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.
A row of historic European buildings with ornate facades and a tree in the foreground.
A city street with a mix of modern and historic buildings, a bus, cars, and pedestrians.

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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

Eiffel Tower Tickets with Optional Summit Access by Lift & Cruise

Eiffel Tower Tickets by Lift with Optional Summit Access & River Cruise

£56
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Eiffel Tower Tickets by Lift with Optional Summit Access & River Cruise
Paris: Opera Garnier Entry Ticket

Paris: Palais Garnier Self-Guided Tour

£21
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Paris: Palais Garnier Self-Guided Tour
Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

£11
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket
Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

£21
per adult
Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie

The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie

£142
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie
Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry

Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry

£15
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry
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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 £116 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£116
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Color Design Hotel

Color Design Hotel

3 out of 5
35 Rue De Citeaux Paris Paris
Fully refundable
The price is £113 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£113
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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. ...
Color Design Hotel
Novotel Paris Centre Bercy

Novotel Paris Centre Bercy

4 out of 5
85 Rue De Bercy Paris Paris
The price is £150 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£150
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), free bicycles on-site and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location and staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Novotel Paris Centre Bercy
CAMPANILE PARIS 12 - Bercy Village

CAMPANILE PARIS 12 - Bercy Village

3 out of 5
17 Rue Baron Le Roy Paris Paris
The price is £84 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£84
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room nice bed good hôtel"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

CAMPANILE PARIS 12 - Bercy Village
Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon

Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon

4 out of 5
2 rue Hector Malot Paris Paris
The price is £170 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£170
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon
Hotel de France Gare de Lyon Bastille

Hotel de France Gare de Lyon Bastille

3 out of 5
12, Rue de Lyon Paris Paris
The price is £88 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£88
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Notre-Dame and Luxembourg Gardens ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
"Excellent experience, large room, warm and clean. Would recommend staying here - easy to get to from CDG Airport and a short stroll in to central Paris. Easy check in and really friendly, helpful staff. Would return to this hotel again."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel de France Gare de Lyon Bastille
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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 busy street scene with a colorful arcade and a map sign for Saint-Paul.

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 Carnavalet Museum.

A cathedral interior with colorful stained glass windows, arched ceilings, and rows of wooden pews.

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.

The Louvre Pyramid at night, surrounded by classical architecture.
Photo by Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr)
Open Photo by Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr)

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.

12th Arrondissement Travel Guide

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