🇫🇷 Paris Hotel Guide: Where to Stay for Safety & Convenience ✨

*(After 10+ trips to Paris, here’s how to pick the perfect arrondissement + my favorite hotels!)* 📍 Best Areas for First-Timers (1st-8th Arr.) ▫️ 1st: Louvre, Tuileries, Pont Neuf (museum lovers) ▫️ 4th: Le Marais (hip boutiques & cafés) ▫️ 5th/6th: Latin Quarter (bookshops + safest streets) ▫️ 8th: Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe (luxe shopping) 💰 Hidden-Gem Neighborhoods (Better Value!) ▫️ 12th: Near Nation station (metro hub!) ▫️ 15th: Local vibe (markets, bakeries) ▫️ 16th: Upscale & green (Eiffel views) 🏨 My Top Hotel Picks 💎 Luxury Splurges: La Réserve (8th) – Tiny but opulent Le Meurice (1st) – Breakfast with Louvre views Plaza Athénée (8th) – Insta-famous courtyard ✨ Boutique Charm: Hôtel des Mines (5th) – Fresh decor + Luxembourg Gardens Villa M (15th) – Balconies + Montparnasse access 🏡 Apartment-Style: Citadines Les Halles (1st) – Kitchens + family-friendly 🍰 Girly Delights: Fauchon l’Hôtel (8th) – Unlimited macarons! 💡 Pro Tips: ✔ Use Travel Circle app to map neighborhoods + nearby eats/attractions! ✔ Book early for Eiffel-view rooms (they vanish fast). #ParisHotels #TravelSmart #WhereToStayInParis