Recommended apartments in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris (Stock Exchange area and Rue Montreuil)

On Rue Beauregard, in a quiet alley in the heart of the Sentier district, is a 22-square-meter apartment with a separate bedroom and an open kitchenette with a stove, microwave, coffee maker, and toaster. The building has an elevator, and the Bonne Nouvelle metro station on lines 8 and 9 is 150 meters away. The owners are available by phone throughout your stay, and it feels more like hosting than like a rental car. Note that the size is real: 22 square meters is comfortable for a couple and cramped for three. I recommend it to anyone who wants a central base at a reasonable price and is willing to give up space. I reviewed the rest of the area on the 2nd arrondissement attractions page.

57 square meters with two separate bedrooms, a living room and a full kitchen including a dishwasher and a dining area: this is already an apartment for a family and not a disguised studio. It is located on Rue de Cléry, about a fifteen-minute walk from the Louvre, and the famous Frenchie restaurant is 150 meters away. I have compiled more eating addresses in the area on the page of recommended restaurants in Paris . Please note that it is not possible to add a bed, so the capacity is rigid, and that entry is done with a code via the app and without a reception desk. I recommend it for two small families or for parents with two older children.

An old workshop converted into a loft, and this is immediately noticeable in the proportions: open space, high ceilings and a design that combines modern with traditional. The apartment ranges from 45 to 60 square meters, with one bedroom, a full kitchen including an oven and dishwasher, and a washing machine. The windows face a green courtyard and are therefore unusually quiet for the area. The building has an elevator, the Sentier metro station is a five-minute walk away, and the Pompidou Center is about a fifteen-minute walk away. Please note that there is no option to add a bed, so four guests means two on the sofa, and that quiet rules apply between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. I recommend it for couples looking for character rather than standard.

On Rue de la Michodière, three hundred meters from the Opéra Garnier , is a 50-square-meter apartment that looks more like an old Parisian apartment than a guest house: a four-poster bed, wooden floors and exposed beams. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, dishwasher, coffee maker and washing machine, and the bathroom has a jacuzzi tub. The Quatre-Septembre metro station is 170 meters away. Two caveats to be aware of: the apartment is on the first floor and is accessible only by stairs, and entry is only possible between two and eight in the evening. I recommend coordinating your arrival time in advance, because this window is very narrow.

Studio with a small balcony on Rue Leopold Blanc, in the heart of Rue Montorgueil. This building hosts several separate units from the same owner, each with its own character, and this is considered the most sought-after version thanks to the balcony overlooking a quiet courtyard. A small but complete kitchen, and air conditioning that makes it very comfortable in the Parisian summer. The street itself is quiet compared to the size of the lively surrounding area, which allows you to sleep at night without giving up a central location. It is worth knowing that the elevator in the building is old, so those carrying heavy luggage should be prepared for a flight of stairs.

Another unit in the same building on Rue Leopold Blanc, this time with a small private patio instead of a balcony. The patio is exactly the detail that makes this studio different from its neighbors in the same building: an outdoor seating area, protected from street noise, rare for those familiar with studio apartments in Paris. The furniture is modern and simple, without excessive formality. Location is the same as the other units in the building: a short walk to Rue Montorgueil and the Sentier metro station. It is worth knowing that the patio is very small, a few meters, and not suitable for those expecting a large yard of trees.

The third apartment in the same building on Rue Leopold Blanc, this time without a balcony and without a patio, but with the largest room of the three. It is a classic double bedroom with high ceilings, the Haussmann style typical of the district. The high score, a clean nine, is based on consistent service from the same owner who manages all three units in the building. There are no special design innovations here, but basic comfort that works. A short walk to Rue Montorgueil and Place Victoire. It is worth knowing that there is no outdoor space here, unlike its two neighbors in the same building.

On Rue Favart, a surprisingly quiet street near the stock exchange, there is a residence with 72 studios and one-room apartments. The studio ranges from 20 to 30 square meters, and there is also a one-bedroom apartment that sleeps four. All units are air-conditioned, with a separate kitchen including a dishwasher, a bathtub in the bathroom and soundproof windows. The building has an elevator, a gym and an interior courtyard. The Richelieu-Drouot station on lines 8 and 9 is 150 meters away, and from here begins the covered passage route that I love so much. Note that cleaning is only weekly and that breakfast is an additional charge. I recommend it to those who want certainty and not surprises.

A 55 m2 apartment in a Haussmannian building from the late 19th century, with original cornices and preserved old parquet. It has an entrance, a large kitchen, a living room and a spacious bedroom, and is exceptionally bright and quiet. The building is secure and has an elevator and a guard, which is quite rare for a short-term rental in Paris. The location is in the heart of the pedestrian area of ​​Montorgueil, and Galeries Vivienne is a ten-minute walk away . Please note that there are two rooms in total, so beyond a couple or three, someone will sleep on the sofa. I recommend it to anyone who prefers Parisian authenticity over a new, shiny apartment.

Nine apartments in the square walk quietly in the Sentier district, all duplexes with a sleeping area on a raised gallery, an open kitchen, a washing machine and dryer. Some also have a balcony. There is no reception desk here: the host meets you at the apartment if you arrive before 7 pm, and after that time you receive a code for a key box. It's about a fifteen-minute walk to Rue de Rivoli . And here's the drawback that shouldn't be ignored: there is no elevator and there are quite a few stairs, and the ceiling above the bed in the gallery is also sloping and low. I recommend it for young couples with a carry-on suitcase, and less so for families with equipment.

