Heading to Paris and looking for a place to stay? Here are some of the best Paris apartment rentals and Airbnbs in the charming neighborhood of Le Marais!

Since one of my most popular blog posts ever is 8 Things You Absolutely Cannot Miss in Paris, I naturally get a lot of questions about where to stay. As you likely know, I highly recommend staying in Le Marais, my favorite Parisian neighborhood, especially at the amazing five star Le Pavillon de la Reine (full review here). But since not everyone can afford to stay there or perhaps you just prefer an Airbnb (I do sometimes, too) I have gathered some alternatives for you.

I have stayed in many Airbnbs in Paris over the years, unfortunately most of which are no longer listed on Airbnb. Because of that, the below list are ones I have vetted on the site and would personally book if I were going but I have not actually stayed in — with the exception of number 8 where I stayed last time!

Things to know about booking Paris apartment rentals and Airbnbs in Paris:

Buildings are old and there are almost never elevators. Staircases are often very steep and very narrow. If this is concerning to you, pay close attention to this information on your booking. Ground level in Paris is floor 0 so one flight of stairs up = floor 1, two flights up = floor 2, etc.
Housing I would say is similar to NYC or SF — everything is old and small. It’s still great but just be aware of that.
There’s almost never AC. If you’re going in July/August, pay attention to that!

Note: all photos below are via Airbnb.

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WHAT TO PACK FOR PARIS

COMFORTABLE WHITE LEATHER SNEAKERS. You will likely (hopefully) be doing a lot of walking so this is very important! My very favorite are M. Gemi’s white leather sneakers. I literally never travel anywhere without them. Click here to see latest prices.

More details: click here for why they're the most comfortable and stylish walking shoes for travel!

NO-SHOW SOCKS. To go with the above mentioned shoes! I have tried so many different ones and find that most fall down under your heel (ouch) but these do not. Click here for the ones I love.

DAY HEELS. Heels you can actually walk in? Yup! These Day Heels are heels you can walk in all day long. Tres chic. Click here to check availability (they sell out constantly, get them while you can!).

SUNDRESSES. I personally live in dresses when I go to Paris because they are so easy to just throw on and go. Click here for my favorite sundresses for Europe. I also shop for them here , here , here and here(that's the US store - for the Aus version which has more products and also ships to the US, click here !).

QUALITY BASICS. I think investing in quality pieces is important always, but especially when traveling. Why? Because you want the fabric to be breathable and durable and for the items to be well made and versatile. But at the same time you don’t want to overpay, which is why Everlane is my favorite place to buy basics! They make timeless products with transparent pricing — telling you exactly how much it cost to make, how much they’re selling it for, and how much competitors traditionally sell it for. I’ve been shopping here for years and so far everything has been great! Click here to see the latest prices.

Some of my specific favorites: this v-neck bodysuit, this silk shirt, this ribbed tank, and this tee.

MAKEUP. My recommendations for travel specifically are:

SKINCARE. If you follow me on Instagram then you know I am a skincare fanatic. While I have an incredibly lengthly process while at home in SF, I try to keep it a little more low-key on the road. Click here to see more detailed skincare info or below for the items I believe are most essential for travel:

CONVERTER ADAPTER. This one is universal and works no matter where you’re going so it’s a must. When going to the EU I also bring along this very inexpensive 6 pack so that I have extras. So much to charge these days! Need other recommendations? Here are 20 Must Have Travel Products from Amazon Prime

Some more Amazon travel recommendations:

STYLISH CAMERA BAG… if you are bringing a camera! You can’t go to Paris with anything that isn’t chic ;) Since pickpocketing is a thing in Paris I bring this Christie camera backpack (named after me) because it’s hands free, has a zipper AND a buttoned flap, and fully protects my camera yet is so cute no one will ever know it’s a camera bag.

A FEW PARIS THEMED THINGS. Maybe it’s the ex-sorority girl in me, but I love bringing a few themed things to Paris!

Full packing list + free printable packing checklist: What to Pack for a Cold Weather Trip.

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