Left Bank Paris Hotels: A Guide To Where To Stay
The Left Bank has long been associated with writers, artists, and students, but it is also one of the most appealing places to stay in Paris. Neighborhoods unfold from the lively streets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the quieter residential corners near the Luxembourg Gardens and the village feel of the Latin Quarter.
Choosing the right hotel here helps shape your visit. From a base on the Left Bank you can walk along the Seine, reach many of the city's most famous museums, and end the day at cafés that still feel unmistakably Paris. Our guide to Left Bank Paris hotels focuses on places that make this part of the city easy to enjoy.
Hotel Monge
Among the amazing things about Hotel Monge is the breakfast that's included
Our top-rated Paris hotel is also on the Left Bank, in the Latin Quarter. As soon as it opened Hotel Monge went to the top of our lists. Perfectly located in a vibrant neighborhood it is also convenient to the things you want to see in Paris, like the Pantheon and Notre Dame.
Everything about the Hotel Monge is excellent — the best hotel beds and pillows ever, fantastic lighting design, great staff and service. Since we started singing its charms, Hotel Monge has become incredibly busy, so be sure to book early.
Our Rating — Superb-Plus!
• 55 Rue Monge
Hotel d'Aubusson
Serene, well-designed rooms are found at Hotel d'Aubusson
Set on Rue Dauphine, which leads directly to the Seine, where you can cross Pont Neuf to île de la Cité (it's a 3-minute walk), Hotel d'Aubusson is the highest-rated boutique hotel in the 6th Arrondissement and our readers' top choice.
Built in the 17th century as a private mansion, Aubusson retains the period charm, with oak beams, giant fireplaces, and antique furniture. The rooms are charming, well-maintained, and equipped to modern comfort standards. We also love the public areas like the lobby and the bar with its curved zinc counter, not to mention the swimming pool, a rarity on the Left Bank.
Our Rating — Superb-Plus!
• 33 Rue Dauphine
A Classic Seine Dinner Cruise
A dinner cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Paris lit up at night without racing across town. This 2.5-hour cruise serves classic French cuisine on an all-glass boat, so the views stay with you as the landmarks slide by.
Hotel Baume
If you're interested in a modern hotel with a historic design sensibility, we can recommend Le Baume. The hotel has been completely re-done with an interior design inspired by the 1930s and the fashion, films, and Art Deco of the period. Harking back to that era, the rooms are filled with textured silk, satins, and exotic woods.
In addition to the stunning design, the hotel has all the modern conveniences, and guests rave about the staff, saying, "A gem in Paris!!!" — "Missed it the moment we left!" — "Perfect boutique hotel and location."
Our Rating — Superb
• 7 rue Casimir Delavigne
Villa d'Estrées – A Chic Boutique
With rooms like this, Villa d'Estrées might be called Villa Stress-free
With 10 beautiful rooms, the hotel is all warm tones and Empire-style furniture. Travelers rave about the location. You're in the hub of the 6th Arrondissement, close to the Metro, surrounded by bistros, Notre Dame (just across the river), and the pedestrian street Saint Andre des Art. Villa d'Estrées also scores one of our highest ratings.
Our Rating — Superb
• 17 Rue Git le Coeur
Paris Airport Transfers To Your Hotel
Your arrival in Paris is easier when a driver is waiting at the terminal. Private airport transfers take you directly to your hotel, avoiding taxi lines after a long flight. Compare options now and reserve a ride before landing.
L'Hotel – For a Romantic Experience
Classic Paris city view from L'Hôtel
The only accommodation in Paris called simply L'Hotel, here you'll find a temple to opulence. Leave the hotel, turn left and you're in the heart of Saint-Germain, turn right and the Louvre is only a few steps away. In the hotel's cave (basement), you'll find a perpetual-wave pool and mosaic steam room. L'Hotel is perhaps most famous as being Oscar Wilde's last home and the place he died on November 30, 1900.
Our Rating — Superb
• 13 Rue des Beaux-Arts
Hotel da Vinci & Spa
Settle in to a classic Parisian room at Hotel Da Vinci
Equally charming and well-appointed, Hotel Da Vinci is found on Rue des Saints-Pères, just across the river from the Louvre and in the very heart of Left Bank life. It's a great place for walking access to everything you want to see, including Musée d'Orsay, only 10 minutes away.
Unusually for a boutique hotel in central Paris, the hotel has an indoor pool. There's also a stunning courtyard patio, but we really like the comfortable rooms and the great service.
Our Rating — Highly-Rated-Plus
• 25 Rue des Saints-Pères
The Essential Versailles Day Trip
Versailles is unforgettable, but the crowds can slow the visit to a crawl. A guided tour keeps the day moving with easier entry, the palace highlights explained, time in the gardens, and maybe even a stop at Marie Antoinette's estate.
Hotel Le Six
Take a break & rest your feet in the hotel's lounge
It's not just us who like this hip, modern hotel, travelers rave about Le 6. Travelers love the friendly staff, the bright decor, and the location. Le 6 is close to the historic brasseries of Montparnasse like Le Dome, La Coupole and La Closerie des Lilas (a Hemingway favorite). The hotel design is sleek and inviting and Le 6 also boasts a full-service, in-house spa.
Our Rating — Superb
• 214 Rue Stanislas
Hotel d'Orsay – Esprit de France
Hotel d'Orsay serves up rooms with views
From the luxe, high-design group Esprit de France comes this classic hotel just a few doors from Musée d'Orsay. almost literally on the Left Bank of the river. Warm neutral colors are highlighted with pops of brighter tones and the whole space oozes charme parisien.
The standard rooms are are perfect, but we like the large Superior Rooms even more, and there is air-conditioning throughout. The Seine River and the pedestrian bridge that leads to Jardin des Tuileries are just two minutes away.
Our Rating — Superb
• 93 Rue de Lille
• 7th Arrondissement
A Classic Seine Dinner Cruise
A dinner cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Paris lit up at night without racing across town. This 2.5-hour cruise serves classic French cuisine on an all-glass boat, so the views stay with you as the landmarks slide by.
Millésime Hotel
Clean lines and restful lighting featured at Millésime Hotel
One of our newest fave hotels on the Left Bank, and in the heart of Saint-Germain, Millésime Hotel is not just about comfort, design, and service, it's also about the perfect location. On a quiet street in Saint-Germain you'll find the famous church and the Boulevard Saint-Germain in one direction (3 minutes), and the Louvre in the other direction (11 minutes), just across the river. Highly recommended by us.
Our Rating — Superb-Plus!
• 15 Rue Jacob
• 6th Arrondissement
Day Trips From Paris
Some of France’s most memorable places lie just beyond Paris. Spend a day exploring royal chateaux, vineyard regions, medieval towns, and historic landmarks, then return to the city by evening with a richer sense of the country.
Continue Your Paris Adventure
A dinner cruise on the Seine River
From a hotel on the Left Bank, much of Paris lies within easy reach. Cross the river toward the Louvre, linger along the Seine, or head out for an evening cruise. Here are a few ideas for what to see next.
🎨 Skip-the-Line Louvre Masterpiece Tour →
🗼 VIP Tours of the Eiffel Tower →
🚢 Toast Paris on a Seine River Dinner Cruise →
👑 A Royal Day at Versailles →
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Eiffel Tower Fast-Track Tours
Everyone wants to go up the Eiffel Tower, which means the lines can take a real bite out of your day. A guided fast-track tour keeps things moving and gets you up to the views while others are still waiting below.
