What are the best neighborhoods in Paris?
When planning your stay in Paris, the first question you ask yourself concerns neighborhood to stay. All tourists are bound to ask themselves: In which quartier is it better to choose your hotel in paris ? How to select a neighborhood in Paris who is not not dangerous and who meets his desires (tourism, Opera, museums, shopping…)?
In the article below, among the 20 Parisian districts, I will not describe you all districts of Paris... No, I'm just going to introduce you to my favorite neighborhoods in Paris and communicate to you the main characteristics of best areas of Paris for tourists. And of course, I will tell you what are the neighborhoods to avoid in Paris !
Best neighborhood in Paris - 8nd borough
All the chic and luxury of Paris are here: Elysée Palace, Champs Elysées, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Arc de Triomphe, Parc Monceau, Palaces and sumptuous private mansions ...
If in Paris, the upscale neighborhoods are numerous, the district of the famous Paris Golden Triangle is one of the most popular. This is a small area of the 8e borough which is bounded by Avenues George V, Avenue Montaigne and the Champs-Élysées. There are very beautiful luxurious residences, palaces, designer boutiques (LVMH, Dior, Chanel, etc.) and embassies. This area is ideal for hiking. luxury shopping especially on Avenue Montaigne.
But it is also a tourist district with the famous avenue des Champs-Élysées which stretches for nearly two kilometers, the Arc de Triomphe and many other monuments and museums.
the 8nd arrondissement is therefore a perfect place to choose a hotel if you are looking for a very beautiful, chic, quiet and super secure place. There are many good hotels there but I can recommend 3 in particular: My selection of the 3 best hotels in Paris
It's a fact: the 8nd arrondissement counts the most beautiful districts of Paris. On the other hand, for tourists who want to go out at night in lively places with bars, theaters, nightclubs, it is not in the 8nd district that it will be necessary to stay.
Best neighborhood in Paris - 9nd borough
On the right bank of the Seine, it is the district ofOpera and department stores. It is one of the best neighborhoods for shopping in Paris !
But this is also where we will find the famous theaters or performance halls like the Folies Bergères and the Olympia. Many museums also make this 9nd rounding one ideal area for tourists.
Best neighborhood in Paris - 1st arrondissement
With Louvre Museumhave Place Vendôme, Les Halles district and Palais Royalthese neighborhoods are among the best in Paris for tourists. Indeed, this arrondissement has a central position in Paris which is full of tourist sites such as the Ile de la Cité, the Conciergerie, the Tuileries garden, the Carrousel garden, the Forum des Halles, the Bourse de Commerce, the Saint-Roch church, Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois church, Pont Neuf ...
Best neighborhoods in Paris - 2nd arrondissement
the 2nd arrondissement has fairly popular and cosmopolitan neighborhoods. They are very animated because there are many cafes theaters, bars et restaurants. This district can be a good plan to find a cheap but central hotel ! However, we must forget the peace and quiet ...
Best neighborhoods in Paris - 4nd arrondissement
This district can be interesting for tourists who can go shopping all along rue Rivoli and discover very old districts of Paris ranging from the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral au Marais district via Saint-Louis Island.
Best neighborhoods in Paris - 18nd arrondissement
This is the district of my favorite district in Paris: Montmartre !
This neighborhood is totally different from all the others Parisian districts because it has a special atmosphere and it has managed to preserve the soul of its past.
Very appreciated by tourists from all over the world, I let you discover this beautiful district of Paris in my article: Montmartre my favorite site in Paris
But beware, in the 18th arrondissement some neighborhoods are not very safe and are not recommended for choosing your hotel… See my article: Neighborhoods to avoid in Paris
Arrondissements to avoid in Paris
The security of people has deteriorated a lot lately in some areas of Paris. This concerns both passing tourists and the inhabitants of these neighborhoods… This is why it is better to spot them to avoid going there for a drink in the evening!
Most dangerous districts in Paris
Even if we should not generalize, it should be said that the northern suburbs of Paris and 19th arrondissements are among the most dangerous neighborhoods in Paris.
Places to avoid in Paris
Here are the few "hottest" districts of Paris:
- Barbes district
- Château-Rouge and water tower
- St Denis
- Boulogne wood
- Boulevard de Clichy
- The Clignancourt gate
For more information, see my article: Hot districts of Paris
In which arrondissement to choose your hotel in Paris?
If you are looking for a safe, beautiful and chic neighborhood, this is the 8nd borough that you have to choose for your stay in Paris.
The best is to take it in the Golden Triangle which is bounded by avenues Montaigne, George V and the Champs-Élysées. See : My selection of the 3 best hotels in Paris
And if you are looking for cheap hotels in Paris but located in safe and convenient areas for tourism:
And for tourists who want visit Paris on foot, here are my 2 circuits to follow in GPS mode: Paris in 1 day ou Paris in 2 days