Time Out Paris: Hotels

Heading to the World of Adventure this year? Here’s exactly where to stay for families, couples and more

Planning a visit to the French capital? Explore it in style from one of these stylish Airbnbs in Paris

Take in the city's most majestic monument in a hotel room with a view

Say ‘au revoir’ to your home, and ‘bonjour’ to your family-friendly French holiday

From cheap to boutique to all-out luxury, the best hotels in Paris have something for everyone – here are our top picks

Bountiful boutique stays in Paris’s most fashionable neighbourhood, reviewed by our experts

When it comes to canoodling in the City of Love, our Time Out experts know just where to book

Save your pennies for croissants and book these affordable hotels in Paris, selected by our local expert editors

In the case of Parisian Christmas, more is more. Our gift to you? All the best hotels to get you in the festive spirit

The very best in cute, artsy and design-led stays, reviewed by our travel experts

Updated for 2026: At any given moment, there’s nowhere like Paris – but 2026 is shaping up to be a very exciting year indeed. While the Pompidou takes a break, the Grand Palais is back in action – and for the first time in over a century, you can swim in the Seine. Most exciting of all? A brand-new, one-of-a-kind art installation is set to take over the city’s oldest bridge this summer. You’ve seen it in countless films, you’ve read about it in 100 books – even if you’re planning your first visit, you’ve probably got a clear idea of Paris. But here’s the thing: in real life, the City of Light exceeds all expectations. And the best way to experience it? Skip the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and discover the city’s best-kept secrets. Our editors live here, and they’re out there every day – eating, drinking, exploring and uncovering what’s actually worth your time. This list isn’t the the obvious stuff. It’s a carefully curated list of under-the-radar spots, each one tried, tested and tried again. Looking for the classics? Head to our list of the best attractions in Paris instead. But for the ‘real Paris’, don’t go anywhere.  📍 READ MORE: Activities and attractions in Paris If you only do a few things in Paris (our editor’s picks for 2026) 💎 Our favourite thing to do in Paris: A jambon-buerre at CheZaline 🥐 Best everyday Paris moment: Bakery runs at Shinya Pain 🍷 Best for feeling like a local: Marché des Enfants Rouge 🎭 Best for culture (that isn’t a museum): Outdoor films at Parc de la Villette 🆕 Best new thing to do in Paris for 2026: La Caverne du Pont Neuf This piece was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. We’ve translated it into English for our global audience to enjoy – after all, these guys know best. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.  🔔 BOOK NOW: Paris’s best Airbnbs and best hotels📍 The ultimate guide to Paris

The food scene in Paris is one of the best in the world, and it’s likely that eating good is up there with climbing the Eiffel Tower and getting a selfie outside the Louvré on your Paris itinerary. Luckily for you, eating good is kinda what we do here at Time Out – and we do it rather well, right here. This is our ultimate guide to eating in Paris, from sandwiches and steaks to old-school bistros and blowout tasting menus. If you’re after something in particular – brunch, a cheap lunch or French bistros only – simply click through to read our specialist guides. But if you simply want the best of Paris’s incredible food scene, there’s nowhere better for it. Enjoy, and bon appetit.  Paris’s best restaurants at a glance ⭐ Best with a Michelin star: Vaisseau 🥘 Best bistro: La Baratin 💕 Most romantic: Septime 💸 Best budget: Chez Jeanette 🗼 Best near Eiffel Tower: Blanc ➡️ Discover our ultimate guide to eating and drinking in Paris Who makes the cut? Headed up by Food & Drink Editor Antoine Besse, our Paris team spend their days sampling every food spot worth its dough in the city – no jambon-beurre, twelve-course tasting menu or steaming bowl of pho is left unturned. That’s why you’ll find a bit of everything on this list, from local bistros to ten-course tasting menus, but all of these spots should take you on a journey. Our list is subjective, make no mistake about it, but the best restaurants in Paris capture the joy of the full dining experience – the flavours, the atmosphere and the all-round vibe. We hope you love them as much as we do. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 📍 Ready to book? Check out Paris’s best hotels and best Airbnbs

