We’re getting close to the 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place from July 26 to August 11. However, the demand for housing is very high, many establishments are already fully booked, and prices are very high.
Thus, finding the ideal housing in Paris during this period can be a real challenge.
But don’t worry! I’ve found you the latest available addresses at “reasonable” prices for an unforgettable Olympic stay.
⚠️ Note: The establishments listed below were available at the time of this article’s writing. As hotels and Airbnbs are filling up very quickly, we cannot guarantee their availability by the time you read this article.
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Where Do the Sporting Events Take Place in Paris and the Ile-De-France Region?
Paris Center
- Pont Alexandre III: Marathon swimming, Triathlon, Road cycling
- Place de la Concorde: 3×3 basketball, BMX freestyle, Breaking, Skateboarding
- Trocadéro: Road cycling, Athletics
- Stade Tour Eiffel: Beach volleyball
- Esplanade des Invalides: Archery, Athletics, Road cycling
- Arena Champs de Mars: Judo, Wrestling
- Hotel de Ville: Athletics
Southwest of Paris (15th / 16th arrondissements)
- Stade Roland Garros: Tennis, Boxing
- Parc des Princes: Football
- Arena Paris sud: Weightlifting, Handball, Volleyball, Table tennis
Northwest of Paris (Nanterre / La Défense)
- Paris la Défense Arena: Swimming, Water Polo
South-east of Paris (Bercy)
- Accor Arena Bercy: Basketball, Artistic gymnastics, Trampoline
North of Paris (18th arrondissement / Saint-Ouen)
- Arena Porte de la Chapelle: Badminton, Rhythmic gymnastics
- Stade de France: Athletics, Rugby
- Le Bourget climbing site: Sport climbing
- Arena Paris Nord: Boxing, Modern Pentathlon
- Arena Porte de la Chapelle: Badminton, Rhythmic gymnastics.
Versailles / Elancourt / Montigny-le-Bretonneux
- Château de Versailles: Equestrian sports, Pentathlon.
- Colline d’Elancourt: Mountain biking
- Stade BMX of Saint-Quentin en Yvelines: BMX racing
- National Velodrome of Saint-Quentin en Yvelines: Track cycling
- National Golf: Golf
Discover the official map of the 2024 Olympic sites in Paris and the Ile-de-France region on the 2024 Olympic Games website.
Option 1: Paris Center
The center of Paris is home to several of the main Olympic sites for the Paris 2024 Games, including Place de la Concorde, the Esplanade des Invalides, and the Trocadéro.
In this area, the opening ceremony will take the form of a river show on the Seine.
Central Paris includes renowned tourist attractions such as the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Centre Pompidou, and Notre-Dame de Paris, and is perfectly equipped for tourists with numerous housing options.
We love this area for :
- The fact that it is located at the center of the Olympic sites
- The abundance of world-famous places, museums, and monuments.
- The lively atmosphere of the streets of the center of Paris, with their cafés, restaurants, and shops.
- The many public transport services available, making it easy to reach the city’s other tourist and Olympic attractions.
Available establishments I recommend in this area:
Hôtel des Belges (35bis Rue de Saint-Quentin, 75010 Paris): located 300m from Gare du Nord (RER B, D and E, metro lines 2, 4 and 5).
20 minutes from the Grand Palais, Place de la Concorde, the Pont Alexandre III, the Esplanade des Invalides, the Hôtel de Ville, and 30 minutes from the Trocadéro and the Champ de Mars by metro.
Price: approximately €400 per night.
Hôtel Eiffel Rive Gauche (6 Rue du Gros Caillou, 75007 Paris): situated 500m from the Ecole Militaire metro station (line 8).
Located 5 minutes from the Champ de Mars and 12 minutes from the Esplanade des Invalides on foot.
15 minutes away from the Pont Alexandre III and the Trocadéro, and 20 minutes from the Hôtel de Ville, the Grand Palais, and Place de la Concorde by public transport.
Price: approximately €400 per night.
Hôtel Hauteville Opéra (41 Rue d’Hauteville, 75010 Paris): located 600m from the Pont de Sèvres station, line 9.
Just 20 minutes away from the Grand Palais, the Esplanade des Invalides, Place de la Concorde, the Pont Alexandre III and the Hôtel de Ville, and 30 minutes from the Champ de Mars and the Trocadéro by public transport.
Price: approximately €300 per night
Studio Airbnb “Maisonnette du 15ème” (2 people) : located in the center of the 15th district.
10 min walk from Champ de Mars
8 min from Commerce (line 8), 10 min from Cambronne (line 6), 9min from Avenue Émile Zola (line 10).
20 min walk from the Eiffel Tower and Hotel des Invalides.
Price: approximately €200 per night.
Studio Airbnb in front of Parc Monceau (2 people): located in front of the Parc Monceau.
