Paris
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There isn’t a best time of year to visit Paris. It is a glorious treat every month of the year. With an eclectic mix of places to stay it is a good idea to stay in more than one hotel if you have time.
Sitting out in one of the city’s unbeatable public spaces watching the Parisian world go by has to be one of the best things to do anywhere for free. The people of Paris are every bit as diverting as the grand architecture, whether they are in charming, shruggy, flirtatious, dismissive or garrulous mode.
Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysee are exciting to see but the real charm and memorable delight of a stay in Paris is usually in the details. The straight-backed grandmother in a long skirt riding her scooter. The sad-looking dog who crosses the bridge twelve times as you sit there.
The participants in the huge Friday night in-line skating event, the Pari-Roller, all shouting and laughing as they thunder past. The Frenchman/woman who gives you the look and puts a spring in your step for the rest of the day. The smell of smoke, the taste of a runny cheese, a coffee strong enough to make you wince.
As with most great cities, the way to see it is to walk everywhere. A boat trip on the Seine is expensive and as touristy as white trainers and a sun hat, but is a lovely way to look at the buildings. It is also a good way to get your bearings when you first arrive.
Driving in Paris is a great way to get a really authentic feel for the place but it is not for the faint-hearted. Family disputes about map-reading are at their most heated when half the Citroens in Paris are squeezing past honking.
There are a great many excellent hotels in Paris. Below we list a few of our favourites in every price range and further down offer you a more extensive list of the best places to stay in Paris.
Best Places to Stay in Paris for Blowing the Budget!
Designed by architect Edouard François and designer Jacques Garcia to be a 21st Century Palace this lavish hotel has every modern touch and plentiful attentive service. Considered in the context of Paris to be achingly hip, in London it would probably be seen more as simply modern.
This flamboyant but beautifully designed hotel is full of Chinese influences from the hand-painted Chinese wallpaper to the jewel coloured silk sofas and porcelain lamps. Oriental antiques are everywhere. Great service and all the perks you would expect in this price bracket.
For A-lister and beautiful people spotting this is one of the top spots in Paris. The lively restaurant is deservedly popular throughout the day and it has a hammam as well as a conventional spa.
Best Places to Stay in Paris for Under £250 per night
A gem of a hotel in a top notch location. Recently refurbished to very high standards, the rooms are stylish throughout, and ambience is homely and welcoming. No restaurant, but plenty of choice close by.
A rarity to find such a good value hotel in such a superb location, just five minutes walk from the Louvre. This chic property oozes eclectic style; the only downside being that some of the standard rooms are a little on the small side.
Charming, family run, boutique hotel in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Only ten bedrooms, but all are spacious and individually decorated. No restaurant on site, but the family also run a bistro across the road where you can sample traditional French fare.
Best Places to Stay in Paris for Those on a Budget
A really good budget hotel for families. While simply decorated it has a very Parisian feel about it with plenty of unique touches including a collection of teapots. Accessible from the centre of the city, this 2 star hotel will even lend you a bicycle on which to whisk yourself back to the Champs Elysee.
The interiors of this hotel behind Sacre Coeur in the 18th Arondissment are frankly a bit Grannyish. Though flowery and a bit stuffy, the rooms are spacious although the bathrooms are tiny. The outside areas are superbly French - a terrace with exquisitely Parisian rooftop views and a lovely garden to sit in. Authentic and friendly.
This buzzy out-of-town Phillipe Starck designed hotel is well-worth a stay on your way into or out of Paris to the airport. Good value restaurant and bar with table football. Fun fun fun.
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The best hotels in Paris
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Fouquet’s Barrière
Paris
21st-century French palace and latest hip hotel, a modern classic with contemporary interiors, a pool and gym, and top positioning on the Champs Elysees. A treat.
107 rooms from $838Lively - Hip and happening.Swimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorSpa5* Luxury - Very high service standards. -
Hotel Le Meurice
Paris
The epitome of Parisian-style luxury, empire style. One of the 'palace' hotels, with top dining, sumptuous rooms, and perhaps the best position of all the 5 star hotels. Gorgeous public areas, a real treat. Great views.
160 rooms from $694Bar - Top Paris bar - Bar 228.Suites - Gorgeous rooftop suites.Views - Of the Tuileries.Restaurant - Michelin star. -
Hotel Daniel
Paris
Exuberant decoration with oriental influences in a gorgeous town house hotel. Highly elegant, with a good mix of antiques, fabrics, wallpapers and objets. Well located, with a rooftop suite with views.