In a world swamped by overproduction of disposable junk and the endless churn of fast fashion collections, flea markets have become something of a lifeline. And lucky for us – vintage is in, and second-hand treasures are in high demand. And it just wouldn’t be right to come all the way to Paris and leave without a souvenir (or ten), would it?  Where are the best flea markets in Paris? Paris is encircled by three main flea markets: at Porte de Vanves, Porte de Montreuil, and Porte de Clignancourt. Their location on the city’s edge is a relic of the old ‘zone’ – the area beyond the 19th-century city walls, where outcasts once sold second-hand clothes found on the streets (often infested with moths and fleas – hence the name ‘puces’ or ‘fleas’). Clignancourt has grown into a giant: 7 hectares in size, attracting more than 5 million visitors each year and home to over 2,000 sellers, making it the largest concentration of second-hand dealers in the world! 📍 RECOMMENDED: Discover our ultimate guide to what to do in Paris Alix Leridon is a journalist at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  🏘️ Ready to book? Here’s where to stay in Paris and the best hotels

The bistro: what a delightful mystery. First, its origins. Does it come from the Russian bistro? Or the Parisian slang bistingo? Who knows. What we do know is that since the 19th century, a bistro has been a cosy, down-to-earth eatery – more intimate than a brasserie and more affordable than a restaurant. The telltale signs? A timeworn interior, a laid-back and lively vibe, a charismatic, sometimes eccentric owner with plenty to say, and a menu packed with comforting classics; terrine, pot-au-feu, blanquette – we could go on.  But bistros have been evolving since the late 20th century. They’ve become the testing ground for a ‘new cuisine’ focused on quality ingredients, seasonality, and creativity – more accessible for diners and easier for chefs to launch. The neo-bistros we know and love now emerged from this desire to eat good, without the stiff formality of old-school fine dining. And so, bistronomy was born – a brilliant term coined by the late Sébastien Demorand. For the past decade, the team over at Time Out Paris have been scouring Paris – the world capital of the bistro – to bring you the very best. This guide rounds up old-school classics, inventive bistronomic gems, and fresh newcomers with globe-trotting plates – all offering unbeatable bang for your buck. Here are the best bistrots in Paris, all reviewed by our local editors.  RECOMMENDED:🦪 The best restaurants in Paris🥐 The best breakfast in Paris📍 The best things to do in Paris🏨 The best hotels in Paris Antoine Besse is the Food and Drink Editor at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Paris's bars and rooftops have always been praised, but its clubbing scene? Not so much. Ten years ago, the city's early curfews and strict sound controls near killed it off completely. Thankfully, its hardcore party-goers refused to give up, and in 2026, Paris’s nightlife scene is looking better than ever. Now, some of the French capital’s clubs rival the likes of Berlin and Budapest, from repurposed basements to giant disused warehouses. Parties carry on into the early hours, and you’ll get great cocktails, good music and majestic views that you’ll be shouting about for years to come. Here are our picks of the best night clubs in Paris.  RECOMMENDED:🥘 The best restaurants in Paris🎨 The best things to do in Paris⛵ The best day trips from Paris🏡 The best Airbnbs in Paris This guide is by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

With prices on steroids these days, it’s a question we get all the time: what can you do in Paris for free? Sure, you might need a seriously healthy bank balance to enjoy the city to the fullest – but there’s still plenty to get stuck into without spending a single cent. While rounding up the best free activities, we found loads of museums and galleries putting on brilliant exhibitions, plus some seriously clued-in venues for catching live rock and jazz. Also on the menu: plenty of walks to help you explore the capital, along with a few clever tips and hidden gems. Frugal, tight, or totally skint – this is about to become your new favourite guide. ➡️ READ MORE: Ultimate guide to what to do in Paris🔔 BOOK NOW: Paris’s best hotels and best Airbnbs This guide was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris, and translated into English for our global audience. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

