DK Travel : Paris

From Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower, Paris holds some of the world's most famous sights and these highlights should be top of the list for any first-time visitor. With the exception of the overtly modern Pompidou Centre, they have been landmarks of this elegant and romantic capital for centuries and remain awe-inspiring sights, no matter how often you visit the city.

More on guided tours in Paris

Hôtel Dieu

The Hôtel Dieu, now the hospital for central Paris, was built on the site of a foundling home in 1866–78; the original 12th-century building on the Ile de la Cité was demolished during the urban renewal schemes of the 19th century. A monument in the courtyard commemorates a courageous battle here in 1944 when Paris police held out against the German Nazis.
Hôtel du Danube

Book a slightly more expensive superior room for the old furnishings, low lighting and other touches that make guests feel pampered. All rooms are of a good size, and the hotel is in the heart of St-Germain (see St-Germain, Latin and Luxembourg Quarters), just the right location for a truly Parisian getaway.
Hôtel du Globe

Set in a 17th-century building near the Jardin du Luxembourg, flowers fill the rooms and some have four-poster beds.
Hôtel du Jeu de Paume

Tucked away on the Ile St-Louis is this beautiful old building with beams. Rooms are small but the friendly atmosphere makes up for everything.
Hôtel du Panthéon

A small, family-run hotel set in an 18th-century building right by the Panthéon.
Hôtel du Quai Voltaire

Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro (1831–1903) painted the view of the Seine and Notre-Dame visible from most of the guest rooms here. Rooms are small, but the warm welcome and the location more than make up for that.
Hôtel du Rond-Point de Longchamp

A view of the Eiffel Tower from the top floors of this charming hotel. Rooms are equipped for business travellers, but there are family rooms.
Hôtel d’Angleterre

Hemingway once stayed in this long-established hotel. Most rooms are a good size with high ceilings, and some are decorated with antiques. The standard rooms are small so book a superior one at extra cost.
Hôtel d’Aubusson

The rooms in this 17th-century building are spacious and many of them have beams. In winter there is a log fire in the guests’ lounge.
Hôtel d’lysée-Palace

Mata Hari, the Dutch spy and exotic dancer, set up her lair in Room 113 before finally being arrested outside 25 Avenue Montaigne.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under €100
- €100–150
- €150–250
- €250–350
- over €350