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Hotels in Paris
Paris has more than 1,500 hotels, from palaces fit for a pasha to tiny, family-run operations whose best features are their warm welcome and personal touch. In theory, you should be able to find something in line with your budget, your timeframe, and your personal tastes. But if you can’t find the hotel of your ...
Paris has more than 1,500 hotels, from palaces fit for a pasha to tiny, family-run operations whose best features are their warm welcome and personal touch. In theory, you should be able to find something in line with your budget, your timeframe, and your personal tastes. But if you can’t find the hotel of your dreams in the list that follows, don’t despair—at the end of this chapter I list alternative lodging options, like bed-and-breakfasts and short-term apartment rentals.
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Aéro Hotel
These colorful lodgings are on a cute pedestrian market street in Passy, previously its own village before it got gobbled up by the 16th arrondissement. The soundproofed rooms are just upstairs from the hotel’s restaurant, which features a large outdoor terrace that sprawls out onto…$16th Arrondissement (Trocadéro)
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Cheval Blanc Paris
Set within the iconic La Samaritaine department store along the Seine, this ultra-refined spot is one of the only hotels in Paris to overlook the Seine—and not just any stretch of the river: the historic part, where the water flows gracefully around the islands, past Notre-Dame and…$$$1st Arrondissement (Louvre & Île de la Cité)
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Cosmos Hôtel
Just around the corner from the animated Oberkampf neighborhood, this budget option is a terrific deal. The modern rooms are generally spotless, and everything from the bed linens to the floor covering looks spanking new. And such a deal: only 98€ to 104€ for a double. Furthermore,…$11th Arrondissement (Popincourt)
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Eden Lodge Paris
Hidden from the street in the back of a beautiful garden, this modern wooden structure combines environmental awareness with extremely comfortable lodgings. With only five rooms and a free breakfast, some might call this a bed and breakfast instead of a hotel. The warm smell of larch…$$11th Arrondissement (Popincourt)
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Familia Hôtel
Perfectly located, close to rue Mouffetard but far from the madding crowds, this is a budget hotel that doesn’t feel like one. The rooms are snug, but every detail has been scrupulously considered, from the carved cherry wood headboards to the period fabrics on the windows, to the…$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Generator Paris
A 20-minute walk from Gare du Nord (the Eurostar terminal) and 5 minutes from the picturesque quays and bars of Canal St-Martin, this trendy establishment (opposite Oscar Niemeyer’s iconic French Communist party’s HQ) blurs the lines between hotel and hostel by offering both private…$10th Arrondissement (Entrepôt)
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Grand Hôtel des Balcons
For the neighborhood, the rooms in this simple hotel are remarkably spacious. Most also have small balconies, and if you look up the street you’ll see the columns of the 18th-century Odéon theater. The roomy triples and quads are a good bet for families, and a handicap-accessible…$$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal
In a beautiful 18th-century building, this discreet hotel is as close as you can get to the Palais Royal without actually being in it—which has its advantages: Cross the street first thing in the morning, and you will have the former royal gardens entirely to yourself. If that’s not…$$$1st Arrondissement (Louvre & Île de la Cité)
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Grand Hôtel Lévêque
This budget classic had a modern makeover a few years ago and the bright rooms are as clean and tidy as ever. While purple and beige may not be everyone’s favorite color combination, the decor is basic and direct, and some of the rooms are quite large. The hotel is on rue Cler, a…$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower & Musée d'orsay)
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Grand Pigalle Hotel
Opened in the spring of 2015, this smart property in a handsome stone edifice greatly contributes to the rejuvenation of the 9th arrondissement's Pigalle neighborhood, a scruffy district of nightclubs and bohemianism at the foot of Sacré-Coeur. It takes the mold of the classic…$$9th Arrondissment (Opéra & Grands Boulevards)
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Hôtel 34B
In a restaurant-rich part of town, this quirky, France-themed hotel offers offers comfortable lodgings at great prices. Rooms have modern décor, with cool headboards made to look like stripy French t-shirts or clusters of berets, and glass-topped desks filled with fake turf and…$$9th Arrondissement (Opéra)
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Hôtel Aiglon
