Paris: The best hotel to stay at in the city of love - just walking distance from top attractions including Louvre Museum and Palais Garnier

Citadines Opéra Paris stands out as a notable place to stay in Paris, especially compared with more basic hotels. It’s right in the heart of Paris’s historic and vibrant Opéra / Grands Boulevards district and just steps from the Richelieu-Drouot metro station with easy access to major lines.

By staying at the hotel you are walking distance from iconic attractions like Palais Garnier, Galeries Lafayette, Louvre Museum, and numerous cafés and boutiques — a perfect base for first-time visitors. It is also easy enough to catch the bus or metro to get to the likes of the Eiffel Tower and Arc De Triomphe.

I hadn’t been to Paris in years so I was keen to visit all of the attractions again and take them all in. I was able to do this by staying at this hotel. With several nearby metro lines, you can quickly reach other parts of the city (Seine, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Marais, etc).

Unlike a traditional hotel room, the property offers studio and apartment-style units with a fully-equipped kitchenette (fridge, stovetop, microwave, utensils). This is great for travellers who want flexibility to prepare snacks or simple meals.

All of the rooms in the hotel are really spacious in comparison to typical Paris hotel rooms — which are often small — making it especially good for families or longer stays. The room I stayed in was very spacious with the bed placed in the middle, and a small kitchen.

The hotel has a fitness centre, shared lounge area and even laundry facilities. There are also great bakeries and bars within easy walking distance.

There is Harry's New York Bar, a legendary cocktail bar (since 1911) with classic drinks and lively atmosphere, and Buckingham Bar, a stylish hotel cocktail bar with good aperitifs and nightcaps - to name a couple. In terms of bakeries some great places are listed below.

• Gem la Pâtisserie Paris – Elegant patisserie known for beautifully crafted pastries and seasonal desserts.
• La Fabrique Cookies - Opéra – Great for warm cookies and sweet treats right at Place de l’Opéra.
• Besties Bakery – Popular bakery/tea house with wonderful bread, cakes and coffees.
• Ernest & Valentin – Classic French bakery with croissants, baguettes and more.

The area around Opéra Garnier has a lively evening scene with both classic cocktail bars and casual beer spots.

Citadines Opéra Paris stands out if you want a well-located, comfortable home base in the city centre with more space and self-catering flexibility than a typical Paris hotel. You are close to major sights and public transport links - and it is the perfect base for a Parisian weekend.