Hotels in Paris center
We share 5 excellent hotels to stay at in the heart of Paris
Hotels in Paris City Centre
Paris is the most visited city in the world and as such offers many accommodation options. If you are looking for the best location, hotels in central Paris are the best recommendation to save time and travel.
You can find cheaper prices by looking for hotels on the outskirts of Paris, but the price difference is not worth the time and money you will spend going to the center each day. Therefore, we recommend 5 incredible hotels very close to the true center of Paris: the Île de la Cité.
5 Hotels in Paris center
| Hotel | Valoración | Precio* |
| Hotel Saint-Louis en L’Isle | 9.2 | € 187 |
| Hôtel de Notre-Dame | 8.1 | € 190 |
| 8.3 | € 199 | |
| Hôtel Duo | 8.2 | € 256 |
| Hôtel du Levant | 8.4 | € 196 |
Average room price per night in low season. The rates may vary according to the date and the availability of the accommodation.
Advantages of staying in central Paris
The famous Île de la Cité is the largest island in the Seine River and is considered the historic center and heart of the city . Staying near this area means waking up just meters from the most imposing buildings in Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral, the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie.
If you are looking for an unforgettable stay in one of the most charming places in the French capital, you will love our selection.
1. Hotel Saint-Louis en L’Isle (Our Pick)
The Hotel Saint-Louis en L’Isle is located in the heart of the Île Saint-Louis, one of the three islands that lie across the Seine River, in the center of Paris.
It is located between the districts of Le Marais and Saint-Germain, of course close to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Place de la Bastille. Its exceptional location in this haven of peace will make you feel surrounded by a prestigious history and the many mansions that you will find in its streets.
Why we like the Hotel Saint-Louis in L’Isle?
- The location is a 10: Île Saint-Louis is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods to walk in Paris ; it is also much smaller and more welcoming than its neighbor Île de la Cité.
- Keep in mind that the area has not changed as much as other places in the capital in recent centuries, preserving part of its atmosphere and architecture.
- Breakfast (included depending on the option you reserve) is highly valued: it has a wide variety of cereal drinks, fresh fruits, exquisite French cheeses and of course delicious croissants.
2. Hotel de Notre-Dame
With incomparable views of the Seine and the Notre Dame Cathedral , the Hotel Notre Dame Saint-Michel has elegant, cozy, refined rooms and a full marble bathroom.
Of the romantic hotels in Paris , it is one that is highly sought after by couples , and this is confirmed by the website of the place, describing the hotel as ” ideal for a romantic getaway “.
The place is located in a typical Parisian street (rue Maitre Albert), which is small and quiet. The Holy Chapel is only 650 m away and the Luxembourg Gardens , a large 22-hectare public park , is 800 m away. The Maubert-Mutualité metro station is just 50 meters away.
3. Hotel & Spa Saint-Jacques
What we like most about the Hotel & Spa Saint-Jacques is its romantic atmosphere, very 19th century with murals, details and period stairs . It has 35 rooms, several of them with views of the Pantheon and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Be sure to go to the spa that has a sauna, hot bath (hammam) and a wide range of treatments .
The hotel is also located in the picturesque Latin Quarter, home to the Sorbonne University, the Jardin des Plantes botanical garden and the National Museum of Natural History .
It is perfectly located to discover Paris: you will be a 1-minute walk from the Maubert–Mutualité metro station and the Boulevard Saint-Germain.
4. Hotel Duo
The Hotel Duo is located in one of the most historic districts of Paris : Le Marais. It is a beautiful and well-kept traditional accommodation that has been run by 4 women from the same family since the 1920s.
The Pompidou Center is 300m away and the Conciergerie is 600m away. It has soundproofed rooms to escape the Parisian noise and also has a sauna and gym .
Do you prefer centrally located hotels in Paris at a better price? Review this selection of 5 cheap hotels in Paris, perfect for their price, quality and location.
5. Hôtel du Levant
The setting of the Hôtel du Levant has a mixture of charm, nostalgia and modernity. Guests have access to chess games, newspapers, magazines and books about Paris, and have rooms ranging from single to family .
Like all the hotels in central Paris on this list, it is well connected to metro stations, in this case with Saint Michel Notre Dame.
If you are traveling by car, there are several public car parks in the immediate vicinity. In terms of location, the Luxembourg Gardens are 700m away and the famous jazz club “Le Caveau de la Huchette” – which was even featured in the movie La La Land – is only 3 blocks away.
Our selection of hotels in central Paris
- Hotel Saint-Louis en L’Isle desde € 187
- Hotel Notre Dame Saint-Michel desde € 181
- Hotel & Spa Saint-Jacques desde € 196
- Hôtel Duo desde € 256
- Hôtel du Levant desde € 196
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