Must-see hotels in Paris

  • District République Hôtel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Superb-value rates and a clean modern design make this two-star hotel on a quiet backstreet behind place de la République a top sleeping spot in the…

  • Hôtel Basss

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    In the heart of Montmartre on rue Abbesses, an original gold-stone doorway marks the entrance to this contemporary hotel inspired by American graphic…

  • Hôtel Bienvenue

    Paris

    A deft designer's touch has transformed this budget hotel into something beyond just a place to lay your head – squeeze into the super-skinny elevator to…

  • Hôtel Mimosa

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A well-located budget choice for those seeking a bed in the alternative 10e, this two-star budget hotel invariably has a 'complet' ('full') sign strung up…

  • Le Robinet d'Or

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Within a former tap factory (hence the name 'The Golden Tap'), this boutique hotel's parquet floors and tasteful flea-market furnishings mix well with the…

  • 3 Ducks Hostel

    Paris

    A lively bar (open day and night to guests and nonguests), courtyard BBQ and no curfew or lockout give this reinvigorated hostel, a 10-minute walk from…

  • Hôtel Eiffel Petit Louvre

    Paris

    To immerse yourself in the heart of a Parisian's Paris, check into this stylish three-star address, wedged between food shops, and footsteps from bd de…

  • Hôtel Ekta

    Paris

    Psychedelic zebra stripes give this 1970s-style fashionista an unusually playful personality, especially in a neighbourhood where sleeping choices tend…

  • Hôtel Max

    Paris

    Some of the 19 rooms at this contemporary boutique hotel in the heart of the 14e have balconies and all have in-room coffee machines, muted colour…

  • Hôtel Duo

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    In an unbeatable location in the heart of Le Marais, opposite landmark department store BHV, Duo occupies a 16th-century building and has been run by the…

  • Hôtel du Bois

    Paris

    In an area with few midrange hotels, this fresh, homey and effortlessly stylish address charms. The pretty reception doubles as a lounge, with an eye…

  • Hôtel de la Place du Louvre

    Paris

    Not to be confused with Le Relais du Louvre next door, this chic choice has just 20 rooms split across five floors – a couple on each floor are lucky…

  • Sinner

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The height of luxury and sinful delight, this decadent boutique hotel pushes the boundary of Parisian hospitality: staff sport cheeky black suits with…

  • Hôtel Saint Charles

    Paris

    Live like a local at this Butte aux Cailles hotel, tucked away on a quiet, village-like street a short walk from the neighbourhood's lively bars and…

  • Hôtel Vic Eiffel

    Paris

    A short walk from the Eiffel Tower, with the metro on the doorstep, this pristine hotel has chic orange and oyster-grey rooms. Classic doubles are small…

  • Cadran Hôtel

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    The Cadran is a bright and cheerful, midrange hotel a hop and a skip from market-busy rue Cler. Contemporary rooms sport bold colour schemes, plenty of…

  • Hôtel du Continent

    Paris

    For a hotel designed by Christian Lacroix and located a block from the Jardin des Tuileries, this globetrotter's pick is a reasonable deal. Granted, rooms…

  • Hôtel du Haut Marais

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Renovated from top to bottom in 2016, this historic townhouse offers an intimate, independent stay. There's no reception; you receive door codes prior to…

  • Castex Hôtel

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Equidistant from Bastille and Le Marais, the 30-room Castex retains a certain 17th-century charm with its vaulted stone cellar that makes an atmospheric…

  • Hôtel Maison Athénée

    Paris

    French interior design Jacques Garcia used patterned wallpapers, luxury fabrics including heavy velvet and custom-made furniture to create the 20 rooms…

  • Hôtel de la Loire

    Paris

    Obviously, at these prices don't expect luxury, but do expect a warm welcome and clean, colourful en-suite rooms (18 all-up) at this budget hotel of old…

  • Hôtel Mansart

    Paris

    In an 18th-century building based on plans designed by Jules-Hardouin Mansart, Louis XIV's main architect on Château de Versailles, this hotel evokes the…

  • Hôtel Amastan

    Paris

    Opened in 2017, the 24-room Amastan feels young and trendy, with friendly staff and a cool skylit bar opening out onto a courtyard garden. Rooms feature…

  • Hôtel de l’Abbaye Saint Germain

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    It’s the delightfully romantic outside areas that set this hotel apart from the four-star crowd. Swing through the wrought-iron gates and enjoy a moment…

  • Hôtel des 2 Îles

    Paris

    A venerable 17th-century building shelters this intimate three-star hotel, where 17 classical rooms sport ancient wooden beams and a punchy new decor that…

  • Hôtel Danemark

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    In a peaceful location near the Jardin du Luxembourg, this smart boutique hotel with regal royal-blue façade has 15 fairly large, attractively furnished…

  • Grand Hôtel Malher

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Location is the biggest drawcard here – in the heart of Le Marais, footsteps from St-Paul metro station – but other pluses include the design-driven lobby…

  • La Maison Favart

    Paris

    This peaceful art nouveau hotel facing the Opéra Comique feels like it never let go of the belle époque. It’s an excellent choice if you’re interested in…

  • Oops

    Paris

    Two gigantic pot plants herald the entrance to this colourful design hostel above a pizza restaurant on busy av des Gobelins. Four- to six-bed dorms and…

  • Hôtel du Champ-de-Mars

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    With the bustling, cafe-laden foodie street of rue Cler just around the corner and the Eiffel Tower a 10-minute walk away, 25-room Hôtel du Champ-de-Mars…

  • Hôtel Caron

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Footsteps from delightful place du Marché Ste-Catherine, this is a solid midrange hotel with comfortable (if smallish) minibar-equipped rooms. Soft…

  • Hôtel Monte Cristo

    Latin Quarter

    If you had just escaped from the Château d'If and picked up a shipload of Italian treasure on the way home, perhaps the Monte Cristo is what your Paris…

  • St Christopher’s Gare du Nord

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Steps from Gare du Nord, St Christopher's is a modern backpacker hostel with six light-filled floors and 580 beds. Dorms (including women-only dorms)…

  • Hôtel Odyssey

    Paris

    A futuristic refuge from the busy Paris streets, Hôtel Odyssey makes use of clever design to maximise small spaces. French designer Ora-Ito echoes the…

  • Hôtel des Marronniers

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    At the end of a small courtyard 30m from the main street, this flouncy (verging on kitsch), 37-room hotel has a conservatory leading to a magical garden –…

  • Hôtel du Vieux Saule

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Just around the corner from the Marché aux Rouges Enfants and the hip boutiques, bars and restaurants of the Haut Marias, this flower-bedecked hotel's…

  • Hôtel Monte Carlo

    Paris

    A unique budget hotel, the Monte Carlo is a fabulous deal, with 20 colourful, personalised rooms and a great neighbourhood location. The cheaper rooms don…

  • Hôtel du Nord – Le Pari Vélo

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Offering fantastic value given its prized location near place de la République, this perennial favourite has 23 rooms decorated with flea-market antiques…

  • Le Citizen Hotel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Right on the banks of Canal St-Martin, this 12-room boutique hotel has a warm, minimalist design and a long list of extras including iPads, filtered water…

  • Hôtel Americain

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    It is actually quite astonishing that a no-frills, budget hotel such as this longstanding two-star address still even exists in this impossibly sleek and…

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