Paris is a true soul-city with a personality, flair and so much to see and do for any kind of traveler. While the HUGE choice of absolutely everything is great, it also makes it pretty difficult to choose the right things from so many options, for example, the best places to stay in Paris France.
As you might know, traveling in style and finding boutique hotels with a cool story and personality are a few of our favorite parts of traveling. Having gone to the French capital every year for the past 5 years we’ve found quite a few places to stay in Paris with that perfect Parisian-chic. And not all of them were super expensive as you might expect.
So to save you hours and hours of searching for the best places to stay in Paris as everything looks so good, here are our perfect finds from 5-year research.
Expect hotels with stylish design, personality and that little something extra, that makes the hotel stand out in the crowd. We’ve divided them into a few categories to make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for.
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◽THE BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN PARIS
Ateliers de Montmartre ADM
The interior of the rooms at Ateliers de Montmartre ADM is so chic and exquisite, that you’ll totally feel like you’re living next door to the famous artists Pablo Picasso or Vincent van Gogh, the most famous residents of French artist paradise Montmartre.
You’ll be able to lie in the bed and look at the majestic Sacré Coeur right outside your window. OR just head down to a street filled with buzzing little French cafes and markets. This hotel has everything for a comfortable stay in the rooms for two in possibly the best location in Paris.
Location: Montmartre, 18th arrondissement
The prices start at around 200$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Hotel Restaurant Au Boeuf Couronné
Very cozy and stylish boutique hotel away from the touristic areas and the crowded streets. Yet it’s right next to a metro station, connecting you with the rest of Paris easily.
The rooms are compact but nicely designed with lots of light. They have especially thought of light sleepers, making the rooms soundproof from all the street noises. You will find double and triple rooms, great for a couple or families traveling with a kid.
Location: 19th arrondissement next to Porte de Pantin Metro Station
The prices start at around 170$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽THE BEST HOTELS IN PARIS NEAR EIFFEL TOWER
I’m sure you’ve seen all those perfect Instagram shots with people posing on the balcony or a rooftop with the epic view of the Eiffel Tower in the background. Have you ever wanted to stay in a place like that? Here are some such hotels in the16th and 7th Arrondissement Paris.
Hôtel Le Walt
This chic art-inspired hotel is one of the top hotels in Paris with a spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower that doesn’t cost a fortune. Just make sure to get the room on higher floors facing the street and you’re in for a treat.
The central location makes the rest of the city and sights easily accessible. And once you’re back at Hôtel Le Walt for a hot shower followed by a relaxing night sleep, you’ll get to appreciate how comfy this hotel actually is.
Location: 7th arrondissement near Eiffel Tower
The prices start at around 300$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Hotel The Peninsula Paris
Hotel The Peninsula Paris is the queen of all the luxury hotels Paris has to offer you. Once you enter the hotel, you’ll feel like a royalty the whole time you’re there. And it will easily become the best hotel experience ever.
The panoramic views of the city include not just the iconic Eiffel, but also monuments like the Arc de Triomphe. The indoor pool, rooftop restaurant with 360 views, spacious rooms makes it the perfect place for a romantic getaway just as much as families with kids, as larger rooms are available too.
Location: 16th arrondissement near Eiffel Tower
The prices start at around 1100$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽THE BEST 5 STAR HOTELS IN PARIS
Hotel Montalembert
This hotel radiates romance and fine art. Located only 10-minute walk away from Louvre and offering the view of the Eiffel Tower, it’s one of the best luxury hotels Paris has to offer at the best prices (in Paris terms, of course).
The great location, stylish interior, great service, and delicious breakfast makes Hotel Motalembart as one of the best five-star hotels in Paris to choose for your next trip.
Location: 7th arrondissement near Eiffel Tower
The prices start at around 300$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
This ultimate luxury hotel in the heart of Paris has it all. Incredibly beautiful interior by designer Philippe Starck, location near Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées, allowing you to be close to the main shopping and sightseeing areas.
The hotel keeps their guests entertained with a swimming pool, a spa, and a 99-seat cinema. So there’s always something to enjoy over here for adults as well as kids.
Location: 8th arrondissement near Eiffel Tower
The prices start at around 800$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽THE BEST HOTELS IN LATIN QUARTER PARIS
Hotel des Nations Saint Germain
Located on one of the oldest streets in Paris, this hotel makes it a great place to stay in one of the best neighborhoods in Paris for visitors interested in food, history, and art. The hotel is located right across the street from a metro station, connecting you with everything else in Paris.
The rooms at Hotel des Nations Saint Germain are very clean and bigger than the average hotel in Paris. It’s comfortable for two, yet you can find even quadruple rooms for a family.
Location: 5th arrondissement
The prices start at around 120$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Hotel Excelsior Latin
Hotel Excelsior Latin is offering a true Parisian chic, that coming through everything, starting from the design of the hotel to the breakfast menu containing fresh pastries, French cheese, and coffee.
The Latin Quarter surrounding the hotel also helps to add to this Parisian chic feeling, as you can find lots of cute French cafes around, as well as Luxembourg Gardens and Notre-Dame Cathedral nearby.
This hotel is another perfect find for family-friendly hotels in Paris, as in addition to stylish double rooms, it offers Suites that can fit up to 5 people.
Location: 5th arrondissement
The prices start at around 140$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽THE BEST CHEAP HOTELS IN PARIS
Finding a great and cheap hotel in Paris is close to mission impossible. Not that there are no great hotels, but nothing in Paris is cheap! However, we feel like we’ve done the impossible as we actually managed to find a few budget hotels in Paris that are actually extremely good quality at a good affordable price.
And most importantly – there are no major hidden bad sides, that suddenly comes out and disappoints once you actually stay there.
