The Hotel Stella is old, cheap, and charming. This one-star hotel with 20 rooms is located just around the corner from the Odéon theater and the Luxembourg gardens. The hotel is frequented by budget-minded families, and the strict night disturbance regulations make it unattractive to party animals.
The Stella is old: the stairs are steep and worn, the carpeting has seen so much traffic it seems plastered to the floor, and the gigantic wood beams seem to be the only thing holding up the place. But these are all reasons why we loved this place! The hotel might be getting on its years, but it hasn’t lost its charm, and it doesn't look rundown.
Rooms are large. Antique furniture, including a stand-up piano in one room, give these old guys some kick. Old-fashioned pieces include carved wooden desks perfect for penning postcards and hark to the days when furniture making was an art.
The hotel sits just on top of two restaurants, one French and one Japanese, making for an interesting set of smells on the first floor.
Note: This hotel does not accept credit cards.
» Mike Kirwan
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 Stella 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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