26 rooms from $550Elegant - East meets West.Views - Rooftop suite has Eiffel Tower views.Romantic - Good for couples.Full of character -
Hotel Costes
Paris
Achingly hip boudoir style designer hotel in a central location, a magnet for A listers. Would be in more guides if they paid up, which they don't. Pool, gym, hammam and spa, and fine dining. Very lively.
82 rooms from $524ChicLively - Hip and happening.Spa - Also a hammam.Swimming Pool - Indoor.Recommended by - Kiwi Collection -
Hotel Lancaster
Paris
Once Marlene Dietrich's favourite hotel, now beautifully restored and sumptuously decorated as a fine luxury townhouse hotel just off the Champs Elysees. Fine dining and lovely womb-like bedrooms to hide away in.
57 rooms from $511Restaurant - Table du Lancaster has 1 Michelin StarDesigner Shopping - A short stroll to the Avenue George V.Sights nearby - Close to the Arc de Triomphe.Lively - Hip and happening. -
Pavillon de la Reine
Paris
Contemporary country house styling in an historic 17th century mansion on the Place des Vosges, the finest square in Paris. Updated interiors and plush bedrooms, a perfect honeymoon location. You can walk everywhere, and it has a small serene spa.
54 rooms from $511Lively area - In the heart of the Marais.Outstanding locationSpa -
Hotel Particulier
Paris
Five impossibly hip designed suites in a townhouse in the heart of Montmartre. Its luscious gardens provide unique seclusion in one of the most bustling areas. A really lovely city break.
5 rooms from $511City StyleSights nearby - Situated in the heart of MontmartreRomantic - Good for couples.Local markets - Good for local colour. -
Hotel Le A
Paris
Another designer hotel, this one a bit edgier and more minimalist in a centrally located town house. Architectural elements, a monochrome theme and striking murals complete the experience. Rooms are mostly compact, but cool and crisp.
26 rooms from $498Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Sights nearby - Close to the Arc de Triomphe. -
Murano Urban Resort
Paris
Uber cool Marais hotspot, a hotel which feels like a nightclub. Bright rooms with cool light effects, two with their own plunge pools. Spa with pool make it good for a pampering stay.
52 rooms from $458ChicSwimming Pool - Indoor.Lively - Hip and happening.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors. -
Hotel San Régis
Paris
Small and intimate 5 star luxury townhouse hotel with a smart address in the 'Golden Triangle', much loved by fashionistas. Fine dining, an intimate bar for meetings, and spacious bedrooms in country house style.
33 rooms from $426Restaurant - Recommended.Sights nearby - Just off the Champs Elysees.Romantic - Good for couples.5* Luxury - Very high service standards.Recommended by - Small Luxury Hotels, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel Balzac
Paris
Glamorous and luxurious hotel close to major sights, central yet quiet, with sumptuous bedrooms. 3 star Michelin dining, with views of the Eiffel Tower from many of the rooms.
56 rooms from $419Views - Views of the Eiffel Tower.Restaurant - 3 star Michelin chef.Sights nearby - Close to the Champs Elysees.Romantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Frommers -
Le Bellechasse
Paris
A riot of colour, pattern and fresco in a remarkable Christian Lacroix-designed hotel. Fun and frivolous, it's a great experience steps from the Musee d'Orsay. Good value.
34 rooms from $406Designer - Interiors by Christian Lacroix.Sights nearby - Steps from the Musee d'Orsay.Lively - Hip and happening.Romantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Frommers, Small Luxury Hotels -
Hotel de Sers
Paris
Elegant designer hotel in a classic Parisian mansion, with cool interiors, light rooms and a calming atmosphere in a great central location. Lively bar for a local crowd in the evenings.
52 rooms from $405Bar - Candlelit S’Bar.Sights nearby - Close to the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.SpaRecommended by - Tablet, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel Duc de Saint-Simon
Paris
Romantic public areas with a private house feel - plush fabrics and interior design, ultra traditional, elegant and intimate. Rooms are small, so worth paying for superiors. Well located near St Germain and the charming Rue du Bac.
34 rooms from $360Sights nearby - Musee d'Orsay within walking distance.Lively area - In the heart of the Left Bank.Recommended by - Sawdays, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel du Bourg Tibourg
Paris
Handsome and compact Parisian townhouse transformed into a flamboyant Moorish palace. More affordable younger sibling of the Costes, the boudoir feel is highly romantic.
30 rooms from $354Romantic - Good for couples.Lively area - In the heart of the Marais.Designer - Jacques Garcia interiors.Sights nearby - The Picasso Museum.Recommended by - Frommers, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel d'Aubusson
Paris
Period feel 4 star hotel in a handsome 17th-century honey-stone house on the Left Bank. Smart and well run, with quality furnishings and exposed beams. Family friendly, spacious rooms, underground parking.
