Can someone recommend which area would be good to stay in Paris that is central with good restaurants, cafe%26#39;s etc and reasonably easy to get around from. We are going in June for 4 days. Also would appreciate any recommendations of hotels to stay at.
Cheers
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Hi,
Your question is as broad and wide as the Nullabor?
Do some research, what do you want to see and do in Paris and how long you have available.
Most tourists/travellers stay in the 1-10 Androndissments(spell check?), however, it is entirely up to you and your needs. Day trips out of Paris, sights within etc...etc
You will also find by putting your question in the search facility at the top LH part of this page that the question has been asked many times over. You will end up with a list of everyone%26#39;s personal preferences which may or may not fit you plans.
Buy a Lonely Planet (et al) guide and do some reading, alternatively, go to your local library which will have a vast array or travel guides and books.
Decide what you want to do within the timeframe available then start searching this fantastic site for accomodation close to your preferences.
Have a great trip
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Visit this web site to get an idea what 3 star hotels would cost you to stay in the Marais. It%26#39;s very safe, central and lively day or night. It has nice links to restaurants, other hotels, sites and walking tours.
It would be helpful if the forum knew what your budget is in Euros, how many are in your party and what you would like to see while in Paris. Do you want to stay in a lively neighborhood or something very quiet %26amp; residential. Hotels range from €3,500 to €50 per night for a double.
parismarais.com/3-star-hotels-in-le-marais-p…
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Sorry to hijack the thread but I too will be making my way up from Melbourne to Paris in June and will also be there for 3 - 4 days and would also like to know of good acommodations for me and my wife to stay in that are located preferably in the cbd of Paris.
This will be my first time their and as far as places to see and things to do are concenrned I just want to do the main touristic things in and around Paris that will fit in 3 days.
Appreciate any feedback possible.
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On my first trip to Paris I chose to stay right in the middle of the action - the Latin Quarter. No regrets at all. Some may say it%26#39;s touristy but with only a few days to spare before moving on to another destination, the Latin Quarter provided me with very easy access to major sights, and I like the surroundings as opposed to say, the bastille area.
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Paris is divided into arrondissements which are numbered from 1. The zip codes correspond to this, e.g. 75004 is the 4th arr. 1 is the center, then the numbers are in a spiral. Thus the lower numbers (single digits) are more central. Other than that, it is more of a personal preference (Latin quarter, Marais quarter, Eiffel Tower, etc). It is easy to find good food everywhere.
The %26quot;sights%26quot; are pretty spread out, so you will need to use public transport (metro is easiest and usually fastest) anyway. My recommendation is to choose a hotel which is one or two blocks from a metro station, preferably one that has two or more lines.
And take comfortable walking shoes!
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travelnutty has a great thread entitled
%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;* * How to Choose a Hotel in Paris * *%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
It%26#39;s now on page 1 of the forum.
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There are 6 zones in the Paris transit system and all of the old Paris, with its 20 districts (arrondissements) located within the boulevard peripherique (circular freeway) falls within the zones 1-2 of the Paris transit system. In other words any one of the 20 districts is close to some touristy sites. Each district is a self-contained little town with it own mayor and council, police station, schools, churches etc. and of course LOTS of cafes, bars, restaurants, grocery stores etc. the Metro (subway) and the RER (suburban trains that work as a fast subway with a relatively limited number of stops in Paris) take you ANYWHERE around Paris in a jiffy. Each district as its own personality, from the down to earth multicultural ones in the East to the upper class ones (where people live in huge apartments with several full time household help) in the West. Google has ot of info on each of the 20 districts. Hotels in the districts 1-9 tend to be booked well in advance and may be a bit more pricey -but not always- than those of the same category (by # of stars) that are located in the upper numbers on the East side.
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