The capital of France needs no introduction: tens of millions of tourists come here every year, who know very well what they want to see in Paris itself and its suburbs. But they all have one thing in common: they all need somewhere to live. Parisian hotels, however, do not pamper travelers with accessibility and service: hotels here are expensive, and a room costing 120–150 euros does not guarantee you all imaginable and inconceivable benefits - it may well turn out to be a closet under the very roof with a non-working shower and breakfast in the form of coffee and a croissant. To prevent this from happening, you need to be responsible when choosing a hotel.

It hardly makes sense to settle outside the city center in Paris: it’s a bit far from the residential areas and suburbs to get to the sights, and it’s expensive—the metro in Paris also costs money. Therefore, I advise you to pay attention only to those hotels that are located more or less close to the attractions of the center. It’s not difficult to navigate - the hotel will certainly indicate in the description that it is located, say, 100–200 meters from the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe, or some other iconic landmark. This is especially important if you are traveling to Paris for the first time - by focusing on well-known sites, the likelihood of getting lost while looking for a hotel is much lower.

Which area of ​​Paris is best to stay in?

If you look at the map of Paris, then preference should be given to hotels located in the first 9 arrondissements (administratively Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements). However, there are also good hotels in other districts, and in the process of choosing a hotel, it is perhaps more advisable to focus not so much on the administrative division, but on the convenience of accommodation in certain areas or even quarters of the city.

Neighborhood of the Louvre

The "most central" district of Paris is called Louvre(Louvre)(this is the 1st arrondissement, on booking sites it is also often called the “Louvre-Shuttle”). As is easy to understand, most of it is occupied by the Louvre Palace Museum itself, as well as the adjacent Tuileries Garden, part of the Rue de Rivoli, Place Vendôme and the Palais Royal (often also called the Palais Royal). If you stay in this area, then an absolute advantage will be the presence of many attractions within walking distance from your hotel, and there is a high probability that a piece of the Louvre will be visible from the window of your room, and you will live in some historical building, also on Rivoli Street has a significant number of shops, cafes and restaurants. There are also disadvantages, and quite significant ones: the cost of living in the local hotels is quite high; even for the most modest conditions they can ask for 120–180 euros per day or more, and it often happens that the description of the hotel and photographs on its website do not quite correspond to reality. Since the buildings in this area are quite old, it may well turn out that the hotel does not have an elevator, and you will have to carry your luggage yourself up to the 4th floor. Another disadvantage is that the bathrooms are often small, but this can be tolerated if not for poor pressure or lack of hot water. It often happens that the rooms are not equipped with air conditioning (this is especially important if you are traveling to Paris in the summer), the audibility between the rooms is appalling, and the furniture in the rooms is very shabby. Reviews of tourists left on hotel booking sites will help you save yourself from contemplating all of the above: they will definitely not remain silent if anything of the above is noticed in the hotel. Despite the respectability of the area as a whole, I would not recommend settling in the area around the Forum des Halles shopping center.– in the evenings it’s quite dull there and I personally don’t feel confident in the periodically hanging around teenage groups, sometimes aggressive.

In the Louvre area, you can pay attention, for example, to the Mansart hotel with spacious rooms and bathrooms, or the cute designer hotel Odyssey by Elegancia with colorful rooms, or the cozy Le Relais Saint-Honoré. If you like to cook yourself and want to feel like a Parisian, you should take a closer look at the apartments - for example, Apartments du Louvre, where you will have a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, etc. at your disposal. If your travel budget is not limited, then it makes sense to stay at the Hôtel De Vendôme, which overlooks Place Vendôme directly.

Place de la Concorde area

Located next door to the Louvre Place de la Concorde(Place de la Concorde), from which the Champs Elysees begin. In my opinion, from the point of view of walking, this is the optimal place to stay in the center of Paris: the Louvre is about 10 minutes on foot from here, and this walk will be pleasant - through the Tuileries Gardens; From here it is convenient to go for a walk in the direction of the Invalides (L"hôtel des Invalides) and in the direction of the Orsay Museum (Musée d'Orsay), not to mention the fact that the Eiffel Tower is literally nearby. However, try to avoid hotels/rooms , which overlook the Place de la Concorde - this is one of the noisiest squares in Paris. But in the depths of the district, on the contrary, it is very worth settling - it is much quieter here, because many streets are closed, and only a car can go to the next store. bring food. By the way, in this area there are not only several grocery stores, but also many nice cafes where you can have breakfast. Based on personal experience, I can recommend the nice hotel New Hotel Roblin, located near the Madeleine Church (l "église de la Madeleine). ) – our room, for example, had a spacious bathroom with a window onto the courtyard, and the bedroom had a small balcony.

Champs Elysees and surroundings

Live near Champs Elysees(les Champs-Élysees), which stretch from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, are also quite interesting. Closer to the Place de la Concorde, the hotels are located in traditional Parisian houses with attics, and if your room is on the top floor, it is very likely that you will get a nice balcony or attic. Further, towards the Arc de Triomphe, there are a large number of shops, and finally, near the arch itself there is a completely traditional quarter, which does not lack food shops, of which there are much more than shoe and bag stores (in the center it is usually the other way around). It’s convenient to live here if your goal is shopping or traveling outside the central districts of Paris (for example, to the Abbey of Saint-Denis or Vincennes Castle) - the Gare St. Lazare station is nearby, where 5 metro lines intersect, and There are shops of the Champs Elysees and boutiques of Rue St nearby. Honor. Here it is worth taking a closer look, for example, at the Wo Wilson-Opera by Elegancia hotel, from where it is convenient to go to the shops on the boulevards, or at the chain Best Western Premier Opera Diamond, from which you can walk to the Louvre or Montmartre. The Royal Garden Champs-Elysees hotel also seemed like a nice option for me to stay, where we got a nice and quite spacious room with a balcony-garden and where there was absolutely no noise from the street, although the window was always open. I fell in love with the Arioso Hotel for its courtyard with a spiral staircase, balcony with a table and chair, and walls upholstered in chintz in the traditional Parisian style. In the immediate vicinity of the Arc de Triomphe, I can recommend Hotel Duret, in a quiet, uncrowded location, there is a supermarket and many cafes nearby.

