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TWO BASES. ONE PARIS.

The whole city is two Parisian neighbourhoods

Most visitors to Paris see the monuments. The travellers who stay in the 10th and 19th arrondissements see the city. Canal Saint-Martin, République, the food markets along Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, the café culture that belongs to locals rather than guidebooks.

The full picture

Two bases, one city, and a few things worth knowing before you arrive

Solo in Paris is not what people expect

For solo travellers in Paris, the city itself does a lot of the work. A café table, a Metro card and an arrondissement you have not been to yet is a full afternoon. Both properties have Belushi’s bars on-site, open until 5am on Friday and Saturday nights, which fits how Paris actually operates after dark. An evening that starts at the bar regularly continues into the city. Paris runs late, and that suits the solo traveller particularly well.

The right accommodation for you

The question of where to base yourself in Paris is a genuine one, and the answer depends on how you want to arrive and what you want to wake up to. St Christopher’s Inn Paris – Gare du Nord offers immediate connection to the whole city from the moment you step off the Eurostar, with Metro lines 4 and 5 running from the door. St Christopher’s Inn Paris – Canal sits alongside Canal Saint-Martin in the 19th arrondissement, with a terrace on the water and four Metro stations within a five-minute walk. Both are two Metro stops apart.

Opposite Gare du Nord, or on the canal?

Both Paris hostels are genuinely well-located, but in different ways. St Christopher’s Inn Paris – Gare du Nord is two minutes from the Eurostar terminal and connected to every corner of the city by Metro lines 4 and 5. St Christopher’s Inn Paris – Canal sits alongside Canal Saint-Martin in the 19th arrondissement, with a terrace on the water and four Metro stations nearby. Choose based on how you want your Paris mornings to feel.

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  • Exterior view of St Christopher’s Hostel near Gare du Nord station.

    Gare du Nord

    5 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France

    Belushi’s

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  • Modern canal-side building with colourful exterior and bar signage, located in Paris.

    Canal

    159 Rue de Crimée, 75019 Paris, France

    Belushi’s

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Your questions

Travellers’ frequently asked questions about Paris.

Our team knows Paris from the inside, from the arrondissements worth staying in to the café tables worth sitting at. The questions most travellers ask before they arrive are answered here, honestly and from experience.

What is the best itinerary for a weekend in Paris?

The mistake most people make on a weekend in Paris is trying to cover too much ground. Pick two neighbourhoods and go deep rather than wide. The Marais on Saturday, Canal Saint-Martin or Montmartre on Sunday. The Métro gets you anywhere in under fifteen minutes, so you lose nothing by slowing down.

How do I get around Paris?

The Métro is all you need for most of it. Get a Navigo day or week pass rather than buying individual tickets, it covers buses and RER too. Lines 4 and 5 run from Gare du Nord across the city. Walk whenever the distance is under twenty minutes. Paris at street level is a different city to Paris underground.

What are some popular tours in Paris?

The Louvre is the one Paris tour worth paying for, specifically because the building is so large that most people leave having seen the Mona Lisa and very little else. A guide gets you to the parts that hold up. For the rest of the city, free walking tours of Paris run daily from Palais Royal, Montmartre, and several other central points. They are the better option for neighbourhood-level discovery, and the tip model means the guides actually earn their place.

What is the best time to visit Paris?

Spring (April–June) and fall (September–October) are ideal for pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is lively but busy, while winter offers lower prices and festive charm around Christmas.

Do I need to speak French to visit Paris?

Not necessarily. Many people in tourist areas speak English, but learning a few basic French phrases is appreciated and can enhance your experience.

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