Want to find the best Paris hotel for your visit? 

With almost 2,000 hotels inside the city plus extended-stay hotels and short-term apartment rentals, you'll have a dizzying number of choices when deciding where to stay in the City of Light.

Whether you're looking for a 5-star luxury "palace," a cheap budget hotel, a charming boutique hotel, or one of the newest hotels in Paris, our hand-picked hotel recommendations give you plenty of options.

We also share tips and tricks for finding the bargains, deals, and discounts on well-known hotel review and booking websites.

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What's the Best Way to Decide Where to Stay? 

    Before you pick a hotel or apartment to book, choose the neighborhood or district (called arrondissement in Paris) where you want to stay.   

    If you're planning your first trip to Paris, you may not know one neighborhood or arrondissement from another (that was me on my first visit!).  In that case, our article on where to stay for your first visit will give you some good ideas, based on what you want to do and experience while you're here.

    You can also make a list of the top 5-8 attractions and events you want to experience, and then find the arrondissement or neighborhood where they're located.  If several of them cluster in one or two areas, you might want to strongly consider the convenience of staying nearby.

Paris Hotels near Top Attractions, Famous Museums, & Monuments

The Eiffel Tower, a coveted view from Paris hotels
The Eiffel Tower, a coveted view from Paris hotels

Staying near a popular attraction not only saves you time when you visit it, but also gives you an easy, convenient way to experience the surrounding neighborhood - the bistros and cafés, boutiques and bakeries, and other things to see and do nearby. 

Plus, you can't beat the views!

Find our recommendations for where to stay near these top Paris attractions:

  • Eiffel Tower  - Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle from your window or balcony - or choose  (perhaps) more affordable accommodations nearby
  • Arc de Triomphe - Stay near the start and finish line of the Paris Marathon, as well as near Champs Elysees - check budget and 4-star options
  • Champs Élysées & "Golden Triangle" Hotels - If shopping is your major focus during your Paris trip, these hotels will put you right in the middle of an almost endless number of stores and boutiques
  • Moulin Rouge  - Stay in Montmartre or Pigalle to be close to this famous cabaret as well as lots of other fun nightlight and restaurants
  • Paris Opera House - You'll have just a short walk to Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera House) and then back to your hotel after the show, plus this neighborhood is packed with great shopping (including two of the grandest grands magasins, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps) and restaurants
  • Palace of Versailles - Where to Stay Nearby - You'll get much more for your money compared with Paris (or alternately, choose one of the cheaper hotels and save a lot) plus, perhaps even more important, staying overnight lets you spend even more time at Versailles (there's way to much to see in one day)
  • Louvre Museum - Hotels near the Louvre also put you very close to the Orsay Museum, Tuileries Garden, the Orangerie (Monet's water lily paintings), and, if you're visiting near Christmas, the very fun and entertaining Tuileries Christmas Market
  • Notre Dame Cathédral - Not only are these hotels close to the famous Cathedral, but they also put you close to other spectacular Medieval sites including Sainte-Chapel and the Conciergerie
  • Père Lachaise Cemetery - If exploring the many graves in this famous garden cemetery is on your list of places to visit, consider these hotels - you'll save quite a bit of money compared with hotels in the single-digit arrondissements closer to the city center, and the metro will quickly whisk you wherever you want to go
  • The Conciergerie - Check out nearby hotels
  • Sainte-Chapelle - Check out nearby hotels
  • Orsay Museum - Check out nearby hotels

Want to Save on Your Paris Hotel?

Check our tips on how to find discounts, deals, and bargains for Paris hotels.  Whether you're looking for cheap accommodations or want to pay less for luxury, we'll show you how to save on hotels in Paris. 

Here are some shortcuts: 

  • Booking.com: Need last minute reservations?  Check out Today Deals on their website
  • Trip Advisor: Use their Best Value Deals & save BIG on your Paris hotel
  • Priceline: Find the lowest prices on Paris hotels with their Express Deals

Hotels near Famous Parisian Gardens & Parks

Staying near one of Paris's fabulous gardens and parks lets you admire the lush flowers and greenery, relax near a tranquil pool or fountain, and enjoy a picnic whenever you please.

