Five Of The Best Hotels In The Marais – From Proust to Josephine B.

Untouched by the massive changes to Paris in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Marais retains the look and feel of when it was the preferred quartier of the aristocracy, giving you a glimpse of what Paris looked like 200, 400, even 600 years ago. The luxurious hôtels (mansions) of the upper classes still line the streets; many of them now house some of the best museums in the city. The Marais is full of small streets, great food, and interesting shopping, making it one of the best places to stay in Paris.

1. Maison Proust

Singled out by Condé Nast Traveler on their 2023 Hot List, Maison Proust (named in honor of French author Marcel Proust) provides a lush, enveloping environment reminiscent of 19th-century travel luxury. While old paintings & furnishings evoke the era, Jacques Garcia's design provides up-do-date comfort and convenience. Our top choice in the Marais.

Our Rating — Superb-Plus!
• 26 Rue de Picardie
• 3rd Arrondissement

2. Hotel du Petit Moulin

You know that a hotel designed by Christian Lacroix is going to be fabulous, and the Petit Moulin doesn't disappoint. The fun starts outside, where the hotel has retained the facade of the historic boulangerie that once occupied the building. This is our runner-up pick in the Marais.

Our Rating — Superb
• 29-31 Rue de Poitou
• 3rd Arrondissement

3. Hotel Le Presbytere

In the center of things Marais, within spitting distance of Fontaine Stravinsky and Centre Pompidou, is this charming hotel housed in the former presbytery of neighboring Église Saint-Merri. Amazingly, some of the supportive flying buttresses of the church are incorporated in a few rooms. Restored and redecorated, Le Presbytère combines the best of old Marais with modern comfort and convenience. Note, though, that because it's in an historic building, the hotel does not have an elevator. Another top choice.

Our Rating — Superb-plus
• 78 Rue de la Verrerie
• 4th Arrondissement

4. Hotel de Josephine Bonaparte

Inspired by the life and style of Napoleon's wife, Hotel de Josephine Bonaparte offers rooms, service, and fixtures that are as modern as today. Located in a happening quartier of the Marais, close to St Paul Metro and Musée Carnavalet, the Josephine is set in a former convent and oozes the charm of the Napoleonic Era. A stay at the JoBo, as the hotel is known, is, in fact, like paying a visit to another time.

Our Rating — Superb
• 10 Rue d'Ormesson
• 4th Arrondissement

5. Hotel de Roubaix

Near the Musée des Arts et Métiers this basic but colorful hotel gets rave reviews due to the superior service and its great location in the Marais. Since it's only a two-minute walk to the Réaumur-Sébastopol Metro station, the rest of Paris is easily accessible. Don't expect bells and whistles, but you get good, basic accommodations at a reasonable price for Paris.

Our Rating — Superb
• 6 Rue Greneta
• 3rd Arrondissement

Top Neighborhoods, Top Hotels

There are, of course, other great places to stay in Paris. So, you might want to take a look at our picks of the top hotels in the Latin Quarter or Montmartre or the Left Bank.