Hotel de L’Union
One of the best affordable hotels in Paris is definitely the Hotel de L’Union. It’s located in the 20th arrondissement, which might seem a bit fat outside the center. But as it’s right next to a Metro station, you will be just as easily connected to the city as you would by staying at any of the central parts of Paris.
Staying here, you’ll feel like living among the locals, with lots of small Parisian cafes and supermarkets around. The rooms are clean, beds are comfortable and some rooms even offer your own kitchenette. Overall a great deal at this price.
Location: 20th arrondissement
The prices start at around 50$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com
Vintage Paris Gare du Nord by Hiphophostels
This is a great budget place in Paris located near Gare du Nord, which means a great connection to the rest of the city. The place is very clean, comfortable and has a helpful staff.
You can find great dorm rooms for as low as 20$ per night which is super rare in Paris. There are also private rooms if you don’t feel comfortable staying in dorms. This is also a great place where to meet other travelers.
Location: 9th arrondissement
The prices start at around 20$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽ THE BEST PARIS HOTELS FOR FAMILIES
Timhotel Palais Royal
Timhotel Palais Royal could definitely be the best place to stay in Paris with kids or at least close to the best. The main reason is the rooms sizes, being more spacious than in most same level hotels in Paris. It offers single, double and triple rooms, making it quite comfortable when you travel with lots of luggage.
The location is close to the city center and a ten-minute walk to the Louvre. Also, the metro is right next to the hotel, making it easy to move around Paris.
Location: 2nd arrondissement
The prices start at around 120$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Hotel Saint-Louis Marais
This hotel is another excellent find in terms of a great and charming Paris location and beautiful simple rooms for a good price. Located a few minutes from many notable attractions, such as Notre Dame and with a metro stop right around the corner.
This is another convenient place for getting around Paris easily. The choice from double all the way to quadruple rooms makes it a great choice for families traveling with kids.
Location: 4th arrondissement
The prices start at around 150$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽ THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOTELS IN PARIS
Ritz Paris
Quite often it might feel that every hotel in Paris is the most expensive hotel in Paris, yet there are quite a few that really stands out. Ritz Paris is not only one of the most breathtaking luxury hotels in the world, but also one of the most expensive ones. Some even describe The Ritz as being in a class of its own and cannot be compared to any other hotel.
For around 22000$ a night you can feel like a royalty in a Deluxe Suite as you shouldn’t expect being treated anything less than a Royalty at the Ritz.
Location: 1st arrondissement
The prices start at around 1000$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Hotel de Crillon
Expect everything from the level of service, ambiance, comfort, amenities, and location being exceptionally great when staying at Hotel De Crillon. And even though it’s located in between the Louvre and Champs-Elysées rooms on the top floors are offering fantastic views of the Eiffel Tower.
The experience of staying at this hotel has always been worth the prices and that’s why so many people love it!
Location: 8th arrondissement
The prices start at around 1000$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽ THE COOLEST FAMOUS HOTELS IN PARIS
Paris is full of notable locations where people return again and again as it remains them of a particular event, a movie or even a famous Instagram spot. So here are some of the coolest hotels in Paris that might remind you of something!
Hotel Plaza Athénée
This hotel has appeared in several movies, but the most memorable are two. Firstly, this is where some parts of the Devil Wears Prada were filmed. Just as everyone would expect, Miranda Priestly would not stay anywhere else!
Hotel Plaza Athenee is also the iconic Paris hotel where scenes for the final two episodes of Sex and the City were shot. Do you remember the famous fashion scene where Carrie lies in bed donning an Atelier Versace gown crafted from lots and lots of tulle?
You can recreate the same moment for your next trip to Paris by staying at the Hotel Plaza Athenee.
Seen in: Devil Wears Prada and Sex and the City
Location: 8th arrondissement
The prices start at around 1200$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Hotel Le Bristol
This hotel was one of the most notable locations for the movie Midnight in Paris. In this Woody Allen’s romantic comedy, this five-star hotel in Paris is where the American couple Gil and Inez’s stays during their trip to Paris.
Many of the film’s major scenes were shot at the hotel. And it should come as no surprise that this hotel is a favorite for many worldwide after this movie.
Seen in: Midnight in Paris
Location: 8th arrondissement
The prices start at around 900$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
◽ THE BEST ROMANTIC HOTELS IN PARIS
Hotel & Spa La Belle Juliette
This Paris hotel very honeymoon and couples trip oriented. With a beautiful Spa, stylish rooms, nice breakfast and very attentive staff, this place is a great choice for a romance in Paris.
It’s located in a central part of Paris, a short walk from Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Luxembourg Gardens. This is one of the very best hotels in the area in terms of price and the quality of experience you get.
Location: 6th arrondissement
The prices start at around 200$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
La Maison Favart
This cozy hotel decorated in the style of the 18th century is one of the most sophisticated and elegant hotels in Paris. The location is convenient for dining, shopping, sightseeing and getting around Paris easily.
With such small thoughtful details as leaving little desserts and complimentary Perrier-Jouët champagne for the guest rooms, La Maison Favart sure deserves to be one of the top choices for guests searching for the best romantic hotels in Paris.
Location: 2nd arrondissement
The prices start at around 200$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
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3 comments
OMG every one of these look amazing!! Some of these are total affordable too. Hotel des Nations Saint Germain for example. Wow I am dreaming of Paris now. Great list!
These hotels look amazing! Something for everyone, I wish I had known about these before my trip to Pairs. They look much nicer then where I stayed! Thankyou for sharing!
This is such a great post! I really like how you grouped them into themes. I personally enjoy exploring new hotels and staying at boutique hotels instead of the big chains.