141 Best Hotels in Paris, France

Distributed among a trio of three-story buildings set back in a quiet cobbled courtyard, Madame Le Floch's rooms have a distinct grandmotherly vibe because of their flowery wallpaper and lace bedspreads, but they're spacious for this part of Paris. Enter through two massive wooden doors, then proceed to the pretty courtyard and garden, which becomes a second living room in warm weather and is a perfect breakfast spot. Modern touches include Wi-Fi access, room service, and personal safes.

The "great men" this hotel honors with its name rest in peace within the towering Panthéon monument across the street. The hotel's look combines urns and laurel-wreath motifs with plush fabrics and plaster busts of writers and statesmen. All rooms have period furnishings, handsome wallpapers, and interesting architectural details. Book online early for substantial room-rate savings.

Well located and near sights and the métro, Hôtel du Cadran—actually two buildings run by the same management—features contemporary design that appeals as much to business travelers as to urban creative types on a budget. Rooms in lime green and cherry red have modern aesthetics like reflective Lucite paneling, halogen spotlights, and geometric furnishings. Spacious and bright triples and suites are air-conditioned and have flat-screen TVs. With its own private terrace, the family suite can accommodate up to five people.

Around the corner from picturesque Rue Cler, this affordable hotel welcomes guests with a Provence-inspired lobby and huge picture windows overlooking a quiet street. Country-style wood furnishings and pretty French cotton fabrics decorate each room. Opt for one of the two ground-floor guest rooms that open onto a leafy private courtyard. Travelers on a budget will enjoy easy access to public transportation, local bistros, and the district's famous food market. A simple in-room breakfast service delights with fresh patisserie, confiture, and café crème; there's also a breakfast buffet.

For pure French flavor, including rooms decorated in floral chintz, check out this intimate hotel in a hidden-away location between Boulevard St-Germain and Rue du Bac. Four of the antiques-filled rooms have spacious terraces overlooking the courtyard. The 16th-century basement lounge is a warren of stone alcoves with a zinc bar and plush seating.

Architect Jean-Philippe Nuel used bold colors and dramatic lighting in his update of this hotel, and although some rooms still have the original 16th-century beams, the overall feel is functional urban-chic. Amenities include a small fitness area, relaxing sauna, and stylish bar-lounge and breakfast room that fits in perfectly with the hip Marais vibe.

A curious blend of Second Empire and rococo styling awaits guests in this hotel on a quiet corner just off Place Trocadéro. The main-floor lounge-bar–breakfast area is a trendy take on neoclassical antiques and art. Some rooms are traditional and relatively small, with old-style French furnishings and draperies; a more contemporary flavor in others gives the property a somewhat eclectic feel. Eco-friendly rooms have hypoallergenic bedding and biodegradable amenities, as well as modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs are a nice touch. Service is friendly and welcoming. Want the best view? Ask for Room 60.

Two top-tier Paris designers transformed a humdrum 1960s office building into one of the city's liveliest fashion-centric boutique hotels. Bright, compact rooms sport a mod, black-and-white graphic style inspired by '60s designer Courrèges that feels both sleek and cozy, especially the tiniest rooms, whose ingenious layout makes them manageable. More expensive suites are still reasonable for this neighborhood and offer more space—and some terraces—with the same futuristic decor, jazzed up with fashion photos and mirrors.

Discreet and contemporary sums up this seven-story town house steps from the hustle and bustle of the Champs-Élysées. Designer fabrics demonstrate an attention to aesthetic detail and comfort that will please even the most persnickety guests. Little in-room treats are a welcome touch, and the professional multilingual staff caters to all special requests. It's no surprise the hotel attracts an upscale clientele, as rooms and bathrooms are more than spacious, with higher floors boasting lovely city views. Le Bayadère restaurant serves top-notch French cuisine and offers around-the-clock room service. Head to the lower level with its ambient lighting and mirrors to enjoy the hammam, sauna, gym, and exclusive Relax Massage treatments in the spa.

Near the Opéra Garnier and some of the city's best department stores, this family-owned boutique hotel has lots of little extras that make it a great value. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi access, you are free to use the computer in the lobby lounge or help yourself to beverages and light snacks. The decor is contemporary with classic touches like exposed wooden beams and colorful wallpaper. Rooms have open closets and showers only (no tubs) in the bathroom to save space.

About 50 paces from Notre-Dame and the Seine, this elegant hotel has identical, impeccable rooms with beige and rose linens and framed prints of architectural drawings. Street-side rooms get a bit of traffic noise, but views of the 15th-century Église St-Severin make up for it. The lobby has pleasing terra-cotta floor tiles, pale green walls, and a stone fireplace.

Ethical, sustainable, "zero waste," and entirely focused on your well-being, this distinctive property with feng shui–correct rooms and "indulge and enjoy" as its motto has made quite a splash since its 2020 debut. Accommodations are a sybarite's dream of a monk's chamber—an oasis of calm with plenty of luxe touches: air purifier, yoga mat and stretching bar (instead of a TV), loose tea (aged pu-erh for connoisseurs), microfiltered water, and sumptuous organic skincare products. Treat yourself to one of the many yoga and wellness classes or a holistic therapy session. The excellent restaurant and bar are strictly "plant-based," a bit of a novelty in still meat-centric Paris, and there's a chic florist shop, too.

This hotel is prized for its unbeatable location off tranquil Place du Marché Ste-Catherine, one of the city's lesser-known pedestrian squares, and for its gentler prices in an ever more costly neighborhood. The 17th-century building has been a simple hotel for more than a century, but a recent renovation imparted a clean, contemporary style to the small but functional rooms. Expect basic, comfortable accommodations and simple breakfasts. For more quiet request an upper floor. The welcoming staff is informal and happy to recount the history of this former market quartier.

