Choosing a hotel around the Louvre and the 1st
An address near Palais Royal gives you a different daily routine from one beside Les Halles. The former puts covered arcades and garden paths into your walks; the latter brings a large transport interchange close by. Rue de Rivoli is a useful reference point, but check which way your room faces and where the hotel's entrance actually sits.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short stays, location
- At night
- Quiet after dinner
- Getting around
- Metro 1, 7, 14
- Price level
- €€€€
The Louvre, the Tuileries and Palais Royal at your door, with the best location and the highest prices.
Good for
- Seeing the Louvre early, before the queue builds
- A short trip where every minute counts
- Walking home along the river
Think twice if
- You want a village feel
- You want somewhere cheap
- You'd rather not wade through crowds on Rue de Rivoli
What is near The Louvre and the 1st
Palais Royal gardens
About 5 minutes from Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station, the gardens offer a pause among arcades and rows of trees.
Galerie Vivienne
Allow about 10 minutes from the station to this covered passage, reached by walking north past Palais Royal.
Saint-Eustache
Around 15 minutes from the station, the church stands beside the open garden above the Les Halles shopping complex.
Tuileries Garden
Walk about 10 minutes from the station to the eastern end of the garden, then allow more time for its full length.
Eating in The Louvre and the 1st
The streets north of Rue de Rivoli have bakeries and small lunch places useful between museum visits. Rue Sainte-Anne has many Japanese restaurants, with queues at some counters. For breakfast, check whether your hotel offers anything beyond a basic buffet before deciding where to eat each morning.
Getting around from The Louvre and the 1st
Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre serves lines 1 and 7, and Pyramides serves lines 7 and 14. Châtelet-Les Halles has several metro and RER connections, but its passages can add time. For a hotel near Palais Royal, a slightly longer street walk may be easier than navigating a large interchange with luggage.
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Choosing a hotel around the Louvre and the 1st
Is Les Halles easy to use with luggage?
It offers many connections, but the station is large. Follow signs for your chosen exit and allow extra time for passages and changes of level.
Does staying beside the Louvre remove the need to book?
You still need to arrange museum entry. A nearby hotel mainly lets you return for a rest or leave unnecessary belongings behind.
Where can I take a short outdoor break?
Palais Royal gardens work well north of the museum, while the Tuileries suit its western side. Check garden opening hours before heading out late.