Perhaps you have decided to visit Paris for the first time, or you are returning the city because you loved it so much that first time. So, where do you want to stay? How wonderful it would be to be able to wake up and look out your hotel window and have that iconic Parisian view of the Eiffel Tower. Maybe you can even get a room with a balcony and enjoy that morning coffee taking in such an amazing view.
Here are several of the best hotels that offer just that chance. They range in price depending on luxury level, location, and of course whether the view includes the tower. The prices I've listed (in USD) are just a base level average for each hotel and in most cases you will be looking at double to get a room with the tower view. For each hotel I've tried to use a shot that they have provided on their website which depicts what their view of the tower would be.
The Shangri-La Hotel blends French elegance with Asian hospitality. This former palace of Prince Roland Bonaparte features luxurious rooms and suites with views of the Eiffel Tower. Guests can enjoy the hotel's rooftop terrace, indoor pool, and spa, making it a perfect choice for a lavish stay in Paris.
Direction: West-facing rooms for the best views
Neighborhood: 16th Arrondissement, an upscale area known for its museums, embassies, and large avenues. It's near the Trocadéro, which offers some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower.
Cost: From $1,200 per night
The Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel is a modern hotel right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Its rooms with balconies offer stunning views of the iconic landmark. The hotel features contemporary design, a rooftop terrace, and various amenities for both business and leisure travelers
Direction: South-facing rooms with balconies
Neighborhood: 15th Arrondissement, a residential area with a mix of commercial and tourist spots, including the Champ de Mars park.
Cost: From $400 per night
This new delightful 4 star boutique hotel offers elegant accommodations in a Haussman-style building. The V-shaped of this building provides each room with a unique view over the Eiffel Tower, from the front or the side and you can request rooms with a balcony to better enjoy that view. The hotel includes a fitness room, hammam, library, café, and restaurant, making it a sophisticated choice for visitors.
Direction: All rooms face East
Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement, a prestigious district with many museums, including the Musée d'Orsay, and government buildings.
Cost: From $350 per night
This boutique hotel in the Marriott Bonvoy family features rooms with direct views of the Eiffel Tower. Le Metropolitan is also a Haussmann-style architecture, with modern amenities, including a spa, fine dining, and personal smartphones for guests. It's an excellent choice for those seeking a blend of classic and contemporary Parisian charm.
Direction: East-facing rooms for the best views
Neighborhood: 16th Arrondissement, close to Trocadéro and within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.
Cost: From $500 per night
Le San Régis is housed in a historic mansion, originally built in 1857, with antique furnishings and art throughout. Suites offering exceptional views of the Eiffel Tower area available. The hotel's luxurious and unique ambiance makes it ideal for history buffs and those seeking a classic Parisian experience. For some reason, the prices at this hotel jump dramatically starting next February 2025 where rooms at the beginning of the month are 395 Euro, and then starting February 17 (and into April) the rate goes up to 2055 Euro. I do not see any reason for this increase in price as there are no world class events like this summer's Olympics, for example, going on in Paris at that time. It may be because it is so far out in advance or maybe they really are just jacking up the prices going forward. If so, better get there this year while you can afford it!
Direction: South-facing suites
Neighborhood: 8th Arrondissement, near the Champs-Élysées and luxury boutiques on Avenue Montaigne.
Cost: From $400 per night
Hotel Regina Louvre offers elegant accommodations with period furniture and suites that provide views of the Eiffel Tower. Positioned near the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre Museum, this hotel is perfect for those wanting to explore Paris's cultural heart.
Direction: West-facing suites
Neighborhood: 1st Arrondissement, close to the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden, known for its historic and cultural attractions.
Cost: From $600 per night
At 34 stories it is the tallest skyscraper hotel in Paris and offers panoramic tower views from its high-floor rooms. It also boasts Paris' highest Skybar with floor to ceiling windows allowing fantastic views of the monuments around including the tower. The hotel is connected to the Palais des Congrès and features modern amenities, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers.
Direction: South-facing high-floor rooms
Neighborhood: 17th Arrondissement, near the Palais des Congrès and the business district of La Défense.
Cost: From $350 per night
Hotel Plaza Athénée is renowned for its luxury and elegance. Several rooms offer views of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel includes the Dior Institute spa, multiple restaurants, a cocktail bar, and a seasonal ice-skating rink, ensuring a luxurious stay. Make sure to book a table at the Jean Imbert Plaza Athénée Michelin restaurant while staying there and embark on an immersive journey back to the ancient heart of French gastronomy. If you want a room with a view of the tower, expect to be paying upwards of 6 thousand per night.
Direction: West-facing rooms
Neighborhood: 8th Arrondissement, located on the fashionable Avenue Montaigne, known for high-end shopping and dining.
Cost: From $2,000 per night
Hotel Relais Bosquet offers rooms with partial views of the Eiffel Tower. In particular you can see the top third with perhaps as much as the top half visible in the top floor rooms. These rooms are by request only and you will be charged extra for them. This comfortable and relatively budget-friendly hotel is perfect for exploring the local market street and nearby attractions. There is a breakfast option, three actually, for the hotel but other than that you'll either be dining out or ordering in to eat in your room as there isn't a proper restaurant in the hotel.
Direction: North-facing rooms
Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement, near Rue Cler, known for its market street and proximity to the Eiffel Tower.
Cost: From $200 per night
If you are looking for a breakfast recommendation outside of the hotel take a read through our post on the best baked goods in Paris.