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.

Once a Spanish nobleman's town house, this luxurious retreat dating from 1889 and opened as a hotel in 1930 dazzles with its elegant decor, lush courtyard, and acclaimed Monsieur restaurant and sleek Copper Bay cocktail lounge. Rooms reflect l'art de vivre, with classic French styling, crisp linens, ambient lighting, and the latest technology. There are more than a thousand antiques and 18th-century paintings throughout the hotel, as well as the original wood parquet floors, yet you'll also find Bose speakers and double-paned soundproof windows. The Marlene Dietrich Suite (No. 401), where the actress once lived, has its own grand piano and DVDs of her films.

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.

This charmingly eccentric hotel, decked out in sherbet hues and dreamy furnishings, brings a breath of fresh air to the Marais. But there’s a method behind the whimsy—hoteliers Maisons Pariente engaged top French and European artisans steeped in centuries-old craftsmanship to custom design everything from the lighting and curlicue lamps to the fabrics (Pierre Frey), herringbone floors, carpets, and the elegant Aubusson-style tapestries that cascade over your bedstead. The effect is a magical vintage-meets-contemporary vibe that extends from the rooms to the spa and its luminous swimming pool, adorable bar, and Boubalé restaurant, serving Ashkenazi cuisine.

This compact boutique hotel near the Tuileries has a luxe feel, paying homage to Parisian style with rooms split between traditional chambres and Paris-theme suites like the Louvre and Grand Palais. Lingerie designer Chantal Thomass decorated the magnificently whimsical Cabaret Suite in tribute to the Moulin Rouge, while the Opéra Suite brings out every girl's inner ballerina.

On a tranquil street between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Montparnasse's cafés and brasseries sits this pleasant six-story hotel. The homey lobby and breakfast area are bathed in light, showcasing a wood-fire hearth, plump sofas, and Greek Revival columns. A contemporary style dominates uncluttered rooms decorated with wood furnishings. 

This cozy, contemporary haven near the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, and Les Invalides is a comfortable base for exploring Paris, with quiet rooms that have crisp, damask upholstery. Modern furnishings and original artworks make for a clean, fresh look that feels upscale but without pretension. Besides the hotel's ideal location in a fashionable residential district, an accommodating and attentive staff stand out, providing service with a smile whether at the front desk or in the minimalist bar and salon.

Set in a typical 19th-century Haussmannian building on a small street lined with food shops, restaurants, and bars, this six-story hotel gets points for its proximity to Montparnasse and the Jardin du Luxembourg, as well as for its sleek decor. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the salon in the afternoon, and an honor bar is open until late at night.

There's no way to be glum at this chic, colorful hotel in a bustling neighborhood between two of Paris's main railway stations, Gare de l'Est and the Gare du Nord. Vintage furniture and paintings paired with lively prints and brilliant colors create a vibrant mood in rooms and common areas. Rooms are on the cozy side, though upper-floor rooms have great views, especially the ones with balconies, some with superb views of the trains coming and going. The excellent hotel café across the street is a big draw for Parisian foodies and locals.

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.

The no-frills decor might seem spartan at first, but this tidy boutique hotel also offers modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, a perfect location a few blocks from the regal Place des Vosges, and outstanding prices for the area. Cozy rooms are calm and quiet and have the kind of high-quality mattresses more often found in a four-star hotel.

Set smack-dab in the middle of Paris's Golden Triangle, just off the Champs-Élysées, this sleek five-star hotel is a paragon of contemporary style that includes fine in-hotel dining and some breathtaking terrace views. In contrast to the lobby's high-minimal design, accented with touches of brilliant color, the rooms are warm and inviting, featuring modern artwork, pale wood, plush woolen carpets, and roomy marble baths. Suites with terraces offer stellar views of the Eiffel Tower and Paris rooftops. A gourmet restaurant and chic bar draw locals, but the 20-seat in-hotel cinema is for guests only. 

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.

The graceful stone archway of this 17th-century city mansion in St-Germain-des-Prés was the original entrance to the St-Germain Abbey, but now leads to a captivating boutique hotel that's the height of Left Bank style.

If you love the quirky and eclectic fashions of Christian Lacroix and don't mind hauling your bags up some steps, this unique boutique hotel overlooking Notre-Dame may be for you. Located up a steep flight of stairs from the busy Latin Quarter, the hotel is a kaleidoscope of colors and fabrics. Carpets are made to resemble cobblestones or wood parquet, while some of the original wooden beams from the 17th-century building are also incorporated into the decor. Book online early for substantial savings.

Film buffs might opt to forego the light of day at MK2 Cinema's hotel, where each of the 36 cozy rooms comes with an overhead projector and giant screen. Chic bathrooms and sleek decor aside, rooms are also equipped with a professional sound system and a PlayStation 5 console. For the full experience, there's popcorn, sundaes, and other movie-night delights delivered to your room (along with more healthy options, like veggie boards and salads from Bob's Juice Bar downstairs). Another option is to head to the rooftop bar for cocktails and outdoor movie screenings.

This glamorous Art Deco gem—opened in 1929 as the Paris hotel of choice for Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)—is a sleek and refined alternative to the area's more imposing palaces. Handsome rooms offer luxe finishings—rich fabrics, lustrous wood, and elegant marble baths—and all the amenities. Some rooms have balconies and sweeping views of Paris. The hotel's sophisticated atmosphere encompasses restaurant and cocktail bar 19.20, the Cognacthèque, stocked with 52 brands of cognac, and Japanese chef Akira Back's Michelin-starred gastronomic dining room. The luxe Wellness Suite private spa and ample steam room further enhance a definitive five-star experience.