Here’s a list of the BEST vacation rentals in Paris to book in 2022.

These are The Food Quest’s picks for best budget, mid-range and luxury vacation rentals in Paris.

Each of these vacation rentals – either Airbnb or Vrbo – has been selected to represent their price category based on a thorough list of criteria including distance to cool food scenes, interesting and/or famous sights, safety, green-space and ease of transportation.

These accommodations are best for couples, solo-travelers or maybe a small group of 3.

All Airbnb and Vrbo suggestions are for the entire place, as in, fully private accommodations – not shared spaces with hosts or other guests.

Best Vacation Rentals in Paris

Budget (Basic): Chic Flat near the Eiffel Tower

A 15-minute walk to the Eiffel Tower, and 10-minute walk to the famed Champs-Elysees, Yanina (the host) offers an apartment with a washing machine and full kitchen. Guests like the Airbnb’s stylish decor, proximity to iconic attractions and helpful host.

Average price: $99/night USD

Nearby food + drink highlights: 

• L’Ami Jean – A rustic, cozy setting that serves large portions from a carefully sourced menu. The service is warm and accommodating, providing vegan options despite a mostly meat-oriented menu. They offer a tasting menu that many rave about. Save room dessert, their most famous must-order dish is rice pudding, drizzled with caramel and topped with nuts. 
• Jaïs – An elegant French bistro serving traditional dishes with a modern twist. Patrons love the plentiful wine options and elevated food presentation.
• New Jawad – a hugely popular, elegant spot for Indian and Pakistani dishes. A posh spot for traditional curries, kebabs and biriyanis. Their Kulfi dessert, a type of ice cream with flavors of rosewater and cardamom, is a crowd favorite. 

Nice (Elevated): Sun-Filled Apartment in Food-Centered Pigalle

A bright flat with high ceilings surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Paris. The Pigalle neighborhood, a bit south of famous bohemian Montmartre, is filled with cafes, art galleries and boutiques. The former red light district of Paris, modern day cocktail bars and ice cream shops have named some of their offerings – like Black Sugar Sex Magic ice cream – after the neighborhood’s historical debauchery. Guests love the Vrbo’s helpful host, excellent location and clean, contemporary space.

Average price: $257/night USD

Nearby food + drink highlights: 

• Pink Mamma – reminiscent of Tuscan cellars, this beautiful restaurant’s interior is draped in vines and crowned with skylights. Feast on traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas, homemade pastas – their most famous one is tossed in black truffle cream and topped with shaved seasonal truffles. Here’s a secret – there’s a speakeasy hidden in the restaurant, but I won’t tell you where.
• brEAThe Restaurant – the ultimate fine dining for vegans, brEAThe artfully prepares each plate in the classic French haute cuisine style at this highly regarded haven attracts the likes of herbivores and carnivores alike. Guests swoon over the flavors, cocktails and and dessert.
• Le 17.45 – For voluptuous cheese and charcuterie boards, white subway tiles, dark earth tones, warm lighting and patterned pillows, enjoy the inviting environment Le 17.45 has created. Here, beer is ordered as often as wine. Drawing a young professional crowd, guests love the attentive staff, ample treats served on large planks and truffle brie.
• KB CaféShop – The ultimate spot for people watching while sipping a cappuccino. Their in-house roasted beans draws crowds of coffee enthusiasts. Hot and cold beverages are served on a large street-side patio where readers and conversationalists alike embody the deep thinkers of the historic neighborhood. Order the carrot cake and a flat white.
• Glaces Glazed – With their own offbeat approach to ice cream, some of their imaginative flavor combinations include avocado and eucalyptus,  lychee and galangal, curry and caramelized banana. The creators of the Black Sugar Sex Magic ice cream mentioned above is a combination of chocolate, ginger and wasabi. A crowd favorite is the black sesame and pistachio flavor.
• Yagō – The vibe of this cocktail bar is a mix of a 1920s speakeasy with a Japanese twist. It also feels a bit like a lavish boudoir scene with red velvet, crystal chandeliers and a pole bar. Perhaps fitting for the Pigalle neighborhood. Guests love the reinvented Japanese appetizers, original cocktails, the beats by the weekend DJ.
• The French Donuts – A tiny shop with a collection of creative doughnut flavors. Despite the colorful array of doughnuts, guests rave over the beignets. The collection of board games and list of classic coffee drinks invite you to stay a while.
• Seb’on – Offering seasonal dishes, guests are enamored with the freshness of ingredients at this modern French restaurant. Seb’on’s rustic-chic decor and intimate atmosphere is romantically lit by candlesticks. With only about 10 tables, guests are treated as the center of attention. There’s an impressive wine list for such a small spot. Reservations can be made through Facebook Messenger, and trust me, don’t show up without one.

 

Luxury (Indulgent): Sophisticated French Living along Champs de Mars

The Champs de Mars, the beautiful park leading up to the Eiffel Tower, makes this Vrbo one of the most sought after locations in Paris. A larger living space than most Parisian apartments, this art deco-style space was renovated to highlight its original features. Guests love the fantastic light, French balconies, easy location and warm Vrbo hosts.

Average price: $660/night USD

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Disclaimer: While we have not stayed in every vacation rental featured, we have carefully selected these as recommendations based on their location, value, previous guest reviews and the fact that typically have achieved Superhost (Airbnb) or Premier Host (Vrbo) status at the time of our research. All listings on The Food Quest are independently selected by The Food Quest and we do NOT earn a commission.