Latin Quarter

It is also considered a popular and quite convenient place to base Latin Quarter(Quartier latin), home to the Sorbonne, one of the oldest universities in the world. The main attractions of the area are the Pantheon, the Luxembourg Gardens and the Baths of Cluny. Despite the fact that there are no fewer tourists in the Luxembourg Gardens than in the Tuileries Park near the Louvre, the area itself looks calmer and more homely; grandmothers are often seen here walking their dogs or going home with a baguette under their arm. Closer to the university there are a large number of inexpensive bistros, which are designed mainly for students, but tourists can also save a little on food. There are also shops here, not only grocery stores, but also used bookstores and antiques. The attractions of the Ile de la Cité and the Louvre are also within easy reach of the Latin Quarter - you just need to cross the bridge. In this area, I like the Villa Pantheon Hotel, located a block from the Pantheon and decorated in pre-war style, although there are, of course, other options.

Montparnasse

Good areas to live in Paris, in my opinion, are: station area Monaparnasse(Montparnasse). There are not as many attractions here as in the very center, but they do exist: this is a tall observation tower, from where you can see the whole of Paris, and the cemetery of the same name, no less visited than Père Lachaise. The area around the station (let me remind you, just in case, that, in general, there are seven railway stations in Paris) is not a “station”, but quite decent; here we walked calmly both late at night and early in the morning. The main advantage of the area is its good infrastructure: there are many grocery stores, and at the exit of the metro there is a huge shopping center, so in any case you won’t leave without shopping and you won’t go hungry. A possible disadvantage of the area may be its distance from the center, but for those who like to walk a lot, this is not a problem - in just 20–25 minutes you can walk to the Eiffel Tower, and in 15–20 minutes to the Luxembourg Gardens. In this area, I can recommend the modern hotel Concorde Montparnasse, where we got a room overlooking the square with fountains (we have already stayed in hotels of this chain several times in Europe and have always been satisfied). Hotel Waldorf Montparnasse, where we also stayed at one time, is located opposite the Montparnasse Tower, the rooms here are very compact but cozy, we liked the large window into the courtyard in the bathroom. In this area you can also live closer to the catacombs, it is a 15-minute walk from the station - the convenience is that a special bus from Orly airport (Orlybus) comes to the square near the catacombs, and you can spend the night here (in a hotel, not in the catacombs) and the next day move towards the station to go in the right direction. Here I can safely recommend Best Western Nouvel Orléans with spacious rooms with a balcony by Parisian standards.

I'll continue the topic Parisian train stations , of which, as I wrote above, there are already seven of them in Paris. Living next to them is optimal when you are passing through Paris and early the next morning you need to travel further. Alternatively, if you have quite a lot of time budgeted for your trip, you can combine hotels in Paris: while you are walking around the city, it is logical to live closer to the center so as not to waste your legs, and when you need to leave, say, to Tours or Reims with Amiens, you can move closer to the station, so as not to jump up at the light or dawn, but calmly (and perhaps even on foot) take a walk towards the station. The areas near most of the stations are not scary at all, but rather bourgeois, quite decorous, they are all the same as in the center, houses with attics, which are still remembered by Baron Haussmann. For those who are planning to leave the Gare de Lyon station or the Gare d'Austerlitz station across the river, I can recommend the Villa Lutèce Port Royal hotel, from where the aforementioned stations are about a 10-minute walk away. A cozy hotel, although a few a little cramped, but the crampedness is nice, not disturbing, but giving it a kind of charm.

There are other quite popular areas in Paris, such as Montmartre or Marais.

Montmartre

Montmartre(Montmartre) is considered one of the most colorful areas of Paris; artists, poets, writers and journalists have long settled here (many of whom, by the way, subsequently migrated to Montparnasse, discussed above). Now there are a large number of shops selling all sorts of things and overrated, in my opinion, cafes and restaurants that shamelessly take advantage of the popularity of the area. It’s nice to walk around Montmartre and buy all sorts of nonsense, but I don’t recommend living here - there are always people hanging around here who are always trying to snatch your bag, entangling your hands with colored threads, you also come across beggars here, and in the evenings there are numerous establishments under red a lantern (and we are not talking about Chinese restaurants at all) and erotic-themed shops.

Mare

Area Mare(Marais) located closer to the center, in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, and is now still considered ultra-fashionable - not least because this area has been chosen by the gay community. Here there are a couple of streets of genuine, real Paris, where you can easily stumble upon a half-timbered building, and the center from here is about 10-15 minutes on foot, so the area is strategically located well, but, in my opinion, it is very overrated, and in some hotels, even recommended by guidebooks, for example, Hotel de la Bretonnerie, there is something to complain about (if you get up late, you may not have enough pastries for breakfast), but you don’t really want to - it’s too cozy.

Defense

If this is not your first time going to Paris, then to complete the picture you can settle in an area where you have not been before - for example, V Defense(La Defense), "Parisian Manhattan". This is a good opportunity to see a place that you haven’t been able to get to all the time. There is a fairly large number of retail spaces and a significant number of monuments of modern art, while the area is well connected to the center of Paris by public transport. Hotels in La Défense are all modern, with spacious rooms, and you can often book a lovely room with breakfast for just 110–130 euros, which is not at all expensive for Paris. In particular, I advise you to pay attention to the Hilton Paris La Defense hotel, where you can choose pillows for your room in advance and buy metro passes without problems or queues.

