Looking for accommodation in the trendiest area of the City of Lights? Hotels in the 3th arrondissement of Paris (North Marais) offers a unique blend of luxury, boutique chic and relative quiet in the heart of the city. In this guide, you'll find my top recommendations for where to stay in the area, from 5-star hotels opposite Place des Vosges to hidden 3-star gems near the Marché des Enfants Rouges and metro stations like Arts et Métiers.
The third arrondissement of Paris, also known as the “Northern Marais” (Haut Marais), is one of the most fashionable and sought-after areas of the city. Here you will find galleries, boutiques, the famous Red Children’s Market, and also a relative quiet compared to the bustling Southern Marais.
My personal recommendation
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🏆 My top picks
The Queen's Pavilion
The most luxurious and luxurious. Located on Vosges Square. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Hotel Jules & Jim
The most special. A rustic cabin in the heart of the city with a great bar.
Austin's Arts Et Metiers
The affordable choice. Ideal location and reasonable price.
Super luxurious hotels (5 stars)
The Queen's Pavilion
Sitting behind me Vosges Square (Simply wonderful location). You enter under the arches into an ivy-covered courtyard, and all the noise of the square remains outside. 56 rooms, a free minibar, and a spa in the basement with a hammam and jacuzzi. There are also bicycles for guests to use and private valet parking, a rarity in Paris. Without a doubt, the combination of pampering and the perfect location makes the hotel one of the best in Paris. If this website makes me a millionaire, I promise you that I will make the hotel my “home hotel” :-).
- Perfect location on the beautiful Place de la Vosges
- Pampering spa and private garden
- One of the most expensive in Paris
Hotel Les Bains Paris
Opened in 1885 as a bathhouse for the Garbois family, Proust used to spend time there in the sulphur baths. In 1978 it became the Les Bains Douches club, where Philippe Starck designed Warhol, Basquiat and Beaux-Arts danced. Since 2015 it has been a 39-room hotel, and the original pool has been restored and still stands in the basement, next to the club. Breakfast at the Roxo restaurant lasts until 3pm (great for the late-night revellers among us). On weekends you can hear the club so it is recommended to ask for a room on a high floor. The hotel is very centrally located and is about a five-minute walk fromLa God.
- Modern, trendy and sexy design
- Indoor pool and famous nightclub
- Can be noisy on weekends
SinnerParis
Located on Rue de Temple, named after the Templar Order, the hotel takes this idea to the extreme: stained glass, candlesticks, church-like door jambs, and a candlelit crypt opposite the reception. 43 rooms, each with a turntable with a record collection. In the basement there is a spa with a heated pool inspired by the Roman baths and the Mamluk. On The history of the Mara I wrote separately, and it helps to understand where all this aesthetics come from. The lighting is very dark, even at 10 am, and it's not a bug, it's a feature. Anyone who needs natural light to wake up should look elsewhere.
- A unique and mysterious hospitality experience
- Roman-inspired spa
- Dark rooms (part of the concept)
Four-star hotels
National Hotel of Arts and Crafts
Opened in 2017 behind a completely ordinary Ottoman facade, with 66 rooms designed by Rafael Navot. On the ground floor is an Italian restaurant and a cocktail bar called Herbarium, where the cocktails are built like perfumes and you are served bottles of scent to choose from. Some rooms have a balcony. Note: The rooftop bar is only open in the summer season, so if you come in January for the view, don't book here. Breakfast is also relatively expensive for a neighborhood full of cafes.
- Modern industrial design by Rafael Navot
- Popular rooftop bar with a view
- The basic rooms are very small.
The Marais Room
19 rooms on Rue des Archives, a minute from Carreau du Temple. Breakfast is prepared on site and served until noon and includes fresh baguettes, Pain Perdu and eggs made to order. There is a bar in the lobby with cocktails and jazz in the background. There is no restaurant, but there are plenty of options within a three-minute radius. The basic rooms are small and I recommend upgrading to a larger room if you are coming for a week.
- Personal and meticulous service
- Quiet but central location
- There is no restaurant in the hotel (but there are plenty outside)
Hotel Sookie
31 rooms on Rue de Commines, and on the ground floor a real café that also opens onto the street. Breakfast is served there, which includes avocado toast and eggs. Two Madeleine cookies are waiting on the bed upon arrival. The size of the rooms varies greatly: some are nine meters and some are twenty-five, and the difference is especially noticeable in the bathroom. The elevator is tiny and does not reach all floors, so if you have a heavy suitcase, it is recommended to mention this when booking so that they can give you a room with elevator access. Picasso Museum Five minutes away.
