Whether you are staying in France’s capital for an extended period of time, or you are visiting for a few days, central Paris rentals can be an affordable and practical alternative to a hotel. A rental property allows you to experience the sights of Paris as a local does, by living in someone else’s home temporarily, and can make for a much more memorable stay than an anonymous chain hotel.
One of the biggest advantages of staying in a rental property is that it can save you money too, especially if you are travelling as a family or with a small group of friends. Although it would be a shame to visit Paris and never eat in one of the city’s many cafes or restaurants, a rental allows you to prepare and cook meals in the kitchen provided. And shopping at one of the city’s several street markets for ingredients can be almost as much fun as dining out. Although most Paris apartment kitchens can be small and somewhat cramped, your temporary home from home will come with everything you need to make your own meals and save money.
If you are looking for the ideal central Paris rentals, one of your biggest decisions may be which area of the city to stay in. As a general rule, rental prices are less the further from the center you look; you may also have more space if you rent something a little bit further out of the city. Central Paris includes the areas around the Champs Elysees and the Opera, both known for their elegant shops and grand public buildings, as well as the more affordable areas of St. Germain, Montparnasse and Montmartre. Staying close to the Louvre museum puts you in the very center of this exciting city, but you may pay more for the convenient location.
Paris has such an efficient public transport system that it’s easy to get anywhere in the city, regardless of where you are staying. The city’s famous Metro is the quickest and easiest way, although a network of buses is also available, and going by bus allows you to actually sightsee at the same time. Paris grew around its river, and one of the best ways to see the city is from a cruise on the Seine, an enjoyable experience any time of day but especially so at night when many well known monuments are illuminated. Whether you have visited Paris many times or you are planning your first trip, the world’s most visited city never fails to live up to its reputation.
