Where to Stay in Saint-Germain

• Best Hotels in St-Germain-des-Prés
  Relais Christine • Hotel phone: +33 1 40 51 60 80
  Mandarin Oriental Lutetia • Hotel phone: +33 1 49 54 46 00
  L’Hotel • Hotel phone: +33 1 44 41 99 00
  Pavillon Faubourg • Hotel phone: +33 1 42 61 01 51
  Hotel Bel Ami • Hotel phone: +33 1 42 61 53 53
  Victoire & Germain • Hotel phone: +33 1 45 49 03 26
  Hôtel Saint-André des Arts • Hotel phone: +33 1 43 26 96 16
• Best Value/Midrange Hotels
  Hotel des Deux Continents • Hotel phone: +33 1 43 26 72 46
  Welcome Hotel • Hotel phone: +33 1 46 34 24 80
  Hôtel de Nesle • Hotel phone: +33 1 43 54 62 41

Why Stay in Saint-Germain: The Quintessential Paris Experience

Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the 6th Arrondissement are the Paris you read about in novels and see in classic films. This is the historic, intellectual, and artistic soul of the Left Bank, where philosophers, writers, and artists like Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Picasso once debated in legendary cafés. The vibe is effortlessly chic and intellectual. It’s a neighborhood made for strolling, with world-class art galleries, antique shops, designer boutiques, and historic bistros lining its beautiful streets. Saint-Germain is great for couples, art lovers, shoppers, and anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the quintessential romantic Paris.

Best Things to Do in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

• Experience the Café Culture: This is a must-do. Grab a table on the terrace of one of the legendary “Big Three” cafés: Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, or Brasserie Lipp. Order a coffee or a glass of wine and watch the world go by.
• Explore Art Galleries and Antique Shops: The neighborhood is the heart of the Parisian art scene. Spend an afternoon browsing the countless galleries on Rue de Seine and Rue Bonaparte, which are packed with everything from modern art to priceless antiques.
• Visit the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church: Explore the oldest church in Paris, an ancient Romanesque beauty that anchors the entire neighborhood.
• Go Shopping: Saint-Germain is home to incredible shopping. You’ll find iconic designer boutiques, the world’s best chocolatiers, and Paris’s most elegant department store, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche.
• Walk to the Museums: You are in a perfect location for art lovers. The Musée d’Orsay is right on the edge of the neighborhood, and the Louvre is just a beautiful walk away across the Pont des Arts.
• Relax in the Luxembourg Gardens: One of Paris’s most stunning parks, perfect for a morning jog, an afternoon stroll, or simply relaxing by the Medici Fountain.

Relais Christine on a side street in St-Germain.

Best Hotels in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain is the heart of Paris’s boutique hotel scene, known for its chic, intimate, and often historic properties.

Luxury & High-End Boutique
• Relais Christine: My favorite hotel in St-Germain. A truly special and romantic hotel tucked away in a secluded 17th-century mansion with a magnificent private garden.
• L’Hotel: A legendary and opulent hotel, famous as Oscar Wilde’s final home. The design is theatrical, intimate, and unforgettable.
• Mandarin Oriental Lutetia: The only grand “Palace” hotel on the Left Bank. A recently renovated Art Deco masterpiece with a superb spa and swimming pool.
• Pavillon Faubourg: A sophisticated and stylish hotel with a fantastic spa and a destination restaurant, perfectly located in the heart of the neighborhood.
• Hotel Bel Ami: A chic and contemporary 5-star hotel with a vibrant, modern design and a prime location near the church.
• Hôtel Saint-André des Arts: A historic and artistic hotel with a cool, bohemian vibe, perfectly located for exploring Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter.
• Victoire & Germain: A modern and colorful boutique hotel offering a comfortable and stylish base on a quiet street.

L’Hotel is the famous and opulent hotel where Oscar Wilde spent his final days, and it’s tucked away on the quiet and charming Rue des Beaux-Arts, surrounded by art galleries.

Charming Mid-Range & Best Value
• Hotel des Deux Continents: A welcoming and reliable hotel offering great value in an unbeatable location, just steps from Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
• Welcome Hotel: A fantastic-value hotel with small but comfortable rooms and a prime location right in the heart of the action.
• Hôtel de Nesle: A quirky and bohemian hotel with uniquely decorated rooms and a lovely private garden, offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

Getting Around

Saint-Germain is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Paris, but it also has some of the city’s best Metro connections. You are never more than a few minutes from a station that can whisk you across the city, making it an ideal base. The area is mainly served by four key stations:
• Saint-Germain-des-Prés Station (Line 4): Located right on the main boulevard next to the famous Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore, this is the neighborhood’s flagship station.
• Odéon Station (Lines 4 & 10): Sitting on the border with the Latin Quarter, this is a busy hub with access to two lines. Line 4 offers the same great north-south route, while Line 10 is perfect for exploring the Left Bank.
• Mabillon Station (Line 10): Tucked away just behind the main boulevard, Mabillon is a quieter station that uses Line 10, making it an alternative to Odéon for your travels along the Left Bank.
• Sèvres-Babylone Station (Lines 10 & 12): On the southern edge of the neighborhood, this station gives you access to Line 12, which is your direct route to some of the Right Bank’s most famous sights. Take it north to the magnificent Place de la Concorde, the luxury shops around Madeleine, or all the way up to the Abbesses station for the charming hilltop village of Montmartre.