Photo: Airbnb.
Heralded as the ville lumière or amour – depending on who you ask – Paris is a stamping ground for the bon vivant and gourmands.
Michelin-star haunts, Haussmannian architecture, grand boulevards, leafy parks abound in the French capital where chic décontracté extends beyond the style.
Whether you’re heading over for the Paris Olympics and the Tour de France races – or to stroll the Seine and Louvre idly – you’ll need somewhere to slumber.
Read on for our curation of some of Paris’ best Airbnbs to book for your 2024 sojourn.
Luxe Airbnb with waterfront Eiffel Tower views
The Louis XIV-style bedroom fit for royalty. Photo: Airbnb.
Louis XIV apartment across from the Eiffel Tower
Sleeps: Two guests
Italian marble flooring, handcrafted furnishings with gold leaf accents and gilded finishes dress this luxe Louis XIV-style apartment right across from the la tour Eiffel. An indulgent Parisian retreat ideal for couples.
Reasons to stay:
- Eiffel Tower and Seine River views
- Waterfront Balcony
- Freestanding cast iron bathtub
- Traditional stone fireplace
- Building lift
- No kitchen
Luxe minimalist Airbnb in Paris
Airy and bright Parisian living. Photo: Airbnb.
Haussmannian apartment near Hôtel de Ville
Sleeps: Two guests
Just a stone’s throw away from Hôtel de Ville and Notre-Dame in the heart of Paris, this two-bedroom Haussmannian apartment boasts an enviable address primed for leaving no exploratory stone unturned. Featuring black and gold accents on a neutral palette, it’s a sleek city escape.
Reasons to stay:
- Timber flooring
- Fireplace
- French doors
- Nespresso machine
- Cooking basics
Luxe Paris Airbnb in Le Marais
Set on the third floor of an 18th-century building. Photo: Airbnb.
Quiet apartment in the Marais
Sleeps: Two guests
Featuring authentic details in the parquet and tomettes, this 18th-century quartier Bretagne apartment in the historic Le Marais neighbourhood, is steeped in Parisian charm. Being around the corner from the rue de Bretagne – and a 10-minute walk from place des Vosges, musée Picasso and Centre Pompidou – you’re all set for on-foot meandering.
Reasons to stay:
- Cable TV
- Telephone with free international calls
- Building elevator
- Bathtub
- Coffee maker
Luxe Paris Airbnb for groups
Sleeping 11 people, it’s a perfect group stay. Photo: Airbnb.
Loft on Canal Saint Martin
Sleeps: 11 guests
Located on the Canal Saint Martin, this city hidden gem is an old industrial building-converted loft. An off-street escape from the lively neighbourhood, it boasts four bedrooms, a private courtyard as well as indoor greenery.
Reasons to stay:
- Sleeps 11
- Indoor fireplace
- Heating and ceiling fans
- Alcove
- Mezzanine
- Office
- Luggage drop-off allowed
Luxe Paris Airbnb by the Seine
Primed for by-the-Seine people watching. Photo: Airbnb.
Seine waterfront apartment with balcony
Sleeps: Six guests
A mere five-minute walk from Notre Dame, on the Île Saint-Louis lies this waterfront apartment boasting unrivalled views of the Seine and Louis Phillipe Bridge. Share a bottle on the balcony after an afternoon of bakery and gallery hopping.
Notable features:
- Italian shower and bathtub
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Building elevator
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