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 stunning cathedral 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.
Rue Cremieux
Find out about the history of Paris when you spend time at Rue Cremieux. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
Activities
Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise
Eiffel Tower Dedicated Reserved Access Top or 2nd floor by lift
The Bateaux-Mouches Sightseeing Cruise on the Seine River
Eiffel Tower Summit Access with Host
Eiffel Tower Morning Access with Host & Summit Option
Our pick of the best Bastille Hotel Deals
Color Design Hotel
I've seen some people leave bad reviews, must be Americans. Place is great, staff is super helpful.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Great location for Gare de Lyon train station, 2 mins walk. We walked to Eiffel tower, took us maybe 30 mins. The staff were very friendly and helpful to us and we enjoyed our stay. There was an early check in available, which after a 30 hour flight was music to my ears. The room is small but that ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa
Room was tiny The shower is actually in the bedroom Once you have cases in room you can’t move around Paid extra for room with terrace Flower boxes full of dead plants Don’t feel this was value for money spent
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Grand Hotel Nouvel Opera
we stayed for 2 nights and the room was quite small, just big enough to have a double bed and a table. be prepared for the lift to be quite tight aswell and the rooms to be quite warm. the en-suite was good, clean and good size. however, the staff were friendly and spoke english.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
I arrived at the Courtyard at 11 AM and was surprised that they allowed me to check in early. Because I have gold status, they upgraded me to the top floor with a view of the Eiffel Tower. The room was big for a hotel in Paris with 2 twin size beds that wasn’t next to each other like most hotels ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG
Very nice property in a convenient location if you want to stay closer to a train station, metro stations . It also offers great dining and entertainment options in a walking distance. I do recommend this hotel in Paris .
Reviewed on 14 May 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 Picasso Museum and Place des Vosges.
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.
