Where to stay
Choose an area before choosing an address.
Useful comparisons to understand atmosphere, access, trade-offs and the type of trip each area suits.
Hotels
Paris
Where to stay in Paris: the best areas for your trip
The Marais, Latin Quarter, Opéra, Montmartre or a residential district: choose a base that fits your plans, pace and budget.
Where to stayWhere to stay in Paris on a first visit
Four straightforward areas for a first trip, with real hotels, the trade-offs of each address and a quick way to choose.
ComparisonThe best Paris hotels for a couples’ weekend
Five genuinely bookable Paris hotels chosen for different moods: Montmartre, the Left Bank, Canal Saint-Martin, Oberkampf or Place des Vosges.
ComparisonThe best Paris hotels under €150
An honest method and five hotels to check first when targeting less than €150 a night, without turning a price sighting into a promise.
ComparisonLe Marais or Saint-Germain: which Paris neighbourhood should you choose?
Compare Le Marais and Saint-Germain by atmosphere, sights, transport, noise and budget before choosing your Paris base.
Where to stayWhere to stay in Paris near the Metro
The most useful areas and Metro connections for a Paris stay, plus a quick method for checking an address before booking.
ComparisonThe best Paris hotels for families
Five Paris hotels with genuine family room options, compared by room capacity, location, transport and the main trade-off each one requires.
Where to stayWhere to stay near the Eiffel Tower: 5 Paris hotels to compare
Five hotels around the Eiffel Tower, from the 7th to Trocadéro, compared by views, Metro access, walking distance and the trade-off each one brings.
Where to stayThe best hotels near Gare du Nord for Eurostar and late arrivals
Five hotels close to Gare du Nord, compared for Eurostar, late arrivals, luggage and easy access to the Paris Metro and RER.
Riads
Marrakech
Where to stay in Marrakech: Medina, Gueliz or Hivernage?
Choose your area by atmosphere, taxi access, sightseeing, quietness and the kind of accommodation you want.
ComparisonMedina or Gueliz: where should you stay in Marrakech?
A practical comparison between old-city immersion and new-town convenience, with a verdict for different kinds of trip.
ComparisonThe best riads in Marrakech for a first stay
Five real Medina riads selected for location, guest feedback and a clearly explained trade-off.
ComparisonThe best riads in Marrakech for couples
Five Marrakech riads for a couples’ stay, compared by atmosphere, location, quietness, service and the trade-off each one requires.
ComparisonThe best Marrakech riads with a pool
Five Marrakech riads with a pool or plunge pool, compared by the type of pool, atmosphere, location and what to verify before booking.
ComparisonThe best Marrakech riads under €100: 5 places to check first
Five Marrakech riads shown below €100 in a Booking.com price snapshot, with a transparent method that does not turn a temporary rate into a promise.