The arrondissements that make up central Paris have their own distinct character. When it comes to choosing where to stay in Paris, it all depends on your personal requirements, as our quick-fire guide provides an overview of each.
If you're traveling with kids, or just looking for the cheapest digs, here's how to decide where to stay in Paris.
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The 1er arrondissement, along with the 2e, 3e and 4e, are part of the Paris Centre. The Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries are within walking distance of the 1er.
The arrondissement has palatial hotels like the Htel Ritz Paris and boutique gems like the Htel Crayon.
Some of the best places to stay in Paris are on the le St-Louis, the smaller of Paris' two inner-city islands, and Le Marais, which has a lot of budget hotels.
If you're going to Paris for the first time, sightseeing is likely to be your top priority. You can stroll from Place de la Concorde to the av des Champs-lysées and shop at luxury fashion houses in the Triangle d'Or.
The 8e's Htel de crillon and the Htel Alison are both great palace hotels.
The 7e, home to the Eiffel Tower and museums including the Impressionist-filled Musée d'Orsay, has many mid-range and high-end hotels to choose from.
The Jardin du Luxembourg is the best-loved park in the city and was dedicated by Napolon to the children of Paris. Little ones can ride ponies, catch a puppet show at its marionette theater, and play in its playground within the chestnut-shaded gardens. It's ideal for picnicking and there are lots of restaurants that cater to families.
Le Six is one of the family-friendly hotels here. There are two to four people sleeping in the apartments at Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris.
The Jardin du Luxembourg is to the east of the shop and cafe. The Latin Quarter, also known as the 5e, is a great base for families with English-language bookshops and sweet shops.
Some of the city's biggest and best backpacker hostels are located in the 10e, including St Christopher's Gare du Nord with a whopping 580 beds and regular live music in its bar. The Htel du Nord is a budget hotel. You'll find a lot of independent shops, cultural centers, bars, bakeries, inexpensive restaurants, and laid-back cafes around Canal St- Martin.
There are a number of affordable hotels, neighborhood bistros and markets in the 15e, which is located across the Seine. There is a book market at the park on Saturdays and Sundays.
It is interesting to explore Paris' 13e. The village-like Butte aux Cailles, with its quaint car-free streets, has a string of local bars and restaurants. Station F is a start-up hub in the redeveloped industrial areas of Southeast, where high-rise buildings are adorned with street art. Htel Henriette is a great place to stay, it is furnished with vintage decor and floats on the river.
The famous graves at Cimetire du Pre Lachaise are off the beaten path for most travelers in the city's northeast. The 4.5 hectares of Precipitous are home to an urban vineyard. There is a small Chinatown in the arrondissement. Small scale hostels and family run hotels are available in the 20e.
The Moulin Rouge is an 18e landmark, but it's not the only thing in the northern arrondissement. La Machine du Moulin Rouge is a club in the boiler room. La Cigale, Le Divan du Monde, and Bab-Ilo all host famous solo acts and bands. Bars are open until late in the arrondissement.
Plug Inn and Htel Particulier Montmartre are two of the luxurious hideaways found in the 18e.
The world-famous addresses of Harry's New York Bar and Le Rex Club are located in the 2e arrondissement. The 2e has a variety of hotels that cater to all budgets.
As the capital of a country renowned for its gastronomy, you'll find great food all over the city, but certain arrondissements have an especially good concentration of divine eateries. Some of Paris' most exciting restaurants are in the hyper-creative 11e, from hole-in-the-wall daytime cafes like Mokonuts to brilliant neobistros, as well as old-timers.
The mid-range Htel Exquis and top-end Htel l'Antoine are within walking distance of the best places to eat.
The rue des Martyrs is lined with gourmet shops, award-winning boulangeries and hotels that are within walking distance.
The article was updated about six hours ago.
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