10 minutes from avenue des Champs Élysées, 1min from Monceau metro station (line 2), 5min from Malesherbes station (line 3).
Price: approx. €200 per night
Option 2: South-West of Paris (15th / 16th arrondissements)
This area includes several Olympic sites, including the Stade Roland-Garros, where the tennis competitions will take place, and the Parc des Princes, where certain soccer matches and boxing matches will be held.
But also the Arena Paris Sud, one of the major hubs of Paris 2024, hosting the weightlifting, handball, volleyball, and table tennis events.
As for major tourist sites, you and your family can enjoy the Jardin d’Acclimatation (the only amusement park in Paris intra-muros), the Antoine Bourdelle museum, or the Tour Montparnasse (which offers the most beautiful panoramic view of the whole city of Paris).
We love this area for:
- Its proximity to 3 major Olympic sites
- The center of Paris, easily accessible by metro (lines 8, 9, 10, 12)
- Green spaces such as the Parc André Citroën, George Brassens, de Bagatelle and de Saint-Cloud.
- Close proximity to the Seine and the Ile aux Cygnes, where you can stroll and enjoy panoramic views of the nearby Eiffel Tower.
Available establishments I recommend in this area:
Hôtel Luxor (41 Rue d’Hauteville, 75010 Paris): hotel located 300m from line 12 (Corentin Celton station), 4 minutes from Porte de Versailles on foot, 30 minutes from the Stade Roland Garros, and 25 minutes from the Parc des Princes by public transport.
Price: approximately €210 per night
Hôtel Auguste (25 Rue Alain Chartier, 15th arrondissement, 75015 Paris): located 20m from Convention station (metro line 12), 30 minutes by public transport from the Parc des Princes and the Stade Roland Garros, and 10 minutes on foot from Porte de Versailles.
Price: approximately €250 per night
Queens Boutique Hôtel (4 rue Bastien Lepage, 16th arrondissement, 75016 Paris): hotel located 200m from Michel Ange Auteuil station (metro lines 9 and 10), 20 minutes from the Stade Roland Garros and the Parc des Princes on foot, and 25 minutes by public transport from Porte de Versailles.
Price: approximately €390 per night
Airbnb family apartment (4 people): located on line 9, Marcel Sembat station, 5 minutes on foot from the Stade Roland Garros and the Parc des Princes.
Price: approximately €300 per night
Airbnb studio in Porte Saint-Cloud (2 people): in front of the Parc des Princes
15-minute walk from Roland Garros stadium, and 20-minute bus ride from the Hippodrome Paris Longchamp.
Price: approximately €150 per night
Option 3: Northwest of Paris (Nanterre/La Défense)
Nanterre/La Défense is a major business district situated to the west of Paris.
It is home to the Paris La Défense Arena, which will host numerous swimming and water polo events.
We love this area for:
- It’s easy to get to Paris by public transport (RER A and metro 1), making it simple to explore the city’s other touristic sites.
- The Quatre Temps shopping center with its 110,000 m2 of shops.
Available establishments I recommend in this area:
Cozy, modern Airbnb apartment (5 people): located on metro line 1 (Esplanade de la Défense station)
15 minutes by public transport from Paris la Défense Arena (or 25 minutes on foot)
Price: approximately €180 per night
Airbnb apartment near La Défense (2 people): located 5 minutes walk from La Défense
Located 1 minute from shops and Courbevoie train station.
In the heart of 3 Olympic sites:
Paris la Défense Arena, 25 minutes’ walk
Stade Olympique Yves du Manoir in Colombes, 25 minutes by public transport
Champs Elysées, 25 minutes by public transport
Price: approximately €200 per night
Airbnb Studio (2 people): located on metro line 1, Esplanade de la Défense station.
20 minutes by public transport from Paris la Défense Arena (or 25 minutes on foot).
Price: approximately €350 per night
Apartment Airbnb à Suresnes (2 people): located 3 minutes walk from the tramway
15 minutes from central Paris
Price: from €83 per night
Option 4: Southeast of Paris (Bercy)
This area is a central point of major interest for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Accor Arena in Bercy will be the stage for artistic gymnastics and basketball events.
The location is also renowned for hosting concerts and sporting events throughout the year.
The surrounding area also includes iconic attractions such as the Saint-Emilion Village, famous for its cobbled streets, restaurants, cafés and shops, and the Cinémathèque Française.
We love this area for:
- Its proximity to the Accor Arena Olympic site.
- The nearby green spaces, notably the Parc de Bercy, offering a pleasant setting for outdoor relaxation.
- The easy access to the center of Paris via metro lines 8, 9, 10, and 14.
- The Saint-Emilion Village
Available establishments I recommend in this area:
Color Design Hotel (35 rue de Citeaux, 12e arr., 75012 Paris, France): hotel located 450m from the Ledru Rollin stop on line 8.
20 minutes from Accor Arena by metro or on foot.
