The 14 Best Airbnbs in Paris, Vetted by a Francophile Editor

• Price: from $262/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• Amenities: washing machine, travel crib, kitchen
• Things to Do: Beaugrenelle shopping mall, Parc André Citroën, Paris Statue of Liberty

Even after living there, the sight of the Eiffel Tower never got old. (Though, paying the entry fee has...) This apartment is located in the 15^th arrondissment, which is, in my opinion, underrated. The 15^th is a local’s neighborhood, not as flashy as, say, the 6^th or the 7^th with the well-known Boulevard Saint Germain. Still, you’ll want for nothing. The (relatively) new mall, Beaugrenelle, has everything you could possibly need, the Seine is within easy walking distance (where you can see a mini Statue of Liberty) and the tower is similarly accessible. The apartment itself is contemporary and Parisian, but the building does have an elevator if accessibility is important.

• Price: from $583/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms  
• Amenities: washing machine, travel crib, elevator, long term stays
• Things to Do: Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Le Bon Marché

Sing it with me: Oh, Champs-Élysées. Joe Dassin was right when he sang that this legendary boulevard is splendid rain or shine and, in the morning, and night. If you’ve come to Paris to shop, this is the place to do it, in addition to the rue Saint Honoré. We’re talking Louis Vuitton, Longchamp, Sandro, Saint Laurent and my personal favorite, Petit Bateau. And that’s just getting started. The apartment is as grand as any you’ll find, with a coveted fireplace, gold-rimmed mirrors and plenty of sunlight. And when you step outside, you’ll be a convenient distance from the Arc de Triomphe, which offers a dazzling 360-degree view of the city.

• Price: from $512/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
• Amenities: dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, elevator in building
• Things to Do: Marché des Enfants-Rouge, Musée des Archives, Un Glace à Paris

The Marais is one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city. The streets are narrow and often cobbled, there are still timber frames sagging under the weight of history, and the shopping and food are amazing. This upper Marais apartment is located on the fourth floor of a charming, elevator-equipped building. It puts you in the middle of it all, being a stone’s throw from some great food and museums. The bustling center of République (along with access to five metro lines) is a five-minute walk north. Whenever I’m in town, I drop into Bouillon République, where you can get a three-course meal and wine for about $30. Head south and you’ve got tons of small and underrated museums: Musée des Archives Nationales, Musée Picasso, Musée Carnavalet, the house of Victor Hugo…I could go on. And if you don’t stop at Café Briezh for a traditional Breton crêpe with the best butter of your life…I don’t know what you’re doing.

• Price: from $315/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath  
• Amenities: washing machine, full kitchen, long term stays
• Things to Do: Bouillon Pigalle, Sacré Coeur Basilica, Cabaret au Lapin Agile

For those who perpetually live in the world of Amélie, the quirky Parisian waitress brought to life by Audrey Tautou in the 2001 eponymous film, this Montmartre duplex is calling your name. The church is a must-see if this is your first rodeo (be sure to climb to the top for great views), but if it’s been there, done that, here’s what I’d do instead. First, go see La Maison Rose. It’s a restaurant now but served as an intellectuals’ club in Funny Face starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. Then, see a cabaret show, not at the Moulin Rouge but at Le Lapin Agile, a 19^th-century stone house that once served the likes of Picasso, Modigliani and Apollinaire. Across the street is the Vignes du Clos Montmartre, a vineyard operating since 1933. Tours are sporadic and usually in the fall during harvest, but it’s worth a shot. Top it off with a visit to the Montmartre and Dalí museums.

• Price: from $2,607/night
• Sleeps: 2
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
• Amenities: Eiffel Tower views, freestanding cast iron bathtub, private balcony
• Things to Do: Trocadéro Gardens, Musée Marmottan Monet, Palais Galliera

A panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine? Sign me up. The apartment is a splurge, but marble floors, handcrafted furniture, gold leaf accents, stained glass and a dramatic freestanding cast iron bathtub make their case. Situated in the posh 16^th arrondissement, the pied-à-terre makes it easy to walk over to the Trocadéro, which provides the view of the tower that everyone seems to be getting in all their photos. Don’t get too starry-eyed, though, because you’ll want to see the Musée de l’Homme, another underrated museum. This neighborhood touches the Bois de Boulogne, and if you have time, it’s a must-visit. I love going to see the Parc de Bagatelle, with its stunning rose garden and grounds. Here’s cocktail trivia for you: The chateau and park were constructed in 64 days on a bet between Marie Antoinette and her brother-in-law, the Comte d’Artois.

