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Where to stay in Paris: the best areas, compared

6 areas worth considering in Paris, who each one suits, how you'd get around, and one honest downside each. Click any area to search hotels there.

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Short on time? Our picks for Paris

The full comparison is below. These are the areas we would choose.

Best for first-timersLe MaraisThe Marais (mostly the 3rd and 4th) has medieval streets, historic squares, designer boutiques and a busy café and bar scene.
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Best for familiesLatin Quarter (5th)A lively student area with good-value hotels.
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Best for on a budgetMontmartre (18th)A historic, artistic hilltop village feel at mid-range prices.
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Areas

Le Marais

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The Marais (mostly the 3rd and 4th) has medieval streets, historic squares, designer boutiques and a busy café and bar scene.

Best for
Couples, friends, first-timers
Getting around
Very good: Metro lines 1, 4 and 11.
Keep in mind
Touristy and crowded streets.
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Latin Quarter (5th)

$$

A lively student area with good-value hotels. The Grande Mosquée de Paris is here, with a tea room and restaurant open to visitors.

Best for
Families, Muslim travellers, airport access
Getting around
Excellent: RER B runs direct to Charles de Gaulle airport. The mosque is by Place Monge (Metro line 7).
Muslim-friendly
Grande Mosquée de Paris, 2 bis place du Puits-de-l'Ermite, 5th arrondissement, near Place Monge station (line 7). The prayer hall is for worship only.
Keep in mind
Noisy nightlife spots and university crowds.
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)

$$$

An elegant Left Bank neighbourhood with classic cafés and a literary history.

Best for
Couples, luxury, culture
Getting around
Excellent: Metro lines 4, 10 and 12, close to RER B.
Keep in mind
Premium prices and very touristy cafés.
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Eiffel Tower and Invalides (7th)

$$$

A calm, formal area around the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides.

Best for
Families wanting quiet, business travellers
Getting around
Average: Metro line 8 and RER C.
Keep in mind
Limited Metro access and little nightlife.
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Montmartre (18th)

$$

A historic, artistic hilltop village feel at mid-range prices.

Best for
Couples, budget-minded travellers
Getting around
Good: Metro lines 2 and 12.
Keep in mind
Steep hills and tourist-heavy spots.
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Canal Saint-Martin and Gare du Nord (10th)

$$

A trendy, artistic area around the canal with two major train stations, Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est.

Best for
Budget, train and airport connections
Getting around
Excellent: Metro lines 4, 5 and 7, plus RER B from Gare du Nord to Charles de Gaulle airport.
Keep in mind
Mixed nightlife scene.
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Before you book in Paris

  • Paris raised its taxe de séjour in 2026. Per person per night: €2.60 (1-star), €3.25 (2-star), €5.53 (3-star), €8.45 (4-star), €11.70 (5-star), €15.93 (palace). Unrated rentals pay 16.25% of the nightly price, capped at €15.93. Under-18s are exempt.
  • RER B links Charles de Gaulle airport to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-Les Halles, Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame and Luxembourg in 35 to 50 minutes. The airport ticket costs €14. Roissybus ended on March 1, 2026.
  • Pickpocketing and phone snatching are common in Paris, especially on public transit.
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Questions

Common questions

Do Canadians need a visa for Paris?

No, for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period. You will be registered in the EU's Entry/Exit System (face photo and fingerprints) on arrival.

How much is the Paris tourist tax?

It depends on the hotel's star rating: from €2.60 per person per night at 1-star to €11.70 at 5-star in 2026. Children under 18 do not pay.

Can visitors go inside the Grande Mosquée de Paris?

Yes. Tours run daily except Fridays and Muslim holidays, 9 am to 6 pm, for €5. The prayer hall is not part of the tour.

Sources

Checked September 30, 2026. Prices, rules and fees change, so confirm before you travel.

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