If you're visiting with children, they'll love being near the playgrounds, carousels, puppet shows, and pony rides.

  • Jardin des Tuileries - Located next to the Louvre - so choose any hotel near the Louvre 
  • Place des Vosges - Almost any hotel in the Marais will be reasonably close
  • Jardin des Plantes and Paris Ménagerie - Check out hotels in the Latin Quarter, especially Hotel Pilgrim, which is quite close
  • Luxembourg Garden - If you had to pick the best all-around centrally-located park in Paris, this might be the one you'd choose (although Parc Monceau on the Right Bank runs a close second); located between the 5th and 6th arrondissement
  • Parc Monceau - This park, located between the 8th and 17th arrondissements, has a little of everything, including gorgeous gardens, wonderful amenities for kids, and even a small (replica) Egyption pyramid.
  • Palais Royal Courtyard and Gardens - This almost-hidden tranquil oasis is about a 2-minute walk (not counting the wait to cross Rue Rivoli) from the Louvre, so most hotels near the Louvre on the Right Bank will be close
  • Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet - A hidden gem behind Sacre Coeur with a very nice children's playground, an recreational area for teens, a shady arbor, and beautiful landscaping - convenient to Montmartre hotels near Sacre Coeur, especially the Odalys City "aparthotel," about 2 minutes away on foot

Shopping Districts & Market Streets

Do your Paris vacation plans include a lot of shopping, or exploring famous Paris market streets? 

Maximize your time by staying in a nearby hotel.  All of these fascinating shopping districts are in the middle of wonderful Parisian neighborhoods and very close to other top attractions.

  • Golden Triangle - Hotels in this luxe neighborhood put you within easy reach of all the top designer showrooms
  • Les Halles - Foodies will appreciate the close proximity to the city's best cookware stores, the Montgorgueil market street, and all of the many wonderful restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and bistros in near the site of Paris's old (now demolished) wholesale food market 
  • Rue Cler Market Street - Travel writer/enthusiast Rick Steves put Rue Cler on the map a couple of decades ago, and it's still an excellent location to stay near - check out nearby hotels in the 7th arrondissement
  • Grand Department Stores - Two of the most famous (Printemps and Galeries Lafayette) are near the Paris Opera House;
  • Les Puces Flea Market at Saint-Ouen

Hotels in Popular Paris Neighborhoods

Paris Hotels in Each District (Arrondissement)

Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements (districts), each with its own unique attractions and ambiance.  

To be close to the most popular tourist attractions, choose hotels in these arrondissements:

To experience life in Paris like a Parisian, look for hotels in these quieter, mostly residential areas:

  • 10th Arrondissement Hotels - Gare du Nord, Place de la République, Canal Saint-Martin, hip cafés and nightlife
  • 11th Arrondissement Hotels - Bastille, Atelier des Lumieres, nightlife, bistros, and indie boutiques in Charonne and Oberkampf; hip and trendy
  • 12th Arrondissement Hotels - Bercy Village, Coulée Verte, Bois de Vincennes, Paris Zoo, Ground Control, Gare de Lyon, Marché d'Aligre Flea Market, Bastille Opera, Opera Bastille
  • 13th Arrondissement Hotels - Edge of Latin Quarter, Gobelins Tapestry, massive street art scene, Paris's biggest Chinatown
  • 14th Arrondissement Hotels - Catacombs, Montparnasse Cemetery, Fondation Cartier, Parc Montsouris
  • 15th Arrondissement Hotels - Montparnasse Tower, Beaugrenelle Shopping Mall, Île des Cygnes, Porte de Versailles Expo Center, Parc André Citroën
  • 16th Arrondissement Hotels - Trocadéro, Musée de l'Homme, Palais de Tokyo, Musée Marmottan
  • 17th Arrondissement Hotels - Batignolles neighborhood, Palais de Congrès, Cité de l'Economie, Parc Monceau, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Élysées
  • 19th Arrondissement Hotels - Parc de la Villette, Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Belleville neighborhood
  • 20th Arrondissement Hotels - Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Belleville neighborhood, Parc de Belleville, Street Art, Menilmontant, Montreuil Flea Market (nearby)

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