With such extensive accommodation variety it is certainly impossible dishing up a short list. However, the verified guest reviews and quality score you will find for each property on our site is the ultimate tool you can use to determine popularity. Below is a fraction of high in demand venues and to your left a short description of the top places to stay in the city.
Youthful, modern and stylish Bel Ami is a boutique hotel in St. Germain, a top location for shopping, surrounded by attractions and near Saint Germain-des-pres metro station. From here you can easily walk to the Latin Quarter, The Louvre and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Check Price Divided into 20 districts Paris really has no wrong area to stay. You can however allow your choice of accommodation to be guided by which attractions you prefer being closest, if you need to be near train stations or nightlife and whether you prefer to enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower, a view of the Seine River, something romantic or a family hotel. We make this process especially easy with our refined search facility you will notice when you use our yellow search box above.
As for getting around, this is a city made for walking or to be explored by bicycle, the 2 preferred modes of transport for tourists allowing you to see much more than using the metro. Or, since it is the city of love and romance you could also consider a tour by traditional horse and carriage.
Bordering against other popular areas such as St. Germain and the 4th arondissement, The Latin Quarter is historic with the perfect location if you want to book hotels near The Seine River. Its is the centre of higher learning in Paris and feature the 8 centuries old La Sorbonne University.
The cobbled pedestrian streets subsequently has a young personality and exude a quaint and lively character. The buildings display beautiful old architecture to create a historical atmosphere and in La Contrescarpe Square you will find nice bars and great affordable restaurants.
The Latin Quarter is also near one of the top attractions in the city, namely the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral. It is packed with street cafes, many little shops at which to buy gifts and home to Jardin des Plantes botanical gardens.
If you prefer a funky and vibrant location budget travelers refer to as the last village in the city or even as the real Paris then Montmartre is our suggestion as the best suburb to stay for first time visitors with pedestrian streets featuring artists, painters and musicians amusing passers by lending it an artsy demeanor with an up-beat vibe.
This is also a shopping hot spot and famous for its unsurpassed views. Take the cable car up to the top of the 130 meter high Montmartre Hill where live music will welcome you and from where spectacular scenery of the Eiffel Tower and lit-up city skyline unfold at night. Montmartre is historic, it is typically Parisian and close to famous Moulin Rouge
Also situated on the Left bank of the Seine and bordering the 7th endorissement (district) where you will find the Eiffel Tower and the 1st endorissement in the city centre meaning you are close to the Louvre, St. Germain is a wide boulevard which has a vibrant atmosphere at night among the bistros, street cafes and boutique shops.
It is less touristy than The Latin Quarter for example, yet adjacent to the Latin Quarter and many of its hotels are within walking distance of Notre Dam. Part of the reason for the lesser tourist numbers might be that St Germain is an upscale area, perfect if you enjoy mixing it up with a yuppy Paris crowd and fancy dining in authentic French style.
A popular shopping district, trendy Le Marais is known for its labyrinth of medieval lanes lined with bars and restaurants, galleries, a vast choice of accommodation for all budgets, plus fashion boutique and designer shops for all price ranges.
Together with The Latin Quarter and Montmartre it is the best location if you prefer to stay within a lively and cosmopolitan scene, and where you will get the best glimpse into the city's Medieval past. Located along the River Seine it is the place where aristocratic Parisian high society once tread, featuring architecture reflecting on the city's interesting history.
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