Bastille Travel Guide
Paris
Popular places to visit
Place de la Bastille
Learn about the local history of Paris when you take a trip to Place de la Bastille. Make time for the churches and local tours in this vibrant area.
Opera Bastille
You can make plans for a show at Opera Bastille during your stay in Paris. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Jardin du Port de l'Arsenal
Explore the great outdoors at Jardin du Port de l'Arsenal, a lovely green space in Paris. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Disneyland® Paris
Dreams come true with a trip to this beloved theme park. Find all the magic, excitement, thrills and joy you could ever wish for.
Eiffel Tower
This iconic landmark is the image that comes to mind whenever the city of Paris is mentioned.
Louvre Museum
With its iconic glass pyramid, this Parisian landmark is one of the world's most significant artistic centres.
Top hotels in Bastille
citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Room is tiny but very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Color Design Hotel
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Nouvel Opera
Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa
This place was amazing and staff is friendly and attentive. Easy access to metro and lots of places steps from the hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
Womderful, clean room with great view.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hôtel Aurore Paris Gare de Lyon
rooms are very cute, clean and quiet, considering proximity to GDL. Staff are very helpful and accomodating, and an extra 14E for a great breakfast is totally worth it. However, when I booked through Expedia it was 120E per night, but if I had contacted the hotel directly it would have been 75E/night. ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bastille
Marais
Travellers love Marais for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Paul Station or Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Carnavalet Museum and Picasso Museum.
Sorbonne
Consider exploring the stunning river views in Sorbonne. If sightseeing is on the list, Panthéon is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station to see more of the area.
5th Arrondissement
Travellers love 5th Arrondissement for its charming cafes, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cardinal Lemoine Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Panthéon and Rue Mouffetard.
Latin Quarter
Enjoy the charming cafes in Latin Quarter. Panthéon is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station to see more of Paris.
Quartier de la Monnaie
Visitors often come to Quartier de la Monnaie for its stunning river views, but many stay to explore sights like Île de la Cité and Seine. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Saint-Michel Station.
Les Halles
Noted for its churches and art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Les Halles. Top attractions like Les Halles and Forum des Halles are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Les Halles Station or Etienne Marcel Station to see more of the city.