What else to consider when choosing a hotel in Paris

In conclusion, I will add a few words about the features characteristic of Parisian hotels in general. It is worth understanding that with the high congestion of Paris with tourists staff A significant number of hotels are not at all interested in welcoming you as if they were family (there are already plenty of tourists, why bother trying), but they answer most questions and do their job - getting you into a room - quite clearly. Breakfast in the vast majority of Parisian hotels, in our understanding, they are meager and not worth the money at all: if breakfast costs 6–8 euros per person, this, as a rule, means that coffee and croissants will be served. If breakfast costs 12–15 euros, then they will add more cereal and perhaps some fruit and cheese. There are exceptions, but in most cases you can safely refuse hotel breakfasts and eat in your room or in a nearby cafe, fortunately, Paris has no shortage of nutritious establishments. Availability in hotel room kettle or coffee maker– rather an exception to the rule, this happens very rarely. If you prefer to travel by car, you need to remember that automobile– not the best means of transportation around the French capital; it is better to leave the car in the parking lot and use public transport or a bicycle to move around the city.

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By Moscow or St. Petersburg standards, Paris cannot be called a big city. It is noisy and densely populated, like all capitals, but at the same time, it is quite compact. Walking on foot, you will quickly find yourself in new areas of Paris. There are 20 of them in the city. And each is interesting and unique in its own way. By choosing only standard tourist routes around the historical center, you risk missing out on a lot of interesting things - small details and touches that make up the spirit of the city. To truly understand a city, you need to visit all of them. arrondissements of Paris.

However, there is one subtle point here. Among the districts of Paris, there are some where you just have to “look” to get an idea about them. By settling there, you can greatly spoil your impression of the city. Such districts include Chinese, African and Indian quarters. Here the crime rate is higher than in other areas of Paris, there is practically no indigenous population, and it is always quite noisy and dirty. But hotel prices here are the lowest, 60-80 euros per night. Such cheapness is not a concession to the location; renovations in the hotel will most likely also turn out to be more than modest.

Eiffel Tower.

Prices for decent Parisian hotels, in quieter areas of the city, start from around 120 euros per night. It is unlikely that they will be near the historical center, but the city has a well-developed transport system and you can easily get to any place. From this point of view, it is most convenient to settle next to the first metro line. Passing through the entire city, it captures the most popular tourist stops: the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysees, the Tuileries Garden.

Prices in “legendary” hotels, known throughout the world on a par with the Louvre, with an ideal location and service, start from 500 euros per night. Thus, the room rate will tell you a lot about what you can expect from a hotel in a particular area. Figuring out on your own which district of Paris is best to book a hotel in is not easy. You can find a lot of information on this topic on the Internet, but it is often contradictory. Still, there are general recommendations that are worth listening to.

The districts of Paris are numbered clockwise, starting from the historical center - the Ile de la Cité (it is numbered 1), and then spiraling towards the outskirts. It is adjacent to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th districts. The largest number of museums, architectural monuments and other attractions are located here: Notre Dame Cathedral, Louvre, Tuileries Garden, Conciergerie, Picasso Museum, Center Georges Pompidou, Place de la Bastille, Place des Vosges, Sorbonne, Pantheon, Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Palace and Garden. This is just a small list of what is just around the corner if you are lucky enough to live here. Native French people live here, mostly financiers and lawyers. You definitely won't be disappointed with a hotel in these areas, but the price will be accordingly.

Parisians relax in a pack

The “second circle” includes districts 7, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17. They began to form in the 19th century; there are also many attractions here, and prices are slightly lower. Historically, the 7th, 16th and 17th arrondissements were home to the Parisian aristocracy. Times are changing, but housing here is still prestigious, and restaurants are expensive. This is easily explained, in the 7th arrondissement, for example, close to the symbol of Paris - the Eiffel Tower. In front of it is the Champ de Mars, the Bourbon Palace, nearby the Rodin House Museum, the Orsay Museum, the Invalides House with the tomb of Napoleon. The 16th arrondissement is home to the Balzac and Trocadéro house museum, but the heart is Rue Passy, ​​home to respectable shops and restaurants. The 17th arrondissement is home to many foreign embassies, the Palais des Congrès and Parc Monceau. Everything is respectable and very calm.

The remaining districts of the “second circle” are 8, 9 and 15 - busy tourist spots. The 8th arrondissement attracts with the Champs Elysees with many shops, boutiques and restaurants, Place de la Concorde and Place des Stars, Arc de Triomphe, Petit and Grand palaces. The center of the 9th arrondissement is the Opera Garnier; there are also many museums here: the Grévin wax museum, the Fragonard Perfume Museum, the Gustave Moreau House Museum, the Museum of Romantic Life. Despite the fact that this district is located almost in the city center, prices here are reasonable for both accommodation and food. Tourists are also attracted by the proximity of two large shopping centers, where everyone goes for shopping: Galeries Lafayette and Printant. The 15th district is the most populous. Among the attractions: the Montparnasse Tower is the main skyscraper of Paris.

Market in the city

The “third ring” was formed by the eastern and northern districts: 10, 11,12,13,14, 18,19, 20. They are simpler, poorer, more democratic. Many workers and immigrants live here. To be fair, it is worth noting that the peripheral areas of Paris are not so much dangerous as rather inconvenient for tourists. On the other hand, hotel prices here are much lower than in the center. Still, some areas should be avoided.

For example, the 10th arrondissement, located near the Northern and Western stations (Gard du Nord and Gard du l est). It would seem that the center is nearby, the infrastructure is developed, and the prices are affordable. However, experienced tourists will never rent accommodation here - this is an Indian area, where visitors from African and Arab countries also live. There are three lines of RER (commuter trains) here, and two of them lead to the most criminal suburb of Paris - Saint-Denis.

The 13th arrondissement will not be the most interesting place to live. This is Parisian “Chinatown”. Although not only the Chinese live here, but also Filipinos, Japanese, Vietnamese and Thais. On every corner you can find a restaurant with local cuisine, a souvenir shop, and a small market. It’s interesting to visit, but it’s better to choose another area for living. The second largest Chinatown is in the 20th district. Of all the attractions here is the Père Lachaise cemetery. The 11th arrondissement can be intimidating due to its vibrant nightlife. Others, on the other hand, will be attracted by the many clubs, bars and restaurants open around the clock. It is always lively here; rallies, demonstrations and parades often take place.

