Number of tourist arrivals to Paris and the Île-de-France region 2019-2023, by type

The number of tourist arrivals to Paris and the Île-de-France region grew by roughly eight percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. Despite the annual increase, domestic and inbound tourist arrivals in Paris and Île-de-France remained slightly below the figures reported before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, totaling 25.9 million and 21.6 million in 2023, respectively. 

What are the leading inbound travel markets in Paris?

When looking at the share of international tourist arrivals in the French capital and its surrounding region, the United States accounted for the highest figure, representing roughly 12 percent of travelers in 2022. That year, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Italy also ranked among the leading inbound tourism markets in Paris and Île-de-France.

The hotel market in Paris

In 2023, there were over 1,600 hotels in Paris, with most establishments rated as three-star. That said, while the number of three-star hotels has fluctuated since 2019, the number of four-star hotels has increased gradually, peaking at 490 in 2023. That year, four-star establishments recorded the highest number of hotel rooms in Paris.