112 Best Hotels in Paris, France

Those enamored of the artistic and literary history of Paris's Left Bank will appreciate this whimsical family-run hotel between Montparnasse and Luxembourg Gardens. The unique, multicolored decor was created by local artists and each room has a different theme—look for screen-printed curtains, ceiling-mounted artwork, and hand-painted walls. Rooms also feature a hydromassage shower or jacuzzi, and there is a wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor. The trompe l'oeil painted facade reflects the gray shadow of an imaginary tree. 

One of the best things about this comfortable six-story hotel is that it's smack in the middle of Rue de Buci, in the lively St-Germain-des-Prés district. This means you can breakfast at Paul (the well-known French boulangerie), shop at the wonderful Rue de Buci street market, and then relax with an espresso at Bar du Marché. The hotel's contemporary rooms are 1950s retro-colorful, while bathrooms are in marble and chrome. Although there's no restaurant, you can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet in the downstairs breakfast room and room service from Café Mabillon next door.

It's hard to know which is better: the charm of this small boutique hotel or its location, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens. Renovated with care, the hotel has airy, pleasant rooms with nature themes. Book one of the rooms with a private terrace and you can enjoy breakfast or an evening drink overlooking neighboring rooftops. If you're planning a sudden trip to Paris, check the website for last-minute discounts on room rentals.

Another high-luxury hideout on Paris's gilded Golden Triangle, it took 10 years to accomplish the Bulgari's transformation from a humdrum 1970s post office into the epitome of bespoke splendor, right down to the smallest details. Expansive, light-filled rooms—some with terraces almost as big as the room—feature gorgeous interiors in noble materials like lustrous wood, plush carpets, luxury bedding, and vast travertine marble baths. The restaurant's menu was "designed" by three-star Italian chef Niko Romito and the bar is a lavish place to settle in for a cocktail. Views of Paris from the upper-floor rooms and from the lovely rooftop garden are spectacular.

A distinctly bohemian vibe reigns in this oh-so-Parisian hotel, which opened in 2020 in a 19th-century Haussmannian building that's just a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier. Here, it's all about good, chic fun, with DJ sets, comedy nights, and karaoke on the bar's central stage; yoga classes; and the on-site market restaurant and oyster bar, featuring a menu of traditional French seafood, charcuterie, and cheese plates and desserts. The fun continues in the 60 smallish rooms (and three fabulous spacious suites, all with musical themes: Gainsbourg, Piaf, Vian)—some with balconies and stunning Opéra views—featuring vintage-chic plush chairs and pillows, sea-blue walls, and spacious bathrooms.

Set in a hidden tree-shaded courtyard off a nondescript street minutes from Père-Lachaise cemetery, no lodging in the capital is quite as unobtrusively fabulous as this trailblazing, 100% sustainable, five-room eco-lodge. No detail was overlooked in designing the ultracontemporary building; spacious rooms are furnished with chic state-of-the-art materials and fixtures that manage to be both cozy and private.

This tiny budget boutique hotel minutes from the Eiffel Tower mixes contemporary amenities and designer furnishings with Art Nouveau flourishes. There are homey touches in the lounge-bar and breakfast room, where a hearty spread of fresh juices, croissants, brioches, cheeses, yogurts, and fruit is served daily. Despite its location, the hotel has rates that are as attractive as its sleek look (contemporary black-and-white stripes feature heavily) and luxury linens. Traveling en famille? Family rooms join two standards to accommodate four to five people.

Despite its unremarkable, dark facade, this small, family-owned hotel is an oasis of peace and friendly service when you leave the busy street and pass through the front door. It offers a variety of spacious rooms, suites, and apartments, and it specializes in romantic three- and five-day stays with airport transfers and other perks for travelers who want their Paris experience to be smooth and easy.

As poised and polished as the day it opened in 1928, this superb hotel's original plaster detailing and 17th-century tapestries have been restored, the bas-reliefs regilded, and the marble-floor mosaics rebuilt tile by tile, adding up to an opulence rarely equaled in the city. Rooms have sumptuous fabrics and Louis XVI trimmings, consistent with the franchise's ultraluxe standards. Stocked with Hermès toiletries, bathrooms are marble-trimmed and have TVs hidden behind the mirrors. Book a table at award-winning Le Cinq, one of Paris's gastronomic jewels. The low-lit spa and fitness center pampers you with 11 treatment rooms, walls covered in toile de Jouy fabrics, and an indoor swimming pool. Don't be surprised if you rub elbows with show-business elite; the hotel remains a magnet for those in search of reliable creature comforts and who don't blink an eye at the price tag.