Once upon a time, the likes of Jean-Paul Sartre, Luis Buñuel, and Albert Giacometti frequented this hotel at the heart of what was once the city’s most vibrant artistic scene. While the hotel has since had a makeover, it is still a favorite of artists, film-makers and writers, as…$14th Arrondissement (Observatoire)
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Hôtel Alison
While the lobby decor at this comfortable, family-run hotel hasn’t changed since at least 1982 (think Almodóvar movies), it is impeccably clean and shiny, as are the relatively spacious rooms. There’s nothing frumpy or musty about these crisp lodgings. The owners simply haven’t felt…$8th Arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)
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Hôtel Arvor
These spiffy lodgings are in the charming “New Athens” neighborhood, where 19th-century Romantics like George Sand and Frédéric Chopin lived and worked. Maybe that’s why Mme. Flammarion, of the famous French publishing house, decided to open this arty yet relaxed hotel, where fresh…$$9th Arrondissement (Opéra Garnier & Pigalle)
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Hôtel Bachaumont
Art Deco design gets a colorful, modern twist in this trendy little spot in the Montorgeuil district, which draws Parisians quite as much as travelers thanks to an excellent brasserie and a cocktail bar run by the team behind the fabulous Experimental Cocktail Club. Sit below the…$$2nd Arrondissement (Montorgeuil)
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Hôtel Balzac
Chandeliers and yards of rich fabric await you in the lobby of these luxurious lodgings, which were built for the director of the Paris Opéra in 1853. Just a few steps away from the Champs-Élysées, this classy townhouse features spacious rooms with huge beds, high thread-counts, and…$$$8th Arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)
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Hôtel Brighton
If you pop for a room with a view at this gracious hotel, you will not be disappointed. A splendid vista from the Louvre to the Tuileries gardens and the Eiffel Tower spreads before you as you loll in your bed. While not every room has the jackpot view, most in the “deluxe” and…$$$1st Arrondissement (Louvre & Île de la Cité)
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Hôtel Britannique
When you step into the salon off the lobby here, you’ll be tempted to immediately throw yourself into one of the plush armchairs and order a cup of tea. Decidedly British in décor and atmosphere, the immaculate, soundproofed rooms are comfortably and conservatively furnished, with…$$1st Arrondissement (Louvre & Île de la Cité)
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Hôtel Caron de Beaumarchais
In the 18th century, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais—author of “The Barber of Seville” and “The Marriage of Figaro”—lived near here, and this small hotel celebrates both the playwright and the magnificent century he lived in. The walls are covered in high-quality reproductions…$$4th Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Hôtel Chopin
Nestled at the back of the delightful Passage Jouffroy, this budget hotel has remarkably quiet rooms considering its location in the middle of the rush and bustle of the Grands Boulevards. The staircase is a little creaky (you have to climb a flight to get to the elevator), and the…$9th Arrondissement (Opéra)
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Hôtel de L’Empereur
All the rooms facing the street in this perfectly manicured hotel (run by the same meticulous management as the Hȏtel Muguet) have swell views of the nearby golden dome of Les Invalides, which hovers over the tomb of Napoleon (hence the name of the hotel). The best views are from the…$$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hôtel de la Bretonnerie
This popular and affordable hotel, located smack in the middle of the Marais, has a remarkably high charm factor. Rooms feature exposed beams, period prints, and high ceilings, as well as large windows that let in light from either the small street or the courtyard. Romantics on a…$$4th Arrondissement (Ile De La Cité, Ile St Louis)
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Hôtel de la Porte Dorée
True, it’s a little out of the way, but these lovely lodgings are well worth the Métro fare. Soothing neutral tones, antique headboards, high ceilings, wood floors, and original curlicue moldings are all part of the package at this hotel, which is owned by a friendly Franco-American…$12th Arrondissement (Reuilly)
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Hôtel de Londres Eiffel
From the moment you enter, you feel like you are in a private home, and you’ll probably be greeted by the friendly owners, the Prigents, as well as their dog, a polite golden retriever named Samba. Knickknacks line the wood bookshelves in the neo-retro lobby, an old-fashioned, yet…$$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hôtel de Noailles
The giant pink and blue snails in the lobby might not be to everyone’s liking, but most will appreciate the otherwise low-key feel of these hip accommodations. Very sleek, the rooms feature lots of varnished wood, padded headboards, and bathrooms with glass walls (with curtains for…$$$2nd Arrondissement (La Bourse)