• Price: from $812/night
• Sleeps: 6
• Bed & Bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms  
• Amenities: elevator building, full kitchen, washing machine and dryer
• Things to Do: Parc Monceau, Opéra, Angelina

Rue Saint Honoré is one of the most iconic streets in Paris, filled with luxury boutiques ranging from couture fashion to venerated fragrance houses. This understated, chic apartment was designed professionally and is tucked away on a side street that provides calm, in an elevator building with a full kitchen, washing machine and (rarity!) a dryer. You still, however, have easy access to the best the 8th arrondissement has to offer. Think the Champs-Élysées, the Palais Garnier, Printemps, Galeries Lafayette and Parc Monceau—a beautiful green space often overshadowed by the Tuileries and Luxembourg gardens. I recommend a traditional lunch at Fauchon, tour of the Madeleine church across the street and dipping into—where else?—the Hermès boutique on the rue Saint Honoré.

• Price: from $483/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• Amenities: full kitchen, concierge services (private chef, decor, groceries)
• Things to Do: Musée Picasso, L’As du Falafel, Musée Carnavalet

This apartment is a rarity in that it has air condition, or what the French call climatisation. It’s a precious thing here, even now, so if you can’t live without it, then you need this apartment, stat. But AC aside, the 3^rd is one of my favorite neighborhoods and probably one I’ve spent the most time in. Much of it comprises Le Marais, translating to “the marsh.” It’s one of, if not the city’s oldest, neighborhoods. Here, you’ll find no shortage of falafel. (L’As du Falafel has top billing, but the competitor across the street never has a line and is just as good.) There are also quite a few smaller museums, including the Picasso Museum, Carnavalet Museum, Cognacq-Jay Museum and Victor Hugo’s apartment in the Place des Vosges. And for you Anthropologie devotees, you’ll want to go shop at the French equivalent, Merci.  

• Price: from $257/night
• Sleeps: 2
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom  
• Amenities: heated terrace, air conditioning, washing machine
• Things to Do: Opéra, Palais Royal Gardens, Louvre

A friend of mine lives near the Palais Royal, which she affectionately and jokingly calls her backyard. So, trust me when I say this little loft is perfectly situated. In my opinion, if you have the Palais Royal, you really don’t need much else. The galleries are filled with cafés (stop at Café Kitsune for a coffee) and the posh restaurant, Le Grand Véfour. You’re a short walk away from the Opéra (which ironically is home to the ballet). And this one’s for the Swifties: You may recall that in Begin Again, Taylor buys pastries in a shop...that shop is Le Moulin de la Vièrge in the Place des Petits Pères. I went there. It was good. You're welcome.

• Price: from $455/night
• Sleeps: 3
• Bed & Bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom
• Amenities: full kitchen, washing machine and dryer
• Things to Do: Eiffel Tower, Rue Cler, Invalides

I’ll always have a soft spot for the 7th arrondissement because I used to live here. It’s a tiny neighborhood, home to, among other attractions, the Eiffel Tower, Musée de l’Armée Invalides and the Assemblée Nationale. Don’t be intimate by its grand boulevards, however, as the neighborhood is rife with cafés, bistros and shops. Some of them just happen to be incredibly fancy, like the Petrossian caviar boutique on the boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg. The apartment is an interesting space, with exposed wood beams I’m more used to seeing in the right bank, notably the Marais. They lend a rustic charm to a space and neighborhood that’s otherwise buttoned up. Should you wish to cook (buy everything on the rue Cler, a well-known but still local market street), the apartment offers a full kitchen. And if you’re staying for a while, there’s also a washing machine and dryer—the latter of which feels like a unicorn.

