How to spend 48 hours in Paris

Apr 22, 2025

Mandarin Oriental: right in the heart of all the best shopping.
Hôtel San Régis: An upscale hotel on one of the most exclusive streets in the city.

More budget friendly:

Hotel Normandy: close to the louvre and walking distance to many great restaurants.
Grand Hotel Français: A cozy hotel in the heart of Paris.
There are great Airbnb options (if you’re going in summer, make sure there is AC, otherwise you will be sweating!!)

Zo: great fusion place, you can get pasta and sushi!
Giusé Trattoria: amazing Italian food!
Caviar Kaspia: iconic place, famous baked potato with a mound of caviar and ice cold vodka on the side.
Brasserie Flottes: voted the #1 brasserie in Paris.
l'Entrecote: for streak frites, you’ll have to wait in line but worth it!!
Café de Flore: it’s honestly not that great but they have the walk around and you can stop at any of the cafes. Most will be great and good for people watching - you really can’t go wrong.

Walk the champs.
Louvre - prepare to spend around 4 hours there.
Take a bottle of champagne to the Eiffel tower. Go at night and watch it sparkle or go to the top during the day to see the view!
Take a boat along the Siene.
Literally walk everywhere - in my opinion Pairs is one of the most beautiful cities and walking makes you so immersed in its beauty.

*be careful of pick pocketing, don’t carry an open bag, don’t put your phone in your back pocket, just be aware and you’ll be fine!