Where To Stay In Paris With Kids: Hotel + Area Guide 2025

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Planning a trip to Paris with kids can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to picking the perfect home base. If you’re wondering where to stay in Paris with kids, we’ve rounded up our favorite family-friendly hotels and apartments to help make your decision easier!

If you have been following us for a while, you already know that Paris is one of our absolute favorite places to visit with kids for a number of reasons. We have been to Paris with small kids a few times, and each time we learn so much more.

Paris is a well-connected, walkable city, and planning the perfect place to stay can make a big difference in your experience. Paris is divided into 20 Arrondisements, or districts that each have unique characteristics and landmarks.

Every hotel in this list offers large family rooms so you have plenty of room to relax after exploring the city. If you prefer an apartment (hello kitchen and washer/dryer!), there are plenty of those to choose from as well.

10 Best Places To Stay In Paris With Kids

There are endless options in for places to stay with kids in Paris! Here are our top ten favorites, with a little info about each neighborhood to save you some time.

1. Le Marais (3^rd and 4^th Arrondisement)

Le Marais is located close to the Seine and is walkable to a few main sights such as the Notre Dame or Le Centre Pompidou, which is a modern art museum with lots of great kid-friendly activities.

The first time we went to Paris, we walked through this neighborhood and immediately felt like it was a favorite. With lots of streets filled with cute cafes, shops, and playgrounds, Le Marais is the perfect balance of liveliness and family friendliness.

Where to Stay in Le Marais

Hotel Duo is centrally located, includes breakfast, and families that stayed here rated it an average of 9.7/10!

2. 1^st Arrondisement

This district is centrally located and is home to the Louvre, Jardin de Tulleries, and more. The 1st Arrondisement is lively and close to everything, making it a great place to stay if this is your first time visiting Paris.

Where to Stay in the 1^st Arrondisement

Choosing an apartment offers great benefits — like the convenience of a kitchen and a washer. Plus, this spot is just steps from the metro and top attractions.

This apartment has a rating on Booking.com of 8.8/10 stars!

3. 7th Arrondisement

The 7th is located between the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and is only about a mile from the Eiffel Tower. This Arrondissement has a neighborhood feel while still being close to some of the main attractions.

Where to Stay in the 7th Arrondisement

Hotel De L’Emprererur is great for bigger parties, offering rooms that range from suites to connecting rooms.

4. 17th Arrondisement

Located in the northwest side of Paris, the 17th is more laid back than the single digit Arrondissements. The Arc de Triomphe is also here! This neighborhood has more of a residential feel, and has several parks to bring a picnic to enjoy.

Where to Stay in the 17th Arrondisement

Hôtel Clémence is centrally located within the 17th Arrondisement. Families that stayed here rated it 9.8/10 stars!

5. Montmartre (18th Arrondisement)

Montmartre is the home of the Sacre Couer Basilica, and is a hilly, artsy district with lots of hidden streets to explore. If you’re looking for a place to stay that is scenic and a little farther from the bustling city center, Montmartre is a good choice.

Where to Stay in Montmartre

Odalys City Paris Montmartre has an ideal location for exploring this district, and is close to the Metro to explore the rest of the city! They offer family rooms, and families that stayed here rated it 9.4/10 stars.

6. Saint Germain Des Pres (6th Arrondisement)

This district is another favorite place to stay in Paris. Also located on the West Bank, this district includes the Jardin du Luxembourg, which is perfect for a picnic or place to spend an afternoon by the pond with boats for the kids.

Saint Germain Des Pres is also has some of the most iconic coffee shops in Paris! If you want to sip coffee in the same spot that Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso (Les Deux Magots) and be able to walk to places like Notre Dame and Saint Chapelle, this is a good choice.

Where to Stay in Saint Germain Des Pres

Hotel Le Placide Saint-Germain Des Prés is one of our favorite choices for this area. They offer an airport shuttle, and families rated this hotel 9.4/10.

7. Latin Quarter (5^th Arrondisement)

The Latin Quarter, located on the West Bank of the Seine, is another great option. This area is also near many main attractions including the historic “Shakespeare and Company” bookshop, the Jardin des Plantes, and much more.