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Hôtel de Varenne
This hotel maintains an atmosphere of refined serenity and caters to the ministerial crowd that frequents the area. Set back from the street, rooms are noiseless, and the pretty garden patio is perfect for breakfast alfresco in the warmer months. The decor is stately without being…$$$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hotel des Arts Montmartre
On a narrow street just off lively rue des Abbesses, this unassuming hotel once hosted artists and sculptors and even a few dancers from the Moulin Rouge. Currently run by the third generation of the Lameyre family, today’s guests are generally tourists, who enjoy the great rates,…$18th Arrondisement (Montmartre)
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Hôtel des Bains
With cute, comfortable rooms and excellent rates, this friendly hotel is one of the Left Bank’s best deals, especially for families. It offers several good-size, two-room suites for up to four people as well as comfortable doubles with high ceilings. The decor is simple, with fun…$14th Arrondissement (Observatoire)
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Hôtel des Grandes Ecoles
Tucked into a private garden on the slope of the Montagne St-Geneviève, this lovely hotel gives you the impression you have just walked out of Paris and into the countryside. A path leads to a flower-bedecked interior courtyard, where birds chirp in the trees; the reception area…$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hôtel des Jardins du Luxembourg
Just around the corner from its glorious namesake and down the street from the university, these intimate lodgings are tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, making it a favorite with the professorial crowd. The building’s claim to fame is that Sigmund Freud stayed here on his first…$$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hôtel des Marronniers
If you are looking for old fashioned Parisian charm but have a limited budget, head for these cozy lodgings just a few minutes away from the church of St-Germain-des-Prés. Nestled in the back of a courtyard behind the galleries and antique stores of chic rue Jacob, rooms here feature…$$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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Hôtel Design Sorbonne
In the thick of the student quarter facing La Sorbonne, this cozy boutique hotel combines comfort with an unusual, but classy decor. Period furniture is covered in lively green, blue, and dark brown stripes; colorful wall fabrics put a modern spin on Victorian patterns, and excerpts…$$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hôtel du Champ de Mars
An adorable and affordable little inn right around the corner from the food shops of rue Cler—what more could you ask for? Owners Françoise and Stéphane Gourdal have given their hotel the kind of care people generally reserve for their own homes: The impeccably maintained rooms are…$$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hotel du Cygne
Chock-full of exposed beams and stone walls (not to mention narrow stairways—there is no elevator), this 17th-century building has been carefully restored, and the simple lodgings receive ongoing tender loving care the friendly staff. Most of the rooms are predictably small, but are…$1st Arrondissement (Louvre & Île de la Cité)
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Hôtel du Petit Moulin
Famed designer Christian Lacroix has turned one of the oldest bakeries in Paris into a hip hotel with an artistic soul. While its 19th-century facade hasn’t changed since it sold baguettes, the inside now reflects the lovely, if idiosyncratic, world of Mr. Lacroix. Each room has a…$$$3rd Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Hôtel Eber Paris
When you walk in the door, chances are you will be greeted by none other than Monsieur Eber himself, who has spent the last decade lovingly renovating his hotel. Eber has opted for a 1930s-era decor that is low-key and specifically Parisian. Walls in the spacious rooms are papered in…$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hôtel Eldorado
Though it’s right outside the border, the soul of this quirky hotel belongs in Montmartre. Funky and imaginative, the decor is the work of the owner-artist who likes to use bright colors and offbeat details like mosaic mirror frames and tiny sparkly chandeliers. The largest and most…$17th Arrondissement (Batignolles-Monceau)
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Hôtel Jeanne d’Arc Le Marais
Considering its prime location in the southern Marais, right next to the leafy place du Marché St-Catherine, this cozy hotel is an incredible deal. Not only that, its simple rooms have recently had a tasteful make-over, featuring textured wallpaper and contemporary lighting fixtures.…$$4th Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Hôtel Jules et Jim
The entrance to this gem of a hotel is so discreet you could walk right past it. Find your way inside and you’re in for a treat: A cobbled courtyard with an outdoor fireplace merges into a low-key cocktail bar with vintage-inspired furniture, while the rooms—all…$$3rd Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Hôtel La Fantasie
