Recommended apartments in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris (North Marais)

Four apartments on Rue Chapon, a quiet alley off Rue Beaubourg. Each unit has a separate bedroom, living room, air conditioning, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and bathrobes and slippers await you. The Arts et Métiers and Rambuteau metro stations are three hundred meters away, a four-minute walk. Be aware of two points: the units are compact, and the owner of the property explicitly states that they are not suitable for children. I recommend them for couples who want a quiet base in the north of the Marais and do not plan to spend long hours in the apartment. I reviewed the area on the 3rd arrondissement attractions page.

Twenty apartments for two to four people at 58 Rue Beaubourg, in a building with an elevator. The entrance is completely independent, with a code and at any time, and there is no reception desk. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a Nespresso machine, and you can order breakfast to be delivered to your door. The Pompidou Center is a four-minute walk away, and the Château is about five. Two caveats that are important to state out loud: there is no air conditioning here, only a ceiling fan, which is significant in a heat wave, and the units facing Rue Beaubourg suffer from traffic noise. I recommend asking for a unit facing the inner courtyard, and not skimping on it.

A large apartment at 132 Rue de Turenne with three separate bedrooms, two bathrooms and an air-conditioned living room, which can accommodate up to eight people. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and oven, there is a washing machine, and the building has an elevator. A five-minute walk from the Republique metro junction, and right on the same street is Jacques Genin's chocolate shop, which I think is one of the two or three best in Paris. The Marché des Enfants Rouges covered market is a few minutes away. Please note that it is not possible to add a bed or playpen, and that the entrance has a building code and an apartment code, which confuses some guests. I recommend practicing this before landing.

A WS studio building on Archive Street, the same chain you already know from the units in the first and second arrondissements, this time in the heart of the Marais. The basic studio is small and functional, with a small kitchen and air conditioning. The main advantage is the number of reviews: almost 700, a number that gives real confidence in such a small place. The building is within walking distance of the Picasso Museum and the Carnival Museum, as well as the lively market on Bretagne Street. The entrance, as with the other units in the chain, is independent and not staffed 24 hours a day. It is worth knowing that this is a basic unit with no special extras, suitable for those looking for a comfortable base rather than a boutique experience.

Apartments on Rue Béranger, a six-minute walk from Place de la République. They are air-conditioned, soundproofed, with a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and coffee machine, and some have a box of chocolates waiting on the table. A practical advantage that I appreciate: the staff office is nearby, so you can leave your luggage there after check-out and take advantage of another day in the city. The Picasso Museum is about a fifteen-minute walk away. Please note that there are no playpens or extra beds, and that in the two-bedroom apartment the toilets are completely separate from the bathrooms, a division that surprises some guests. I recommend asking for the apartment plan in advance if you are arriving with children.

A 45-square-meter apartment with a separate bedroom and living room that can accommodate up to four people. There is an elevator, a washing machine, a separate shower and toilet, and soundproof windows. Luc, the host, is the real deal here: slippers, an umbrella available, and a quick response to any questions before and during arrival. Place de la République is a six-minute walk away. And here's the caveat: the address is Boulevard Saint-Martin, which means on the border between the 3rd and 10th arrondissements and not inside the ancient alleys of the Marais. It's a wide, busy boulevard, and the windows do the job but don't cancel it out. I recommend it to anyone who prefers a human host over a coded entry.

A 46-square-meter apartment on Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth with a bedroom, a living room and a sofa bed for two more. There is an elevator, a kitchen with a dishwasher and coffee machine, a washing machine and a safe. The Temple metro station is 150 meters away, and the Place de la République is about a six-minute walk. The Du Pain et des Idées bakery is five minutes away, and if you get up early enough, it's worth waiting in line there. And now the detail you must know in advance: for arrivals between eight and ten in the evening, there is a charge of 35 euros, after ten, 50 euros, and also for arrivals on Sundays and holidays, 35 euros. I recommend planning your arrival accordingly, because it accumulates.

A one-bedroom apartment on Rue Vertbois, at the northern end of the Marais, sometimes called Haute Marais, closer to Place de la République than the Picasso Museum. Managed by CMG, the same company that operates several similar apartments in the area with a uniform standard. The high score, 8.6 out of 71 reviews, indicates real consistency. The living room has a seating area that allows for comfortable accommodation for four, not just crowded sleeping. Haute Marais itself is less touristy than the southern parts of the district, with more artists' houses and design studios than souvenir shops. It is worth noting that the distance to the main attractions of the Marais, such as Place de Vosges, is longer than apartments located further south.

