I've only been to one of the three

Posted by Sounder on May 7, 2026, 13:44:06, in reply to "travel-jack rate these three areas in europe for a couples trip"

But San Sebastian is one of the coolest places, maybe my favorite place I have ever traveled. The food scene is unbelievably great. We did a Northern Spain trip, started in Barcelona, and then worked our way up the northern coast, to San Sebastian, and then into the cider region of Asturias. I can't recommend that trip highly enough. Previous Message the couples love natural beauty/hiking, cultural/historical architecture, and great food (more seafood than meat). - san sebastian area of spain - kalymnos island in greece - dubrovnik croatia Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around.

I've only been to Dubrovnik so can't give a comparison.

Posted by Carl Spackler on May 6, 2026, 20:44:56, in reply to "travel-jack rate these three areas in europe for a couples trip"

But it's the most beautiful place I've ever been, with plenty of elevated areas in/around it, plenty of islands to explore near it, really beautiful architecture and an underrated food culture. Have heard great things about San Sebastian too. Never heard of that Greek island. Previous Message the couples love natural beauty/hiking, cultural/historical architecture, and great food (more seafood than meat). - san sebastian area of spain - kalymnos island in greece - dubrovnik croatia Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around.

Why not Bratislava?*

Posted by ATL on May 6, 2026, 11:25:57, in reply to "travel-jack rate these three areas in europe for a couples trip"

Previous Message the couples love natural beauty/hiking, cultural/historical architecture, and great food (more seafood than meat). - san sebastian area of spain - kalymnos island in greece - dubrovnik croatia Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around. “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

you're welcome!*

Posted by Nobster on May 6, 2026, 9:02:35, in reply to "Thanks for some direction. Looks like 4th/5th/6th (Marais/Latin Quarter)..."

Previous Message are some good starting points.

But Mrs ATL did a girls trip there in 2022 and she stayed here

Posted by ATL on May 6, 2026, 5:54:41, in reply to "I just like saying arrondissement in a French accent *"

+1 on the 6th, the 7th is also great. Friends also love the

Posted by memyselfandillini on May 6, 2026, 0:17:08, in reply to "I stayed in the 6th and would recommend"

the closer in parts of 11th and 12th. The city is really fun to walk and easy by subway, so you’ll be okay no matter what. Previous Message but it's been 25 years, so things could have changed. man I got to get back. Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around.

Cosign, the 6th or the 4th

Posted by Sounder on May 6, 2026, 0:03:31, in reply to "I stayed in the 6th and would recommend"

We stayed in both for our honeymoon, about a decade ago. Previous Message but it's been 25 years, so things could have changed. man I got to get back. Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around.

Yeah, it's pretty easy to get around and just walk the last mile/leg to your destination.

Posted by ghost_of_clt on May 6, 2026, 7:50:00, in reply to "Paris metro is fantastic, so you really could stay anywhere."

I stayed near here https://maps.app.goo.gl/fqK53MS4jpn6qfHz8 Which got a couple skeptical comments from friends/family since it wasn't the nicer neighborhoods, but it worked out fine (and was great for our purposes) Staying very near a metro stop probably matters more than the specific location. Previous Message I've stayed in the Latin Quarter twice and the Marais once and both are super convienient and centrally located to all the major sites in Paris. Any single digit arrondisment is going to be centrally located and in a good spot, though. Someone will suggest staying in Montmarte, which I would advise against as a first time visitor. Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around. N U D E S I N B I O

I took my first visit there last summer and stayed in the Marais. Would recommend.*

Posted by Tortillini on May 6, 2026, 6:33:03, in reply to "Paris metro is fantastic, so you really could stay anywhere."

Previous Message I've stayed in the Latin Quarter twice and the Marais once and both are super convienient and centrally located to all the major sites in Paris. Any single digit arrondisment is going to be centrally located and in a good spot, though. Someone will suggest staying in Montmarte, which I would advise against as a first time visitor. Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around.

When I was there 35 years ago, the metro was on strike. Lots of walking and cabs for us. *

Posted by harb on May 5, 2026, 21:37:14, in reply to "Paris metro is fantastic, so you really could stay anywhere."

Previous Message I've stayed in the Latin Quarter twice and the Marais once and both are super convienient and centrally located to all the major sites in Paris. Any single digit arrondisment is going to be centrally located and in a good spot, though. Someone will suggest staying in Montmarte, which I would advise against as a first time visitor. Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around. [Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll. [Opey] Assholes gonna asshole [tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

What’s the issue with Monmarte? My wife started looking in that area*

Posted by shua on May 5, 2026, 21:04:14, in reply to "Paris metro is fantastic, so you really could stay anywhere."

Previous Message I've stayed in the Latin Quarter twice and the Marais once and both are super convienient and centrally located to all the major sites in Paris. Any single digit arrondisment is going to be centrally located and in a good spot, though. Someone will suggest staying in Montmarte, which I would advise against as a first time visitor. Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around.

Just make sure you buy the correct tickets for the Metro*

Posted by Dilbert on May 5, 2026, 21:02:36, in reply to "Paris metro is fantastic, so you really could stay anywhere."

Previous Message I've stayed in the Latin Quarter twice and the Marais once and both are super convienient and centrally located to all the major sites in Paris. Any single digit arrondisment is going to be centrally located and in a good spot, though. Someone will suggest staying in Montmarte, which I would advise against as a first time visitor. Previous Message Planning a trip for late August/early September and planning on 5 or 6 nights in Paris. Little overwhelming trying to figure out best area to stay, we’ll probably do many of the touristy things, but also like to explore neighborhoods and will use transit to get around.