This spanking new hotel has a lot going for it: it’s location (on village-like rue Cadet lined with boutiques, cafés and delis in a non-touristy part of the 9th) makes you feels like you’re in ‘real’ Paris; the decor (a savvy, retro-inspired mix of wicker, velvet and kitschy…$$$9th Arrondissement (Opéra)
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Hôtel Langlois
You won’t be surprised to learn that this unusual hotel was once a bank: The lobby ceiling is so high you could easily walk around on stilts. The rooms are truly spacious, and some include bathrooms that are downright huge. The other atypical feature here is the furniture—many of the…$$9th Arrondissement (Opéra)
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Hôtel Le Clément
Facing the chic boutiques of Marché St-Germain, these charming lodgings offer affordable comfort about two blocks from St-Germain-des-Prés and a warren of restaurant-filled streets. This hotel offers exceptional value, considering the central location and the impeccably maintained…$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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Hôtel Le Vert Galant
In a quiet green corner near the Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins, this lovely haven is only minutes away from rue Mouffetard and three Métro lines. Since it wraps around a small garden, all the rooms in this family-run operation look out on greenery, and the hotel has an unfussy…$13th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hôtel Les Jardins du Luxembourg
Just around the corner from its glorious namesake and down the street from the university, these intimate lodgings are tucked away on a quiet impasse, making it a favorite with the professorial crowd. The building’s claim to fame is that Sigmund Freud stayed here on his first visit…$$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hôtel Londres Eiffel
From the moment you enter, you feel like you are in a private home. In fact, you may very well be welcomed by Samba, the hospitable owners’ lovely golden retriever. Polished wood banisters lead up spiral staircases to narrow hallways and cozy rooms decorated with a personal touch;…$$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hotel Louison
Hovering on the invisible border between the Montparnasse and Saint-Germain neighborhoods, this adorable hotel is a quick walk to the Luxembourg Gardens and the delights of the Bon Marché department store. While maintaining the original detailing and mood of this 19th-century…$$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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Hôtel Marignan
A budget classic, these simple lodgings cater to travelers looking for reasonable, centrally located lodgings, who don’t mind a little noise in the hallways. Not only is the price right, but extras include free washing machines and kitchen access and a ton of sightseeing tips from…$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hotel Mayet
The lobby here sports two murals, one by American graffiti artist JonOne and the other by his French counterpart, André. Rooms are snug, but colorful, with white walls and touches of bright orange. The decoration includes a light-hearted North African theme, with paintings of camels…$$6th Arrondissement (Montparnasse & Nearby)
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Hôtel Monte Cristo
This brand-new hotel woos with wonderful decor themed around Alexandre Dumas’s adventure novel, the “Count of Monte Cristo.” Stunning hand-painted fabrics combine with antiques, paintings, and beautiful mirrors to create a plush and rather exotic setting for a good night’s sleep.…$$$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hôtel Muguet
Known for its impeccable service and comfort level, this personable hotel is as classically chic as it is cozy. Modern wood headboards have a lily-of-the-valley (muguet) motif, and bright bathrooms have vintage-style washstands and Italian showers. Rooms are relatively large for…$$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet
Around the corner from animated rue de Charonne, this hip hotel lures you in with a sumptuous Art Deco facade—a throwback to the building’s time as a wood manufacturer—then pampers you with bright, classy rooms decked in oak and industrial era–style furniture. Ten have terraces, many…$$11th Arrondisment (Popincourt)
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Hôtel Particulier Montmartre
If your vision of Montmartre involves secret little cobbled lanes and old townhouses with tree-filled gardens, this chic, arty hotel is for you. To get to it, you must buzz in from the street, then take a narrow, private path—Passage de la Sorcière (aka the “witch’s alley”)—to an…$$$18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)
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Hôtel Pavillon Montmartre
Smack in the middle of downtown Montmartre, these spotless lodgings will please those who prefer clean efficiency to eccentric charm. Beds are firm, bathrooms look new, windows are double-glazed. The decor, on the other hand, is pretty boring, but who cares when rue des Abbesses is…$18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)
