails and freshly prepared regionally-inspired dishes. Enjoy Spanish-style sandwiches, fresh salads, delicious entrees and more. Relax with a specialty cocktail or premium Mexican tequila. During summer, enjoy a Bar Rojo cocktail at the rooftop pool bar.

Perks Coffee Shop

Perks Coffee & More

Perks Coffee & More is centered around your convenience, open 24 hours to satisfy your cravings whenever they happen. Start your morning with a fresh, hot cup of Starbucks® coffee and pastry, or stop in anytime for a ready-made pizza, salad, sandwich, and more as you head out for the day or return from a full schedule of fun activities. Kids 10 and under eat free Limit one entree with the purchase of one adult entree

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Ruth's Chris Steak House

The epitome of a fine-dining steakhouse, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is known for serving custom-aged Prime steak and other classic steakhouse entrées alongside innovative dishes and an award-winning wine list. Reserve your spot at this delicious San Antonio River Walk restaurant.

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk Top Golf

Topgolf Swing Suite

Located on the hotel’s Lobby Level, the Topgolf® Swing Suites features two of the most advanced indoor golf and interactive gaming simulator bays available, offering virtual golf experiences and more to hotel guests and locals alike. Each bay accommodates up to 8 people and offers food and beverage service.

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Weddings & celebrations.

Our experienced, professional wedding planners can help you design your ideal wedding in downtown San Antonio, including premium catering from our expert banquet staff. From our detailed, attentive planners to our indoor and outdoor wedding venues, we’ll help create an unforgettable day.

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Meetings & Events

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is the only hotel adjacent to the Henry B. González Convention Center. Recognized as a Top 20 Meeting Hotel in North America by Cvent in 2023, our downtown San Antonio event venues offer 115,000 square feet of impressive indoor and outdoor space, equipped with modern technology, Wi-Fi and audiovisual equipment, plus world-class catering and event planners.

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Digital Check-In

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Fitness Center

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On-Site Restaurant

Pets Are Welcome

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk is a dog-friendly hotel. The availability of dog-friendly rooms is limited, and a minimum of 48 hours reservation notice is required by calling +1 210 224 1234. Dog tags are required.

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Individual pet weight limit :   50   Pounds

Combined pets weight limit :  75   Pounds

Maximum number of pets is 2.

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

7-day Moscow itinerary

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

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Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

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To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

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Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

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MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

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Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

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I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

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Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

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Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

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Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

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Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

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Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

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DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

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Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

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The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

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Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

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Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

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Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

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Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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In Paris, the Olympics Clean Up Their Act

Organizers of the Games promise to slash greenhouse gas emissions by re-using historic buildings, adding bike lanes, even putting solar panels on the Seine. Will it work?

A pool from the 1924 Paris Olympics is getting a makeover for the 2024 games. Credit... Yulia Grigoryants for The New York Times

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By Somini Sengupta and Catherine Porter

Somini Sengupta and Catherine Porter reported across Paris and the northern suburbs in Seine Saint-Denis.

  • Published March 16, 2024 Updated March 17, 2024

How do you produce a global sporting event, with millions of people swooping down on one city, in the age of global warming?

That is the test for the Paris Olympics this summer.

The organizers say they’re putting the games on a climate diet. These Olympics, they say, will generate no more than half the greenhouse gas emissions of recent Olympics. That means tightening the belt on everything that produces planet-warming emissions: electricity, food, buildings, and transportation, including the jet fuel that athletes and fans burn traveling the world to get there.

An event that attracts 10,500 athletes and an estimated 15 million spectators is, by definition, going to have an environmental toll. And that has led those who love the games but hate the pollution to suggest that the Olympics should be scattered around the world, in existing facilities, to eliminate the need for so much new construction and air travel. That’s why Paris is being watched so closely.

It is making more space for bikes and less for cars. It’s doing away with huge, diesel-powered generators, a fixture of big sporting events. It’s planning guest menus that are less polluting to grow and cook than typical French fare: more plants, less steak au poivre. Solar panels will float, temporarily, on the Seine.

