Having never been to Paris I am so confused on what district to stay in. I was given good advice about the Marais area but now I am wondering how it compares to other areas. My daughter and I do not want a tourist trap area nor are we interested in night clubs. We would like a quiet area, close to major attractions, good cafes and restuarants and the train if possible . An area that will give us a feeling of what Paris really is.
We would be looking for a hotel at around 130 Euros a night for 6 nights.
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I believe the Marais can offer you what you have described. I also like the 1st and the 11th districts, but I am not sure how quiet they are. We%26#39;ve never had noise problems where we have stayed, but both districts are busy - in the heart of everything, which is why I like them
I%26#39;d steer clear of the Latin Quarter.
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A good option might be Hotel Muguet..it is in the 7th district, close to Eiffel tower, Invalides and supposedly on a quiet steet in a residential area..at least thats what the reviews say..3 min walk from the metro too!
A double is 130 EU per night. We are considering this hotel for our first trip to Paris.
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We returned just yesterday aftering staying at Hotel de Fleurie in 6e. Your description fits what our needs were as well and we couldn%26#39;t have been happier with the hotel and its location.
While I looked at several hotels in the St. Germain area (6e), actually seeing where they were when we arrived really changed my perception. You can be just one street over and have an entirely different experience in the same district.
Many are on small streets that are BUSY - lots of pedistrian traffic enjoying the numerous charming cafes, bistros and quaint storefronts. What made Hotel de Fleuire a great choice was that there was none of that on our little street, yet if you walked just across St. Germain Blvd (a hop-skip-%26amp;jump), you were in the heart of Parisian life!
If you walked in the other direction for less than 10 minutes, you were at the Seine, looking across the river at Notre Dame and Louvre and ready to take on the tourist city central.
Travelling with an 8 year old, we were able to take in the local life without feeling stuck in the heart of tourist throughways.
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The Hotel Muguet is nice. It is in a quiet neighborhood, near the Eifel Tower. It is also very close to the Ecole Militaire Metro stop. It might not be as fashionable as some want, but it gives you a nice residential feeling for Paris.
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You could also try renting an apartment. Since you%26#39;re going to be there for 6 nights you would definitely be able to find something in your price range. Just do a search on the website and you%26#39;ll come up with a number of reputable companies.
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For a first-timer to Paris, I wouldn%26#39;t recommend an apartment. You will find a concierge or even the desk attendant in a hotel to be quite helpful in getting information about the simplest of things. You give away that advantage when you rent an apartment.
Also, I second the idea of the Hotel de Fleurie. It%26#39;s a wonderful place located perfectly.
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The Hotel Fleurie does sound nice, but if you had read the original post you would know that it is almost double Warmac%26#39;s budget. Not a good choice, for that reason.
Many other suitable hotels for much less, particularly in the 7th.
:-)
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Your budget kind of eliminates much of what is available in the 6th. The 4th (marais) has a few options, the best in my opinion being the Jeanne d%26#39;Arc hotels.parishotels.com/hotel-direct.php…
In the fifth (Latin Quarter) you could try the Familia:
http://www.hotel-paris-familia.com/ It%26#39;s off the beaten tourist path
And of course the 7th has the Varenne http://www.varenne-hotel-paris.com/
and the Muguet http://www.hotelparismuguet.com/
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Paris is not overly big and everywhere is fairly close by metro or RER. A good idea for a more tranquil stay is around Denfert Rochereau. It is on the direct RER from CDG. There are many cafes and restaurants, certainly a more local vibe. Alternatively around Place d%26#39;Italie is also fine, again you will need to take metro to the %26quot;centre%26quot;
Having said that, the Marais seems to fit your description perfectly.
Personally I would always avoid the Latin Quarter, it is packed with tourists and I find it a fairly unpleasant experience.
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Looks like we will have to spend a bit more. Any suggestions for hotels in the Marais area that would be great at around 200 euros?
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