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Hôtel Relais St-Germain
Fashioned out of three adjoining 17th-century townhouses, this intimate hotel mixes old-world charm and jazzy modern ideas. Exposed beams abound in the spacious rooms, even the smallest of which is equipped with a comfortable sitting area. And yet there is nothing fussy or boring…$$$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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Hôtel Résidence Alhambra
Recently reopened after a complete overhaul, this budget classic now sports a lobby in chic shades of gray and lots of polished concrete. Rooms are polished as well, with splashes of bright color. Tucked in the crook of this L-shaped hotel is a large, leafy garden with tables for…$11th & 12th Arrondissements (Opéra Bastille & Bois De Vincennes)
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Hôtel Saint-Jacques
The spacious rooms in this delightful hotel retain lots of architectural details from its Belle Epoque past. Most of the ceilings are adorned with masses of curlicues, and some have restored 18th-century murals to gaze upon while you laze in bed. Modern reproductions of famous French…$$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Hôtel Saint-Louis en l’Isle
Set on the tiny main drag of the tranquil Ȋle Saint-Louis, this friendly place has a prime location on one of the city’s most desirable pieces of real estate. The impeccable rooms are done up in a low-key modern style with historic touches: stone floors, dark wood furniture, and…$$4th Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Hôtel Saint-Louis en l’Isle
★★[em]Set on the tiny main drag of the tranquil Ȋle Saint-Louis, this friendly place has a prime location on one of the city’s most desirable pieces of real estate. The impeccable rooms are done up in a low-key modern style with historic touches: stone floors, dark wood furniture,…$$4th Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Hôtel Signature St-Germain-des-Près
Run by the friendly Prigent family (who are also at the helm of the Hôtel Londres Eiffel), this stylish boutique hotel has a homey, retro charm. Bright colors on the walls blend harmoniously with subdued bedspreads and linens; vintage mid-century reproduction furniture and faux…$$$7th Arrondissement (Eiffel Tower)
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Hotel Thérèse
Just a few steps from the Palais Royal and a few more from the Louvre, these beautiful lodgings combine old-fashioned Parisian charm with modern Parisian chic. The décor blends colors, textures and styles in a way that complements the building’s history instead of clashing with it.…$$1st Arrondissement (Louvre & Île de la Cité)
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Hôtel Tiquetonne
These cute, if basic lodgings are just around the corner from the chic Passage du Grand Cerf. This is definitely a budget hotel: The doors feel a little light and the carpets are a little worn, but the ceilings are high, and the atmosphere is homey. The old-fashioned bedspreads lay…$2nd Arrondissement (Bourse)
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Hôtel Tour d’Auvergne
For a little style at an affordable price, try this small inn just down the street from hip rue des Martyrs. The decor is a little eccentric but very stylish, with bold colors and interesting juxtapositions of old and new. While some rooms are in quiet shades of gray and beige,…$$9th Arrondissement (Opéra Garnier & Pigalle)
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Hôtel Verneuil
Both historic and chic, this intimate hotel has conserved the exposed beams and architectural details of the 17th-century building it inhabits. In a nod to the neighborhood’s literary roots, manuscripts and scrolls are tucked into niches in the walls, while neutral colors and cozy…$$7th Arrondissement (Palais-Bourbon)
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Hôtel Vivienne Opéra
Right around the corner from restaurant-filled Passage des Panoramas, this family-run hotel offers comfortable, spotless lodgings at great prices. Most of the rooms have a modern decor and accents in purple, chocolate, or grey; some have a more classic look with floral prints or…$2nd Arrondissement (Bourse)
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L'Ermitage Sacré-Coeur
Built in 1890 by a rich gentleman for his mistress, this elegant townhouse has been lovingly converted into intimate guest lodgings. There may not be much by way of amenities, but the ambience is unique. Tucked behind the Sacré-Coeur, this small mansion still feels like a private…$18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)
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L’Apostrophe
Honoring the area’s literary history (nearby writers’ haunts include La Coupole and the Closerie des Lilas), this “poem hotel” is dedicated to the beauty and mystery of writing. The decor is a little off the wall, but very tastefully so, starting with an impressive silhouette of a…$$6th Arrondissement (Luxembourg)
