If you're planning an upcoming trip to Paris and want to get away from the touristy areas around the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Trocadéro or Montparnasse, then you might consider finding a nice hotel, an affordable youth hostel or any other kind of accommodation in the capital's 19th arrondissement.
Known for its cultural diversity, the 19th arrondissement is a popular neighborhood in full transformation, where life is good. Affordable and lively, it also boasts vast green spaces ideal for relaxation, including the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Paris, with its steep hills, waterfalls and famous Sibylline temple.
Another major green space is the Parc de la Villette , home to numerous cultural venues such as the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, the Philharmonie de Paris and the Grande Halle de la Villette , where exhibitions and events are held regularly. The Canal de l'Ourcq also crosses the 19th arrondissement, and you can stroll or cycle along its banks... or enjoy an aperitif!
A wealth of culture and a friendly atmosphere make this arrondissement a real little village. Here are the best addresses for hotels, youth hostels and accommodation in Paris's 19th arrondissement.
Sport Hostel, UCPA's first sports youth hostel in Paris
UCPA has opened a unique place between a youth hostel and a sports multiplex in Paris, in the 19th district. The opportunity for travelers to sleep and do sports in the same place, in a friendly environment. [Read more]
What to do in the 19th arrondissement of Paris: current ideas for outings and good addresses
The 19th arrondissement is full of great ideas for outings with family and friends alike. From the Parc de la Villette and its crazy program to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont and its beautiful landscape, not forgetting the Canal de l'Ourcq with its barges and river cruises, under the eye of the Rotonde Stalingrad. Here's what's on and where to go. [Read more]