Where to Stay in the Latin Quarter

Pepper and Paper apartments offer spacious, highly rated apartments in the heart of the Latin Quarter.

8. 8^th Arrondisement

This district borders the luxurious Champs Elysées and the iconic Arc de Triomphe. This area is busy but has easy access to luxury shopping and is close to everything!

Where to Stay in the 8th Arrondisement

Hôtel Madeleine Plaza is another great family friendly choice, with families rating it 9.4/10 stars! When we stayed here, we loved the short walk to the metro and access to shopping and sightseeing.

9. 10^th Arrondisement

If you like being staying in a quieter neighborhood, the 10th is a good option. This neighborhood is situated between train stations and quiet neighborhoods. Two of the main train stations are located here (Gare du Nord and the Gare de l’Est). Marché Saint-Martin, one of the best covered markets in the city is also here!

Where to Stay in the 10th Arrondisement

Hotel Magenta has an airport shuttle, so you don’t have to stress about that after a long flight. Families that stayed here gave this hotel a rating of 8.7/10 stars.

10. 15^th Arrondisement

Home of the Eiffel Tower, this district is near the Seine River. If you choose to stay here, you will be a little farther out from the city center so the metro or Batobus can get you to the other main sights to see.

Where to Stay in the 15th Arrondisement

The Eiffel Tower is obviously a must see if this is your first time visiting the city. If you want to situate yourself close to it, choose the 15th. This hotel is a family favorite and is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower!

Families that stayed here gave it 9.5/10 stars.

Where not to Stay

While it may be tempting to book something outside of the city to save a little money, I don’t recommend doing this. Spending too much time traveling into town can waste time and take away from experiencing the little things Parisian neighborhoods have to offer. Do yourself a favor and plant yourself in a neighborhood that makes sense for your trip.

Getting Around Safely

Like any big city, there is a TON to learn about ways to get around safely. Getting around in Paris includes walking, using the metro, the occasional taxi, and the Batobus if you’re doing sightseeing.

Walking

Paris is the most walkable city we have been to! There is so much to see and do around every corner. If you’re traveling with kids that still need a stroller, be sure if can maneuver over cobblestone. We also usually bring a baby carrier for places that have lots of steps.

Taking the Metro

The Paris metro is well connected, and has a variety of options for routes within the city as well as to Disney and Versailles on the RER.

Before you go, make sure you have the Google Maps app or the Bonjour RATP app. Both apps allow you to enter your destination and they will tell you every detail about the route, station, and more!

Do make sure you validate your ticket when you pass through the door for every person to avoid getting fined.

In 2025, the metro stopped issuing paper tickets, so now you can buy tickets to keep on your phone or get a “Navigo” card at the window at the metro station.

Taxi and Rideshare Services

• Airport taxi: to avoid scams, only get a taxi from the official taxi area at the airport.
• Uber: does exist in Paris, but can’t take taxi lanes. This may cause delays during peak traffic times!
• G7 taxi: This is what we use and recommend! They have an app (same name) that is just as easy to use as Uber. It’s the official taxi of Paris and all payment is done in the app to avoid issues.

FAQs

Now that you have some ideas about where to stay, let’s talk about some other things that come up when planning your Paris trip.

which area in Paris is best to stay with kids?

The Marais (3rd and 4th arrondissements) is our current personal favorite! With charming streets, plenty of cafés, and playgrounds it’s a great home base for exploring.

Each part of Paris has its own personality, so the “best” spot really depends on what kind of experience you want for your family.

Is Paris kid friendly?

In our experience, Europe is far more kid-friendly than many other places we have traveled. Even activities like museums have programs designed specifically for children!

There are a ton of family friendly cooking classes, and even tours that are arranged like scavenger hunts to keep kids of all ages engaged.

Book a scavenger hunt tour of the Louvre here

How many days should we spend in Paris with kids?

If you want to get a feel for the city and see the main sights, 3-4 days is a good place to start. If you did want to spend a little more time, you could easily find plenty to do for a week or more.

Conclusion

With so many choices, figuring out where to stay in Paris can be totally overwhelming! We hope this list gives you a good starting point as you plan where to stay in Paris with kids and helps make your trip a little easier to map out.

If you need ideas for things to do, find our list here. Bon voyage!