• Price: from $535/night
• Sleeps: 5
• Bed & Bath: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• Amenities: portable air conditioning, washing machine and dryer
• Things to Do: Canal Saint Martin, Ober Mama, Musée du Chocolat

When people think of Paris…I don’t think the 10th arrondissement often comes to mind. But it should be on your radar, and thus I’m recommending this sleek, charming and contemporary apartment. It’s got plenty of natural light, French doors, a private balcony and fully equipped kitchen, located just south of the Gare du Nord. It’s a quieter area of town, but you have access to plenty of metro lines via the huge train station and a metro stop that’s a few minutes’ walk away. In the last five or ten years, the Canal Saint Martin has established itself as a hip outpost—Parisians are ditching the Seine and leaving it for the tourists. Where do they go instead? Here! The canal is lined with tons of shops, restaurants and bakeries. My favorites are Du Pain et Des Idées for bread and pastries, Make My Lemonade for the coolest clothes and Ober Mama for—get this—the best Italian food in Paris. (Please get the truffle pasta.)

• Price: from $608/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms  
• Amenities: jacuzzi, washing machine, kitchen
• Things to Do: Tour Saint-Jaques, Saint Eustache Church, Sainte-Chapelle

Many apartments will bill themselves as “the heart of Paris,” but this one truly is. Look at a map, you’ll notice that Paris is segmented into districts that spiral in numerical order, creating the shape of a snail. This apartment is in the 1^st arrondissement, smack dab in the middle. That means you have access to the Louvre, the Tuileries, the Champs Élysées, Nôtre Dame, the Palais Royal, Sainte Chapelle, the Pont des Arts...need I go on? If you really want to be in the middle of the action, this is the apartment for you.

• Price: from $255/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
• Amenities: elevator building, pet friendly, washing machine
• Things to Do: Galeries Lafayette, Grands Boulevards, Palais Garnier

A good color scheme always catches my eye, so this emerald-themed Parisian flat made me hold my scroll. Pet owners, this one’s for you, as your furry friends are welcome here. Other amenities: an elevator, washing machine and quiet, communal courtyard. The apartment is located in the posh 8th arrondissement, so you’ll be close to all the mainstay attractions: shopping at Printemps and Galeries Lafayette, Parc Monceau, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe. The art and fashion lovers will want to beeline for the Musée Yves Saint Laurent and La Galerie Dior. And since you’re in the neighborhood, you might as well hop across the street to see the exhibitions on display at the Grand Palais and Petit Palais. I’d top off your day first with tea at Le Meurice, which features pastries by famed chef Cedric Grolet, and drinks at Bar Hemingway in the Ritz.

• Price: from $693/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Amenities: private balcony, elevator building, washing machine
• Things to Do: Musée de la Vie Romantique, Montmartre Cemetery, La Maison Rose

For being such a tourist hotspot, the 18th arrondissement has a surprisingly local feel. This apartment is in a traditional Haussmann building with an elevator, located on the fifth floor. (Great for people watching on the balcony.) You’re on the south side of Pigalle, abutting the 9th arrondissement, which is much quieter and less touristy. It’s a ten-minute walk to one of my favorite museums in Paris, Musée de la Vie Romantique, which explores the life and writings of the likes of George Sand, Ary Scheffer and Ernest Renan. (It’s sadly closed for renovations but will reopen in spring 2026.) One of the quartier’s best secrets, however, is at the base of the scene-stealing Sacré-Coeur. The Halle Saint-Pierre is a contemporary art museum displaying experimental paintings and graphic art, while also playing host to avant-garde concerts.

• Price: from $462/night
• Sleeps: 4
• Bed & Bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms  
• Amenities: garden space, streaming services, washing machine
• Things to Do: Centre Pompidou, Canal Saint Martin, Bisou Bar

Another pick for the underrated 10th arrondissement. This apartment is incredibly easy to access via public transit. There are two metro stations in the vicinity, plus Gare de L’Est and Gare du Nord in walking distance for more metro and commuter rail lines, plus the trains if you’re planning to head out of the city. Should you need a rest day after zipping around town, the apartment has a home theater sound system and offers a variety of streaming services. I wouldn’t wile away too much time on the couch, though, because the neighborhood is vibrant. You’re an easy walk to the Centre Pompidou in the 4th arrondissement, home to a massive public library, Europe’s largest modern art museum and a center for musical research. Also, in the neighboring 9th arrondissement is one of my favorite late-night hangs: La Crème de Paris. It serves sweet and savory crepes, ice cream, pancakes, waffles, smoothies and more until 2 a.m.