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L’Hôtel
The hotel where Oscar Wilde famously lived above his means, and died in 1900 (on the ground floor) is now a gorgeous boutique hotel dressed up like a Belle Epoque boudoir. Each guest room is different, and all are set around a remarkable, six-story spiral staircase. Some rooms have…$$$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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L’Hôtel Particulier
If your vision of Montmartre involves secret little cobbled lanes and old townhouses with tree-filled gardens, this chic, arty hotel is for you. To get to it, you must buzz in from the street, then take a narrow, private path—Passage de la Sorcière (aka the “witch’s alley”)—to an…$$$18th Arrondisement (Montmartre)
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La Trémoille
Just off the hyper-sophisticated avenue George V and steps away from the Champs-Élysées, this classy hotel is as refined and elegant as its surroundings, and has a lovely young staff to attend to your (almost) every need. The spacious rooms have exceptionally high ceilings (except…$$$8th Arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)
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Le Chat Noir Design Hotel
Located two steps from the Moulin Rouge in the heart of Paris’s red light district, this modern hotel is named after one of the favorite haunts of painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, which used to be next door. The spacious and spotless contemporary rooms have lots of white walls with…$$18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)
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Le Citizen
Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin. While the rooms are on the small side, they are light and airy, with lots of blond wood, clean lines, and views…$$10th Arrondissement (Entrepôt)
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Le Pavillon Bastille
Just across the way from the Opéra Bastille and about a block east of the Place, this unpretentious hotel offers relatively spacious, contemporary rooms at reasonable rates. This is a practical choice as it is very convenient to public transportation (including the Gare de Lyon train…$$11th & 12th Arrondissements (Opéra Bastille & Bois De Vincennes)
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Le Pavillon des Lettres
This tastefully chic hotel is right in the navel of the French political universe, being just around the corner from the Élysées Palace (headquarters of the French President) and across the street from the powerful Ministry of the Interior. The theme here, however, is literature.…$$8th Arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)
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Le Relais Montmartre
These comfortable lodgings include small but impeccable rooms decked out in light, warm colors and a stylish, classic decor¬ of tasteful floral prints. The hotel is on a peaceful little side street, right around the corner from a delicious stretch of food shops on rue Lepic. Families…$$18th Arrondisement (Montmartre)
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Le Relais Montmartre
These comfortable lodgings include small but impeccable rooms decked out in light, warm colors and a stylish, classic decor of tasteful floral prints. The hotel is located on a peaceful little side street, right around the corner from a delicious stretch of food shops on rue Lepic.…$18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)
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Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes
Excuse this five-story hotel for having no personality to speak of; it's too busy being all you need in an affordable and clean place to sleep. Rooms are tight and there's barely room to turn around in the shower cube, but the prefab bed-and-desk design is simple and thoughtful, with…$13th Arrondissement (Gobelins)
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Maison Breguet
With its slick glass-roofed cocktail bar and a neo-bistro (a bistro serving modern versions of traditional French dishes) offering beautifully executed dishes like langoustines poached with mandarin oranges and roasted apples with pecans, this hip hotel embodies the up-and-coming…$$$11th Arrondissement (Popincourt)
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Maison Lepic
You reach this chic boutique hotel by stepping through the blue door next to the plaque stating that Vincent Van Gogh lived in the first building between 1886 and 1889. If that’s not history enough for you, you’ll certainly get a sense of it when you see the lovely redbrick maison…$$18th Arrondissement (Montmartre)
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MIJE Auberge de Jeunesse
Yes, it’s a hostel, but one that is housed in three different 17th century buildings, complete with exposed beams and ancient courtyards. The private rooms and dormitories are basic but spotless, and the location (southern Marais) can’t be beat. While it’s not as much fun as…$4th Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Millesime Hotel
