The area around central train stations are normally a hotbed of hotels and Paris’s Gare du Nord is no exception, with a wide choice of accommodation within easy reach.
(Photo: Hotel Soft / Courtesy Booking.com)
There are plenty of reasons why Gare du Nord and its vicinity are among the best places to find a hotel in the city. The international train station runs services to destinations across western Europe, while the metro connects to many of the most popular parts of the city. However, there’s no denying that quality and value for money varies greatly. We’ve eliminated the also-rans to bring you the best five hotels that the Gare du Nord area has to offer.
Hotel Soft
With smart, colourful furnishings and some quirky touches like his and hers romantic pillows for couples, this otherwise inconspicuous 3-star property has a the look and feel of a boutique property. Set a brisk 10-minute walk from Gare du Nord, the hotel also has all the conveniences you need for a comfortable stay, including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms in each guest room and hearty buffet breakfasts served each morning. Guests arriving in their own transport can also make use of on-site parking and there are several shops and restaurants nearby too. From €133 per night.
Helussi Hotel
(Photo: Helussi Hotel / Courtesy Booking.com)
Just a few minutes on foot from Gare du Nord and only 15 minutes from Montmartre, Helussi Hotel is very much in the thick of things. There is wifi throughout the hotel, and rooms are ensuite, and are fitted out with hairdryers, air conditioning and a flatscreen television, with satellite access. But the biggest attraction of this cosy, unerringly popular hotel, is the onsite sauna, which is free to guests. Breakfast can be purchased for an additional fee and enjoyed in the room. From €92 per night.
Hotel Flanelles
You can almost see the trains roll in from this stylish four-star hotel, located directly opposite Gare du Nord. No risk of missing your train with such a perpetual reminder, although the temptation might be to stay within the hotel’s warm and welcoming confines rather than catch your ride home. Guest rooms are a masterclass in contemporary design, while flat-screen TVs provide in-room entertainment beyond fiddling with the funky light fittings. Continental breakfasts are served daily and there’s also 24-hour reception and luggage storage. The famous Montmartre district is a 20-minute walk away. From €133 per night.
Hotel Le Rocroy
(Photo: Hotel Le Rocroy / Courtesy Booking.com)
There are all sorts of little extra touches at the Hotel le Rocroy that make it stand out from the crowd. These include the pool table, shoeshine service, onsite snack bar or perhaps the bright, and the modern ensuite rooms. This hotel can even arrange a baby-sitting service for anybody wishing to have a night to themselves in the romantic city. The hotel is just two minutes from the main entrance to Gare du Nord station. From €117 per night.
ibis Styles Paris Cadet Lafayette
The ibis chain has long provided dependable, mid budget hotel stays across the world. There are a good number of ibis properties across Paris. Of the two close to Gare du Nord, this hotel is the best in terms of value and is a great option for families thanks to its indoor play area and selection of board games. Aditionally, all room prices include a full buffet breakfast. There is a bar onsite and plenty of restaurants in the locale. Soundproofed rooms have air conditioning, hairdryers, free wifi and air conditioning. From €159 per night.