Bastille Travel Guide
Paris
Visit Bastille
Stay near popular Bastille attractions
Things to do
Louvre Museum Masterpieces Fully Guided Tour with Reserved Access
Versailles Palace Skip-the-Line Tour from Paris & Gardens Access
Eiffel Tower Small-Group Access to 2nd Floor by Elevator
Half Day Guided Tour of Versailles (without transport)
Eiffel Tower Dedicated Reserved Access Top or 2nd floor by lift
Top hotels in Bastille
Color Design Hotel
"As a solo traveler, my experience was great. Clean room, good AC, helpful staff. Room was exactly as advertised and was ready on time. They have a room (unlocked) to store baggage before or after checkout which was really helpful for me."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
"We stayed for one night as it was very convenient to the train station. Staff was super friendly and helpful. While rooms are tiñe they are very functional, clean and very comfortable bed. Would recommend and definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Le Petit Beaumarchais Hotel & Spa
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
"Very nice location just walking distance from Gare de Lyon"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG
"I went into the Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille with low expectations, and I'm happy to say that they were blown out of the water. We chose it for its proximity to the train station, but the location offer a lot more - restaurants, pastry shops, markets, and a sidewalk flea market on street ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Novotel Paris Gare De Lyon
"The room was very good except they control de coolness of the air conditloner and we called and they told us is the same in every room so they would send us a fan which they sent on the second day."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Bastille
Paris City Center
Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are a few top attractions in Paris City Center. Hop around the city on the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes.
Marais
Travellers love Marais for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Paul Station or Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Picasso Museum and Place des Vosges.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Marche rue de Buci and Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.
6th Arrondissement
Known for its beautiful gardens and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in 6th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Luxembourg Gardens and Marche Saint-Germain, and jump on the metro at Saint-Sulpice Station or Mabillon Station to see more of the city.
Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Museums, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Make a stop by Louvre Museum or Louvre Pyramid while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Louvre - Rivoli Station or Pont Neuf Station to get around town.
