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08/11/21
Have you ever dreamed of staying in the Marais, one of the most famous and historic districts in Paris? Le Marais is on the right bank of the River Seine, near Ile de la Cité and the Louvre Museum. It’s a central area split between the 3rd and 4th Districts of Paris and is filled with beautiful, cultural, and interesting places to see and things to do.
Another advantage of staying in one of the hotels in the Marais is that you are never far from metro line 1. This line serves some of the main tourist attractions in Paris (Louvre, Tuileries Gardens, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, the Marais…). It is also is one of the few automatic metro lines in Paris, so it always works, even during transportation strikes.
When you’re trying to decide where to stay in Le Marais, you’ll find a range of options to suit every budget. So if you’re struggling to choose between the best hotels in the Marais, Paris, here are some you should consider.
Top Hotels in Marais, Paris
1. Le Pavillon de la Reine & Spa
Le Pavillon de la Reine is one of the most beautiful, luxurious hotels in Le Marais, and it’s located in the city’s 3rd Arrondissement. This 5-star hotel owes its name to Anne of Austria, Queen of France who, in the 17th century, lived in the wing that separated the house from the current Place des Vosges in the Marais district of Paris.
This accommodation in le Marais Paris is ideally located at Place des Vosges, just 15 minutes from the Louvre Museum on public transport and a few minutes’ walk from Victor Hugo’s house and the Place de la Bastille.
Discover a timeless address, a haven of peace in the heart of the capital, surrounded by shady gardens. Le Pavillon de la Reine has its own fitness center, spa, hammam, and a private lounge and bar. Breakfast is served every morning in the dining room, or you can order a continental breakfast to your room if you enjoy slower mornings.
The hotel’s rooms are airconditioned, individually decorated, and offer elegant, modern amenities.
2. Hotel de Josephine de Bonaparte
Are you looking for some hotels in Marais, Paris that combine both luxury and history? Then you’ve found it in this four-star offering in the 4th District of Paris.
Set in a 17th-century convent, the Hotel de Josephine de Bonaparte is dedicated to the first wife of Napoleon I, Josephine de Beauharnais. It offers rooms with a decoration inspired by the first Empress of France that retain their individual historical features while offering all the modern touches for the guest’s comfort. You can enjoy the hotel’s buffet or room breakfast every morning and at the end of the day, make sure you spend some time in the champagne bar or sit out and enjoy the local atmosphere on the patio.
Located right in the center of the Marais, a short walk from Place des Vosges and Place de la Bastille, this hotel is convenient as well as beautiful.
3. Cour des Vosges
Cour des Vosges is a five-star hotel located at Place des Vosges in the 4th District offering all the luxury extras like massages, a hot tub, and a personal trainer to help you work off all the yummy French food. It also has large, elegant rooms with private bathrooms, and some have a kitchenette.
Breakfast is served every morning in the hotel’s restaurant, or you can eat in your room before you head out for the day. And you won’t have to travel far from this accommodation in le Marais, Paris to see something amazing, because it’s very close to Musée Carnevalet and Canal Saint-Martin and just over a kilometre from both the Pompidou Centre and Ile de la Cité.
4. Hotel Le Temple de Jeanne
Hotel Le Temple de Jeanne is one of the best hotels in the Marais if you’re looking for beautiful design at a reasonable price. All of the rooms in this hotel are individually decorated and include private bathrooms and sumptuous, welcoming décor.
The hotel is ideally located, a few meters away from the River Seine, just two minutes walk from the metro station Saint-Paul (line 1), and 10 minutes from Notre Dame Cathedral.
However, one of the best things about this hotel is the breakfast. It serves a daily organic buffet breakfast in the dining room and also has a bar on-site for a late-night drink and chat with your tribe.
5. Hotel Jeanne d’Arc Le Marais
Located in the heart of Paris’s 4th District, this is a three-star hotel with a lot of charm. With modern, spacious rooms with private bathrooms and a work area, Hotel Jeanne d’Arc offers comfort and convenience at a good price.
The hotel is only two minutes’ walk from the Place des Vosges and Saint-Paul metro station (line 1). It also offers direct access to the Louvre Museum so that you can get there before all the crowds do!
This hotel doesn’t have its own restaurant, but it offers a continental breakfast each morning and is pretty much surrounded by places to get amazing food.
6. Les Tournelles
When you’re looking for mid-range hotels in the Marais, Paris, Hotel Les Tournelles really stands out. It’s located in the heart of the 3rd District, just 400m from the Saint Paul metro station and 700m from Opéra Bastille. It’s also two minutes walk from the Place des Vosges and is surrounded by some of the best shops, restaurants, and cafés in the city.
The Hotel Les Tournelles is a three-star hotel with elegant rooms, private bathrooms with all the extras, and a delicious breakfast every morning at a little extra cost.
7. Hotel Bastille Speria
In the 4th District, you have the Hotel Bastille Speria, a three-star hotel which is one of the most perfectly located hotels in Marais, Paris. It’s between Vosges and Bastille Squares as well as close to the famous Opera House.
The hotel offers modern rooms with all the essentials as well as private bathrooms with bathtubs for some extra pampering. The rooms also have a workstation just in case you need to get some work done when you’re not exploring the city.
A buffet breakfast is served in the hotel every day, or you can have it in your room if you’re not a morning person. There are also two lounges in the hotel where you can sit and relax, read, or get to know some fellow travelers.
