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10 Best Hotels in Saint Germain des Prés, Paris

Saint Germain des Prés is the elegant area in Paris’s 6th Arrondissement surrounding the former Abbey of Saint Germain des Prés, which was founded in the 6th century and is one of the oldest churches in the city. It’s borders are the River Seine to the north and the rue du Four to the south, within which are some of Paris’s most famed cafes, and some exceptionally charming squares. There are also a number of very nice hotels, so choosing the 10 best hotels in Saint Germain des Prés is quite a challenge.

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Saint Germain des Prés is also known for its cafes and the chatter that’s happened here. It was the centre of the existentialist movement, and home to the École des Beaux-Arts. And is where Oscar Wilde spent his final days, strolling the streets and lamenting. Much to appeal has sprung up here as the decades have passed, art galleries, theatres, more cafes and restaurants, and now it’s a popular area for visitors, and there’s a lot to see and do without leaving the arrondissement.

If you think Saint Germain is for you then to help you choose where to stay our Gurus have curated a list, ranging from the Christian Lacroix designed Le Bellechasse to the superbly located Hotel Verneuil, a recently refurbished gem.

The Best Hotels in Saint Germain des Prés for a City Break

The Relais Christine is a truly elegant, 27 room hotel not far from the banks of the Seine. It’s tasteful to a ’t’, and peaceful with it, with lovely gardens and an excellent buffet breakfast. This is a wonderful place for couples, but they also have some excellent family suites.

Relais Christine

The Hotel Verneuil’s 26 rooms are cosy and well lit, and the decoration includes books and antiques. There’s also a cosy sitting room and a breakfast room in the cellar. The location is excellent and the atmosphere is welcoming, relaxing and homely.

Hotel Verneuil

The most Romantic Hotels in Saint Germain des Prés

It’s difficult to think of a hotel more iconic or romantic than L'Hotel. The decor has been much updated since Oscar Wilde lived, and died, here, but the fabulous circular atrium remains, and if you can bear the tristess you can stay in the room where he expired beyond his means. There's also a divine candlelit plunge pool, perfect for romantic assignations, and Michelin-starred Le Restaurant, one of the city's most popular places to dine.

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Once a private home, the Hotel Duc de Saint-Simon is now a 34 room hotel beautifully decked out. The richly coloured bedrooms are elegant yet cosy, as is the little cellar bar. The atmosphere is that of a private house, with TVs only on request and room service instead of mini-bars.

Hotel Duc de Saint Simon

The best hotels Saint Germain des Prés for Flaneurs

If your Paris plan is to play flaneur in the Café des Deux Magots or the Café de Flore, both favourite haunts of Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre, and stretch your legs in the Luxembourg Gardens, then one of the best hotels in Saint Germain des Prés for you might be the Hotel de L'Abbaye, with its sophisticated suites, chic salons, fragrant conservatory breakfast room and charming, leafy courtyard.

Hotel de LAbbaye

The best Boutique hotels Saint Germain des Prés

Designed by Christian Lacroix, Le Bellechasse is a remarkable riot of colour and pattern, with exotic murals and frescoes aimed to make you think of the Roman era. Before laid his hand on it this was a simple townhouse hotel with boxy rooms a few steps from the Musee d'Orsay, but now it’s an artistic experience in itself.

Le Bellechasse

The hotel Le Placide a relatively new offering, with 11 chic, contemporary, colour-themed bedrooms, a peaceful courtyard and a charming lobby, which is designed to look something like a boat. Bruno Borrione, associate of Philippe Starck is the man behind the decor, and here he’s favoured rosewood, mirror, chrome, velvet and stone.

Le Placide

Or, at the traditional end of the boutique scale try the romance of the Hotel d'Aubusson, which occupies a handsome, 17th Century honey-coloured stone townhouse with a grand coach entrance, a pretty courtyard and the popular Café Laurent.

Hotel dAubusson

The best hotels Close to the Luxembourg Gardens

As well as the gardens and the Abbey of Saint Germain des Prés, the Louvre and Musee d’Orsay are also close by, as are the Eugene Delacroix museum and the Mundolingua languages museum. So there’s really a lot to be getting on with round here. If you like the idea of being close to the gardens, the Hotel Recamier is a good choice, with 24 classic chic rooms in a calm, intimate setting sheltered somewhat from the hustle and bustle that surrounds it.

