Paris is a city rich in romance, history, art, culture and food. With the iconic Eiffel Tower, a world-renowned gastronomy scene, fashion-forward shopping and unbeatable art collections, the city is a bucket-list staple. Depending on your interests, there are areas to stay in for arts and culture, the latest dining trends, haute couture shopping and the top sightseeing attractions. Make the most of a stay in Paris with these recommendations on where to book a hotel.
Where to stay
in Paris
Best Neighborhoods for Dining
Book a hotel in stylish Grands Boulevards not only for its reputation in the fashion world, but for its wide variety of restaurants. Find crisp, generously sized pizzas, traditional Mexican cuisine, fluffy boulangerie croissants and juicy burgers. The Champs-Élysées is a top choice for haute cuisine, including many big name, Michelin-starred restaurants. Choices for more affordable dining are within a minute or two walk from hotels along this famous avenue. Montmartre is famed for its buzzing bistros and irresistible crêpe vendors. Reserving a room here gives you access to Paris' top sightseeing attractions as well as a multicultural lineup of dining options, from Italian to Aussie-French to Venezuelan. The 11th Arrondissement is an ideal place to stay for foodies who want to eat alongside the local crowd. While Michelin-starred restaurants do exist here, there are also up-and-coming, more casual eateries with lower prices. Reserve accommodations in Bastille for its romantic Parisian ambience and wide range of ethnic restaurants along its winding alleys. Stay in Canal Saint-Martin and dine alongside fashion models in craft coffee shops. From your hotel in the Quartier Latin, pop in to a different cafe each morning before starting a day of sightseeing. Students flock here for the global cuisine, lively nightlife and secondhand bookstores, giving the neighborhood a university-town feel.
Champs-Élysées
You might enjoy the river views while in Champs-Élysées. Champs-Élysées is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Franklin D. Roosevelt Metro Station or Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau Station to see more of the city.
Montmartre
If you're spending time in Montmartre, you might enjoy attractions like Place du Tertre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Abbesses Station to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Montmartre
11th Arrondissement
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in 11th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Atelier des Lumières and Bataclan, and jump on the metro at Voltaire Station or Charonne Station to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in 11th Arrondissement
Latin Quarter
Travelers love Latin Quarter for its charming cafes, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Museum of the Middle Ages - Cluny Thermal Baths and Mansion and Panthéon.
Recommended hotels in Latin Quarter
Recommended hotels in Grands Boulevards
Where to Stay for Shopping
To be close to the ultimate in stylish, high-end Paris shopping, stay in the Champs-Élysées neighborhood between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. Exorbitantly priced as the boutiques may be, they're a must-see, even if just for window shopping. For a mix of haute couture and interesting art galleries, reserve a room in Saint-Germain-des Prés. This central location is also a convenient starting point for city exploration. Marais, in the 4th Arrondissement, offers shopping of all styles and budgets. Choose a hotel here and browse the boutiques of local designers, the renowned Galeries Lafayette and the Parisian favorite, Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville. Nearby, the 3rd Arrondissement is the place to stay for new designers as well as established French brands, and unique jewelry and accessories.
Champs-Élysées
You might enjoy the river views while in Champs-Élysées. Champs-Élysées is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Franklin D. Roosevelt Metro Station or Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau Station to see more of the city.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Marais
Travelers love Marais for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Paul Station or Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Carnavalet Museum and Picasso Museum.
Recommended hotels in Marais
4th Arrondissement
You might take some time to check out the cozy cafes in 4th Arrondissement. Spend some time visiting top spots like Notre-Dame, and catch the metro at Hôtel de Ville Metro Station or Pont Marie Station to see more of the area.
Recommended hotels in 4th Arrondissement
3rd Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Market of the Red Children while getting to know 3rd Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the lively bars. You can hop aboard the metro at Temple Station or Arts et Metiers Station to see more of the area.
Recommended hotels in 3rd Arrondissement
Top Places to Stay for Sightseeing
Choose a hotel in the 1st Arrondissement or 7th Arrondissement to be closest to Paris' major sightseeing attractions. Within the 1st, landmarks include the Louvre, Tuileries Garden, Place Vendôme and the Palais Royale. From here, it's an easy walk to the Champs-Élysées; while Saint-Germain-des Prés is just across the river. Accommodations in the 1st are also close to the Chatelet metro station, one of the transit system's largest hubs, making it easy to get just about anywhere. Reserve a room in the 7th Arrondissement, especially if this is your first visit to Paris, for convenience to the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, the Musée d'Orsay, the market street of rue Cler and excellent dining.
1st Arrondissement
Louvre Museum and Place Vendôme are a few top attractions in 1st Arrondissement. Hop around the city on the metro at Pyramides Metro Station or Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, charming cafes, and popular shops.
Recommended hotels in 1st Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement
Enjoy the charming cafes in 7th Arrondissement. Eiffel Tower is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Solferino Station or Assemblee Nationale Station to see more of Paris.
Recommended hotels in 7th Arrondissement
Champs-Élysées
You might enjoy the river views while in Champs-Élysées. Champs-Élysées is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Franklin D. Roosevelt Metro Station or Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau Station to see more of the city.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Best Places to Stay for Local Feel
Stay in the former red light district of South Pigalle (or "So-Pi") and live like a local along quiet, leafy streets lined with cafes and boutiques. Hotels here are close to Montmartre and Sacre Coeur. Walk along the rue des Martyrs for the best bakeries and chocolateries. The Quartier Latin is a great choice for Parisian flavor in a central location. with students and local residents at the neighborhood's many restaurants and wine bars and stroll along the rue Mouffetard market street. Reserve a stay in romantic Marais, or "Old Paris," for some of the city's trendiest restaurants, shops, bars and nightlife. There's plenty of history here, too, with the Jewish Quarter and historic Place des Vosges. The Louvre and Tuileries Garden are also nearby. For iconic Left Bank living, stay in Saint-Germain-des Prés, a favorite of visitors and locals alike for its big-name fashions, high-end restaurants, jazz clubs, galleries and aristocratic Jardin du Luxembourg. For old-world charm and a hilltop view of Paris, stay in Montmartre to enjoy the vistas from the enchanting cafes and ivy-clad art galleries of rue Lamarck and rue des Abbesses.
Pigalle
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Pigalle. La Machine du Moulin Rouge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Pigalle Station or Saint-Georges Station to see more of Paris.
Recommended hotels in Pigalle
Latin Quarter
Travelers love Latin Quarter for its charming cafes, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Museum of the Middle Ages - Cluny Thermal Baths and Mansion and Panthéon.
Recommended hotels in Latin Quarter
Marais
Travelers love Marais for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Paul Station or Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Carnavalet Museum and Picasso Museum.
Recommended hotels in Marais
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Montmartre
If you're spending time in Montmartre, you might enjoy attractions like Place du Tertre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Abbesses Station to see more of the city.
Recommended hotels in Montmartre
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