A modern apartment on Temple Street, a short walk from the Musée des Arts et de la Mathieu, one of Paris' lesser-known but most fascinating museums dedicated to the history of science and technology. One bedroom with accommodation for four, contemporary and clean design without unnecessary frills. The high score is based on almost sixty reviews, enough to give a reliable picture. Temple Street itself is wide and lively, with easy access to several metro lines. The area offers a rare combination of quiet cultural tourism alongside proximity to the Croisette du Temple, an old covered market that has been transformed into a center for events and food. It is worth noting that Temple Street is busy during the day, so those who are sensitive to noise should check the location of the rooms in the apartment.

Another apartment from the CMG chain, this time on Rue Massala, on the border between the Marais and the Republique. The name in English suggests the duality of the location: close enough to the historic Marais, but also steps from the lively Place de la République with its many metro lines. One bedroom with accommodation for four, with a basic but reliable finish level. The rating matches exactly the apartment from the same chain on Rue Vertbois, which indicates a uniform standard throughout the portfolio. The immediate surroundings are less picturesque than the heart of the Marais, more urban and mixed. It is worth knowing that this is a practical apartment and not a boutique, those looking for architectural charm should look elsewhere.

Apartment in a 17th-century building on Rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, with a private entrance, a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, a washing machine, and some units also have air conditioning. The location here is the reason to book: 200 meters from the Jewish Quarter and Rue des Rosiers, five minutes from Saint-Paul and Hôtel de Ville stations, and 400 meters from the Carnival Museum . Note on the address: It is listed in the 4th arrondissement, not the 3rd, but it is exactly the heart of the Marais, which anyway spans both districts. Note that there is no elevator and the apartments are on the third floor. I recommend it for couples, not for a foursome with luggage.

Apartment on Rue des Vertus with parquet floors, wooden furniture and soundproof windows. There is a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, and the bathroom has both a shower and a bath with separate toilets. The Arts et Métiers station is nearby, and you don't have to walk at all to the cafes and restaurants of the North of the Marais: they are right at the bottom of the building. And that's exactly the downside. What is very comfortable during the day becomes noisy on weekend nights. Plus there are no playpens or extra beds. I recommend asking for a unit on a high floor and not above the bar.

Eighty square meters in the heart of the Marais, with two bedrooms, high ceilings, exposed beams and exposed stone walls. This is not a renovated apartment trying to look old but an old building that has been preserved. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and microwave, there is a washing machine and dryer, and it comfortably accommodates six people. Place de la République is a three-minute walk, and the Marais starts right at the door. The major boulevards are a minute away. The only drawback here, and it is not small: there is no elevator, and the ascent is by stairs. I recommend it for a group of adults, not a family with a stroller and two large suitcases.

Nine apartments on Rue Meslay, four hundred and fifty meters from Place de la République and a five-minute walk from the Temple metro station. The apartments are air-conditioned, with a full kitchen including an oven, and the bathroom has a bathtub, a shower and a toilet in a separate room. The Pompidou Center is about twelve minutes on foot. Note two things before you close: entry is only possible between four and ten in the evening, and it is not possible to add a bed. I recommend taking pictures of the apartment immediately upon entry, before unpacking your suitcases. This is good advice for any rental, and especially here.

On Rue du Parc Royal, one of the most beautiful streets in the Marais, opposite a small, quiet public garden. The apartments here are furnished in a period style that has been preserved down to the plates and glasses, and I admit that this is exactly my taste. There is air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven and coffee maker, and a human plumber in the form of a concierge on site. Place des Vosges and the Picasso Museum are a short walk away, and Saint-Paul and Saint-Sébastien-Froissart stations are on either side of the street. Please note that this is an old building, so it does not have the perfect comfort of a new apartment. I recommend it to those who come to soak up the atmosphere and not to those who are looking for a uniform standard.

Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a balcony at 110 Boulevard de Sébastopol. This combination is truly rare in central Paris, and is designed for a large family or two families traveling together. There is a private entrance, an elevator in the building and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and coffee machine. Strasbourg-Saint-Denis station is 180 meters away, and Rue Montreuil is about a ten-minute walk away. Two real reservations: there is no air conditioning, only a fan, and Sébastopol is a main traffic artery and not a quiet street. In addition, entry is only possible between four and ten in the evening. I recommend asking for rooms facing the back.

An exceptionally large apartment on Rue Saint-Apollin, with four bedrooms that can accommodate up to eleven guests, one of the largest apartments I found in the entire district. Large double beds in three of the rooms and single beds in the fourth, provide flexibility for a variety of groups: an extended family, a group of friends, or two families wanting to share one apartment. The high score, 8.6 out of 71 reviews, is pleasantly surprising for an apartment of this size, which usually suffers from difficulty coordinating expectations between so many guests. It is worth knowing that an apartment of this size in central Paris almost always includes many stairs and no elevator, and it is recommended to check this in advance if there is anyone in the group who has difficulty climbing.