The 18th and 19th arrondissements used to be notorious, but today, due to the substantial funds invested in their improvement, these areas are often recommended for tourists to stay. The 18th district is the Montmartre district - one of the most romantic places in Paris. 19 - famous for the town of science and technology La Villette and the Buttes Chaumont park.

Street musician in Montmartre.

Many guidebooks maintain the classic division of Paris into “left bank” and “right bank”. The spirit of the Left Bank was defined by the school at Notre Dame. The school became the Sorbonne, and the Latin Quarter appeared around it - students, youth, artists, musicians, poets. Traditionally, the left bank is considered aristocratic and bohemian. And the right one is the administrative and business center. However, nothing is permanent. Borders are blurred, the center is shifted here and there, so you should not rely on this opinion when choosing a hotel. Focus on the price, the proximity of the attractions you want to visit most, the opportunity to stroll in the evening on foot along the quiet cozy streets of Paris. Even if they are far from the tourist routes, the atmosphere of real Paris is made up of little things.

Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, each of which has its own characteristics, attractions and unique atmosphere. One of the main problems that all travelers face when planning a trip to Paris is the need to choose a suitable area to stay. We have compiled a rating of Paris districts, taking into account the following criteria: safety, transport accessibility and proximity to the main attractions. It is clear that the most comfortable areas of Paris are also the most expensive. The average price of hotels in the districts at the beginning of the list is significantly higher than those at the end. However, it is up to you to decide what to prefer. Therefore, if you want to live in the very center of Paris and walk on foot, then this is the beginning of the list, if you are more concerned about the price and don’t mind taking the metro, then start mastering the list from the end. And also - remember, the lower the number of the district, the closer to the center, but also the more turmoil.

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First arrondissement (Louvre)

This is the geographical center of Paris and the most popular district among tourists. Most of the district's territory is occupied by the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens. It is also home to attractions such as Place Vendôme, the Palais Royal and the Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. In total, the First Arrondissement has more than 330 historical monuments and 14 museums. The First Arrondissement boasts not only a large number of attractions, but also very convenient Transport links: the Chatelet-Les Halles railway station connects the First Arrondissement with different parts of the Paris region. Main metro stations: Châtelet, Les Halles, Concorde, Louvre-Rivoli, Madeleine. Life in the first arrondissement is not quite Parisian, but rather touristic. If you are not going to stay at a hotel like the Ritz, then it is better to choose another area of ​​​​Paris. Accommodation rates in the First Arrondissement start from 80 euros per night. The average cost of one night in a hotel is 275 euros. You can find the best hotel deals in the first arrondissement of Paris at this link.

Sixth arrondissement (Luxembourg)

We believe that the sixth district is the best in terms of comfort, safety, “centrality” and atmosphere. The face of the Sixth Arrondissement is its trendy boutiques and art galleries. Once a favorite haven of bohemians and intellectuals, today Luxembourg is considered one of the most expensive and prestigious areas of Paris. Among the iconic attractions of this district are the Luxembourg Palace and the garden of the same name, the Medici fountain, the oldest bridge in Paris, the Pont Neuf, the church and the Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter. The sixth arrondissement is a calm and safe area where French bourgeois and intellectuals like to live: philosophers, artists, writers, university professors. Main metro stations: Montparnasse - Bienvenüe, Odeon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Accommodation rates start from 100 euros per night. The average cost of a night in a hotel is 136 euros. hotels in the sixth arrondissement.

Seventh arrondissement (Palais-Bourbon)

Although the Seventh Arrondissement is inferior to the First in the number of attractions, it can easily compete with it in the number of tourists, because it is here that the symbol of France is located - the Eiffel Tower. In addition, the Seventh Arrondissement is home to two famous museums - the Orsay and the Rodin Museum. This is a prestigious and quiet quarter, which has been chosen by many embassies and wealthy Parisians, including the famous designer Karl Lagerfeld. Main metro stations: Champ de Mars, Invalides. Accommodation prices start from 100 euros per night, the average price is 144 euros per night. See hotels in the seventh arrondissement at this link.

Fourth arrondissement (Hotel de Ville)

Fifth District (Pantheon)

The fifth arrondissement is best known for the Latin Quarter, which received its name due to the fact that the famous Sorbonne is located here: students of the Sorbonne in the Middle Ages spoke mainly Latin. In addition to the Sorbonne, other prestigious colleges and schools of Paris are located here. The fifth arrondissement is also interesting because it is one of the oldest parts of Paris. In the first century BC, the Gallo-Roman city of Lutetia stood here. Since then, ancient Roman ruins have been preserved here: arenas and baths. In addition to the Latin Quarter, which is an attraction in itself, the Fifth Arrondissement is home to many museums: the Pantheon, the National Museum of Natural History, the Curie Museum, the Museum of the Middle Ages and others. Main metro stations: Gare d'Austerlitz and Saint-Michel. Accommodation costs start from 90 euros per night, average cost is 141 euros per night. For hotels in the Latin Quarter, see this link.

Third district (Temple)

The northern part of the historic Marais district and the Jewish Quarter are located here. On Rue Montmorency you can see the oldest private house in Paris, built in 1407. The most popular attraction in the Third Arrondissement is the Picasso Museum. The row of ancient mansions in which noble families of Paris once lived gives a special charm to this district. Main metro stations: République, Strasbourg - Saint-Denis. Accommodation rates start from 90 euros per night, the average price is 170 euros per night. For hotels in this district, see this link.

