Bastille Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 notable monuments 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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 stunning cathedral 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.
Louvre Museum
Spend the day wandering around the awe inspiring world-famous paintings, sculptures and decorative arts on offer at the Louvre.
Activities
Eiffel Tower Dedicated Reserved Access Top or 2nd floor by lift
The Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show - Féerie
From Paris: Normandy D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Day Trip with Lunch
Eiffel Tower Summit Access with Host
Eiffel Tower Guided Tour by Elevator: Summit or 2nd Floor Access
Our pick of the best Bastille Hotel Deals
citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Conveniently located by the train station. They were restaurants near by. We wanted to stay close to the station and were not disappointed.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Color Design Hotel
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Nouvel Opera
Clean Rooms, really good area for food and drinks, felt really safe as well! The rooms and bathrooms look way bigger in the pictures, especially the bathrooms are a tight squeeze. Other than that everything was amazing. The staff is super kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa
I was in Paris traveling solo, and while I have been here many time, this was my first time staying near Bastille. The staff were all kind and helpful. The hotel is well situated near the Bastille metro, which is served by several useful lines around the city. My room was clean and quiet but *really*small, ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
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Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Les Halles Station or Etienne Marcel Station to see more of the city.