49 rooms from $354Sights nearby - Close to the river.Romantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Frommers, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel de L'Abbaye
Paris
Charming, pretty and floral - mostly decent size (for central Paris), light rooms, close to the action in St Germain and near the Luxembourg Gardens. Cosy and family friendly. Small garden courtyard.
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L' Hôtel
Paris
Iconic hotel where Oscar Wilde lived, now with flamboyant interiors by Jacques Garcia. Super romantic, dark and intimate, a perfect bolthole with top dining on the Left Bank.
20 rooms from $334Restaurant - Michelin star.Sights nearby - Just across the river from the Louvre.Swimming Pool - Small plunge pool.Romantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Small Luxury Hotels, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel Montalembert
Paris
Stalwart boutique hotel - the first in Paris - with a choice between modern and classic rooms. Mostly compact, with a good restaurant, a cosy library, and well located for Left Bank action. Fashionable.
54 rooms from $326Lively area - In the heart of the Left Bank.Lively - Hip and happening. -
Hotel Sainte-Beuve
Paris
Discreet, understated hotel in Montparnasse. Off the beaten track, but homely and elegant with traditional interiors. Super comfortable, with well chosen pictures and objets.
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Hotel Recamier
Paris (Saint Germain des Prés)
An elegant haven, tucked away from the bustle in a charming Left Bank square close to the Luxembourg Gardens. Opened in 2009, it's a calm oasis, with compact, classic modern rooms. Crisp, contemporary and intimate.
24 rooms from $272Exclusive offerSights nearby - Well located between St Germain and the Luxembourg Gardens.Romantic - Good for couples. -
Le Placide Hotel
Paris
New boutique hotel that blends different materials in a chic contemporary style. Just 11 colour themed rooms, larger than average for the area. Not far to Left Bank action, though minimal services.
11 rooms from $269Suites - Over half the rooms are junior suites.Designer Shopping - A stone's throw from Bon Marche -
Villa d'Estrees
Paris
Elegant boutique hotel in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Just 10 spacious bedrooms, intimate and calm, decorated in traditional style with a French empire twist. Well located, would suit families.
10 rooms from $267Exclusive offer - Latin Quarter specialSights nearby - The Louvre and Notre Dame both within walking distance.Recommended by - Travel Intelligence -
Hotel de Saint-Grégoire
Paris
Elegant, warmly decorated hotel with antiques. Family run and intimate, a charming choice with good rates. Rooms are stylishly designed. This is a quiet haven, not far from the action.
20 rooms from $261Elegant - Decor by David HicksSights nearby - Two minutes from the Luxembourg Gardens.Recommended by - Travel Intelligence -
Le Petit Moulin
Paris
Colourful and fabulously designed interiors by Christian Lacroix, all rooms different. Zen like feel in the heart of the Marais, quiet and super-chic. Ideal for romantic tryst.
17 rooms from $249Chic - Christian Lacroix interiors.Designer - Each room individually designed.Romantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Frommers, Travel Intelligence -
Hotel Saint Vincent
Paris
Hôtel particulier with all its original details intact and elegant interiors. Compact rooms, but many have small balconies overlooking a quiet street, making this a great value oasis steps from St Germain.
22 rooms from $249Romantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Travel Intelligence -
Hotel des Académies et des Arts
Paris
A hip fusion of style and character in Montparnasse, featuring the interior design work of two artists. A treatment room, art videos and funky, though compact, bedrooms make this a unique Parisian experience.
20 rooms from $248ChicSights nearby - Close to the Jardins de Luxembourg.Designer - Uniquely designed interiors.Quirky - An experience! -
Le Relais Montmartre
Paris
Charming gem of an hotel with pretty bedrooms in villagey Montmartre, just behind Sacre Coeur on a quiet street. Intimate and romantic, with connecting rooms for families and a small garden.
26 rooms from $242Sights nearby - Behind Sacre Coeur.Full of characterRomantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Sawdays -
Hotel Verneuil
Paris
Brilliantly located hotel on a quiet residential street in a great district, close to the D'Orsay and Invalides. Small, cosy rooms with showers, recently refurbished to a high standard, well lit with antiques, books and objets. A gem.
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Le Relais du Louvre
Paris
Peaceful, elegant town house with pretty, cosy bedrooms of largely floral patterns. Great position close to the Louvre. Good family suite. Breakfast taken in the rooms.