Eighth arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)

The Eighth Arrondissement is visible from afar: it is decorated with the majestic Arc de Triomphe. Here are the famous Champs Elysees - an avenue filled with expensive shops and crowds of tourists, on which the Elysee Palace is also located - the residence of the President of France. Other popular attractions in the area include the Madeleine Church, Monceau Park, Pont Alexandre III and the Grand Palais. Main metro stops: Champs -Élys ées - Clemenceau, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Saint-Lazare. Accommodation costs start from 80 euros. The average price of a night in a hotel is 270 euros. The best hotel deals in the eighth arrondissement.

Second District (Burs or Exchange)

It is predominantly a business district, with the Paris Bourse at its heart. Bibliophiles will be interested in visiting the National Library; shopping lovers will find many fashionable shops in the Second Arrondissement; many tourists are attracted here by the Fragonard Perfumery Museum. Main metro stations: Op éra, Strasbourg - Saint-Denis. Accommodation rates in the Second Arrondissement start at 60 euros per night, with an average price of around 200 euros per night. Hotels in the second district are presented at the link.

Ninth Arrondissement (Opera)

For art lovers, this district is primarily associated with the Paris Opera Garnier, and avid shopaholics will immediately think of Galeries Lafayette. A funny feature of the Ninth District is its butterfly-like shape. The Ninth Arrondissement can be called a kind of bridge from the past to the present, so closely intertwined are cultural heritage and modern French life. This is also a district of contrasts: on one side you will see expensive shops, well-kept boulevards and respectable houses, on the other - the Pigalle red light district and the famous red mill of the Moulin Rouge, the world's most famous cabaret. Main metro stations: Opéra, Saint-Lazare, Barbès - Rochechouart, Chaussée d'Antin - La Fayette, Pigalle. The cost of living is from 90 euros, the average price is 240 euros. See hotels at this link.

Sixteenth arrondissement (Passy)

Like its neighbor the Seventh Arrondissement, the Sixteenth Arrondissement is considered the area of ​​wealthy Parisians. Rue Passy and Place Hugo have some of the most expensive shops in Paris, while Place Trocadéro offers magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower. Iconic places of the Sixteenth Arrondissement include the Monet Museum, the Clemenceau Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Roland Garros Stadium. Main metro stations: Charles de Gaulle - Étoile, Trocad éro. Accommodation prices start from 100 euros per night, the average price is 160 euros per night. Hotels in the sixteenth arrondissement.

Fourteenth District (Observatoire)

The Fourteenth Arrondissement would be little different from other residential areas of Paris if it were not for its glorious past, the remnants of which can still be traced in the appearance of this area. Here is the world famous Boulevard Montparnasse, which became the center of European cultural life in the 20th century. You will no longer meet famous artists, writers and philosophers here, but the lively cafes and restaurants of Montparnasse are reminiscent of the times when representatives of the world's bohemia gathered on these streets. The main attractions of the district are the Montparnasse Tower and the Montparnasse Cemetery, where many famous Frenchmen are buried. Main metro stations: Montparnasse - Bienven üe, Denfert -Rochereau, Porte d'Orléans. Accommodation costs start from 60 euros, average cost is 130 euros per night. Hotels you can.

Fifteenth arrondissement (Vaugirard)

The fifteenth arrondissement is notable for being the largest arrondissement in Paris both in size and population. However, it has little interest for tourists; attractions include the Pasteur Museum and the Exhibition Park. But this is a very calm and safe area of ​​Paris. If you decide to live here, it is better to choose neighborhoods closer to the Seventh arrondissement, from there it is more convenient to get to the historical center and you can walk to the Eiffel Tower. Main metro stops: Montparnasse - Bienven üe, Porte de Versailles. Accommodation costs start from 60 euros, the average price is 130 euros per night. Hotels in the fifteenth arrondissement.

Eleventh District

The Eleventh Arrondissement is a residential area, especially popular among artists. This does not mean that it is boring here: Roquette and Oberkampf streets, as well as Place de la Bastille, have long gained fame as the centers of Parisian nightlife. The Eleventh Arrondissement may not boast as many historical attractions as its neighbors, but it does have some cozy wine bars and bistros. Living here is sometimes noisy, and on the border with the 20th arrondissement it is not entirely safe. Main metro stations: Bastille, Belleville, Nation, République. The cost of living starts from 60 euros, the average price is 100 euros. Hotels in the eleventh.

Seventeenth arrondissement (Batignolles-Monceau)

The seventeenth arrondissement is more interesting for its diversity than for its famous landmarks. It has something of the Grands Boulevards, something of the prestigious neighborhoods around the Arc de Triomphe and something of the daring Pigalle district. Art connoisseurs should definitely see the Batignolles district, which was immortalized in their works by many French impressionists, led by Edouard Manet. Main metro stations: Charles de Gaulle - Étoile, Porte de Clichy. The cost of living starts from 60 euros, the average price is 110 euros. Hotels of the seventeenth.

Twelfth District (Reii)

The Twelfth Arrondissement is also a predominantly residential area. For tourists, the most interesting places in this district will be the Opera Bastille - the second largest in Paris after the Opera Garnier, the Place de la Bastille, the stadium and park of Bercy and the Bois de Vincennes. Main metro stations: Bastille, Gare de Lyon, Nation. Accommodation costs start from 60 euros, the average price is 121 euros per night. Hotels in the twelfth arrondissement.

Thirteenth District (Tapestry)

The advantages of this district are convenient transportation and relatively cheap housing and food. True, the Thirteenth Arrondissement bears little resemblance to the Paris that tourists dream of seeing; local residents even nicknamed it “Little Asia” due to the large number of emigrants. Chinatown of Paris is located in the Thirteenth Arrondissement. The center of the Thirteenth Arrondissement is the Place d'Italie - the result of the ambitious plans of the Parisian authorities to modernize Paris. If you find yourself in this area, take a stroll through the Buttes aux Cailles neighborhood, which is reminiscent of a French village. Main metro stations: Gare d "Austerlitz, Place d "Italie. Accommodation costs start from 60 euros, the average price is 100 euros per night. You can find hotels in the thirteenth arrondissement at this link.

