The best hotels in Paris at a glance
| Area | Hotel | Budget | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Tower (7th, 15th) | Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel | Upscale, 4 stars | First visit, rooms with a tower view |
| Eiffel Tower (7th) | Hôtel Le Walt | Upscale, 4 stars | Small hotel of 25 rooms |
| Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th) | Hôtel Madison | Upscale, 4 stars | Couples, the Left Bank on foot |
| Saint-Germain / Montparnasse (6th) | Victoria Palace Hotel | Upscale | Quiet street, spa |
| Saint-Germain (6th) | Mandarin Oriental Lutetia | Palace | Historic grand hotel |
| Louvre (1st) | Hôtel Regina | Luxury, 5 stars | Louvre and Tuileries opposite |
| Louvre / Opéra | Hôtel Thérèse, Hôtel Molière, ibis Paris Louvre | Mid-range to budget | Walking everywhere |
| Marais (4th) | Hôtel de la Herse d'Or | Budget, from about €90 | First visit, pedestrian area |
| Montmartre (18th) | Hôtel de Flore, Mom'Art Hotel | Mid-range to upscale, €160 to €245 | Village atmosphere |
Prices come from the detailed pages of this site (September to November 2026); the price for your dates shows on the booking page.
Eiffel Tower area: the tower from your room
The Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, 18 avenue de Suffren (15th), has 430 rooms and suites; only some face the tower, so book a category that names it. In the 7th, Hôtel Le Walt has only 25 rooms, some with a tower view. Our guide to where to stay near the Eiffel Tower compares five hotels, and the hotels with an Eiffel Tower view page details the view.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés: the Left Bank on foot
The Hôtel Madison, 143 boulevard Saint-Germain, faces the Deux Magots; its rooms are compact (14 to 21 m²). The Victoria Palace Hotel, 6 rue Blaise Desgoffe, has 92 rooms on a quiet street. At the top end, the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, 45 boulevard Raspail, is the only grand palace hotel on the Left Bank. More options: where to stay in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Louvre and Opéra: the most central
The Hôtel Regina, 2 place des Pyramides, is a five-star hotel with 98 rooms and 32 suites facing the Louvre. For a tighter budget, the hotels near the Louvre page lists nine addresses in the 1st arrondissement, from ibis Paris Louvre (about €90 to €130 a night) to Hôtel Thérèse (from €224). Near the Opéra, see where to stay around the Opéra: €147 to €301 for two depending on the range.
Marais: the best pick for a first visit
The Marais is walkable. Hôtel de la Herse d'Or (20 rue Saint-Antoine, 3 stars) starts around €90 a night, while Hôtel Bourg Tibourg and Le Pavillon de la Reine & Spa sit at the top. Details in where to stay in the Marais.
Montmartre: a village stay
In Montmartre, expect from €95 (Angleterre Hotel) to €245 (Mom'Art Hotel) for two, according to our guide where to stay in Montmartre. For nightlife, see also the Pigalle hotels.
Which budget?
- Budget (€60 to €110): Nation, Bastille or the Marais, see hotels by budget.
- Mid-range (€130 to €250): Louvre, Opéra, Montmartre, see 4-star hotels.
- Luxury: Regina, Lutetia or the list of palace hotels, from about €1,300.
Booking
Compare the hotels in this selection on the Booking search page in the box, with the same dates and cancellation policy, then check the room category (view, courtyard) before paying.
FAQ
What is the best area to stay in Paris? The Marais or the Louvre for a first visit; Saint-Germain for the Left Bank; the Eiffel Tower area for the view.
How much does a good hotel in Paris cost? About €130 to €250 a night mid-range, more than €1,300 for a palace (indicative prices, November 2026).
Are the hotels tested by the editors? No, they are real hotels with their published facts, without a scored ranking.
The Paris Authority editorial team, 12 November 2026