This modern hotel offers rooms with views of the Eiffel Tower. Le Parisis is conveniently located near metro stations and major attractions, providing chic accommodations and a sophisticated bar for guests. Looking to get a little quiet space after the noise of the Parisian streets then you can take a zen breather in their patio with its verdant and flowery walls. This one is a nice little hotel and it is one of the most budget friendly for travelers who want the tower view (even if it isn't the full tower view). Even looking at a stay during the upcoming 2024 Olympics, the rooms are available (very little vacancy remains) and the event rate for it is still only €384.00.
Direction: East-facing rooms
Neighborhood: 15th Arrondissement, near the bustling Boulevard de Grenelle and close to the Seine River.
Cost: From $250 per night
Hotel Derby Alma offers upgraded rooms with Eiffel Tower views. The cozy hotel features a lounge, fitness center and in-room massages, and there are some balcony options, making it a great option for couples. Indulge in some quintessential French pastries fresh from their ovens for a start to your day in Paris. This hotel is part of the Inwood Hotel chain.
Direction: North-facing upgraded rooms
Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement, located near the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, in a quieter residential area.
Cost: From $350 per night
Another in the Inwood chain is La Bourdonnais which is just about he tower, and the hotel provides family-friendly accommodations with modern amenities. They have a quirky Havana style rum bar with some fun signature cocktails such as the Tinker Bell. The rooms with tower views seem to be unavailable when first searching as I only ever saw the deluxe, classic, or executive rooms offered none of which had the view. After refreshing the browser and then using the "discover" link on the Classic Eiffel Room and the Book button there, the Eiffel rooms started to show up so when booking click on that room type first (I've embedded that link in the title) and it will open up those options. Third party sites like hotels.com and booking.com did not show any of the Eiffel view rooms so if you want the view you'd best book directly through the hotel.
Direction: North-facing rooms
Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement, close to the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire.
Cost: From $280 per night ($500+ for Eiffel views)
This mid-range 3 star hotel in the offers suites with terrace views of the Eiffel Tower. Jardins Eiffel provides modern amenities and a lovely secluded courtyard, ideal for guests looking for comfort and convenience within walking distance to many of Paris' most visited monuments. Look to book the premium rooms in order to get the view, either with terrace or without. These premium rooms are still affordable at roughly $250 per night for an August stay.
Direction: North-facing suites
Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement, situated near the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides.
Cost: From $200 per night
Terrass Hotel offers some rooms and a rooftop bar with views of the Eiffel Tower. This hotel provides artfully decorated accommodations and a terrace for relaxing city views. A few paved streets away from the Sacré Coeur and the Moulin Rouge, the Terrass Hotel offers you a privileged access to all of Montmartre that you can discover by foot.
Direction: South-facing rooftop rooms
Neighborhood: 18th Arrondissement, in the artistic Montmartre district, known for its bohemian atmosphere.
Cost: From $300 per night
Hôtel Le Relais Saint Charles offers select rooms with views of the Eiffel Tower. This three-star hotel provides affordable rates and modern amenities. It is a no frills hotel akin to what one might expect at a Holiday Inn for example, just with better food and a view. This is one of the few hotels that will offer breakfast in your room at no additional charge so prepare to sip that coffee and nibble on your pain au chocolate in the comfort of your bed while you look out at the tower view.
Direction: North-facing select rooms
Neighborhood: 15th Arrondissement, near the Champ de Mars and close to metro stations.
Cost: From $215 per night
Hôtel Raphael features classic French design, a rooftop restaurant, and bar with panoramic views, making it a luxurious choice. Built in 1925, the Hotel Raphaël is an impressive stone building with an intricately sculpted façade. Visit Le Jardin du Raphael on the rooftop for an elegant lunch with a subtly Mediterranean menu and some of the best views in Paris of the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. In order to get a room with the Eiffel tower view you'll be needing to upgrade to one of their special suites which will cost you closer to $1400 (I checked for October). Each of these have a private terrace. Use the filter option when booking to find the rooms with the Eiffel tower views.
Direction: East-facing suites
Neighborhood: 16th Arrondissement, close to the Arc de Triomphe and the Avenue Kléber.
Cost: From $700 per night
Hôtel Balzac offers rooms with views of the Eiffel Tower. This luxury hotel combines historic charm with modern amenities, ideal for a high-end stay in Paris. Pierre Gagnaire’s flagship 3 Michelin Star restaurant is based at the Hotel Balzac so if you are indeed looking for luxury, make sure to book a table. Unless you are booking one of the top notch suites (The Royal, or Presidential for example) you will need to make a special request to the hotel if want a room with the view. Therefore you should book through their website directly and not a third party.
Direction: South-facing rooms
Neighborhood: 8th Arrondissement, near the Champs-Élysées and luxury shopping districts.
Cost: From $400 per night
Summary
Depending on how much of the Eiffel tower you want visible and how close you are to it the room rates vary considerably naturally. Most of those dream view hotel rooms with a terrace that you imagine yourself soaking it all in are of course going to set you back a pretty penny but you can find some decent views at the budget friendly hotels too. Just make sure that you temper your expectations a little bit and check out the hotel's gallery photos, or Tripadvisor photos so you can get a better idea as to what your experience will be.
A little research goes a long way to making that trip to Paris the vacation you always dreamed about. Even if you can't get the perfect room, most of these hotels have a rooftop bar/restaurant/terrace that you can use to get that iconic selfie.
Of course you can always walk to the tower too and get some pics from one of the bridges (as right you should!) as these hotels are all within walking distance. There is something magical about just strolling around the streets of Paris so get out and explore.
Maybe take a boat tour on the Seine, or by 2025 you might even go for a swim in the Seine at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Don't believe me? Check this post out.
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