Price: approximately €800 per night
Hôtel Parisianer (4 stars) (5 rue hector malot, 12e arr., 75012 Paris): hotel located 400m from gare de Lyon station, metro 14, and 13 minutes from Accor Arena on foot (or 8 minutes by metro).
Price: approximately €500 per night.
Hôtel le Richemont (5 rue hector malot, 12th arrondissement, 75012 Paris): situated 400m from Olympiades station, line 14. A 10-minute metro ride from Accor Arena and a 20-minute walk from Bercy village.
Price: approximately €190 per night
Airbnb whole apartment (3 people): located on line 6, Bel-Air station.
35 minutes by public transport from the Accor Arena.
Price: approximately €300 per night
Fully-equipped Airbnb apartment (2 people): located at 1 minute from RER B station
10 minutes by public transport from the center of Paris.
Price: approximately €95 per night
Option 5: North of Paris (18th arrondissement / Saint-Ouen)
The north of Paris offers a lively and diversified atmosphere. The 18th arrondissement is famous for its Montmartre district, with its unique artistic and bohemian atmosphere, and the majestic Sacré-Cœur Basilica, with its breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
The 19th arrondissement is famous for the Parc de la Villette, one of the largest green spaces in Paris. This park offers a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, with facilities such as the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, the Grande Halle de la Villette, the Géode, and themed gardens.
These districts are close to Olympic sites in the northern suburbs of Paris, such as the Stade de France, where athletics and rugby events will take place, and the Aquatic Center, which will host artistic swimming and water polo competitions.
In addition, the Le Bourget climbing site will be specially dedicated to sport climbing, while the Arena Paris Nord will host boxing and modern pentathlon events.
We love this area for:
- Its proximity to several major Olympic venues.
- The atmosphere of Montmartre, with its cobbled streets, lively cafés, and street artists.
- The Parc de la Villette, and the cultural activities offered by the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie.
Available establishments I recommend in this area:
Hôtel The Place by Happyculture (66 Boulevard Barbès, 18th arrondissement, 75018 Paris, France): 2-minute walk from Château Rouge station, metro line 4.
A 10-minute walk from the Sacré-Coeur chapel and 15 minutes by public transport from the Moulin Rouge.
Price: around €300 for one night.
Angleterre Hotel (68 Boulevard De Clichy, 18th arrondissement, 75018 Paris): situated 150m from Barbès-Rochechouart station, line 4, and 10 minutes from Gare du Nord station.
17 minutes from Arena Porte de la Chapelle on foot, 25 minutes from the Stade de France and the Aquatic Center by public transport.
Price: approximately €210 for one night
Apartment – Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (4 people) : located next to the Saint-Ouen flea market.
Line 13 just a few minutes’ walk away
Price: approximately €145 per night
Studio cozy 17ème (2 people) : 20-minute walk from Sacré-Cœur.
Located next to the Guy Môquet metro station.
Price: approx. €200 per night
Apartment – Le Blanc-Mesnil (4 people): 5 minutes from Gare DRANCY RER B on foot.
By taking the RER, you’ll be at the Stade de France in 8 minutes and at Charles de Gaulle Airport in 25 minutes.
Price: approximately €310 per night
Option 6: Versailles / Elancourt / Montigny-le-Bretonneux
The Yvelines department, located on the western suburbs of Paris, is a rich region in terms of history, natural beauty, and cultural heritage.
It encompasses several towns, Versailles, Elancourt, and Montigny-le-Bretonneux, which play an important role in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as they will host a large number of outdoor events.
The Château de Versailles, which hosts the equestrian and pentathlon events, is one of the region’s treasures.
As well as hosting the Mountain Bike events, Élancourt is known for its theme park, France Miniature, allowing visitors to discover a miniature replica of France’s most famous monuments.
We love this area for:
- The variety of activities available, from cultural visits to outdoor recreation and amusement parks.
- The Château de Versailles, with its grandiose architecture, its French gardens, and its sumptuously decorated rooms.
- Its proximity to Paris (RER C to Gare Saint Lazare, N train to Gare Montparnasse and U train to La Défense).
- Numerous natural near Paris.
Available establishments I recommend in this area:
Hôtel le Home Saint Louis (68 Boulevard De Clichy, 18th arrondissement, 75018 Paris): hotel located 800m from RER C, Versailles Château Rive Gauche station.
20 minutes on foot from the Château de Versailles.
Price: approximately €200 per night
Maisonnette sur cour Airbnb (2 people): located on a shopping street in the Montreuil district.
1.6 kilometers from the Château de Versailles.
Price: approximately €120 per night
Airbnb studio (2 people): next to the Château and Parc de Versailles.
Price: approximately €170 per night
Airbnb Apartment F3 (6 people): located on the RER C.
8 minutes from the Château de Versailles and 5 minutes from the Vélodrome de Saint Quentin en Yvelines.
Price: approximately €750 per night
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