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The best hotels near Gare du Nord

Long neglected in favor of more central districts, the area around Gare du Nord is undergoing a spectacular transformation. Gone are the soulless passing addresses, replaced by sunny boutique-hotels and charming addresses. Here’s a selection of 5 nuggets where you can pack your suitcase.

Long shunned by guidebooks, in just a few years the 10th arrondissement has risen to become the new hub of eastern Paris. Buoyed by the cosmopolitan energy of the Gare du Nord, Europe’s leading train station, the district pulsates with a rhythm all its own: specialty cafés along Rue de Maubeuge, lively terraces on the Canal Saint-Martin a stone’s throw away, historic brasseries and new eateries setting up shop without warning. Authentic, vibrant, resolutely mixed-it’s precisely this cocktail that’s now attracting a new generation of hotels.

1. Bloom House Hotel & SPA | An unexpected oasis

It's an unexpected surprise in this asphalted area: a gentle oasis that makes a radical break with the urban hustle and bustle. Built on the foundations of former offices, the 4-star hotel was imagined by the Zacary et Delvigne agency as a "solar bubble". Wood, rattan and woven fibers: natural materials set the tone right from the entrance, before the interior garden and its zellige-adorned pool create a real change of scenery. The 91 rooms, many of which open onto private balconies, invite you to laze rather than transit. The Bloom Garden, a restaurant with Mediterranean accents led by chef Raphaël Gerby, extends the dining experience with the same sunny lightness.

What makes the difference? The decisive argument is hidden in the basement: an 18-metre-long indoor swimming pool, nestled under a vaulted ceiling and bordered by a planted patio. In this neighborhood, it's almost a miracle.

Hôtel Bloom House & SPA © Adrien Ozouf

Bloom House Hotel & Spa
91 keys, prices from 180 euros per night

23 rue du Château Landon, Paris 10

2. OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est | Sleeping above the trains

Don't let its name fool you: located along the tracks of the Gare de l'Est, this hotel in the 10th arrondissement is just a 5-minute walk from the Gare du Nord. A real architectural tour de force, the 22,000-ton building rests on giant springs to neutralize railway vibrations. Inside, the design by Milanese studio Studiopepe offers a hushed, ultra-modern setting for travelers in search of upscale simplicity.

What makes the difference? The "Club", a vast lounge open 24 hours a day where everything is included (snacks, drinks, press), and its spectacular 2,500 m² hanging garden on the roof, offering a breathtaking view of the ballet of trains.

oKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est

OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
170 keys, prices from 150 euros per night

30A rue d'Alsace, Paris 10

The 22,000-ton building rests on giant springs to neutralize rail vibrations.

3. Hôtel Mademoiselle | An elegant hotel near Gare du Nord station

Nestled in a quiet street just a hundred meters from Gare du Nord and a stone's throw from Montmartre, this 53-key address - including seven suites - has been designed as the apartment of a refined Parisienne. Powder-blue tones, oak parquet flooring and discreet nods to the world of couture - precious buttons, delicate lace slipped into furniture details - make up a coherent, elegant decor, without ever falling into affectation. The welcome is impeccable, as is the cleanliness; two qualities that, in this busy sector, make all the difference. A spa with sauna, hammam and massage room, as well as a lounge bar, complete the experience.

What makes the difference? Its interior patio: calm, bathed in light, this little secret garden instantly makes you forget that you're a stone's throw from one of Europe's busiest train stations. Quite a feat.

hôtel Mademoiselle

Hotel Mademoiselle
53 keys, prices from 165 euros per night

7 rue des Petits Hôtels, Paris 10

4. Helussi Hotel | The charm of a boutique hotel

On the edge of the 9th arrondissement, within a one-kilometer radius of the Opéra Garnier, this well-kept, family-run boutique hotel proves that a personalized welcome changes everything. Completely renovated in 2024, the Helussi boasts a glamorous, chic design where Art Deco reminiscences meet contemporary color schemes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, far from the aseptic standards of the big hotel chains.

What makes the difference? The uniqueness of the 23 rooms. Each offers its own narrative universe-from "Bohemian" to "Arabesque" motifs-thanks to wallpapers, paintings, headboards and antique objects.

hotel Helussi

Helussi Hotel
23 keys, prices from 140 euros per night

22 bis rue de Bellefond, Paris 9

5.25hours Hotel Terminus Nord | Bubbly and stylish

This is the hotel that restored the square in front of the station to its former glory. Housed in a majestic Haussmann building, the 25hours is an explosion of life; 237 rooms and bubbling energy from morning to night. The Dreimeta agency orchestrated a décor that celebrates the cultural mix of the neighborhood: the lobby is transformed into a lively marketplace where Eurostar travelers and trendy Parisians meet, in an atmosphere as much a global crossroads as a neighborhood salon.

What makes the difference? The Sape Bar. A vibrant tribute to the Congolese sapeurs, these undisputed masters of elegance and color who have made putting on clothes a way of life. With its hushed club decor and portraits of dandies in full regalia, it's one of the most stylish bars in the 10th arrondissement - and one of the best reasons not to go to bed too early.

25hours Hotel Terminus Nord

25hours Hotel Terminus Nord
237 keys, prices from 175 euros per night

12 boulevard de Denain, Paris 10

All locations are independently selected by our specialist journalists. If you make a reservation, we may receive an affiliate commission.

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