- Homely and warm atmosphere
- Great coffee shop in the lobby
- There is no elevator to some floors.
Hotel du Petit Moulin
The building was one of Paris’s first bakeries, dating back to the time of Henri IV (1589–1610), and the façade with the Boulangerie sign from 1900 has been preserved as is—the reception is inside the old shop. The 17 rooms were designed by Christian Lacroix, and each one is completely different from the next: animal-print wallpaper, strong colors, and heavy curtains. Some rooms have hand-held showers only, so if that bothers you, ask before you close.
- Design by Christian Lacroix (each room is different)
- Located in an old bakery
- Bold design that isn't for everyone
Hotel Jules & Jim
There used to be a workshop here for processing precious metals, and of this all that remains is the 18th-century wooden frame that holds the bar today. 23 rooms in three buildings around two paved courtyards. The bar cannot be seen from the street: you enter through the reception, go out into the courtyard, and there is an open fire in the winter. The hallway at the entrance is used as a Gallery Exchanges with local artists, and the works are for sale. Breakfast is not cheap. Jules' rooms are small and suitable for a single traveler; for a couple, ask for Hi-Macs or a duplex.
- Enchanting courtyard and cocktail bar
- Very quiet and hidden from the street
- Glass walls in the shower (less privacy)
Hotel Georgette
19 rooms on Grenier Saint Lazare street in a great location (Center Pompidou (a five-minute walk away). Each room is dedicated to a different movement in modern art: Pop Art, Dada, Op Art, Land Art. It sounds like a gimmick, and it works because they took it seriously. You get a glass of champagne upon check-in, there’s a self-service bar in the lobby, and the staircase with its wooden railing was preserved from the original building. The rooms are small and there’s not much space to hang clothes, so don’t bring your entire wardrobe from home.
- Right across from the Pompidou Center
- Friendly and helpful staff
- On a main street (noise in some rooms)
Solly Hotel Paris
The building was the home of Salomon de Caus (1576–1626)—an engineer, mathematician, and fountain and garden designer. Today, it’s a four-star hotel right across from a lovely garden. Breakfast is served in an Art Nouveau glass-roofed hall, and there are gluten-free and dairy-free options (bonus: there’s a fruit salad that’s cut right in front of you). There’s no minibar or bottled water in the rooms, but you’ll get a jug. Standard rooms are small and there’s only one narrow elevator. Ask for a high floor with a balcony. Fifty meters from the metro stationMetro Raumir-Sevastopol.
- Convenient location near the metro
- good breakfast
- Standard and small rooms
Three-star hotels
Paris France Hotel
A Jewish-owned hotel located in a stone building from 1910, the kind built at the end of the Belle Époque, and you can see it right from the entrance: stone vaults and an original mosaic floor. On the ground floor there are three places to sit: a lobby with armchairs, a living room with sofas, and a cafe with an old-style metal counter. The location on Rue Turbigo is simply great: close to the Marais on one side, but not too far from the Le Halle area on the other, and everything is on foot (if you still want to go further afield, there is the Temple metro station right next to the hotel, and a two-minute walk to the Republique metro station, from where you can even get toEiffel Tower (without changing lines). The furniture in the rooms is relatively old and the rooms face the front and public areas, which can make the hotel a little noisy.
- Jewish owned (Lovers of Israel)
- An impressive 19th century building
- Slightly outdated furniture
The Tournelles
The building dates back to the 17th century, and the name comes from the Tournell Palace that stood in the area where it is located today. Vosges Square — where Henri II (1547–1559) was injured in a tournament accident and died of his injuries. 24 rooms, all renovated in 2016. Breakfast is served in a period vaulted cellar, which is the most beautiful part of the hotel. The lobby has a trust bar and a library. The rooms are small and the bathrooms are even smaller, so this is a hotel for a couple with a carry-on suitcase, not a family with gear.
- Perfect location 2 minutes from Vosges Square
- Fair price for the location
- Small bathrooms
Austin's Arts Et Metiers
I stayed at this hotel twice and really enjoyed it. It is a three-star hotel on Montgolfier Street, thirty meters from the metro station.Metro Arts et Metiers, with lines 3 and 11. 29 rooms, and a standard double room is about twelve meters, so a couple with two suitcases will feel it. Breakfast is reasonable, but if you listen to me there is a boulangerie a minute walk away that serves great sandwiches, and if you are a little more adventurous there is a Chinese takeaway a few minutes walk away that will serve you Chinese soup for lunch. I recommend asking for a room on a high floor facing the courtyard as these are the quietest rooms.
