Choosing a hotel in Paris is a bit like standing in front of a display window in a fine boulangerie: everything looks tempting, the pictures are intoxicating, but in your heart lies the fear of falling for the dry "croissant" left over from yesterday.
Believe me, I know this feeling firsthand. After more than 30 visits to the City of Lights, I've slept in luxurious palaces, but also in some "holes" that you really, really don't want to see (yes, including that hotel with the paper walls and the elevator that barely fits a baguette).
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That's exactly why I created this page. My goal is simple: to clear up your clutter and save you the headache.
I've rounded up the best value hotels here, broken down by style, budget, and location. These are places that don't just look good in pictures, but ones that I (or my community) have had real experience with.
If you don't have much time and want to book as soon as possible, you are welcome to check out the top five hotels, which are listed below in the table. Everyone else is welcome to scroll down a little further and start searching among my recommended hotels.
🏆 Top 5 hotels in Paris (AM;LC)
Brighton Hotel
Astotel 34B
Hotel de Nice
Novotel Paris Les Halles
House Souquet
Hotels I've stayed in and loved
There's nothing more natural than starting my list of recommendations with the hotels I've stayed in myself and enjoyed (I've also stayed in some really crappy hotels during my more than 30 visits to Paris, but fortunately they don't appear here).
Luxurious hotels
Hotel Aiglon
- Perfect location in the heart of Montparnasse, next to the metro
- Short walking distance to Luxembourg Gardens
- Classic design that will be less suitable for modern enthusiasts
Hotel Brighton
- Spectacular view of the Tuileries Gardens and the Eiffel Tower
- Luxurious location on Rivoli Street
- Relatively high price (but worth it)
Hotel Moliere
- A very upgraded and luxurious hotel
- Adjacent to the museum The Louvre To Pala Royal
- High demand, it is advisable to book in advance
Grand Hotel St Michel
- 4 stars in the heart of the Latin Quarter
- Cozy and modern rooms
- Busy area, can be crowded in the evenings
Holiday Inn Bastille
- Large rooms compared to Paris
- Next to the RER train (great for Disney)
- Standard “grid” design
Value for money
Lenox Montparnasse
- Excellent location at a reasonable price
- Montparnasse – an area full of restaurants
- Small rooms (typical for Paris)
Austin's Arts Et Metiers
- Strategic location near the Marais
- good breakfast
- Potential street noise in some rooms
Nice Hotel
- Perfect location in the heart of the Marais
- Very friendly price for the area
- Old-fashioned vintage design (for fans of the genre)
Meslay Republic
- Next to Republic Square (excellent transportation)
- Excellent value for the price
- Basic hotel with no special amenities
Hotel du Plat d'Etain
- Very modern and clean rooms
- Good location between the Marais and the Republique
- The street itself is a little less “classic Parisian”
Most popular hotels in Paris
Do you know the saying, “The voice of the crowd is like the voice of a dog”? If you believe in the wisdom of crowds, you can find below hotels that are particularly popular with the site’s readers.
4 stars and above
Novotel Paris Les Halles
Hotel Baume
Bel Ami Hotel
dream castle
L'Elysée Val d'Europe
3 stars
Hotel 34B – Astotel
Paris France Hotel
Abbatial St Germain
Hotel Castex
Hotel du Plat d'Etain
Inexpensive
Michelet Odeon
ATN Hotel
Hotel de Roubaix
Hotel D'win Marais
Recommended hotels according to different categories
Hotels in a central location
There's no point wasting your vacation traveling on the metro. Here you'll find hotels in strategic locations (near the Louvre and the Marais) that will allow you to feel the pulse of the city from your window.
Recommended hotels for couples
A vacation for couples in Paris deserves the perfect setting. I have collected for you hotels with true Parisian “chic”, an intimate atmosphere and breathtaking views.
Recommended hotels for families
Finding a spacious family room in Paris is a serious challenge. I've scoured the city to find you hotels with reasonable space, connecting doors, and proximity to parks.
5 star hotels
Sometimes we deserve to feel like royalty. In this category you will find the “crème de la crème” – historic palaces, a pampering spa and perfect service.
Boutique hotels
If you too have a weakness for hotels with soul and character and less for giant chains, this list is for you. I've collected small, intimate gems with unique design.
Cheap hotels
Paris Expensive, but you don't have to sell a kidney to sleep in a clean and comfortable place. The big challenge was finding the “reality” – hotels that offer excellent value for money.