Eleven apartments at 4 Rue Étienne Marcel, with high ceilings, parquet floors, central air conditioning and fiber internet. The kitchens include a dishwasher and coffee maker, and the building has a 24-hour gym, a courtyard, and a lift, although it is very small. The Étienne Marcel station is a five-minute walk away, and the Châtelet-le-Hall station is three hundred metres away, meaning a direct train to the airport. Please note that check-in is only between three and six in the afternoon, and those arriving later must arrange this in advance with the staff. I recommend them for families who want a real living room and not just a room with a bed.

A two-bedroom apartment on Rue Saint-Denis, first floor, with two double beds that fit just right for four guests. The English name promises free parking, a rare and valuable benefit in central Paris that most visitors don't expect. The high score, a clean nine out of ninety reviews, indicates real consistency and not the luck of a few first opinions. The building is in a section of Rue Saint-Denis that has already undergone significant urban renewal in the last decade, less lively than the more southern part of the street. A short walk to Rue Montorgueil and the Sentier metro station. It is worth knowing that the number of parking spaces is limited, and it is recommended to coordinate in advance with the owner of the apartment.

An apartment on Rue Montorgueil itself, the most lively pedestrian street in the district, full of vegetable, cheese and pastry stalls all day long. One bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed in the living room that increases the occupancy to four guests, a reasonable solution for a small family who is willing to give up complete privacy in exchange for a location that can't be beat. The name of the apartment describes itself exactly: the heart of Paris, and not just close to it. It's worth knowing that Rue Montorgueil is pedestrian but very lively until late in the evening, so the windows facing the street are not suitable for those who are sensitive to noise until the shops close.

At 110 Rue Réaumur is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that can accommodate six guests. It’s a combination that’s very hard to find in central Paris without jumping into a completely different budget. The area itself is a good compromise: close enough to the traffic of the major boulevards, and far enough away to sleep at night. Réaumur-Sébastopol station is nearby, and the Passage de Panorama is about a ten-minute walk away. Note that the distance from the main attractions is greater here than in other apartments on the list, and a fifteen-minute walk is the minimum. I recommend it for a group that prefers space over perfect location.

On Rue Daunou, two hundred and fifty meters from Place Vendome , there is a residence of 24 suites and apartments around an interior garden. The largest of them is a 65-square-meter duplex with two bedrooms and a balcony, a rare size in Paris. Everything is air-conditioned, soundproofed and renovated, with Clarins toiletries, and the reception is manned around the clock. You can order a continental breakfast directly to your room, and the Opéra metro station is 200 meters away. The only real drawback here is that there is no elevator in the building. I recommend asking for a low floor if you are arriving with heavy luggage or small children.

Air-conditioned apartment with two bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, a fireplace, parquet floors and a full kitchen including a dishwasher, oven and coffee machine. There is also a washing machine, and the building has an elevator. The central location is hard to argue with: about a quarter of an hour's walk to the Louvre , and Chatelet-la-Hall station is 600 meters away, meaning a direct train to the airport and Disney. The host meets you to hand over the keys, and this is not a dry code sent in a message. Please note that a credit card deposit is required before arrival, and that parties are strictly prohibited. I recommend it for one large family or two couples traveling together.

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and space for eight people. In central Paris, this is almost a statistical anomaly, and certainly in a price range that isn't crazy. The apartment is fully air-conditioned, with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and a living room that actually functions as a living room rather than an extended hallway. The location is between Rivoli and Le Hall, meaning everything is within walking distance, and the metro station is almost under the house. Note that an apartment of this size is snapped up months in advance during the season, and that the staff works remotely and is not based in the building. I recommend reserving it as early as possible, because alternatives of this size in central Paris can be counted on one hand.

A large apartment on Rue Beauregard, designed for six guests, with a score of 9.4, one of the highest I've reviewed in the entire area. The name in French doesn't promise more than it gives: this is an apartment that was actually designed for a group or extended family, not a studio squeezed into absurd limits. The location on Rue Beauregard is quieter than the nearby Rue Montorgueil, without sacrificing the short walking distance there. It's worth knowing that apartments of this size in central Paris tend to have stairs without an elevator, and it's recommended to check with the apartment owner in advance if anyone in the group has difficulty climbing.

A two-bedroom apartment on Clary Street, close to the major avenues that give it its name. Managed by CMG, which operates several similar properties in the district and maintains a uniform standard. Two separate bedrooms allow for an occupancy of six, a good combination for a family with older children or for two couples who want to share an apartment without sleeping in the living room. Clary Street itself is relatively quiet, a business area during the day that empties out in the evening. Reasonable walking distance to the Sentier metro station and the Stock Exchange. It is worth knowing that the immediate area around the apartment is relatively quiet in the evening, which can be an advantage or a disadvantage depending on what you are looking for.

A three-bedroom apartment on Rue Raumir, although its trade name refers to the nearby Montorgueil, probably to capitalize on the more lively district’s reputation. Sleeping eight people in three separate rooms makes it one of the largest apartments I found in the entire district, suitable for an extended family or group of friends. It’s also managed by CMG, the same chain that operates the apartment on Rue Clergy, so you can expect a similar level of service. Rue Raumir itself is wider and busier than the narrow alleys of Montorgueil, which can make it easier to get around with luggage. It’s worth noting that because of its size and location mixed with offices, the atmosphere is less stuffy than smaller apartments in the heart of the district.