But the organizers’ most significant act may be what they are not doing: They aren’t building. At least, not as much.

Two construction workers in fluorescent orange work vests bend over a stretch of pavement next to the shovel of an excavating machine.

Instead of building new showpieces for the games (which generates lots of greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of concrete and steel), the Paris Olympics are repurposing many of the city’s existing attractions, including the Grand Palais, the plaza known as the Concorde and even a swimming pool built for the 1924 Paris Olympics.

It’s not without controversy.

One notable emissions-reduction effort, a decision to forego conventional air-conditioning at the athletes’ village, has raised concerns. Instead, the buildings will rely on a cooling system that uses water pulled from underground. Several Olympic teams, are considering bringing their own air-conditioners.

Still the hope is that experiments like these will offer a template for other Olympics in the future, and other cities worldwide. The few new buildings that are being built, including the athletes’ housing, as well as a swimming complex and an arena, are using less cement and more wood. They have solar panels and greenery on their roofs.

The new buildings are also meant to have a life far beyond the Olympics. They’re designed to be used by local residents for decades to come and, the leaders of the Paris 2024 organizing committee say, revitalize the city’s suburbs. “We set for ourselves ambitions that have never been set for any event before, let alone have this scale,” said Georgina Grenon, who is in charge of the games’ environmental efforts.

Critics counter that, while much of what Paris is doing is commendable, particularly the limits on new construction, to truly address the climate crisis requires more than paring back emissions here and there. “We need to fundamentally rethink these huge mega events,” said Cesar Dugast, co-founder of a climate analysis group called Eclaircies. “Instead of concentrating all the events in a single city, it could be envisaged to distribute them around the world.”

‘It’s a big test’

There’s a more immediate risk facing the Olympics: climate change itself. Rising global temperatures are making Paris summers dangerously hot. That has heightened concerns about how to protect athletes and fans in late July and August.

City officials say they have planted thousands of trees in recent years to temper summer heat. They are erecting misting towers to spray the air. The search is on for wide umbrellas under which fans can wait. “We have solutions. We are preparing,” said Dan Lert, the deputy mayor in charge of preparing the city for heat. “It’s a big test.”

One major thing that sets the Paris games apart from previous Olympics is that it has imposed a limit on the total emissions it will produce. The target: Generate no more than half the greenhouse gas emissions of the 2012 Olympics, which were held in London.

London was chosen as a benchmark because the organizers there also sought to reduce emissions, and they measured them. Estimates like these are based on standard measures of, for instance, how much carbon dioxide is produced by the amount of cement used in new buildings.

The Paris organizers say they will offset those emissions by purchasing “carbon credits” to help fund emissions-reducing projects worldwide. The games organizers have not said what projects the games will fund and at what price. In any case, the market for carbon credits can be murky, with some projects not delivering on their promise.

Refashioning a historic city

What Paris is doing shows what can be done to remake an old city for a new global climate. It also shows what the limits are.

The Place de la Concorde, an 18th century plaza where guillotines were once erected during the French Revolution, this summer will be home to Olympic events like skateboarding.

The plaza is also now home to an unassuming metal box designed to spur an electricity revolution. It contains a high-powered electrical outlet connected to the national grid, enabling every big event on the plaza to throw off the shackles of diesel.

Diesel generators are the dirty secret of sports events. Typically they are trucked in to provide a stable source of power.

The Paris games have also cut a special deal with the electric utility stipulating that there be enough wind and solar energy in the grid to produce all the energy that the games consume.

When it comes to emissions, transportation is another headache. Paris has already been limiting space for cars and making space for bikes, and it’s using the games to accelerate that shift.

But the Olympics, with its huge crowds, threatens trouble for how Parisians get around their city, with many making plans to flee on vacation.