- Next to a central metro station
- Excellent value for the price
- Basic, unpretentious design
The Relais du Marais
I stayed here in 2005 and although it is a relatively modest hotel I definitely enjoyed it. Its location is simply great, right next to the Marais Nord and a metro station. You will find 36 rooms there, and the price is relatively low precisely because of the size: a double room is about eleven meters. The breakfast room opens onto a small courtyard and you can eat there when the weather permits. The elevator is tiny and fits one person with a suitcase. Ask for a room facing the courtyard: the front is noisy at night.
- Beautiful view from the upper floors
- Close to Republic Square (transportation)
- Small and cramped breakfast room
Hotel Meslay Republique
Another nice and modest hotel where I stayed in 2018. It is located on Rue Meslay, a minute from Place de la République, about five metro lines below the house (on the other hand, I must point out that this is the square where the French left and our cousins like to demonstrate, so on the day of a demonstration it is recommended not to go near it). Breakfast costs 12 euros and is served between seven and ten, and there are rooms with a small balcony. But there is one drawback that you must know about in advance: there is no air conditioning. In the summer the place can become hell, but in the spring and fall it is excellent value for money. District attractions All within walking distance.
- Very clean and well maintained
- Kind and helpful staff
- Border location (between the Marais and the Republic)
Hotel Du Plat d'Etain
46 rooms on Rue Meslay, a few minutes from Place de la République, so it shares the same location advantages as the previous hotel I mentioned. There is air conditioning, soundproof windows and an espresso machine in each room with plenty of capsules. What is missing here is a lobby: there is no living room to sit in and no bar, and this is a hotel designed to sleep in and go out. The rooms are small and the shower is compact. Rooms are renovated and modern.
- Good air conditioning (important in summer)
- No large lobby/public areas
Hotel Au Coeur Des Arts
A small, renovated hotel on a quiet street, with a lift and air conditioning in every room. Breakfast costs eight euros, one of the cheapest in the area, and is served between seven and ten. There is one double room with a private patio, an accessible room on the ground floor and a family suite. Some rooms also have a kitchenette with a fridge and hob. Please note: the rooms in the hotel are very small and the walls are thin, but considering the price and location (Carnival Museum (Located about a ten-minute walk away), the hotel is definitely recommended.
- Quiet inner courtyard
- Relatively cheap price for the area
- Simple and unpretentious design
Hotel Jacques De Molay
Named after Jacques de Molay (1243–1314), the last master of the Knights Templar, who was burned at the stake in Paris. 23 rooms on Rue Des Archives, with exposed wooden beams and stone walls. The gym and sauna are free for guests, and breakfast is served under a glass dome, with crepes and macaroons. Some of the rooms are really small, so it is highly recommended to take a larger room, even if it means paying a little more. The Red Children's Market is about 150 meters away, andPicasso Museum About an eight-minute walk from the hotel.
- Includes a gym and sauna (rare in 3 stars)
- good breakfast
- Some rooms need refreshing
Cheap hotels
Hotel de Roubaix
I stayed here with a friend in 2006, when we were both on a relatively modest budget, but I still remember the hotel fondly. It's a two-star hotel with 53 simple rooms, basic furnishings, and a price that's almost unheard of in central Paris. What it does have is character: each room is decorated in a different theme, with comic-style prints, and in the common area there's a piano alongside board games and a small library. Breakfast starts at six, which is perfect for those with an early train to catch. It's a two-minute walk from a metro station and a ten-minute walk fromLa God (Excellent for those who want to travel toDisneyland Paris Or just go shopping.
- Unbeatable price in the center Paris
- Family atmosphere and comic design
- Basic and outdated furniture
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Still haven't found one? Don't worry! Here are a few more options to help you find a great hotel:
- If you don't insist on staying in a hotel, why not try checking out the Recommended apartments in the third district?
- If you haven't found an apartment or hotel that you like in this district, you are welcome to enterRecommended hotels page in Paris And choose another neighborhood for yourself.
- If you are wondering which neighborhood to live in, I recommend you read this article. Where should you sleep in Paris?, to make you a lot of order.
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Jacob
Hey, this district is my favorite, a magical ruby full of cafes, specialty shops, a young and vibrant atmosphere, but beyond that, there is so much to see...Palace de Vosges...Picasso Museum...Rosier Street, which was once considered the Jewish Quarter and now also has many falafel shops...The Museum of Jewish History...Rivoli Street, with all the luxury shops that stretch across several districts, including the third district...and more...