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Opéra & Grands Boulevards

Paris

Grand boulevards, the Palais Garnier and the big department stores, with more Métro and RER lines than almost anywhere in Paris.

Best for First visit · Business

Transport
5/5
Sights
4/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$245/night · 10 min to Châtelet

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Opéra & Grands Boulevards on the map

Why stay here

  • Excellent Métro and RER connections
  • Department stores and theatres
  • Good mid-range hotel choice

Who should stay here

  • First-time visitors who want easy transport
  • Shoppers
  • Business travellers

Not ideal if…

  • You want a village feel
  • You want quiet, residential streets
  • You want the most charming part of Paris

What it's like

The Opéra district is Haussmann's Paris: wide boulevards, the Palais Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. East along the Grands Boulevards you'll find theatres, covered passages and cheaper hotels.

It's more practical than romantic. Transport is excellent (RER A and many Métro lines) and it suits shoppers and business travellers, but evenings are quieter than in the Marais.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Around the Palais Garnier

    Grand boulevards and department stores.

  • Rue Sainte-Anne

    Paris's Japanese food street.

  • Grands Boulevards & the passages

    Covered passages, theatres and cheaper hotels.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Opéra, Havre–Caumartin, Auber (RER A) and Grands Boulevards (Métro 3, 7, 8, 9).
To Châtelet
About 10 minutes
From Charles de Gaulle
About 45 minutes: RER B from Châtelet or Gare du Nord, or the Roissybus from Opéra.

Nearby attractions

  • Palais Garnier

    The opera house; take the self-guided tour.

  • Galeries Lafayette rooftop

    Free terrace with views over the rooftops.

  • Covered passages

    Passage des Panoramas and Passage Jouffroy.

Where to eat and drink

  • Bouillon Chartier

    Belle Époque dining hall with very low prices.

  • Rue Sainte-Anne

    Ramen, udon and Japanese bakeries.

  • Café de la Paix

    Grand café facing the opera house.

Where to stay in Opéra & Grands Boulevards

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Best value

Hôtel Chopin

Why we like it: Tucked inside the Passage Jouffroy.

Typical budget rate in Opéra & Grands Boulevards: ~$140/night

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Boutique pick

Hôtel des Grands Boulevards

Why we like it: Rooftop restaurant and a buzzy courtyard.

Typical mid-range rate in Opéra & Grands Boulevards: ~$245/night

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Luxury pick

InterContinental Paris Le Grand

Why we like it: Grand 1862 hotel next to the Palais Garnier.

Typical luxury rate in Opéra & Grands Boulevards: ~$560/night

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Hotels in Opéra & Grands BoulevardsMid-range from ~$245/night

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