21 rooms from $229Sights nearby - Located between the Louvre and Notre Dame.Recommended by - Sawdays -
Hotel Thérèse
Paris
Chic, if small, rooms in eclectic style in a fabulous, central location, recently renovated. Upgrade for more space. Good public areas, quiet, and great value.
43 rooms from $216Exclusive offer - Summer Promotion - Save up to 25%Sights nearby - 5 mins walk from the Louvre.Spa -
Hotel Langlois
Paris
Endearing, traditional hotel in a former bank, Charming interiors, traditional Parisian hospitality, great value and generally decently sized rooms. Good for families.
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Hotel Valadon Colors
Paris
Funky and colourful three star hotel close to the Eiffel Tower. Compact but modern designer rooms, minimalist decor, smart showers. Free wifi and reasonable rates.
12 rooms from $210Sights nearby - Close to the Eiffel Tower and Napoleon's tomb.Local markets - Great food market nearby. -
Notre Dame
Paris
Spectacular views of Notre Dame from Christian Lacroix’s latest design hotel, in a 400 year old townhouse on the riverside. Rooms are decorated in retro-modern style, fantastical and fun. No restaurant, but a great position.
26 rooms from $208Views - Of Notre Dame.Romantic - Good for couples.Designer - Interiors by Christian Lacroix.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - Tablet -
Hotel Brighton
Paris
A classic three star in a top position with superb views. Good value for the area, some large rooms and suites, insulated from the busy street. Top choice for families and couples intent on sightseeing.
61 rooms from $203Views - Of the Tuileries Gardens.Sights nearby - Just across from the Louvre and near Concorde.Recommended by - Travel Intelligence -
Hotel Amour
Paris
Tres chic hotel-of-the-moment at the foot of Montmartre. Affordable rates, each room funkily decorated by a celebrity friend of the owner. Pretty courtyard garden, very trendy bar and restaurant.
20 rooms from $203ChicLively - Fashionable bar and restaurant.Sights nearby - 200 metres from Sacre Coeur.Designer - Each bedroom is different.Recommended by - Frommers -
Hotel Mayet
Paris
Chic, colourful and utilitarian budget hotel, with small rooms and comfortable beds. Not central, but close to a metro. Great value, clean and efficient.
23 rooms from $196Designer Shopping - Next to the famous Bon Marche department store -
Hotel de Banville
Paris
Stylish and comfortable family run hotel (40 years) in a handsome Art Deco building. Off the beaten track, but beautifully restored. Close to public transport, and great value. Cheap parking on the street.
38 rooms from $187Full of characterRecommended by - I Escape -
Hotel Mansart
Paris
Handsome, antique-filled rooms in a terrific location on place Vendome. Full of character, and great rates for this right bank position. Ideal for shopping and major sites.
from $182Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Hotel Arvor Saint-Georges
Paris
Warm, bright, colourful yet minimalist - a good value chic three star hotel in a fun retro-modern style. Mostly white rooms with a vivid colour, comfortable sitting area, organic breakfasts. Tiny summer patio.
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Hotel des Grandes Ecoles
Paris
Charming, traditional family-run hotel of pretty floral patterns. No public areas, but a lovely courtyard garden for sitting out in summer. Good value in a quiet location, good sized rooms, close to Latin Quarter sights. No a/c.
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Mama Shelter
Paris
Stylish and hip budget hotel concept in the 20th arrondissement, close to the airport but out of town. Buzzy restaurant scene and a great nightclub across the road. Imac screens in the bedrooms. Funky and cheap.
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Hotel Les Degrés de Notre Dame
Paris
Charming bedrooms and an auberge-style restaurant make this a sought-after base in the Latin Quarter, with views over Notre Dame. Large attic room has best views, suitable for families. Full of character. No a/c or elevator.
10 rooms from $151Views - Of Notre Dame, best from attic suite.Sights nearby - Within walking distance.Full of characterRomantic - Good for couples.Recommended by - Fodors -
Hotel Ermitage
Paris
Private house feel to this family run (40 years) hotel, in a quieter part of Montmartre. Good sized rooms, charmingly decorated, many with hilltop views over Paris. Lovely sit out garden. An intimate gem, away from the bustle.
12 rooms from $144Views - Lovely views over Paris.Garden - Attractive outside space.Sights nearby - Just behind Sacre Coeur.Full of character -
Hotel du Nord
Paris
Very simple but charming 2 star hotel with pretty rooms and plenty of character, for budget travellers and families. In a typical Parisian district, off the beaten track, but near the centre. They will even provide a bicycle.
24 rooms from $93Less £
