15 Best Hotels in St-Germain-des-Pres, Paris

This exclusive boutique hotel in the heart of St-Germain-des-Prés is ultrachic and offers a quiet haven from the exciting surrounding neighborhood. It features original artwork, custom-made furniture, a lively bar, and an excellent spa. The friendly staff is eager to make your stay comfortable, which is to be expected at these prices. 

In an 18th-century convent, this atmospheric hotel on a tranquil side street near St-Sulpice welcomes guests with a cobblestone ante-courtyard, lovely rooms, and a spacious garden terrace. Rooms have period furnishings and fabrics in stripes and floral designs. All have flat-screen TVs, and those upstairs have oak beams and sitting alcoves. Split-level suites have lovely private terraces.

The crown jewel of Left Bank hotels, this magnificent Art Nouveau behemoth has a long history of hosting illustrious painters and writers such as Matisse, Picasso, James Joyce, and many others. Occupied by German soldiers during World War II, the hotel later became a repatriation center when Paris was liberated in 1944. The hotel has undergone substantial renovations over the years and continues to be recognized as a world-class, five-star hotel, though other than the spectacular exterior and high, vaulted ceilings on the ground floor, there is little trace of the hotel's former, old-school Parisian charm. Today it draws travelers with deep pockets who love the Left Bank and state-of-the-art amenities like sleek, ultramodern rooms, luxury services, a wonderful spa and swimming pool, three restaurants, and one of the swankiest bars in town. 

This discreet boutique hotel in a quiet corner overlooking Eglise St-Sulpice is perfect if you're seeking a romantic and cozy hideaway in the sought-after St-Germain-des-Prés district. From its humble beginnings as a family-owned bed-and-breakfast, the establishment quickly made a name for itself. What this hotel lacks in space it makes up for with amenities and attentive service. The decor is a mix of 20th-century styles, with Egyptian-cotton linens, plush carpeting, original artwork, and thoughtfully designed lighting. Corner rooms are the most spacious, with views of the Eiffel Tower on the top floors. Rooms overlooking the courtyard are the quietest. Complimentary afternoon tea and aperitifs are provided in the lounge, the perfect spot to indulge in a quiet Parisian moment.

This neighborhood institution has been restored to its former Art Nouveau glory, complete with a great restaurant and semi-private bar. The decor is cozy and elegant, and there are a variety of rooms, including a handful with Eiffel Tower views. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant Annette sports a classic French menu and is quickly becoming the go-to place for locals and guests.

You'll find discreet old-world service and tranquility at this venerable hotel set back off a quiet street among its own flagstone courtyard and gardens. The 13th-century, stone-vaulted cellar has been transformed into a luxury Guerlain spa, complete with a gym, sauna, and whirlpool.

The showpiece at this 17th-century town house in the heart of St-Germain-des-Prés is the stunning front lobby, spanned by massive beams and a gigantic stone fireplace reminiscent of French aristocratic homes of yore. Even the smallest rooms are a generous size by Paris standards, and Hermès toiletries fill the granite bathrooms. Behind the private, paved courtyard is a second structure with three apartments, all ideal for families. The hotel's Café Laurent hosts jazz musicians Tuesday through Saturday evenings, and a luxurious spa offers treatments and indoor swimming. Prices vary enormously depending on dates.

One of the best things about this comfortable six-story hotel is that it's smack in the middle of Rue de Buci, in the lively St-Germain-des-Prés district. This means you can breakfast at Paul (the well-known French boulangerie), shop at the Marché St-Germain indoor market, and then relax with an espresso at Bar du Marché. The hotel's contemporary rooms are 1950s retro-colorful, while bathrooms are in marble and chrome. Although there's no restaurant, you can enjoy a generous breakfast buffet in the downstairs breakfast room and room service from Café Mabillon next door.

It's hard to know which is better: the charm of this small boutique hotel or its location, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens. Renovated with care, the hotel has airy, pleasant rooms with nature themes. Book one of the rooms with a private terrace and you can enjoy breakfast or an evening drink overlooking neighboring rooftops. If you're planning a sudden trip to Paris, check the website for last-minute discounts on room rentals.

Despite its unremarkable, dark facade, this small, family-owned hotel is an oasis of peace and friendly service when you leave the busy street and pass through the front door. It offers a variety of spacious rooms, suites, and apartments, and it specializes in romantic three- and five-day stays with airport transfers and other perks for travelers who want their Paris experience to be smooth and easy.

The service, amenities, and petit déjeuner (breakfast) may be far from luxurious at this unpretentious family-owned-and-operated hotel, but the location in the heart of St-Germain is fabulous. The relatively spacious rooms are comfortable, with old-fashioned wood furnishings, renovated bathrooms, and neutral white and beige upholstery. Wi-Fi access is free. Children are welcome; baby cribs and high chairs are even available.

If you're looking for a room in a chic area with gentler prices, Hotel Delavigne is a reasonable option on a quiet street. The reception area is tiny, but the welcome is friendly and professional and the rooms are clean and comfortable. It is also a short stroll to the Luxembourg Gardens and the neighborhood's best cafés and restaurants.

For pure French flavor, including rooms decorated in floral chintz, check out this intimate hotel in a hidden-away location between Boulevard St-Germain and Rue du Bac. Four of the antiques-filled rooms have spacious terraces overlooking the courtyard. The 16th-century basement lounge is a warren of stone alcoves with a zinc bar and plush seating.

The graceful stone archway of this 17th-century city mansion in St-Germain-des-Prés was the original entrance to the St-Germain Abbey, but now leads to a captivating boutique hotel that's the height of Left Bank style.

There's something just a bit playful in the air at this sumptuously beautiful boutique hotel, thanks to its history as an 18th-century pavillon d'amour (inn for trysts) and as the place where Oscar Wilde died in 1900 (Room 16, to be exact). Today, the intimate bar allows you to mingle with the Parisian beau monde, and an exposed stone grotto holds a countercurrent pool and steam room.