18th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Paris
18th Arrondissement featuring heritage architecture and views
Gaze up at the country’s most iconic basilica standing atop this hilly region of art stalls in northern Paris.

Visit the artistic community of Montmartre that stands on the hilltop of the 18th Arrondissement. Once the site of a political uprising, it became a creative zone in the early 20th century, welcoming artists including Picasso and Dalí.

Ride the Montmartre Funicular from base to peak in less than 2 minutes to see the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. For a greater challenge, walk up the 220 steps of the adjoining Rue Foyatier. Various outdoor stairs join Montmartre to the lower parts of Paris.

At the hilltop, find the white basilica visible from across the city. Note the onion dome and towers that resemble a mosque as much as they do a church. It was built in the late 19th century in the Romano-Byzantine style. Enjoy spectacular views of Paris from this high point of the city. Peruse the interior for its huge Christ in Glory mosaic, meditation garden and large organ.

Just west of the church is the Place du Tertre, known as “Artists’ Square.” Watch talented painters creating masterpieces in front of your eyes, even in the rain under umbrellas. As an ideal souvenir, have your portrait made in the particular style of one of the artists.

Few sites in the world are more iconic than the Moulin Rouge, partly due to the 2001 movie. Attend a traditional burlesque dance show for its excellent choreographed dance acts, comedians and magicians. Get a photo of your family standing outside the famous windmill and neon lights.

It stands in part of the red-light district, which is now fading. Walk to Place Pigalle to see the wicked side of Paris, with its lively square full of strip clubs.

Ride lines 2, 4 or 12 of the metro to arrive at one of the stations in this zone. It is in the central northern part of the city, just north of the 9th and 10th arrondissements.

The 18th Arrondissement makes Paris among the world’s most favorable destinations, with fascinating monuments and quirky art markets.


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Top hotels in 18th Arrondissement

ibis budget Paris Porte de Montmartre
ibis budget Paris Porte de Montmartre
2 out of 5
Rue Du Docteur Babinski, 45 - 75018, Paris, Paris
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,436 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹5,436
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
6.2/10 (588 reviews)
"The hotel was very reasonably priced, but the product was good all the same. The staff at reception were very attentive and helpful, very pleasant."

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2023

ibis budget Paris Porte de Montmartre
Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré Coeur
Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré Coeur
4 out of 5
3 Rue Caulaincourt, Paris, Paris
The price is ₹14,250 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹14,250
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"breakfast was amazing, location was also good."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2024

Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré Coeur
The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Maison Montmartre Paris Les Puces
The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Maison Montmartre Paris Les Puces
4 out of 5
32 avenue de la Porte de Montmartre, Paris
The price is ₹10,407 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹10,407
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
"I had reported an issue with the lamp above my desk twice. Nothing was done about it at all during my stay across a few nights. Otherwise, the property is very nice, clean, well taken care of. Rooms are beautiful. My room came with complimentary water and Nespresso pods. The body wash smelled very ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Maison Montmartre Paris Les Puces
Ibis Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur
Ibis Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur
3 out of 5
5 Rue Caulaincourt, Paris, Paris
The price is ₹9,156 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹9,156
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"The breakfast was lovely, nice coffee, French bread, croissants cheeses"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2024

Ibis Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur
Simon's Boutique Hotel
Simon's Boutique Hotel
3 out of 5
69 Rue Riquet, Paris, Arrondissement de Paris
The price is ₹9,639 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹9,639
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (375 reviews)
"Staff and sevice exceptional. Very clean. Comfortable room."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Simon's Boutique Hotel
Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé, BW Premier Collection
Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé, BW Premier Collection
4 out of 5
16 Rue Tholoze, Paris, Paris
The price is ₹11,478 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹11,478
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and airport drop-off service (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
"Love this place! ❤️"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hôtel Littéraire Marcel Aymé, BW Premier Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around 18th Arrondissement

Montmartre featuring views and a city

Montmartre

4.5/5(137 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Montmartre, you might enjoy attractions like Place du Tertre and Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Abbesses Station to see more of the city.

Montmartre
9th Arrondissement which includes street scenes as well as a small group of people

9th Arrondissement

4.5/5(458 area reviews)

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in 9th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Palais Garnier and Folies Bergere, and jump on the metro at Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Station or Le Peletier Station to see more of the city.

9th Arrondissement
10th Arrondissement showing a city and street scenes

10th Arrondissement

3.5/5(626 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in 10th Arrondissement. Grands Boulevards is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Gare de l'Est Station or Château Landon Metro Station to see more of Paris.

10th Arrondissement
8th Arrondissement which includes a monument and street scenes

8th Arrondissement

4.5/5(411 area reviews)

Travellers love 8th Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Philippe du Roule Station or Miromesnil Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.

8th Arrondissement
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1st Arrondissement

4.5/5(286 area reviews)

Louvre Museum and Place Vendôme are a few top attractions in 1st Arrondissement. Hop around the city on the metro at Pyramides Metro Station or Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, charming cafes and popular shops.

1st Arrondissement
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Paris City Center

4/5(15 area reviews)

Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are a few top attractions in Paris City Center. Hop around the city on the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes.

Paris City Center


18th Arrondissement Travel Guide