Pierre Rabadan, a former pro rugby player who is now Paris’ deputy mayor for sports, lifted his shoulders against a wind and walked briskly out of the tram stop in front of the city’s new basketball arena, at the top of Rue de la Chapelle. He pointed to an almost finished bike lane along the road, carved out of what had been a wide boulevard devoted to automobiles.

Since the election of Anne Hidalgo as mayor in 2014, Paris has added some 600 kilometers of bike lanes. Around 10 percent have been dubbed Olympistes, a play on “piste,” the French word for track.

“The problem is we built the city around cars,” Mr. Rabadan said.

Another problem is that the city’s metro system is bursting at the seams. Trains are already crowded, and workers are rushing to complete new extensions of two lines in time to serve the games.

To make room for Olympics visitors, the city has urged people to stay off the trains or work from home.

Tarzan and the old pool

Key to the organizers’ climate strategy is to build as little as possible, which is why it is tapping into a leftover from the 1924 Paris Olympics: the Georges Vallerey swimming pool.

It’s getting a new air filtration system, as well as a new roof that lets in light but keeps out heat and cold. Old wood roof beams have been repurposed as countertops. The wooden bleachers, installed at least 40 years ago, remain. Sturdy stucco walls reveal the pool’s age.

“We need not trash everything or destroy everything and put it in the bin,” said Mr. Rabadan.

The pool holds history. It is where Johnny Weissmuller, an American swimmer, won a gold medal in 1924. He went on to play Tarzan in a string of Hollywood movies, Mr. Rabadan is keen to point out.

Roughly 95 percent of the venues to be used in the 2024 games are old buildings or temporary structures. For example, several temporary pools will be built for the games, then taken apart and re-installed in communities that have a dearth of public pools.

‘A laboratory’

The Olympics, Ms. Grenon said, offer “a laboratory,” particularly when it comes to the buildings designed from scratch.

A new aquatic center, on the edge of a highway in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis, is a showpiece of Douglas fir and pine. Its 5,000 square meter roof curves like a wave: The architects designed it that way to shrink the size of the building, reducing the energy needed to heat the space.

The pool is 5 meters deep only where necessary to have greater depth for diving, and shallower where it’s not. That too saves water and energy it takes to heat the water. Some of that heat will come from a nearby data center. The venue’s 5,000 seats are made from recycled plastic.

The goal, said Cécilia Gross, one of the architects, was “to do better with less.”

Rising nearby is the biggest new Olympics project: the 128-acre Athletes Village complex that is to morph into a mixed neighborhood for 6,000 residents afterward. Its builders say its emissions are at least 30 percent less than a conventional project of its size.

Timber has a starring role here, too. The village is a cluster of mostly wood-frame buildings.

While timber has its own environmental costs depending on how it’s grown, it is considered far more sustainable than concrete.

In the village, a small patch of sidewalk is paved with oyster shells that can be watered from an underground reservoir and cool the sidewalk on hot days. One experimental building is to recycle all its water. To cool the grounds, 9,000 trees have been planted, including local varieties like oaks and elms that can survive in a hotter future.

Then there’s the unconventional air conditioning.

A network of pipes, using water cooled by first being sent underground, will cool the interiors of the buildings in a technology known as a geo-exchange system. In New York City, St. Patrick’s Cathedral uses something similar, but using air instead of water. A smattering of U.S. universities are also switching to geoexchange.

Along with shade trees, insulation and a breeze from the river, the builders say indoor temperatures can be kept cool enough for the Paris summers of the future. However, the games organizers say, Olympic teams are still free to bring their own air conditioners.

The United States, Canada and Norway said they would. Australia and Ireland have too, according to press reports. The mayor, Ms. Hidalgo, in an interview with Reuters , urged teams to “trust the science.”

Léontine Gallois contributed reporting from Paris.

Because of an editing error, an earlier version of a picture caption with this article stated incorrectly the location of a new electric box that replaced diesel generators. It was on the Place de la Concorde, not near the Grand Palais.

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