Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Paris
The 4 areas worth basing yourself in Paris, France — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Le Marais.
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Top pick
Le Marais
Boutique shops, falafel, cafés, queer-friendly.
12 min walk from center
#2
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Literary cafés, antiquaires, the publishing-world quarter.
21 min walk from center
#3
Montmartre
Sacré-Cœur, narrow stairs, the artsy hill.
3.3 km from center
#4
Belleville
Multicultural, street art, panoramic views.
2.5 km from center
Getting around
Métro is dense and reaches everywhere; walk between landmarks.
Buy a Navigo Easy card. Vélib bikes are good for the river path. Watch for ticket-validation scams at machines.