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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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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Bateaux Mouches Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Paris : Bateaux Mouches® Dinner Cruise on the Seine River

£96

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Paris: Aquarium de Paris Entrance Ticket

£18

per adult

Versailles & Gardens Half-Day Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line from Paris

Versailles & Gardens Half-Day Guided Tour with Reserved Access from Paris

£74

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Paris Seine Dinner Cruise with Early Dinner

£70

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

Arc de Triomphe Rooftop Tickets - Optional Private Guide

£27

per adult

82% of travellers recommend

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour with Optional Summit Tickets

Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator: Summit or 2nd Floor Access

£57

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

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Top hotels in Paris City Center

Novotel Paris Les Halles

8 Place Marguerite De Navarre Paris Paris

£224

9 Nov - 10 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...

Les Patios du Marais

26 Rue des Gravilliers Paris

£95

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 ...

Hotel de Roubaix

6, rue Greneta Paris Paris

£92

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,581 reviews)

"We loved the decor & the dogs. Fun place to stay."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

The People Paris Marais

17 Boulevard Morland Paris

£106

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hostel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...

8.4/10 Very good! (1,207 reviews)

"I arrived at around 2am, and the staff are so nice. The room and blanket are clean and cozy enough! all things are well organized!"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

The Hoxton, Paris

30-32 Rue du Sentier Paris

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

£238

6 Dec - 7 Dec

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 ...

Hôtel Aboukir

134 Rue d'Aboukir Paris Département de Paris

Stay at this hotel in Paris. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Popular attractions Louvre Museum and Palais Garnier are located ...

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Where to stay in Paris City Center

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Louvre Pyramid at night, surrounded by classical architecture.

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.

A nighttime view of the Arc de Triomphe with light trails from vehicles.

Champs-Élysées

You might enjoy the river views while in Champs-Élysées. Champs-Élysées is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Franklin D. Roosevelt Metro Station or Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau Station to see more of the city.

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