Paris is known for its romance, history, and fashion, and these are some perfect Parisian stays that embody the city's landmark traits.

These hotels are the top recommendations from the Safarist community and have been personally vetted and endorsed by our team of hospitality experts.

Four Seasons Hotel George V

...the glittering area around the Champs-Elysées may not be your first port of call when planning a hotel location. However, this upscale neighbourhood is a brilliant base from which to explore the city on foot or by bike....there’s loads for art fans to see.

The chestnut tree-lined Champs-Élysées is one of the world’s most iconic avenues. Named after the resting place of heroes, it is the annual scene of Bastille Day parades and Tour de France finishes. But as the high-end clutch of malls, boutique stores and theatres demonstrate, France’s legends aren’t limited to military and sport.

Champs-Élysées

Hôtel de Crillon A Rosewood Hotel

Relais Christine

Paris

Grands Boulevards Experimental

Shangri-La Paris

Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Dorchester Collection

Le Roch Hotel & Spa

This district is home to the world-famous Louvre museum and the Jardin des Tuileries, as well as hotels and restaurants brimming with over-the-top luxury.

Situated just west of the imposing Louvre Museum and former palace, the lush formal garden in central Paris known as the Jardin des Tuileries is part of the same-- originally royal-- complex…It's a UNESCO World Heritage site, part of the historic stretch alongside the Seine riverbanks of Paris to be named as precious cultural and historical territory.

It's a well-known fact that the French like their fashion, and a stroll along rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement is almost guaranteed to make you style-obsessed, too. Whether you're indulging in window shopping at Hermés, giving your wallet a workout at Goyard, or simply watching the parade from a sidewalk table at Le Castiglione, this neighborhood is très à la mode.

Louvre

Le Bristol Paris - an Oetker Collection Hotel

J.K. Place Paris

Local tip: Set some time aside to explore rue St Dominique and rue Cler, which are the most charming streets in the area with good French delis selling everything from pastries to wine.

Wanting to be within touching distance of the main attractions is not to be sneered at – especially if you're only in Paris for a limited time...where the Eiffel Tower sits, there are tons of churches, and it's the spot for visits to Musée d’Orsay (where you'll find Monets, Manets and Renoirs).

Gros-Caillou & Invalides

Le Meurice - Dorchester Collection

Saint James Paris - Relais & Chateaux

These hotels stand out for value, hospitality, and/or design but are generally under the radar.

Hôtel Bowmann

Hotel Le Narcisse Blanc & Spa

Bulgari Hotel Paris

Le Pigalle, a Member of Design Hotels

Pigalle's grand 19th-century streets were once better known as the red district – this is where the Moulin Rouge sits, after all. That icon is still here, and years ago this is where artists would settle in the city. Now, it's soared past up-and-coming to become firmly on the map...

...this is the place to sample the very latest going-out trends, whether that’s fusion bistros (Buvette), concept hotels (Le Pigalle) or clandestine cocktail bars (Lulu White’s).

Think gourmet shops around rue des Martyrs and nocturnal goings-on at the hotspot likes of Le Carmen, composer Georges Bizet’s baroque home-turned-club. New bars and restaurants continue to open in this quarter below Montmartre.