The best hotels in the 6th arrondissement of Paris

1. Hôtel Montalembert | The most beautiful hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The capital's first boutique hotel, inaugurated in 1926, this 5-star refuge on the corner of rue du Bac has seen Gallimard's cigarette smoke, the manuscripts of post-war writers and the lively glances of local publishers pass through its lounges. Today, under the leadership of Groupe B Signature and the decorative pen of the duo Pascal Allaman and Géraldine Prieur, the 5-star hotel perpetuates this aura of a "family home" a century after its opening.

The keys are vast Parisian apartments that make you want to put your things away and take possession of the premises. The 50 rooms, including 10 suites, boast textured luxury: ebony parquet flooring, Pierre Frey wild silks and saffron leathers. Detail is king: here, the television fades behind a gilded frame; there, the Carrara marble of the bathrooms meets the elegance of aged brass. On the 7th and 8th floors, the show becomes vertical. The suites overlook the zinc roofs, the bell tower of Saint-Thomas d'Aquin and, for the lucky ones, a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower from the island bath.

The beating heart of the hotel remains its restaurant. Under the direction of chef Cyril Russo, the table is a stopover where seasonal produce dictates the rules. Enjoy a pike-perch gravlax with passion vinaigrette or a veal shank confit with red wine pear, surrounded by a clientele of regulars who make the Montalembert their liaison office. Since 2024, the Parisian hotel has given itself a new lease of life: a spa and fitness area designed by Batiik Studio.

A showcase of natural stone and sculpted wood offering a range of signature treatments to relieve tension and stimulate circulation: from the emblematic Montalembert ritual combining Swedish massage, shiatsu and reflexology, to deep tissue and Thai massages. Luxury without ostentation, embodied by the warm presence of director Laurence Guinebretière, who oversees this temple to the German-Pratin spirit.

Hôtel Montalembert
50 rooms, prices from 420 euros per night
3 rue de Montalembert, Paris 7
www.hotelmontalembert-paris.com

2. Hôtel des Saints-Pères | A 17th-century mansion in the heart of Saint-Germain

Les Saints-Pères is a jewel of Parisian architecture located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, right in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Built in the 17th-century, this mansion with its beautiful classical French façade has been transformed into a luxury hotel after meticulous renovation. A fresco by the École de Versailles depicting an allegory of Virtue crowning the Good Augur under the gaze of Intelligence, commissioned by the tenant of the premises in 1666, adorns the ceiling of the second floor, testimony to the rich history of the premises. But the legend doesn't end there, as the address, which today forms part of the Esprit de France collection, was also the base for an artistic and intellectual circle of German-Pratin figures such as painter Francis Bacon, regularly visited by Jean Dubuffet, Hervé Bazin, designer Tom Ford and Juliette Greco.

The historic building offers visitors a unique experience in the heart of Paris, thanks to its planted patio, a breath of fresh air in the heart of the capital. With its trellises, wisteria and bignones, it's a delight to have breakfast or an afternoon coffee here, before setting off to explore the neighborhood, from the Delacroix Museum to the EDF Foundation and the emblematic Lip brasserie.

The 38 rooms and suites at this hotel in Paris's 6th arrondissement are decorated in an elegant, sophisticated style that pays homage to French history and art. Each is unique, with selected fabrics, authentic works of art, skincare products by French brand Codage and Mariage Frères teas. With its chest of drawers, fabric headboard, mosaic bathroom and burr wood desk, the furniture also contributes to the warm, welcoming atmosphere. We recommend the Junior Suite Signature, with its 17th-century fresco covering 40m² of the ceiling, or the Junior Suite Duplex, with its exposed beams and staircase leading to a balcony. At first light, you can order your continental breakfast and enjoy this precious moment for two. On the first floor, the breakfast area pays homage to French savoir-faire, offering the finest local produce wherever possible.

The 4-star hotel also boasts a refined bar that you'd never know existed from the street, hidden in the patio and open to guests and out-of-towners alike. The Hôtel des Saints-Pères is also ideally located for exploring Paris. The surrounding streets are full of boutiques, restaurants and cafés such as the famous Café de Flore or Le Bon Marché, while the most beautiful monuments and museums (Notre-Dame, Musée d'Orsay, Jardins du Luxembourg...) are within easy walking distance.

Hôtel des Saints-Pères
38 keys, prices from 169 euros per night
65 rue des Saints-Pères, Paris 6

3. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia | The only palace in Paris's 6th arrondissement

The hotel Lutetia, now under the Mandarin Oriental banner, is a historic jewel and the only listed Palace hotel on the Left Bank, opened in 1910 to welcome customers of the neighboring Bon Marché. Completely renovated in 2018, it now offers an elegant blend of Art Deco style and contemporary design, notably in its incredible Signature Suites: Parisienne, Amour, Saint-Germain-des-Prés one or two bedrooms, Haute-Couture by Isabelle Huppert, Josephine Baker one or two bedrooms and Rooftop Penthouse by Coppola.

The luxurious Akasha x myBlend Spa and fitness room offer a haven of relaxation at this Paris spa hotel, set in 700m² with a 17-meter pool. Pamper yourself with The Expert facial treatment (1h30), which combines the effectiveness of myBlend products with Derma formulas technologies: CellSynergy stimulations, LED mask, targeted massages...

The hotel's restaurants, the Saint-Germain (led by chef Alessio Maselli, offering refined French cuisine under an elegant glass roof) and the Brasserie Lutetia (under the direction of chef Patrick Charvet) are accompanied by the Bar Joséphine and its Art Deco frescoes, offering a lively atmosphere and a selection of creative cocktails by Angelo Forte's head bartender.

