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
Enjoy the rides and games at Disneyland® Paris and see why people love this theme park in Chessy. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this romantic area.
Eiffel Tower
Find out about the history of Eiffel Tower, a well-known monument in Paris. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this vibrant area.
Louvre Museum
Browse the exhibits at Louvre Museum, a popular museum in Paris. Make time for the notable monuments and local tours in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Bastille
citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
The check-in process a CitizenM is super quick and I have always had a room ready no matter what time I have arrived. This is unusual in Paris! The staff is exceptional: friendly, helpful, will accompany you to your room if needed, and perhaps most importantly, exhibit teamwork as it is supposed ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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
Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG
Good location, easy access to Gare de Lyon station, excellent breakfast, good size rooms. Really appreciated the amenities beside the bed heads….power points, USB ports etc. Only down side to the rooms is the top third of the bathroom wall is glass so when a person goes to the bathroom at night, ...
Reviewed on 18 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 Place de la Contrescarpe.
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.
