Paris

Romance, art & café culture

The City of Light rewards slow wandering. Grand boulevards, hidden courtyards, world-defining art and a café on every corner – Paris is as much about lingering as it is about landmarks. These are the picks that go beyond the postcards.

Good to know

arrondissements spiralling out from the centre like a snail’s shell

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museums and monuments, from the Louvre to tiny ateliers

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the Eiffel Tower grows taller in summer as its iron expands

the Louvre is the most-visited museum on Earth

Local tips

Book museum and monument tickets online in advance – the queues are real.
A Paris Museum Pass covers 50+ sites and skips most ticket lines.
Buy a Navigo Easy card or a carnet for the metro rather than single tickets.
A friendly “Bonjour” when you enter a shop or café goes a long way.

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Paris at a glance

Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
Best time to visit: spring and autumn
Highlights: Arc de Triomphe Rooftop and Sainte-Chapelle
Where to stay: Canal Saint-Martin and Bastille (11th)
Local picks: 97 hand-chosen recommendations
Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

Local tips for Paris

Stories and neighbourhood know-how from our local guides.

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Where to stay in Paris

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Bastille

Color Design Hotel

Vibrant, well-priced 3-star on a quiet street near Opéra Bastille and Gare de Lyon.

★ 4.9

11th arrondissement (Bastille side)

Eden Lodge Paris

Why it matters: Eden Lodge is an eco-luxury property built around a zero-carbon promise, powered by solar and wood-pellet energy in a timber structure, and recognised on the city’s EU Ecolabel list. I

Golden Triangle

Four Seasons Hotel George V

Art Deco landmark off the Champs-Élysées with six Michelin stars and famed floral displays.

★ 4.8

$$$

Canal Saint-Martin

Generator Paris

Design-led hostel near the Canal Saint-Martin with a Sacré-Cœur-view rooftop bar; dorms to private rooms.

★ 4.8

South Pigalle

Grand Pigalle Experimental

Stylish SoPi boutique with Frenchie Pigalle downstairs, steps from Pigalle and Montmartre.

★ 4.8

Grands Boulevards

Grands Boulevards Experimental

Dorothée Meilichzon-designed rooms with a buzzy rooftop, near the Opéra and Le Marais.

★ 4.7

Châtelet

Hôtel Britannique

A warm, classic hotel near Châtelet and the Seine, beloved for its service and cosy rooms.

★ 4.7

Place de la Concorde

Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel

An 18th-century palace on Place de la Concorde, reborn with a serene spa and indoor pool.

★ 4.6

$$$

Oberkampf

Hôtel Fabric

A former textile factory turned design hotel with a hammam, near Place de la République.

★ 4.5

Le Marais

Hôtel Jeanne d’Arc Le Marais

Charming 3-star on a quiet Marais lane beside Place du Marché Sainte-Catherine, steps from St-Paul.

★ 4.5

Avenue Montaigne

Hôtel Plaza Athénée

Haute-couture icon on Avenue Montaigne with Eiffel Tower views and the Dior Spa.

★ 4.7

$$$

Saint-Germain

Hôtel Saint André des Arts

Boutique 4-star with a small spa in the heart of Saint-Germain, minutes from Notre-Dame.

★ 4.7

16th arrondissement (Porte Maillot)

Hotel Toujours

Why it matters: Toujours backs its green claims with two independent certifications (EU Ecolabel and Green Globe) and buys 100% renewable, traceable electricity, alongside fair-labour and responsible-

Arc de Triomphe

L’Hôtel du Collectionneur

Grand Art Deco 5-star near the Arc de Triomphe with a garden terrace and spa.

★ 4.6

$$$

Faubourg Saint-Honoré

Le Bristol Paris

Legendary Oetker palace with a rooftop pool and 3-Michelin-star Epicure, on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

★ 4.5

$$$

Canal Saint-Martin

Le Citizen Hôtel

Intimate Art Deco hotel right on the Canal Saint-Martin; spacious rooms with canal views.

★ 4.7

Saint-Ouen / Les Puces (northern edge of Paris)

MOB Hotel Paris Les Puces

Why it matters: MOB is a certified B Corp, meaning an independent audit assessed how it treats staff, sources food and gives back, not just its marketing. It sits right at the famous Saint-Ouen flea m

14th arrondissement (Denfert-Rochereau)

Solar Hotel

Why it matters: the Solar bills itself as Paris’s first activist eco-hotel, running a real environmental policy (EU Ecolabel and Green Key certified) while deliberately keeping rooms cheap and hosting

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Paris travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Paris?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Paris at a relaxed pace. See our Paris itinerary guide for a day-by-day plan.

Where is the best area to stay in Paris?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit. Our where to stay in Paris guide breaks down the best neighbourhoods.

What are the best things to do in Paris?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay.

What is the best time to visit Paris?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Paris is worth visiting year-round.