Hotel Recaimer

The best hotels in Saint Germain des Prés for gastronomy

The Hotel Montalembert is a stalwart boutique hotel - it was the first in Paris - which offers guests a choice between modern and classic rooms and access to a cosy library, a ‘fireplace lounge’ and an excellent, fashionable restaurant.

Hotel Montalembert

The best hotels Saint Germain des Prés for Great Value

If you’re here to sight see the best hotels in Saint Germain might be the Hotel Saint Vincent, a great value option in a quiet street.

If there’s nothing for you on our list of the best hotels Saint Germain des Prés you might want to consider our Guru’s pick of the 10 best hotels in the Latin Quarter, next door, Or our recommendations for 10 hotels in Paris with Character? or one of our Paris Hip Hotels x13? Or you could expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Paris.

  • Relais Christine Paris 48 rooms from $456

    Spa  -  Spa Guerlain with two treatment rooms, dry sauna, and whirlpool tub
    Local markets  -  Good for local colour.
    Restaurant  -  Recommended.
    Sights nearby  -  Well located for major sights.
    Air conditioningSpaRestaurantGardenDisabled accessParking
    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Small Luxury Hotels, Fodors, Michelin Travel

    Nestled on the Left Bank in a peaceful area not far from the banks of the Seine, the small luxury five-star Relais Christine is a relaxing retreat that gives guests a true taste of classical French style and romance. Lovely gardens and excellent buffet breakfasts. Perfect for a romantic break. See More

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  • Le Bellechasse Paris (7th Arrondissement) 33 rooms from $255

    City Style  -  A flamboyant hotel that puts aesthetics before all, the chic choice in the elegant 7th arrondissement, on the Left Bank.
    Great walks  -  This arty area is full of quirky galleries, historic monuments and pretty parks- head out on foot and discover Paris.
    Designer  -  Interiors by Christian Lacroix.
    Full of character
    Air conditioningNo pets
    Recommended by  -  Frommers, Small Luxury Hotels, Michelin Travel, Tablet

    Enjoy the riot of colour, pattern and fresco in a remarkable Christian Lacroix-designed hotel. Fun and frivolous, the rooms are comfortable and unique. Enjoy breakfast on the terrace or in your room, before stepping out and exploring the city. A few steps from the Musee d'Orsay. Good value. See More

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  • Hotel Verneuil Paris 26 rooms from $269

    Local exploring  -  Wonderfully located for exploring the city, plus the conceirge will orchestrate priority passes to Paris' top sites.
    City Style  -  Spectacularly renovated 17th-century townhouse, surrounded by elegant streets and art-drenched cafés.
    Sights nearby  -  Wonderfully located with Musée d'Orsay, Louvre, Les Invalides and the Seine within a few minutes walk.
    Outstanding location
    Air conditioningNo pets
    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Frommers, Tablet

    Quiet and romantic hotel nestled in the historic and arty area of St Germain des Prés. Recently refurbished rooms are well lit, cosy and complete with antiques and books. Wake up to breakfast in bed before heading out and exploring the city. A true Parisian gem. See More

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  • L'Hôtel, Paris Paris 20 rooms from $445

    Sights nearby  -  Just across the river from the Louvre.
    5* Luxury  -  The smallest 5* hotel in Paris.
    Swimming Pool  -  Small plunge pool.
    Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
    Air conditioningSwimming Pool
    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Frommers, Kiwi Collection, Small Luxury Hotels, Michelin Travel

    Iconic, small, five star hotel where Oscar Wilde once lived on the Left Bank. Flamboyant interiors by Jacques Garcia, and the popular Le Bar. Comfortable and romantic rooms are dark and intimate — the perfect luxurious bolthole in the heart of Paris. See More

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  • Hotel Montalembert Paris 54 rooms from $366

    City Style  -  Masterfully crafted design by Pascal Allaman and Géraldine Prieur with Pierre Frey silk curtains and smart Bisazza tile mosaics.
    Writing a novel  -  Every June the hotel hosts the Prix de la Romancière, a prize awarded to first-time female novelists.
    Lively area  -  In the heart of the Left Bank.
    Lively  -  Hip and happening.
    Air conditioningRestaurantPet friendly
    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Frommers, Michelin Travel