Despite its splashy name, this gracious five-star hotel, housed in an 18th-century mansion just steps from the Palais Royal gardens, keeps a surprisingly relaxed profile, its focus less on flagrant luxury and more on the essentials that make a hotel truly grand—service, quality, comfort, refinement, and quiet. From the magnificent wrought-iron staircase to panoramic views of Paris from the rooftop terrace, the bright, spacious rooms—many with private balconies—feature a classic-modern decor in pleasing pale hues with ample marble bathrooms. There is fine dining in the lovely winter garden, a cozy cocktail bar, and a full-service spa.

The rough-hewn wood facade heralds the eco-friendly theme of this under-the-radar boutique hotel a block from the Arc de Triomphe, and the interior follows through with handcrafted glass, wood, stone, and ceramic decor. Chic rooms overlook a quiet street, have open-plan bathrooms in black slate and marble, and feature organic Coco-Mat bed mattresses topped with pure linen sheets. Friendly and professional down-to-earth service, cozy-and-cool first-floor sitting areas, and a health-oriented breakfast buffet have given this hotel a loyal following of hip, young design and media types looking for something original.

This sleek 2015 revival of a 100-year-old neighborhood hotel that closed in the 1970s is a newfound favorite with the international set, whether staying the night or just stopping in for a stylish bite or drink at the wildly popular cocktail bar. The retro-chic interiors by hotel design star Dorothée Meilichzon epitomize the kind of pared-down elegance that's become so popular in Paris. Set on a quiet cobbled street in the Montorgueil market district and close to Les Halles, this is an excellent base from which to explore the heart of Paris.

This interesting hotel with tasteful, elegant rooms is in a stately, early-20th-century bank building in the heart of the Opéra district, which is full of shops and theaters. The imposing domed lobby hosts an eclectic restaurant and tapas bar on either side. Each room has parquet floors, custom furniture, leather-weave headboards, and marble or green mosaic tiles in the bathrooms. The Spanish-owned hotel doubles as a museum, with the owner's jewelry collection on display on each floor.

Adjacent to the legendary Fouquet's Brasserie at the corner of the Champs-Élysées and Avenue George V, this luxury hotel is recognizable by its uniformed valets, parked sports cars, and elegant Haussmannian entryway. A top-to-toe renovation gave the storied hotel a polished luxe feel, and it competes with Parisian palaces by offering 24-hour butler service, plasma TVs hidden behind mirrors, spacious marble bathrooms, and plentiful access to fine dining. Le Joy offers a softer atmosphere than the sophisticated brasserie, and the spa claims one of the largest indoor pools in Paris and the only aquatic circuit, with counter current and jets.

A short stroll from the famous Café de Flore, the Bel Ami hides its past as an 18th-century textile factory behind its contemporary lobby, low-slung furnishings, computer stations, and flat-screen TVs. The sleek fireplace lounge, fitness center, and Tibetan-style treatment rooms are popular with the hotel's young and trendy clientele.

Subdued lighting and rich jewel tones announce the blend of romance and chic cultivated by the Hôtel Bourg Tibourg, designed by Paris superstar Jacques Garcia. Royal-blue walls and red velvet line the claustrophobic halls, and Byzantine alcoves hold mosaic-tile tubs. Rooms are barely bigger than the beds, and every inch has been upholstered, tasseled, and draped in a cacophony of stripes, florals, and medieval motifs. A pocket garden has room for three tables, leafy plants, and a swath of stars above. Free Wi-Fi, loaner iPads, and flat-screen TVs are among the creature comforts. 

One of the Astotel group's popular Paris lodgings, this welcoming hotel follows a winning formula: annex a historic building, create attractive spaces in cheerful colors, and offer plenty of perks (free drinks, snacks, and newspapers) and service that go the whole nine yards, all for a reasonable price.

A few of the city's most prestigious hotels face the Tuileries or Place de la Concorde, but the 19th-century Brighton occupies the same prime real estate and offers a privileged stay for a less daunting price. Rooms exude a classic elegance, blending antiques with comfortable square footage. The smallest rooms overlook the courtyard; larger ones have a magnificent view of the gardens. Nearly all have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and heated towel racks in spacious bathrooms. Relax in the first-floor bar and lounge surrounded by marble columns, mirrored walls, and contemporary furnishings.

Open since 1861, just a stone's throw from the Louvre and near the banks of the Seine, the romantic Britannique blends courteous English service with old-fashioned French elegance. Take the winding staircase to reach the well-maintained rooms done up in a mix of attractive reproductions and antiques. Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs lend a touch of modernity.

