While Paris's 13th arrondissement is often considered the capital's Asian quarter, concentrated around the Avenue de Choisy and Place d'Italie, it's actually much more diverse than that. Located on the left bank of the Seine, the 13th arrondissement is a district in the throes of change, a skilful blend of popular traditions and architectural modernity.
Historically a working-class district, the 13th arrondissement has, in recent decades, metamorphosed into a dynamic, cosmopolitan place. A crossroads of Chinese, Vietnamese and Laotian cultures, it abounds in restaurants, grocery stores and exotic markets for the curious in search of culinary discoveries.
The Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand and the Cité de la Mode et du Design are other must-sees in the area, and if you take the time to go a little deeper into the 13th arrondissement, you'll come across the Butte-aux-Cailles, a picturesque district of cobbled streets and colorful houses, a veritable nerve center for street-art. Lovers beware!
What if, for your next stay in Paris, you opted for a hotel in the 13th arrondissement? Here are the best addresses!
OFF Paris Seine, the incredible floating hotel on the Seine
What could be more comforting than a restorative night aboard the OFF Paris Seine, the first floating hotel on the Seine to also feature a bar-restaurant where you can enjoy a cocktail in one hand and a tapas in the other? [Read more]
Hôtel Rosalie, the incredibly green and quiet hotel just a stone's throw from Place d'Italie
Just a stone's throw from the bustling Place d'Italie, the calm of the Hôtel Rosalie makes you forget you're in Paris. The 4-star hotel boasts a verdant patio and a sunny rooftop. [Read more]
Oops!, the trendy design hostel in Paris's Latin Quarter
Avenue des Gobelins, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, may just be the place to stay when you're out and about in Paris. Discover Oops!, a youth hostel where you can spend a few days in the famous Latin Quarter. [Read more]
TOO Hôtel, the rooftop with panoramic restaurant and Skybar
TOO Hôtel is the name of Laurent Taïeb's new address at the top of the Duo Towers, between Station F and the BNF, designed by Philippe Starck. A hotel in the Paris skyline, featuring a restaurant with an exceptional panoramic view, a tree-lined spa and a Skybar. [Read more]
Pestana CR7 Paris, Cristiano Ronaldo's luxury hotel next to Austerlitz station
By 2027, football star Cristiano Ronaldo will have opened a 4-star hotel in Paris, near the Gare d'Austerlitz. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
What to do in Paris' 13th arrondissement? Ideas for outings, activities and good addresses
Paris' 13th arrondissement is well worth the detour! With its Asian quarter, its barges on the banks of the Seine, the modernity of the BnF district, its street-art strolls and its hidden villages, welcome to an arrondissement with a thousand facets. To help you find your way around, we've put together a list of great ideas for outings and favorite addresses. [Read more]
What to do in Paris' 13th arrondissement? Ideas for outings, activities and good addresses