Recommendations for hotels in Paris in every district
The 1rd District
Near the Louvre Museum, Tuileries Gardens and Le Halle
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The 2rd District
Stock Exchange Area, Sentier and Montreuil Street
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The 3rd District
The Marais Nord, Picasso Museum and the Red Market
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The 4rd District
The South Marais, Notre Dame and Ile Saint-Louis
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The 5rd District
The Latin Quarter, the Pantheon and the Botanical Gardens
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The 6rd District
Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Luxembourg Gardens
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The 7rd District
The Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and the Orsay Museum
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The 8rd District
The Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe and Parc Monceau
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The 9rd District
The Opera Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Pigalle
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The 10rd District
Canal Saint-Martin, Place de la République and the trains
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The 11rd District
Bastille and Oberkampf entertainment area
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The 12rd District
Gare de Lyon, Bercy Park and the Cote Vert
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The 13rd District
Asian Quarter, Place d'Italie and Squid Hill
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The 14rd District
Montparnasse, the Catacombs and Parc Monsoury
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The 15rd District
André Citroën Park and Porte de Versailles
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The 16rd District
The Trocadero, Bois de Boulogne and the Marmottan Museum
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The 17rd District
Batignolles and Clichy Park (Martin Luther King)
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The 18rd District
Montmartre, the Sacré-Cère and the Moulin Rouge
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The 19rd District
Butte Chaumont Park, La Villette and Orc Canal
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The 20rd District
Belleville neighborhood and Pere Lachaise Cemetery
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Did you receive a recommendation on the website for a hotel that disappointed you?
Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that a hotel that I have highly recommended in the past deteriorates due to a change of management or other reasons. Since I am unable to check all the recommended hotels all the time, I would appreciate it if you would write to me by email in such a case. info@francophilesanonymes.com And I promise to remove the hotel from my list of recommended hotels.
Questions about hotels in Paris that I'm always asked
How much does a hotel cost in Paris?
This is a complex question, because hotel prices are constantly changing depending on the season, occupancy, special events, etc. As a non-binding rule of thumb, these are, more or less, the prices you can expect:
One star: 40-70 euros per night.
two stars: 70-120 euros per night
Three stars: 120-180 euros per night.
four stars: 180-359 euros per night.
Five stars: Over 350 euros per night.
Which neighborhoods in Paris are not worth living in?
Although quite a few slums have undergone gentrification, from a safety perspective it is still recommended not to live in the 18th arrondissement (excluding the tourist area of Montmartre), the 19th arrondissement (excluding perhaps the Butte Chaumont area) and parts of the 20th arrondissement. I would also be less likely to recommend living in the western parts of the 15th and 16th arrondissements, because these are relatively boring areas, far from the center.
Which neighborhoods do you like to live in?
I really like living inMarais District, near The Louvre Museum And recently I also fell in love withMontparnasse District, so I really like living there too.
Which booking sites do you recommend?
There are quite a few booking sites, some reliable and some less so. To help you only book from a reliable site and so that you can easily compare prices, I have created the The Francophile's toolbox, where you can find all the best sites for booking your hotel in Paris (or the rest of France).
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Important article, but it's a shame you killed the 13th arrondissement, a lovely arrondissement
There is a sweet and lovely area there, Butte aux caille.
And highly recommended for accommodation as well as a street art area.
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Thank you very much for the feedback 🙂
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Which hotel is suitable for a family with 3 children and close to EuroDisney?
Hello Zvi,
I want to write about the Hotel de Nice.
I've been here for a few days. I don't generally call it a hotel. It's like an old residential building that was converted into an apartment hotel. No lobby, etc. Before I booked, I was very impressed by the reviews and the pictures, but in reality it's very disappointing. The location is great and the staff is nice, but it's very small and very old. It feels a bit creepy. There's almost no room for 2 people in the room to move. A closet with no shelves, a corner for a marker that you can barely move around in, the soap in the shower is tiny and uncomfortable to use, and more. Not recommended for older people.
Kind regards, Mira
Hello Mira.
Sorry to read that you didn't enjoy it.
I had the chance to stay at this hotel and I really enjoyed the design and the cordial attitude of the staff. Indeed, the rooms here are small (a big problem with a very large number of hotels in Paris) but in my opinion everything else makes up for the hotel's shortcomings. Of course this is my subjective opinion but since I personally really like this hotel I will leave it on the list of recommendations.
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Thank you and I hope we go soon.
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It helped me a lot in my decision on a hotel. I will consider a flight at the end of May. As usual, all the recommendations from Francophiles are very helpful.
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