So, you’re in Paris, probably after watching a thousand Paris TikToks before you went. What’s the first thing you need? A croissant. Or maybe a chewy baguette. Or maybe a pain aux raisin, or a cookie, or perhaps a millefeuille (or three).  Essentially, you need to get yourself to a pâtisserie, or a boulangerie, stat (the former is for cakes, the latter primarily for bread, but both will do you a banging croissant). There’s nowhere better for baked goods than in Paris – you’ve just got to avoid the tourist traps. Luckily, the editorial team at Time Out Paris have sampled every spot worth its dough in the city, to bring you this list of the absolute best. Please, enjoy. It’s on us.  ➡️ READ MORE: Discover our ultimate Paris restaurant guide Why you should trust our editors Our team of expert editors at Time Out Paris spend their days exploring Paris’s many neighbourhoods, and it’s constantly evolving food and drink scene – basically, if it’s worth your time in Paris, these guys know all about it. . For more information, check out our editorial guidelines. Headed up by Food & Drink Editor Antoine Besse, every spot on this list is here for a reason: these guys have tried it (often multiple times), and they’d genuinely recommend it. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 🔔 BOOK NOW: Paris’s best Airbnbs and best hotels

Dazzling history. Haute coutour. Prestigious paintings and more. When it comes to art and culture, the City of Lights has it all. And while exploring the Louvre's sprawling collection is a must-do for first-timers, Paris's museum scene goes beyond the Mona Lisa and her cheeky smirk. There are over 100 museums that reflect the city’s passion for artistic preservation, and while you’ll see familiar names below like the Musée d’Orsay, and yes, still even The Louvre, we dare you to venture out of these classic institutions to dig deeper. Time to get cultured à la française with the best museums in Paris this year. When’s the best day to visit a museum in Paris? Some of the city’s biggest museums open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month, including the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, as well as some of the less obvious options, such as the Musée National Gustave Moreau, the former home and museum of the Symbolist painter. RECOMMENDED: Check out our full guide of the best things to do in Paris This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

The food in Paris is out of this world, but it can weigh heavily on your wallet. The city has something like 120 Michelin-starred restaurants (putting it only second to having the highest number in the world), and if you grab a snack in the wrong spot you could be looking at accidentally spending €20 on a tiny sandwich and an even tinier drink.  But don’t panic – Time Out has put together a handy guide to help you fight back against the high cost of eating out. We’ve handpicked spots that are cutting prices, not corners – places where you can enjoy a proper sit-down meal, in an spot full of ambience, for €20 or less, from bibimpap to falafel and €10 lunch deals. So here it is: our ultimate guide to eating in Paris, on the cheap. Enjoy.  ➡️ READ MORE: Discover our ultimate Paris restaurant guide Why you should trust our editors Our team of expert editors at Time Out Paris spend their days exploring Paris’s many neighbourhoods, and it’s constantly evolving food and drink scene – basically, if it’s worth your time in Paris, these guys know all about it. . For more information, check out our editorial guidelines. Headed up by Food & Drink Editor Antoine Besse, every spot on this list is here for a reason: these guys have tried it (often multiple times), and they’d genuinely recommend it. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by experts across Europe. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 🔔 BOOK NOW: Paris’s best Airbnbs and best hotels

We all know Paris has a decent rep when it comes to food. You might even say it’s Europe’s gastronomic capital – just walk down any road off the Place de la Bastille and that should become quite clear. But you’re probably also aware that this is one of the coolest places to drink in the world too. That’s thanks to the dozens of speciality wine bars, craft beer dens and cocktail temples you’ll find in Paris, everywhere from Pigalle to Strasbourg Saint-Denis. It all depends on what you’re looking for, but in short, bars are life – and there’s something out there for every kind of drinker (if you’re looking to party, try our dance bars list on for size). Here are our favourite bars in Paris right now.  📍 Ultimate guide to eating and drinking in Paris Who makes the cut?  Headed up by Food & Drink Editor Antoine Besse, our Paris team spend their days sampling every restaurant and bar worth its dough in the city, from quirky craft beer dens to out-there cocktails. If a bar is on this list, that means a member of the team has been there (often twice), tried it out and would personally recommend it. All killer, absolutely no filler.  🏡 Ready to book? Here are Paris’s best hotels and best Airbnbs  This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.