Paris City Center Travel Guide

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The Louvre Museum's courtyard with the iconic glass pyramid.
A historic building with large columns and a statue, surrounded by people.
A river with reflections of lights, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A canal with autumn leaves, a statue, and a fountain.
A grand building with a golden dome and columns, surrounded by trees and a park.

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The Louvre Museum's courtyard with the iconic glass pyramid.

Louvre Museum

9.2/10 (39,662 reviews)
Home to the Mona Lisa, and instantly recognizable by its glass pyramid, this landmark has vast collections of well-known art from France and around the world.
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Disneyland® Paris Tickets

Disneyland® Paris Tickets

£79
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Disneyland® Paris Tickets
Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

£15
per adult
100% 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
Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets

£22
per adult
Paris: Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Tickets
Eiffel Tower Access Tour to 2nd Floor with Summit Option by Lift

Eiffel Tower Access Tour to 2nd Floor with Summit Option by Lift

£37
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Eiffel Tower Access Tour to 2nd Floor with Summit Option by Lift
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie

The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie

£150
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie
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Top hotels in Paris City Center

Les Patios du Marais

Les Patios du Marais

26 Rue des Gravilliers Paris
The price is £157 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£157
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,144 reviews)
"I was traveling with my husband and two teenage sons(13 & 15) so the room set up with them in the attic space above us worked well. The room did not have a fixed ac unit but they did have a large portable ac unit in the room. My husband and I were fine but our sons said it was very hot in the attic ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Les Patios du Marais
Novotel Paris Les Halles

Novotel Paris Les Halles

4 out of 5
8 Place Marguerite De Navarre Paris Paris
The price is £258 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£258
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Novotel Paris Les Halles
The Hoxton, Paris

The Hoxton, Paris

4 out of 5
30-32 Rue du Sentier Paris
The price is £261 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£261
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (742 reviews)
"Really hip property and very well located. Awesome breakfasts. And air conditioning!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

The Hoxton, Paris
Citadines Les Halles Paris

Citadines Les Halles Paris

4 out of 5
4 Rue Des Innocents Paris Paris
The price is £178 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£178
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (3,014 reviews)
"This hotel is mostly positive but comes along with some things to be aware of. The positives include that the location is great and is easy walking distance to major attractions. The surrounding neighborhood has several restaurants and shops, plus a major metro transfer point. The hotel itself is ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Citadines Les Halles Paris
Hôtel Baudelaire Opéra

Hôtel Baudelaire Opéra

3 out of 5
61 rue Sainte-Anne Paris Paris
The price is £89 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£89
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hôtel Baudelaire Opéra
SO/ Paris Hotel

SO/ Paris Hotel

5 out of 5
10 Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné Paris
The price is £421 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£421
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Where to stay in Paris City Center

Find the best Paris City Center areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Paris City Center
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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 historic building with large columns and a statue, surrounded by people.

7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement is highly notable for its charming cafes, and you might want to visit top sights like Rodin Museum and Rue du Trésor. See more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Solferino Station or Assemblee Nationale Station.

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.

Paris City Center Travel Guide

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