Tenth arrondissement (Enclos-Saint-Laurent)

The Tenth Arrondissement is very convenient for active travelers; there are two large train stations here - Eastern (Gare de l "Est) and Northern (Gare du Nord). But precisely because of this proximity, living in the Tenth Arrondissement may not be entirely safe, especially in the area Gare du Nord. Many tourists also do not like the Tenth Arrondissement due to the large number of expats living here, but the relative affordability of this area, proximity to central attractions and the picturesque Canal Saint-Martin somewhat compensate for these shortcomings. Main metro stations: Belleville, Gare de l'Est, Gare du Nord, République, Strasbourg - Saint-Denis. Accommodation costs start from 70 euros, the average price is 98 euros per night. Hotels in the tenth arrondissement - follow this link.

Eighteenth arrondissement (Buttes-Montmartre)

Nineteenth arrondissement (Buttes-Chaumont)

This is a typical residential area with many ethnic restaurants and shops. There is hardly anything here that will attract the tourist's eye, except perhaps two large parks - Buttes Chaumont and La Villette. Main metro stations: Belleville, Buttes Chaumont, Porte de la Villette. Accommodation costs start from 60 euros, the average price is 80 euros per night. The best hotel deals in the area.

Twentieth arrondissement (Mesnilmontant)

Much like the Nineteenth Arrondissement: residential area with many ethnic restaurants and shops. This is not a place that can be recommended for tourists to stay in Paris due to its distance from the center and due to the not very high level of security, but it is worth coming here at least once for the Père Lachaise cemetery. This is the largest cemetery in Paris, where many prominent cultural figures are buried: from Frederic Chopin to Jim Morrison. Main metro stations: Belleville, Gambetta, Père Lachaise. Accommodation costs start from 60 euros, the average price is 80 euros per night. hotels in the twentieth arrondissement.

Traveling is an important component of a person’s self-development; it is not only a way out of your comfort zone, but also gaining new experience, knowledge and changing your usual outlook on life. A trip to another country simultaneously fascinates and frightens new tourists. Once abroad, many are afraid that unsolvable problems will arise. Therefore, the trip is planned months and even years in advance, from purchasing tickets to booking hotels. But if you decide to rent an apartment for a day or a month in another country or choose the location of a hotel, then how to determine where to live in Paris will be better, and what areas of Paris exist?

Conditional division

Like any large city, Paris is divided not only into districts, but also into districts. Depending on the proximity to the outskirts, twenty districts are divided. Each of them should be visited in order to plunge not only into the beautiful life of the center of the capital of France, but also to appreciate the daily existence of the nation. The polished tourist streets will not give you an understanding of how people really live in this city.

However, even if you are going to visit each of the arrondissements, you will have to choose only one to live in, but how can you determine where is the best place to live in Paris?

Below we will provide a brief description of each district and their nuances, but you will only have to choose one. To make it easier to determine where it is better for a tourist to live within Paris, it is necessary to take into account several important parameters:

1. Distance from public transport and boarding points. This depends on the specific hotel or house you rent, but still, in the center, metro or tram boarding spots will be much more crowded than on the outskirts, and this is worth taking into account. In principle, you shouldn’t rely on a taxi in Europe, and there are several reasons for this. A small number of taxi drivers, even in the French capital, speak English. It is wrong for the French to speak a foreign language in their own country, because they are an extremely patriotic nation. Although service personnel in hotels and some restaurants must at least know English. From the lips of taxi drivers you will hear mainly French with dialectisms. Taxis in Europe are an expensive pleasure, because the well-established infrastructure there allows people to easily travel by public transport, and the high standard of living gives everyone the opportunity to buy or take out a car on credit. Accordingly, taxi prices will be unpleasantly surprising and will cost you the same as dinner in an average cafe or restaurant. Not to mention the fact that tourists are quoted a price 2 or 3 times higher than residents of Paris, and it is extremely easy to understand that you are not a local.
2. Proximity to the center. Even if the nearest metro station is a 10-minute walk away, and you live on the outskirts of the city, it will still take up to half an hour to get to the first district. It is much more pleasant to go outside and immediately see many attractions or walk to the Louvre in the same half hour. At the same time, you can explore the architecture of the city, and not crowd into public transport. The closer to the outskirts, the quieter and calmer the areas are, and the brighter the color of the country itself becomes. Naturally, food prices are also falling, including in catering establishments.
3. Your personal preferences. Each district has its own flavor and characteristics, so it’s up to everyone to decide what they like best. Some districts are filled with ancient buildings, some are closer to the train station and airport. This will allow you to quickly get to your accommodation from a long flight or trip. You need to decide what is the main choice parameter for you.
4. Travel budget. This is the most influential factor, because in the districts close to the first, prices for accommodation and food are high; if you want to rent an inexpensive hostel or even rent housing for a few days, then it’s worth doing this from the 8th arrondissement and further. The areas along the Seine and the central areas are considered tourist areas, and accordingly, prices for accommodation there are extremely high.

The best choice for a tourist

The best place for a tourist with an average budget is the area along the Rue de Rivoli, opposite the Louvre; all the major attractions are within walking distance. If the trip is planned for no more than a week, then you can stay not only in expensive hotels, such as the famous Ritz, but also in more mundane establishments with 2 or 3 stars. Even 4 stars bring down the price of a room by almost 2 times or more, although you won’t notice much of a difference in the level of service if you travel around the city all day and only come to spend the night.

Therefore, most often a tourist center means the district along the Seine or the 1st metro line, as well as the hostels and hotels nearby. It passes through all the important sights, so if you find an overnight stay within a 10-minute walk, you can walk through all the important places in 1-2 days without much effort. Among the best places to live is also the section from the Paris City Hall to the Arc de Triomphe, which includes the first 7 arrondissements.

What can a tourist visit?

