17 Best Hotels in Paris, France

With direct views over the historic Canal St-Martin and also close to the Marais, Le Citizen melds minimalist-chic decor and high-tech touches like loaner iPads with a modern ethos that captures the cool eastern Paris vibe. The focus is urban and eco-friendly, with creative use of modern design elements like light wood and ambient lighting to make the most of small spaces. All but the tiniest "City" rooms are quite spacious for Paris, with walk-in showers, Omnisens toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and coffee and tea machines for a homey feel. The views are lovely, but light sleepers may need to use the thoughtfully provided ear plugs for the active nightlife in the vicinity.

Close to Père-Lachaise in the up-and-coming 20e arrondissement, this large hotel is an experiment in quirky postmodern countercultural cool, with a fun and funky interior designed by Philippe Starck. Rooms are stylishly lighted, include their own kitchenettes, are stocked with Kiehl's toiletries, and have flat-screen TVs. Many also have huge balconies. The spacious restaurant-bar-lounge attracts an international mix of hip young people.

In a neighborhood lacking in chic lodging choices, this boutique hotel couldn't be more welcome thanks to its ability to provide quintessential style on a budget. The alluring Silk-Road-meets-vintage-Paris decor extends from the welcoming lounges, bar, and restaurant to each of the 31 cozy guestrooms, where everything you could possibly need is right at your fingertips. A thrilling spice-route menu at the restaurant and the convivial cocktail bar keeps guests and locals happy, as does a popular Sunday brunch.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a budget hotel this stylish anywhere in Paris, let alone in an upscale neighborhood close to many of the city's top attractions. This travel-themed boutique hotel boasts tasteful, riotously colorful rooms with luxe decor by Christian Lacroix. They come in XS, XM, and XL (for small, medium, and large), but none could be considered big. No matter, with everything else going for it, you won't miss the lack of extra legroom.

In 1878, what was a stately home owned by a noble French family was converted to an intimate hotel favored by aristocrats and, later, fashion icons. Decor boasts a contemporary, understated allure, and many rooms have a classic Parisian feel, with French windows under the eaves overlooking the street below.

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.

Small is beautiful at this design hotel on a quiet street near the Rue Mouffetard market and the Latin Quarter. Boudoir-like rooms include fairy lights above the beds, fluffy duvets, original Chinese-lacquer artworks, and 400 satellite channels on the flat-screen TVs. All rooms have free Wi-Fi access and L'Occitane toiletries in the bathrooms. The unorthodox retreat was designed to stimulate the five senses, hence the hotel's name.

It's impossible to find better lodging for €90 a night in Paris, especially a place this close to edgy Belleville and Canal St-Martin, with panoramic views of the city and Sacré-Coeur Basilica to boot; this hostel-hotel offers some good amenities, too. The Generator chain’s winning formula as a clean, comfortable, fun, convenient, quiet, and secure base has made hard-core fans in Europe’s top destinations. For those who desire privacy, the hostel offers a number of streamlined private rooms starting at around €90, some with their very own terrace.

Open since 1861, just a stone's throw from the Louvre and 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.

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).

Managed by artists, this hotel near the Louvre stands out thanks to its 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, free Wi-Fi, and vintage furniture hand-selected at flea markets all over France, but not overly spacious bathrooms or closets. The lobby-lounge has an honor bar and shelves of books to read or exchange.

Just behind Place d'Italie and a short stroll from both the Jardin des Plantes and Rue Mouffetard, La Manufacture's lesser-known location makes you feel like a vrai (real) Parisian. The lobby has oak floors, subtle lighting, a wooden bar, and a cozy breakfast room. Rooms are decorated in clean lines and natural colors; options include triples and eight sets of connecting rooms for families. The most expensive top-floor rooms are more spacious and have Eiffel Tower or Panthéon views.

This darling hotel gained a reputation as one of the more atmospheric budget sleeps in the city, although rates have since crept up. The 19th-century bank building retains its beautiful wood-paneled reception area and a period look between Art Deco and Art Nouveau. The spacious and individually decorated rooms are decked out with glazed-tile fireplaces and antique artworks that make you feel like you've stepped back in time. Breakfast can be served in your room at no extra cost.

You can walk to many major sights from this small, low-key, budget property located between the Opéra and the Louvre. Rooms are decorated in pastel colors and come with little extras like heated towel racks and feather duvets. The multihue pink-and-purple lobby is distinctive and memorable.

A sleek Scandinavian design with lively splashes of color, bright comfortable rooms, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere make this 19-room hotel one of Paris’s best-kept secrets. For a premium experience, try reserving one of the two rooms on the top floor, each of which has a small, private terrace.

This beautiful hotel located in a 1929 building at the foot of Montmartre has been returned to its roaring 1920s glory, with everything from the handsome Art Deco–inspired guest rooms (some with Sacré-Coeur–facing balconies) to the dreamy candlelit restaurant and jewel-like Mikado dance hall in the basement recalling a romantic, cosmopolitan Paris. Breathtaking panoramic views of nearby Sacré-Coeur and all of the city from the rooftop bar complete with a tempting list of Jazz-era cocktails (open April to October) only enhance the magic. Contemporary touches include state-of-the-art amenities and a focus on sustainability as well as an excellent oyster bar, Citron et Huitres, that serves fresh oysters and other noshes from the sea with excellent wine pairings.

Tucked away on a tiny one-way street between République and Canal St-Martin, Hôtel Taylor offers large rooms (by Parisian standards) at affordable prices in the edgy 10e arrondissement. Contemporary rooms painted in neutral tones are decorated with light-wood furnishings, vibrant wallpapers, and chic furniture. Flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and dressers to store belongings make your stay extra cozy. Although the views are somber, the location is great for those who want to stay off the beaten track but still be close to the Canal and Marais neighborhoods; the nearby métro keeps the city accessible.