DRAFT: Where to Stay in CITY for a first time visit? An insider’s guide 2025

Just decided you’re going to visit the City of Lights? I’m here to enrich your experience, which is why I’ve prepared a 3 days in Paris itinerary guide for you. These three days promise you enough time to visit many landmarks, artistic treasures and endless enjoyment and discovery of new things.

But first, let’s start with some interesting facts that will further tickle you to pack your suitcase and fly to Paris.

Did you know that the two most visited European locations are right here? (I’ll delve into the details a bit later). If you have ever heard of Paris Syndrome, don’t worry. My advice is to be ready and have this guide at hand, but don’t forget to read more or get interested on the spot for the best experience.

Another interesting fact you probably didn’t know is that Paris has a beach called Paris Plages, right on the banks of the Seine River.

This, along with many more interesting information, is what this guide will give you. So, let this 3 days in Paris itinerary be your passport to Paris adventure. We are starting!

We know that different types of people require different advice on travel accommodations. This guide includes the best areas for

• the first time visitor
• Families
• Couples
• Luxury & Design
• Solo-Traveler
• on a budget

Are you more of a visual learner/travel planner?

Lucky for you, we’ve included a map with all of our favorite neighborhoods and handpicked hotels for all of your travel needs.

Check it out below to get a better idea of where you should stay for your first or next visit to the CITY.

This is the extension of our guide to 7 days in CITY.

(This guide is always up to date, the last updated May 2025.)

But, first things first:

Here is the question: 

The answer is simple:

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Why do we recommend these areas?

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Here’s a full map for you to understand the different areas.

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Please note: those might not be the exact names of the districts, neither its absolute borders. I just tried to simplify this information.

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1. Best areas and handpicked hotels for…

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Continue scrolling or pick your group and travel type on the menu:

1.1 Families
1.2 Couples
1.3 Luxury Traveler
1.4 Design Traveler
1.5 Groups
1.6 Solo-Traveler
1.7 Nightlife-seeking traveler
1.8 Budget Traveler

1.1 Families

Handpicked accommodations for families

 1.2 Couples

Handpicked accommodations for couples

1.3 Luxury traveler

Handpicked accommodations for the luxury traveler

1.4 Design-lovers

Handpicked accommodations for the design lover

1.5 Groups

Handpicked accommodations for groups

1.6 Solo-travelers

Handpicked accommodations for a solo traveler

1.7 Nightlife Traveler

Handpicked accommodations for nightlife

1.8 For the Budget Traveler

Handpicked accommodations for budget traveler

2. Best Neighborhood to Stay in CITY

FAQs

Map + All Sights

Summary where to stay in CITY

Other European Destinations

Before you run off, here is a few more handwritten articles for you. These will help you to find more unique experiences and enjoy your holidays at fullest.

• Where to stay in Madrid? A complete guide on how to spend 7 days in Madrid
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• 63 best things to do in Europe
• Where to stay in Vienna as first-time visitor
• Barcelona card review (updated May 2025)
• Where to stay in Paris
• best websites for travelling Europe (to save money and plan!)
• Vrbo – the better alternative to Airbnb? Read my full review of Vrbo

Any Questions?

There you have it. I hope you have no questions and found your home in my home town.

However, please remember: I am not perfect, and it is likely I missed a few things to point out.

Therefore: Do you have questions? Is anything not clear?

Please please please drop me a comment below with your email! I will reply to you ASAP via email and here in the comments.

In fact, your questions help me to make this article better. So I help you to help me.