Within easy reach of the city centre and home to a number of restaurants and fashion boutiques, the genteel and upscale Parisian neighbourhood of St Germain is a superb base for exploring the City of Lights.
Comparing cost, amenities and guest reviews, we’ve scoured more than 100 hotels in the area to find the best options for you.
Hôtel Madison by MH
From €233/ night
Centrally located and teeming with history, there’s good reason why St Germain is one of Paris’ most popular districts. Among the numerous hotel offerings is this upscale 4-star hotel, nestled opposite Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church. Rooms are decorated in a contemporary style and come with amenities including satellite TV, a minibar and free WiFi access. Many of the city’s most famous tourist sites, including the Louvre and Orsay museums and Notre Dame Cathedral, are within easy reach.
Hôtel Saint Germain Des Prés
From €138/ night
Traditional French prints and original wooden beams in the period-themed guestrooms ensure that this artsy, 3-star hotel oozes charm and character. Just a 2-minute walk from the prestigious Saint Germain shopping boulevard, there are aplenty of opportunities for retail therapy while the hotel also features a lounge bar serving aperitifs and cocktails. Be sure to sample an on-site breakfast, where fresh pastries, cheese and hot coffee are served every morning.
Académie Hôtel Saint Germain
From €111/ night
Food, romance and history define the Saint Germain district of Paris on the city’s Left Bank and you’ll get a taste of all three by staying at this excellent mid-range hotel. Rooms feature period-style décor and original features including wooden beams, while some suites also boast marble bathrooms and spa baths. Guests can enjoy a drink at the hotel’s bar and breakfast is served daily, while express check-in at the 24-hour front desk speeds things up on arrival. Notre-Dame Cathedral is a 15-minute walk and the Jardin de Luxembourg is even closer.
Hotel de Suez
From €90/ night
For a cheaper option, what about the 2-star Hotel de Suez? It offers basic facilities compared with pricier hotels, but its location places you at the heart of Parisian life, making it a great affordable choice. All guest rooms are equipped with a TV, free Wi-Fi access and a telephone, while some rooms feature a small balcony. A continental breakfast is served every morning – or you might want to take the hotel up on their offer of breakfast in bed – it’s what holidays are made of! The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is a 10-minute walk away.
Hotel La Villa Saint Germain Des Prés
From €203/ night
Dotted with chic shops and cafes, the locale around this 4-star hotel represents Paris at its refined and elegant best. Air-conditioned rooms feature striking contemporary décor along with LCD flat-screen TVs and safety deposit boxes, while a buffet breakfast including freshly baked pastries, French cheeses, fresh fruit, cold cuts and eggs is available daily. Notre Dame Cathedral and The Louvre museum can both be reached in less than 15 minutes on foot.