9 Best Hotels in Eastern Paris, Paris

With a location in a hidden, tree-shaded courtyard off a nondescript street minutes from Père-Lachaise cemetery, no lodging in the capital is quite as unobtrusively fabulous as this trailblazing, 100% sustainable, five-room eco-lodge. No detail was overlooked in designing the ultracontemporary building; spacious rooms are furnished with chic state-of-the-art materials and fixtures that manage to be both cozy and private.

If you want designer digs in a well-located boutique lodging that won't break the budget, this hotel designed by Christian Lacroix is a great spot for you. Chic, roomy (for Paris), and full of artisan touches reflecting the historical footprint of the neighborhood, the compact 38-room Antoine offers tons of style just a five-minute walk from the Bastille.

This urban-chic hotel tucked away on an old artisan street is fully in tune with the pulse of the lively Oberkampf neighborhood and close to fabulous nightlife, cocktail bars, restaurants, bakeries, and shopping (and the Marais and Canal St-Martin). The funky mix-and-match interior crosses industrial-loft style with eclectic antiques and still manages to be warm and welcoming. The friendly staff are always on the lookout for ways to improve your stay. Though on the smaller side, rooms are ample enough, with big windows and stylish decor, and bathrooms have soothing rain showerheads. The small in-hotel spa includes a gym, steam room, and a range of beauty treatments and massages (must be booked in advance).

In this hotel on the top floors of one of architect Jean Nouvel's shimmering Duo Towers, guests get an unprecedented view of Paris from one of the city's tallest buildings and its second-tallest hotel. Stylish interiors by Philippe Stark combine contemporary warmth with state-of-the-art technology, like automated window blinds from your bedside touch control. All rooms offer nearly floor-to-ceiling views along with wraparound windows from the bathrooms. The top-notch Asian-inspired TOO restaurant and the TacTac skybar are perched on the building's top floors, and the hotel definitely has Paris's highest spa, with stellar views from the outdoor Jacuzzi. It might be a bit off the beaten path, but prices luckily reflect the up-and-coming neighborhood, and the hotel is a quick and easy métro ride—or a scenic walk along the Seine—to central Paris.

There's no way to be glum at this chic, colorful hotel in a bustling neighborhood between two of Paris's main railway stations, Gare de l'Est and the Gare du Nord. Vintage furniture and paintings paired with lively prints and brilliant colors create a vibrant mood in rooms and common areas. Rooms are on the cozy side, though upper-floor rooms have great views, especially the ones with balconies, some with superb views of the trains coming and going. The excellent hotel café across the street is a big draw for Parisian foodies and locals.

The no-frills decor might seem spartan at first, but this tidy boutique hotel also offers modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, a perfect location a few blocks from the regal Place des Vosges, and outstanding prices for the area. Cozy rooms are calm and quiet and have the kind of high-quality mattresses more often found in a four-star hotel.

Film buffs might opt to forego the light of day at MK2 Cinema's hotel, where each of the 36 cozy rooms comes with an overhead projector and giant screen. Chic bathrooms and sleek decor aside, rooms are also equipped with a professional sound system and a PlayStation 5 console. For the full experience, there's popcorn, sundaes, and other movie-night delights delivered to your room (along with more healthy options, like veggie boards and salads from Bob's Juice Bar downstairs). Another option is to head to the rooftop bar for cocktails and outdoor movie screenings.

Just two blocks from the Canal St-Martin, and within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and both the Gare du Nord and the Gare du l'Est, lies this pretty, little hotel full of vintage charm that's also easy on the wallet. Classy touches such as plush velvet easy chairs, throw pillows, and headboards in romantic colors, plus trendy vintage touches, a charming skylit dining area, cozy library, a small garden terrace, and attentive service, lend a sophisticated air to what is essentially a semi-budget hotel.

Designer Jean-Philippe Nuel applied his sleek styling to Le Général, one of Paris's first affordable, high-design hotels. Daring splashes of fuchsia decorate the walls in the common areas, though the rooms are more subdued, in cream, chocolate, and chestnut. Clever decorative touches include clear-plastic desk chairs, ambient lighting, and silver rubber duckies in the bath. A small fitness center and a full-service bar are nice touches, and close proximity to métro stations is another convenience appreciated by guests.