Within walking distance of these districts is not only the Louvre, but also the Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as many other famous museums, both modern and classical art. But to travel to the Eiffel Tower or Montmartre you will need public transport.

Hotels in distant districts

Paris is also suitable for relatively budget travel, because you can always choose an overnight stay in the Montmartre area. So, you will be closer to the Sacre Coeur and the Eiffel Tower, and getting to the same first arrondissement of Paris will not be difficult.

If you are going to save money when traveling to Paris, then do not be afraid of public transport, it is cheap and extremely convenient. The city's infrastructure is developed and organized even better than in Moscow or St. Petersburg. That is why you should choose a place to sleep closer to the 1st line, so you can get anywhere without transfers.

Another good solution would be housing in the Latin Quarter on the left bank of the Seine; on the right, you should pay attention to Chatelet - Les Halle, formerly the Belly of Paris, where one of the largest shopping centers in Europe is located. The Marais area would also be a good budget solution. However, if you want to save even more, then you should consider areas as far from the center as possible, but in this case you need to be careful.

The 11th, 14th, 17th and up to the 20th arrondissement can be dangerous for first-time tourists, despite the fact that, compared to the center, housing there costs almost nothing. The branching streets and relatively high crime rate are not suitable for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to leave a positive impression of it. There are many ancient buildings and beautiful architecture there. However, on your first trip you are unlikely to want to breathe in the atmosphere of the residential areas of Paris, so it is better not to go there.

District Features

The first 7 arrondissements of Paris are your best bet, but each of them has its own characteristics that may influence your decision.

1. The 1st arrondissement is traditionally a wealthy area and is located in the heart of Paris. This is where the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens are located, serving as a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world. Also here you will find the most expensive fashion boutiques and fashionable 5-star hotels, one of which Princess Diana stayed in. There is also a giant shopping center here, and the area itself is a commercial center. This is the safest place for a first visit to the country and the capital, and the district itself lacks the inscription “Lux”, as do all its accommodations, shops and even ordinary cafes. Living here is a pleasure.
2. The second arrondissement, which is the financial center of Paris, is a small layer between the first and third; the famous Paris Bourse is located here. There are fewer hotels here, but the quality is high, and prices are 10-20 percent lower than in the previous version. The convenience of the district lies in the fact that it is located between a rock and a hard place - the Paris Opera and the Louvre.
3. All history buffs will feel at home in the fourth arrondissement, as it is the official and historical center of the city, not far from the main districts of the city. The city hall is located here, as well as the Notre-Dam de Paris Cathedral and the Marais quarter with part of the Latin. The penultimate building was practically untouched during perestroika and the ancient architecture, with all the finds of that time, remained in place. The Pompidou is also located here. If you don’t want to visit only the most banal tourist “hooks”, but want to personally see the mixture of modern and old cities with average housing prices, choose this option.
4. The sixth arrondissement is a favorite place for all Parisians, although there are not very many attractions in it. It's all about the beauty and well-groomed streets, as well as parks and high security, because it is still close to the center of Paris. Place de la Bastille, Champs Elysees, Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Luxembourg Gardens are the main attractions in this area. They will also be a good choice for excursions and relaxation between walks in the center. Prices here are skyrocketing again, and the district itself is home to many famous personalities, be they writers or artists. And now more than one famous cultural figure still lives there. Most of the famous French people you can meet in Paris who live there can often be found walking or jogging in the park.
5. The seventh arrondissement has average and expensive hotels, but if you want windows with a view of the Eiffel Tower, you will have to pay almost the same as in the first arrondissement. It is this attraction that makes this area a favorite among tourists. The eastern seventh arrondissement will be a good place for a walk.

Of the extreme districts, it is worth noting the 12th and 14th, which are safe and convenient for life, given the affordable prices in hostels and catering establishments. The only drawback is that it is difficult to get to the center. District 13 is also a good choice, with plenty of bike rental places and the city's Chinatown.

Conclusion

You don't have to spend exorbitant sums on your first visit to the French capital, but if you're willing to do so, the center offers top-notch service and plenty of leisure options.

For those who want to enjoy the atmosphere, and the Eiffel Tower visible from the window is not the main point of the trip, slightly more distant areas are suitable. In them you can see the whole life of the city and get acquainted with the indigenous inhabitants. The main thing is to try to avoid settlements on the outskirts on your first trip, because for tourists without knowledge of French, this is a deep forest in which you risk spending your entire vacation.

Where to stay inexpensively in Paris as a couple or with the whole family? Let's consider housing prices in safe areas of the city based on tourist reviews and personal experience of accommodation in these options. We will select the most advantageous offers for private apartments from owners with a good view of the sights and the best hotels in the center, which are really worth booking when traveling on your own for 1, 2 or 3 days of vacation, or maybe a longer period.

Paris is rightfully included among the brilliant cities of the world. But beauty fades and attractions fade if there is no suitable shelter. Before traveling to the French capital, tourists must plan where they will live.

When figuring out where it’s best to stay in Paris for 2-3 days for sightseeing, you should immediately abandon thoughts about the outlying areas. They have become the focus of small and large organized crime, although many tourists are looking for housing in residential areas, you can believe our experience - it is not safe here.

If you like to save money when traveling on your own, then economical hotels fifth And sixth Parisian districts are ideal for you. Moreover, it is quiet and peaceful there. Metro trains travel from the mentioned areas to the city center. Lovers of walks can easily get there on foot.

Located around Luxembourg Gardens, tourists visit the catacombs of the French capital, Les Invalides and the Pantheon.

• It is strictly unacceptable to settle next to Northern And Eastern train stations. The nests of aggressive criminal communities are concentrated there. The Champs Elysees, as well as the immediate surroundings of the creation of Gustav Eiffel, are infested with pickpockets and scammers.

To stay in a hotel with a view of the Eiffel Tower, it is better to choose Louvre district. However, it is in vain to hope to find cheap housing there. But you will be able to explore the old royal palace.