On a relatively quiet side street, this contemporary boutique bed-and-breakfast may be petite, but many thoughtful extras—free Wi-Fi and nonalcoholic minibar beverages, L'Occitane toiletries—make it as accommodating as bigger hotels. A €14 breakfast buffet is served in the historic vaulted wine cellar (or in your room, if you want). Soundproof windows help keep out the noise from the nearby bars and cafés. Expect a cozy experience with easy access to Place des Vosges, Musée Picasso, Bastille, and public transportation.

For that traditional French feeling, book into this intimate, affordable, romantic hotel—the theme is the work of former next-door-neighbor Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a supplier of military aid to American revolutionaries and the playwright who penned The Marriage of Figaro and The Barber of Seville. The pretty lobby reflects the taste of 18th-century French nobility—down to the floral wallpaper and 1792 pianoforte. Richly decorated with provincial fabrics and antique period furnishings, the rooms have original beams and hand-painted bathroom tiles, updated with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access.

A unique mainstay of the district, the Chopin—set within the atmospheric Passage Jouffroy—recalls its 1846 birth date with a creaky-floored lobby, aged woodwork, and its own homey charm. Basic but comfortable rooms overlook quaint toy shops and bookstores. Top-floor rooms gaze out over the rooftops of Paris, but none face the busy streets. The best rooms end in "7" (No. 407 has a view of the Grévin Wax Museum's ateliers), whereas those ending in "2" tend to be darkest and smallest (but also the cheapest).

Exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and medieval artwork echo the style of the Musée Cluny, two blocks from this charming, family-run hotel. Rooms convey a less elaborate, more streamlined aesthetic than the lobby, and they're relatively quiet owing to the side-street location.

Managed by artists, this hotel near the Louvre distinguishes itself with an eclectic pop-art decor—expect an unusual canvas of local and international guests that's just as colorful. Rooms are quiet havens in a somewhat overwhelming palette of purples, reds, and blue. You'll find walk-in showers, designer toiletries, adjustable beds, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but not overly spacious bathrooms or closets. The lobby-lounge has an honor bar and shelves of books to read or exchange.

The showpiece at this 17th-century town house in the heart of St-Germain-des-Prés is the stunning front lobby, spanned by massive beams and a gigantic stone fireplace reminiscent of French aristocratic homes of yore. Even the smallest rooms are a generous size by Paris standards, and Hermès toiletries fill the granite bathrooms. Behind the private, paved courtyard is a second structure with three apartments, all ideal for families. The hotel's Café Laurent hosts jazz musicians Tuesday through Saturday evenings, and a luxurious spa offers treatments and indoor swimming.

One of the city's most historic properties reopened in 2017 after a four-year renovation and is now more sumptuous and majestic than ever. Each of the 78 rooms and 46 suites comes with luxurious Rivolta Carmignani linen and heated marble floors in the bathrooms, but each is also home to its own unique, sophisticated touches, ranging from original artwork to custom furnishings. Two restaurants, a luxurious bar, and a spa firmly situate the Crillon as one of Paris's preeminent palace hotels.

In an 18th-century convent, this atmospheric hotel on a tranquil side street near St-Sulpice welcomes guests with a cobblestone ante-courtyard, lovely rooms, and a spacious garden terrace. Rooms have period furnishings and fabrics in stripes and floral designs. All have flat-screen TVs, and those upstairs have oak beams and sitting alcoves. Split-level suites have lovely private terraces.

This small hotel with exposed wooden beams and traditional styling sits on a side street in a 17th-century hôtel particulier (a grand town house) that's just a few minutes from the Centre Pompidou and the numerous bars and cafés of Rue Vieille du Temple. Choose either chambres classiques or chambres de charme; the latter are larger (and pricier), with more elaborate furnishings like Louis XIII–style four-poster canopy beds and marble bathtubs. Overall, the establishment is impeccably kept by a welcoming staff. A classic French breakfast is served in the vaulted cellar.

Prices at this small boutique hotel in an upscale neighborhood are fairly reasonable considering all you get—top-notch service, stylish homey decor, a lively neighborhood, and some spectacular views.

Tucked in a picturesque corner of a chic, up-and-coming neighborhood ripe for exploration, this serenely beautiful hotel offers contemporary luxury with clean lines and uncluttered spaces designed by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Rooms—some with terraces overlooking the pretty church across the way—benefit from the warm earthiness of fine natural materials: marble bathrooms with Japanese wooden tubs, organic wool carpets, and snowy linens, making for a peaceful oasis unusual in an urban hotel. Casual gourmet dining is just downstairs, next to the cozy lounge and bar, along with a chic bistro, bar, and library.