These cozy lodgings defy their historic surroundings with a set of modern, chic rooms in soothing shades of beige and grey. A 21st-century take on Parisian elegance that includes unusual wood headboards and soft flannel upholstery, the decor is contemporary without being overbearing.…$$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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Millesime Hôtel
These cozy lodgings defy their historic surroundings with a set of modern, chic rooms in soothing shades of beige and grey. A 21st-century take on Parisian elegance that includes unusual wood headboards and soft flannel upholstery, the decor is contemporary without being overbearing.…$$6th Arrondissement (Montparnasse & Nearby)
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Minerve Hôtel
If there is a more dedicated hotel owner than Eric Gaucheron, I have yet to meet him. Every detail at this hotel has been scrupulously considered, from the carved cherry wood headboards to the swags of period fabrics on the windows, to the antiques that decorate many rooms. Some have…$$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Monsieur George
Steps from the Champs-Élysées, this hotel (named after George Washington) is as refined as its surroundings and has a lovely young staff to attend to your (almost) every need. Chic rooms in blacks, grays, and blues have a distinct Art Deco feel that continues in the bathrooms, where…$$$8th Arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)
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New Orient Hôtel
This lovely hotel offers comfortable rooms with high ceilings, 19th-century moldings, and antique headboards and armoires at a fraction of the price of a drab four-star nearby. While it may not be on top of the Champs-Élysées, it’s not far, and it’s close to stately Parc Monceau and…$8th Arrondissement (Champs-Elysées)
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Off Paris Seine
Feel like taking a cruise but don’t want to leave the city? Try Paris’ first floating hotel, docked on the banks of the Seine at the foot of the Gare d’Austerlitz. Once inside, you’ll feel like you’re on a trendy ocean liner, especially as the music blasts when you are having a drink…$$13th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Pavillon de la Reine
Just off the Place des Vosges, this “Queen’s Pavilion” harkens back to the days when the magnificent square was the home of royalty. You certainly feel like a noble as you pass through an arcade into a small formal garden, and enter this elegant mansion, which is set back from the…$$$3rd Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Seven Hotel
Weird and wonderful, this luxury concept hotel seems made for lovers in search of a night to remember. Mirrors abound here, as do huge beds, theatrical lighting, and large sofas. Rooms are romantically space-age, with mobiles, pinpoint lights, and in-room transparent double showers,…$$5th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Sinner
Celebrated Parisian designer Tristan Auer has turned a standard Parisian building on rue du Temple into a joyously rebellious hotel with daring decor inspired by medieval religious iconography and the Templar knights who once lived in the area. Its dark hallways are lit by lanterns,…$$$3rd Arrondissement (The Marais)
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Solar Hôtel
Solar Hôtel ★★[em]Declaring itself “the first ecological, economical, and activist hotel,” this basic lodging feature energy-efficient lighting, water-saving measures, and composting and recycling. Breakfast, included in the low rate, is organic; bicycles are available for guests;…$14th Arrondissement (Observatoire)
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St Christopher’s Paris Hostel–Canal
This behemoth hostel, located on the picturesque Bassin de la Villette, boasts 346 beds, most of which are in dormitories for 6 to 12 hostelites. Dorms can be big or small, mixed sex or female-only, and with or without in-suite bathrooms, which accounts in part for the wide variety…$$19th Arrondissement (Buttes Chaumont)
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TOO Hôtel Paris—McGallery
Fancy going to sleep with the Eiffel Tower twinkling beyond your toes? It’s possible in this slick new hotel, set between the 17th and 25th floors of architect Jean Nouvel’s 120m-tall (393 feet) Tours Duo (two contempory skyscrapers with tilted ‘heads’ on the edge of the modern…$$13th Arrondissement (Latin Quarter)
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Villa Madame
These sleek lodgings offer spacious, modern rooms in subdued tones with a large dose of Parisian elegance. Red cushions and detailing punctuate the rooms’ tranquil shades of beige and white, giving the light-filled rooms a calm appeal—perfect for relaxing after pounding the Parisian…$$$6th Arrondissement (St-Germain-des-Prés)
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Villa Royale
If your vision of Paris involves the scarlet-toned settings once associated with the Moulin Rouge and the paintings of Toulouse-Lautrec, this unusual hotel might be for you. The decor evokes a cross between a mansion and a bordello, with lots with rococo gewgaws, jewel-toned walls,…$$$9th Arrondissement (Pigalle)
