Description Gem in the Eighth: Paris

Paris' eighth arrondissement is full of restaurants and shopping opportunities, but off the tourist trail, it also houses hidden gems like Parc Monceau. This studio apartment is your hideaway in the centre of this lively area, with enough amenities for you to feel at home. Though small (taller guests may find it cramped), there's plenty of wardrobe space for your inevitable purchases from the Golden Triangle, and you can share a croissant from a local boulangerie at the breakfast bar in the morning. It's a short walk to the Arc de Triomphe, or you can hop on the metro and be at the Louvre in no time. Yes, it's small – but it's a mighty location.

Home truths:
*This home is on the sixth floor. While a lift can take you to the fifth floor, you'll have to climb a set of stairs to reach the entrance, so it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
*This is a studio apartment, so space is limited.
*As this home is on a high floor, you may experience low water pressure.