8 Best Hotels in Montparnasse, Paris

Modern, cheerful, and very zen, Le Six hotel and spa has a fireplace-equipped common room, a small library, and elegant, quiet rooms with individual Nespresso machines. The organic breakfasts are served in the glass-roofed winter garden or via room service. Try reserving one of the three deluxe rooms with private balconies, so you can have breakfast or a romantic evening cocktail en plein air. If you're feeling more sociable, hotel guests are welcome to share an aperitif with the manager around the fireplace. Relax after a day of walking and treat yourself to a massage or free hammam in the basement level spa (reservations are a must). 

The colors of this hotel are a cheerful mix of smoky blues, pinks, and yellows, paired with William Morris prints, making it feel fresh, whimsical, and soothing all at once. The lobby sports a lovely bar and plush sofas but is also very family-friendly, providing costumes and special surprises for their youngest guests. 

On a small street famous for its nearby historic art studio, this 54-room hotel gives a distinct bow to modern art and its different movements. The cheerful, pastel-hue breakfast room opens onto a garden terrace. The hotel also has a room specially designed for guests with disabilities. 

Directly across the street from the historic art studio Académie de la Grande Chaumière, where drawing and painting lessons are still taught, this hotel embraces the creative history and significance of the neighborhood, once home to many painters and artists. The lobby is an intimate art gallery, while craftsman woodwork gives the rooms a sober, retro-sleek feel. A drawing workspace is available for those who are feeling creative, and artists are welcome to gather at the honesty bar. 

On a tranquil street between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Montparnasse's cafés and brasseries sits this pleasant six-story hotel. The homey lobby and breakfast area are bathed in light, showcasing a wood-fire hearth, plump sofas, and Greek Revival columns. A contemporary style dominates uncluttered rooms decorated with wood furnishings. 

Set in a typical 19th-century Haussmannian building on a small street lined with food shops, restaurants, and bars, this six-story hotel gets points for its proximity to Montparnasse and the Jardin du Luxembourg, as well as for its sleek decor. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the salon in the afternoon, and an honor bar is open until late at night.

A sleek Scandinavian design with lively splashes of color, bright comfortable rooms, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere make this 19-room hotel one of Paris’s best-kept secrets. For a premium experience, try reserving one of the two rooms on the top floor, each of which has a small, private terrace.

Montparnasse was the art capital of the world in the 1920s and '30s, and this hotel captures some of that spirit by naming its rooms after artists who lived in the neighborhood during that time while also providing excellent service at hard-to-beat prices. Pay a bit extra for one of the three deluxe corner rooms, which have windows facing the Eiffel Tower. All are soundproofed, but none completely drown out the traffic below.