12th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Paris

A golden statue of a figure holding a spear and a shield, surrounded by lush green trees and a palm tree.
A busy urban street with pedestrians, cafes, and a metro sign.
A street lined with historic buildings, trees, and a bus stop.
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A city street with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a bus, cars, and pedestrians.

Stay near popular 12th Arrondissement attractions

A large, modern building with a unique, circular roof structure surrounded by green lawns and a river in the background.

Accor Arena

8.4/10 (183 reviews)
Catch an event at Accor Arena during your trip to Paris. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Disneyland® Paris Tickets

Disneyland® Paris Tickets

£69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Disneyland® Paris Tickets
Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

£11
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket
Tour guide speaking to tourists in front of the Eiffel tower

Eiffel Tower Morning Access with Expert Guide & Summit Option

£39
per adult
Eiffel Tower Morning Access with Expert Guide & Summit Option
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie

The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie

£141
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie
Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

£21
per adult
Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets
Dinner at the Eiffel Tower with panoramic view: Madame Brasserie Restaurant

Dinner at the Eiffel Tower with panoramic view: Madame Brasserie Restaurant

£111
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dinner at the Eiffel Tower with panoramic view: Madame Brasserie Restaurant
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Top hotels in 12th Arrondissement

citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon

citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon

4 out of 5
8 Rue van Gogh Paris Ile-de-France
The price is £145 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£145
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)
"Perfect for early gare de lyon departure, very nice hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Color Design Hotel

Color Design Hotel

3 out of 5
35 Rue De Citeaux Paris Paris
The price is £102 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£102
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"As a solo traveler, my experience was great. Clean room, good AC, helpful staff. Room was exactly as advertised and was ready on time. They have a room (unlocked) to store baggage before or after checkout which was really helpful for me."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Color Design Hotel
Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon

Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon

4 out of 5
2 rue Hector Malot Paris Paris
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £190 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£190
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable and clean. Convenient location"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon
Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon TGV

Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon TGV

4 out of 5
2 Place Louis Armand Paris Paris
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £168 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£168
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon TGV
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon

Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon

4 out of 5
209-211 Rue de Bercy Paris
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £245 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£245
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The facility nice and clean. Good location as well. The service was prompt, and our server, Emma, at hotel restaurant was exceptionally courteous and provided excellent recommendations, particularly the molten lava chocolate and crème brûlée desserts. Lyvna and Hamadou also delivered exceptional ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG

Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG

4 out of 5
11-15 rue de Lyon Paris
The price is £191 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£191
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"- Serious Room Security Issue - After being away all day, we returned to our occupied room around 8:46 PM and found the door open. Fortunately, nothing appeared to be missing. We reported it immediately, but a manager was unavailable and the promised follow-up did not happen. We ultimately escalated ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG
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Where to stay in 12th Arrondissement

Find the best 12th Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 12th Arrondissement
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The Louvre Museum's courtyard with the iconic glass pyramid.

Paris City Center

Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are a few top attractions in Paris City Center. Hop around the city on the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central courtyard, and well-manicured hedges.

Marais

Travellers 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 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois and Picasso Museum.

A historic building with a large garden and people sitting and walking around.

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 Marche rue de Buci and Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.

A statue of a woman holding a child in a park with a large building in the background.

6th Arrondissement

Known for its beautiful gardens and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in 6th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Luxembourg Gardens and Marche Saint-Germain, and jump on the metro at Saint-Sulpice Station or Mabillon Station to see more of the city.

A large historic building with ornate architecture, a well-manicured lawn, and the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

Museums, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Make a stop by Louvre Museum or Louvre Pyramid while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Louvre - Rivoli Station or Pont Neuf Station to get around town.

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