Second District no cheaper than the first, travelers explore the Opera building, gallery and palace. Third District has no attractions except the Picasso Museum, which makes renting premises more profitable. Accommodation in Paris in the area Mare We recommend it to tourists with children because of the peace and tranquility around.

4th district, famous for the cathedral, the Pompidou Center, the Hugo Museum and the Bastille - a little expensive. But this is the old center of Paris, some of the streets of which look unchanged from the early Middle Ages. IN 5th district housed the Pantheon and the Sorbonne. In the Latin Quarter, hotels are affordable, although close to the city center.

Map of city districts

Housing in the city by district:

Cheap hotels with good conditions

The rule “a tourist chooses not so much an area as a specific hotel” also works in France. The question of where to stay inexpensively in Paris plagues the minds of everyone planning a trip to the majestic city. We offer a selection of the most promising and cozy hotels that you should book first.

• We recommend taking a closer look at Hotel Ares Eiffel, which is in the fifteenth arrondissement.

Hotel Ares Eiffel

The hotel corresponds to the 4 star category. There are 4 metro stations within a 6-minute walk. In 10 minutes, guests of the boutique hotel reach the Eiffel Tower (hence the name). The rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with free Wi-Fi, and a free fitness center.

I liked the original design concept - a combination of baroque and modern stylistic approaches. Meals are delivered to your rooms upon request. Previous guests speak favorably of the work of the registration service, of the services for ordering tickets and seats in. Positive reviews are given about the staff, location, cleanliness and style. The fee for 7 days is 118,400 rubles.

• Hotel des Batignolles received a rating of 8.9 from previous guests for the work of the staff and for the amenities in the rooms.

Hotel des Batignolles

In 15 minutes, travelers get to Montmartre, to the Moulin Rouge. We liked both the design of the bathroom and the work of wi-fi. The style is strict, there is satellite TV. Some rooms allow you to view the courtyard from the windows. Breakfast is served in a special room and includes pastries and fruit juice.

They register arrivals and departures without interruption on weekends and holidays. The subway station is 350 meters away. The hotel receives favorable ratings for its location, staff work, and unique style. A place in a double room for 7 days costs 71,800 rubles (excluding city daily tax).

• Risk lovers can choose St Christopher's Inn Paris, located next to the northern station.

St Christopher's Inn Paris

Guests of the hotel have access to a couple of bars, a lounge and an internet point. You can walk to the Montmartre quarter and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in a quarter of an hour. We enjoyed the daily continental breakfast. Previous clients responded positively to the work of wi-fi and the registration service. The hotel also received positive reviews for its location, delicious food, responsible employees and style.

You can rent a bed in a ten-bed room with one bathroom for 16,000 rubles for 7 days. You can stay in a standard single room for the same period for 48,700 rubles. What is important is that those staying here did not notice any particular negative differences from station areas in other European cities. You can always use a reliable luggage storage facility. But it’s worth considering right away - this is a classic hostel, and you can’t expect miracles.

Where to stay in Paris in the center?

The best hotels in Paris in the city center 4 - 5 stars can be considered as an option for a good stay in the city. But first, it’s worth looking into renting apartments in Paris without intermediaries; these are the options our readers are primarily looking for for accommodation for several months. This can be noticeably more profitable.

• Sweet Inn - Saint Lazare, on the Champs Elysees, are among the privileged properties according to the Booking website.

Sweet Inn - Saint Lazare

There is a theater and opera within 700 metres. Upon customer request, apartments with dishwashers are provided. Brilliant continental breakfasts are served each morning. In 30 minutes of a leisurely walk you can get to the Louvre or back. Judging by the reviews, the hotel is ideal for lovers of shopping, romantic wanderings around the area, and also for gourmets.

Renting an apartment with an area of ​​35 square meters for 7 days (with free wi-fi, but without city tax and cleaning fees) will cost 144,800 rubles. There is a shopping center "Vesna" three hundred meters away, up to 1 kilometer. Children can be accommodated at any age, but without extra beds. Tourists with pets will have to look for other options (which made me very happy).

• Modern Apartment Montparanasse located within an hour's walk from the exhibition center, the Eiffel Tower, and the museum.

Modern Apartment Montparanasse

Visitors enjoy a patio, free wi-fi, satellite TV, washing machine and bathroom. Boutiques of popular designer houses are located nearby. You can stay in an apartment for 7 days for 92,200 rubles. You can also rent housing in Paris inexpensively for a long period of time.

• If the apartment is not suitable, you need to find out which hotels in Paris near the Louvre you can find. But when such a requirement is not necessary, it is worth taking a closer look at Hotel Saint Dominic.

Hotel Saint Dominic

The hotel is located in close proximity to the Invalides. In a quarter of an hour, guests can easily reach the Eiffel Tower. I liked the fact that each room was decorated in a strictly individual style. Previous guests specify in their reviews that in 5 minutes you can reach the regional high-speed metro, from where trains run to Versailles.

100% of the rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with safes, satellite TV and free wi-fi, miniature bar, and private bathrooms. For 7 days they charge 130,900 rubles. Supermarket 200 meters, market 1 kilometer. You can walk to the Louvre in 20 minutes.

• A more affordable option - Le Pavilion Hotel.

Le Pavilion Hotel

The journey to the majestic tower and Invalides takes a maximum of 5 minutes. The rooms are decorated with elegant stonework. A landscaped courtyard and patio are available for walking. I liked the quality of soundproofing in the room, the amenities of the hotel and the 24-hour reception. Renting a room for 7 days costs 81,700 rubles.

• If you have the opportunity to pay more money, we advise you to stay at Inter Continental Paris Le Grand.

Inter Continental Paris Le Grand

The rooms have both satellite and cable TV. In the morning, the hotel restaurant serves continental breakfasts to guests. I liked the close location to the Champs Elysees; the fee for 7 days will be 238,800 rubles.