Located between the bustling Boulevard St-Michel and the Faculté de Médecine, the two-star Hotel St-Pierre offers 50 rooms at bargain prices.
Downstairs, the modern lobby features a lounge and a cool vintage wrought iron elevator. Upstairs, the simple, ho-hum wooden furnishings fill the old-fashioned rooms, along with fresh carpets, delicately patterned wall paper, and pretty chandeliers. Rooms have free Internet access, TVs, and air-conditioning. Frosted glass doors lead to the freshly-tiled bathrooms, all with hair dryers, monogrammed towels, and shower or bath (the cheapest rooms share the toilets in the hall).
When we visited, the friendly staff let us check out each room on the fourth floor. These rooms have balconies overlook the historic college domes, Notre Dame's towers, and even the Eiffel Tower (from room 41). Lower floors have bigger rooms, but no views.
Considering the central location, amenities and views, the Saint-Pierre puts many more expensive hotels to shame. Book early in the summer!
» Heather Stimmler-Hall
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
About the Hotel Saint-Pierre neighborhood
Just west of the Latin Quarter in the direction of the Eiffel Tower, St. Germain des Prés is a class act. Located in the 6th arrondissment, St. Germain is flanked by two Parisian gems—the Luxembourg Gardens to the south and the banks of the Seine to the north. The iconic neighborhood borrows its name from the church of St. Germain des Prés. It is defined by the boulevard of the same name, which slices through the quarter’s winding streets. St. Germain's designer fashion boutiques and world famous cafés pack the neighborhood.
St. Germain is the perfect place for unguided walks. Art galleries and swank shops can be found on just about every corner. Everything costs a little bit more here; from cocktails to double rooms, visitors should be prepared for higher rates and pricetags. Nonetheless, St. Germain is home to some moderately expensive (and quite charming) sleeps.
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