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 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 theatre scene 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 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.
Eiffel Tower
Gaze out over Paris from the top of its most important icon.
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
Eiffel Tower Morning Access with Host & Summit Option
Louvre Access to the Mona Lisa with a Host & Optional Upgrades
Palace of Versailles Tickets with Audio-Guide and Transfers from Paris
Eiffel Tower Access Tour to 2nd Floor with Summit Option by Lift
Our pick of the best Bastille Hotel Deals
citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Staff was extremely helpful i said good job to Kuba and all the other staff
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa
The staff made our stay very pleasant and went out of their way to make us comfortable by switching us to a larger room. We would definitely return
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Nouvel Opera
The saying “you get what you pay for” is correct with this hotel. Very modern reception and downstairs area, lift is tiny, can only take 1 person with luggage at a time.. the room.. also tiny, good for 1 person but for 2 not so good. Very dated and small room, the bathroom was larger than expected ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
The location is fantastic, very convenient to go anywhere, metro or RER. The staff are very friendly, room clean and big enough for family. The most impressive part is that each floor has a water filtering mechanism so we can get water to drink. The restaurant downstairs is very good too. I will ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mercure Paris Gare De Lyon TGV
Clean nice room. Good location.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Color Design Hotel
For a low cost, very solid stay. Simple check in & out. Building & area felt safe enough. Lively neighborhood but the hotel is on a quiet street. They keep the room keys when you left which felt odd at first but ultimately it’s one less thing to lose. Desk always staffed. Wifi was finicky but mostly ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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.