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia
184 keys, prices from 1,470 euros per night
45 boulevard Raspail, Paris 6

4. Villa-des-Prés | Parisian art de vivre par excellence

If you love idle Sunday mornings at home, then you're the target audience for this 5-star hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Designed by interior architect Bruno Borrione and highlighted by artworks selected by gallery owner Amélie du Chalard, you'll find a bygone Paris, as known and written down by the poet Apollinaire.

33 rooms and suites ranging in size from 22 to 42m2 welcome visitors, and their king-size beds encourage guests to sleep in. Moldings on the ceilings, colorful frescoes on the walls and art deco-inspired furnishings are the charm of the interiors. Overlooking the Rue de Buci with a plunging view of the Parisian rooftops, the terrace of the 65m2 apartment is well worth the detour.

Open to hotel guests only, the Spa de Villa-des-Prés is an underground haven of relaxation with a 13-metre swimming pool, half-moon sauna, 24-hour fitness room and treatment rooms where you can enjoy a signature "temple of beauty" massage (60 min) halfway between traditional Chinese medicine and aromatherapy.

Villa-des-Prés
34 keys, prices from 483 euros per night
29 rue de Buci, Paris 6

5. Hôtel Fougère, a minimalist hotel in the 6th arrondissement of Paris

Right in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, at 36 rue Bonaparte, the Hôtel Fougère has opened, a haven of green peace and a secret hotel in Paris with 20 rooms and 4 suites. It's like a country retreat in the capital, with daily flower arrangements, greenhouses with ferns on every floor, an aviary-like lounge and winter garden designed by decorator Sandrine Gouin... No café, spa or restaurant, just an honesty bar. This is a hotel at its most essential.

Hotel Fougère
24 keys from €324 per night
36 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6

6. Hôtel des Académies et des Arts | inspired by 19th-century artists

This 4-star hotel between Saint-Germain and Montparnasse draws inspiration from its artistic past - Modigliani had his studio on the top floor, and Fujita settled here on his arrival from Japan - to create an atmosphere where art and craftsmanship reign supreme. The 20 uncluttered rooms feature bespoke furnishings and materials: trowelled walls, oak headboards, stainless steel furniture, and two rooms have a planted patio overlooking a 10-metre-long work by Jérôme Messager. The hotel lobby is adorned with large pastel frescoes by Franck Lebraly in the style of Cocteau. The hotel also acquires works of art by young artists and organizes painting and photography courses.

Hôtel des Académies et des Arts
20 rooms, from €234 per night
15 Rue de la Grande Chaumière, Paris 6

5. Relais Christine | elegant hotel in the 6th arrondissement of Paris

Just a stone's throw from Pont-Neuf, the Lapérouse restaurant and the Kamel Mennour gallery, you pass through a majestic stone gate into the cobbled courtyard of Relais Christine, a confidential 5-star address designed by Laura Gonzalez. Organized around the patio, an oasis of greenery in Paris, the 48 rooms and suites are all unique, with plush, voluptuous interiors. A special highlight is the Guerlain spa, under 13th-century stone vaults, with sauna, whirlpool baths, fitness room and solo or duo treatment rooms to make the most of treatments by the French brand created in 1828.

Relais Christine
48 keys from €700 per night
3 rue Christine, Paris 6

8. Hôtel de Buci | Baroque charm

A member of the Biografy gastronomic and experiential hotel group, the Hôtel de Buci is developing its own identity, at the crossroads of contemporary and Baroque styles, borrowing 18th-century furniture, four-poster beds and heavy, colorful tapestries, as well as simpler features, notably worked into common areas such as the lobby, spa and bar for sipping cocktails in the early evening.

The Spa ‍of the Hotel de Buci by Lymfea specializes in sensory experiences, including the hot-cold one whereby a relaxing sauna break is made invigorating after a trip to the cold shower.

What are we here for? The Inner Social Club, a 90-minute ritual offered on Thursday evenings, featuring sauna, pool and hot-cold contrasts... before a gourmet aperitif at the Buci bar.

Hotel de Buci
24 keys, prices from 278 euros per night
22 rue de Buci, Paris 6

9. Hôtel Le Relais Saint-Germain | Authentic and intimate

Halfway between a 4-star hotel and a family guesthouse, Le Relais Saint-Germain, opened in its day by Yves Camdeborde, boasts just 22 rooms, each different from the next. Some are rustic, others contemporary, with drapes and wood panelling, mini-spa, terrace or library. All overlook the famous Carrefour de l'Odéon. The hotel proudly displays its complete attention to customer satisfaction and to doing everything possible to ensure their well-being. In the restaurant Le Comptoir du Relais Saint-Germain, the chef offers bistro-style cuisine in a typically Parisian setting, with a 100% natural wine list.

Hotel Le Relais Saint-Germain
22 keys from €320 per night
9 carrefour de l'Odéon, Paris 6

10. Hotel Dame des Arts | a sensational rooftop

It's the latest thing to hit the banks of the Seine, and one of the finest rooftop hotels in Paris. Climb to the 9th floor of Hôtel Dame des Arts and its 109 rooms and suites to discover a rooftop terrace with a close-up view of Notre-Dame and all of western Paris, from Saint-Sulpice to Les Invalides, from the majestic Eiffel Tower to Montmartre. On floors 6, 7 and 8, rooms with terraces enjoy the same breathtaking view. The hotel also features a Mexican restaurant with patio by chef Othoniel Alvarez Castaneda (corn ribs, red tuna tostada, beef cheek...) and an all-wooden fitness room with sauna.

Hôtel Dame des Arts
109 keys, from €285 per night
4 rue Danton, Paris 6