The Gare Montparnasse area: pros and cons
Pros. The Montparnasse – Bienvenue station gathers lines 4, 6, 12 and 13: you reach Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Latin Quarter or Montmartre easily. The area has many hotels, so there is a real range of prices. The Luxembourg Gardens and Montparnasse Cemetery are within walking distance, and the Montparnasse Tower gives a view over Paris.
Cons. The streets around the station and boulevard du Montparnasse are busy and noisy; ask for a room on the courtyard. The architecture dates from the 1970s, far from the postcard Paris. For a first visit, a hotel in the Marais or near Saint-Germain is nicer in the evening: compare in where to stay in Paris for a first visit.
The hotels at a glance
Price levels for a double room outside high season: € budget, €€ mid-range, €€€ upscale. Stars and distances are those given by booking sites and the hotels; check them on the hotel's page.
| Hotel | Stars | Walk from Gare Montparnasse | Price level | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ibis Paris Gare Montparnasse Catalogne | 3 | under 5 min | € | Soundproofed rooms, safe choice, Pernety side |
| Timhotel Odessa Montparnasse (rue d'Odessa) | 3 | a few minutes | €-€€ | On rue d'Odessa, steps from the station |
| Best Western Hôtel Le Montparnasse (boulevard du Montparnasse) | 3 | about 3 min | €€ | On the boulevard, near the metro |
| Pullman Paris Montparnasse (rue du Commandant-René-Mouchotte) | 4 | about 370 m | €€€ | At the foot of the Montparnasse Tower |
Which hotel for your budget
Low budget. The ibis Paris Gare Montparnasse Catalogne is the simple choice: standardised, quiet, under five minutes from the station. For other price ideas, see Paris hotels by budget.
Mid-range. The Timhotel Odessa Montparnasse and the Best Western Hôtel Le Montparnasse are a few minutes from the station. The first is on a quieter street, the second on the boulevard and therefore livelier.
Comfort. The Pullman Paris Montparnasse, at the foot of the tower, is the upscale choice of the area, about 370 m from the station.
Our tips
- Late arrival or dawn departure: choose a hotel within 5 minutes, especially with luggage. The station corridors are long; allow a margin to reach the platform.
- For stations and trains in general: read Paris stations and trains to see which station serves which region.
- Book early for holiday departure weekends and events: the station is one of the busiest in Paris.
- Evening visits: a one-hour Seine cruise is easy to reach by metro from Montparnasse; the Montparnasse Tower is the area's other evening option.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Gare Montparnasse? In this selection, the Best Western Hôtel Le Montparnasse and the Timhotel Odessa are about 3 minutes or a few minutes on foot; the Pullman is about 370 m away.
How much is a hotel near Gare Montparnasse? We give levels (€ to €€€) rather than prices, because they change with dates; a 3-star generally sits in Paris's mid-range.
Should I stay in Montparnasse for a first visit? It is handy if you take an early or late train, less so if you want charm: see where to stay in Paris for a first visit.
Where to book? Booking shows availability and traveller reviews for each hotel listed.
Going further
Compare other areas in the best hotels in Paris by budget, look at hotels near the Louvre and plan your train with Paris stations and trains.
