Affordable Hotels near the Louvre in Paris
Paris or ‘The City of Lights’, as it is often fondly referred as, is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. As the capital of France, the city has much to offer the visitor, famous attractions that include the magnificent Sacré Cœur, the amazing Arc de Triomphe and of course the towering Tour de Eiffel, as well as one of the world’s best selection of shops and restaurants. Paris is a sprawling metropolis of over 10 million people. The centre of the city is usually considered to be the 1st district or 1er arrondissement in French, and here you can find some of the city’s famous tourist sights, including the world-class Louvre Museum.
The Louvre Museum (French: Musée du Louvre) is one of the most visited attractions in Paris, with over 8 million visitors a year, and is also arguably the world’s most famous museum. The Louvre is housed in the Louvre Palace, which was originally built for Philip II as a fortress and dates back to the 12th century. The museum was originally opened in 1793 and since then is has grown steadily in size and is now home to over 380,000 pieces of art, sculptures, paintings, drawings, archaeological artefacts and so forth. The Louvre is of course home to the Mona Lisa, one of Leonardo da Vinci most famous pieces of work, and since 2008 there are eight departments at the museum, including Egyptian Antiquities, Islamic Art and Paintings.
All types of accommodation are available in Paris, ranging from the cosy guest house to the high quality 4 or 5 star rated hotel. If you are looking for Paris hotels, then the internet is the ideal place to start. There is a vast amount of general resources available about Paris, as well as hotels in the Louvre area. Please take same time to read about the two following hotels near the Louvre in Paris:
Quality 4 star Hotel Washington Opera lies in between the world-class Louvre Museum and the beautiful Paris Opéra in the centre of the city. Several metro stations are located nearby, so getting around the city is easy. The well-kept Louis XV-style façade makes the hotel instantly recognisable and the building once belonged to Madam de Pompadour. Rooms have been decoratively furnished, and there is a distinctive mix of traditional Parisian style and modern facilities, providing a comfortable home from home.
Hotel Gaillon Opera is a 3-star property that lies in the centre of Paris, again close to the Opéra and the Louvre Museum. In the direct vicinity there are numerous Parisian style cafés and restaurants, as well as a wide selection of shops and boutiques. This Paris hotel is run by professional, multilingual staff who will be at your disposal throughout your stay. Accommodation is in the form of good-sized rooms, nicely decorated and comfortably furnished, ideal for an enjoyable stay in the City of Lights.