    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 and lively area in vibrant Paris. See More

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  • Hotel de Saint-Grégoire Paris 20 rooms from $322

    Local exploring  -  Spend time exporing this area, teaming with historic cafes, innovative museums and architectural masterpieces.
    Great walks  -  Just two minutes from the famed Luxembourg Gardens, head out for a stroll.
    Boutique
    Romantic  -  Good for couples.
    Air conditioningGardenPet friendly

    Elegant and warmly decorated hotel decked with classical 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 and with its own tranquil garden to relax in after a day exploring. See More

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  • Hotel de L'Abbaye Paris 44 rooms from $310

    City Style  -  Sumptuous suites with courtyard views, champagne reception and opulent interiors- not to mention the designer post code!
    Sights nearby  -  Saint-Sulpice's late Baroque parish church, made famous by The Da Vinci Code, is just a five minute walk away.
    Views  -  The Duplex suites have lovely views over the rooftops of Paris from the terrace
    Full of character
    Air conditioningGardenViews
    Recommended by  -  Frommers, Fodors

    Classic luxury in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Sophisticated suites with fine attention to detail. A charming leafy courtyard, plus chic salons and fragrant conservatory dining room. A grown up getaway in the most exclusive area of Paris. See More

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  • Hotel Recamier Paris (Saint Germain des Prés) 24 rooms from $288

    City Style  -  An elegant townhouse turned boutique with achingly chic interiors by Jean-Louis Deniot, in the ever glamorous Saint Germain.
    Sights nearby  -  Visit the 17th-century Eglise Saint Sulpice, one of Paris' largest churches, and home to the Delacroix frescoes.
    Local markets  -  Take a morning walk in the Rue de Buci market.
    Boutique
    Air conditioningNo pets
    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet, Michelin Travel

    An elegant haven, tucked away from the bustle in a charming Left Bank square close to the Luxembourg Gardens. Hotel Recamier is a calm oasis ideally placed to explore the city. See More

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  • Hotel Duc de Saint-Simon Paris 34 rooms from $328

    Sights nearby  -  Musee d'Orsay within walking distance.
    Lively area  -  In the heart of the Left Bank.
    Traditional
    Air conditioningGarden
    Recommended by  -  Sawdays, Michelin Travel

    This romantic and intimate, formerly private, Parisian home is decked with plush fabrics, stylish interiors keeping tradition and elegance the main focus. Wallpapered rooms are small but delightful in their unique and comfortable charm. Prime location near St Germain and the famous Rue du Bac. See More

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  • Le Placide Hotel Paris 11 rooms from $300

    Romantic Break  -  This uber chic hotel is an ideal grown up getaway for two, with romantic touches such as rose petals on the bed.
    City Style  -  Bruno Borrione's design plays with light, colours and materials to carefully craft an experience like no other.
    Designer  -  By Bruno Borrione from the Philippe Starck firm.
    Restaurant  -  Breakfast only
    Air conditioningRestaurantPet friendlyDisabled access
    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Frommers

    A stylish and intimate boutique, in the heart of fashionable Saint-Germain. The eleven colour themed rooms (larger than you average Paris hotel) are bathed in natural light. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in bed or in the charming courtyard. Perfectly placed for a glamourous weekend away. See More

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  • Hotel d'Aubusson Paris 49 rooms from $600

    Writing a novel  -  Café Laurent has been the gathering place for literary giants (Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Camus) since the eighteenth century.
    Total relaxation  -  Shed the stress of the Paris streets with a massage in the comfort of your plush room, or read a book in the leafy courtyard.
    Local exploring  -  The heart of cultural Paris, surrounded by famous cafes frequented by all the greats, museums and show stopping shopping!
    Sights nearby  -  A scenic ten minute walk towards the river brings you to Notre Dame Cathedral, a Paris must see!
    Air conditioningRestaurantGardenParking
    Recommended by  -  Frommers, Michelin Travel, Fodors, Great Small Hotels

    17th-Century honey-stone townhouse turned luxury hotel. Ideally situated on the Left Bank of the Seine, this period-style hotel is smart and well run. Comfortable rooms are decked with quality furnishings and exposed beams. Enjoy a drink at the Piano Bar or on the quiet patio. See More

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Written by Sarah Empson

posted Tuesday, 24th January 2023