Gay Hotels Paris

Quikery or bonkers the designer have put a lot of effort into the 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord. This new-gen gay-friendly lifestyle hotel sits at Paris’s Gare du Nord train station. Convenient for train travelers and centrally located in the city. However, from here most of Paris’s gay nightlife is about 3km away in Le Marais (gayborhood).

Hotel Jules & Jim is a popular gay-friendly Paris hotel located in the Marais. It is made up of a main building and two smaller houses, surrounding an lovely secluded courtyard. This gives the hotel an impression of quiet and serenity, even as you stay within the heart of the city.

There are only 23 rooms, but five distinct categories mean that there is plenty of choice. In particular, we recommend the “Jules” rooms for solo travelers, the Hi-Mac rooms for fans of modern design, and the romantic Sous Les Toits (Under The Roofs) room for couples, which have their own small balcony with views of Paris.

There is a cool and trendy bar with courtyard seating which serves inventive cocktails and attracts a crowd of local Parisians as well as hotel guests. The hotel also functions as an art gallery for up-and-coming artists, with a particular focus on photography, illustration, and street art.

Jules & Jim is perfectly located, within a 10-minute walk of the gay bars in the Marais as well as the Picasso Museum, Centre Pompidou, Notre-Dame, and the shops and city-wide transport links of Chatelet. There are a few great gay spots even closer, including CUD (for late-night dancing), Duplex (for artsy intellectual conversations), La Boite A Frissons (for old-fashioned dance hall fun), Le Depot (for cruising), and the huge Sun Sauna.

Hotel Elixir is a relatively new hotel that was refurbished in 2013. It has a sleek and modern style, despite being housed in a traditional Parisian building. In fact, the hotel makes the most of this, highlighting traditional elements like the 16th-century vaulted ceiling in the basement breakfast room.

The 30 rooms are all artfully decorated in a contemporary style, with plenty of slate grey and Scandi-style minimalist design. There is a single room that is perfect for solo travelers, as well as a roomy quadruple suite for larger groups. There is also the option of booking a set of connecting rooms.

The best thing about Hotel Elixir, however, is the location. The hotel is only a block away from the Seine riverbank, a 10-minute walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Marais gay area. Chatelet, the largest metro station in the world, is basically on Hotel Elixir’s doorstep, and it connects to anywhere you would want to go in the city and beyond (including the airports, Versailles, and Disneyland Paris).

In terms of gay nightlife, long-standing Paris favorite Banana Cafe is just five minutes away, as are various other great choices like The LABO, SLY Bar, Bear’s Den, and Au Mange-Disque.

Hotel Caron is located in the Marais, about ten minutes away from the main cluster of gay bars. Nearby attractions include the Picasso Museum, Centre Pompidou, Notre-Dame, the Chatelet shopping area, and Place des Vosges, which is just a 5-minute walk away.

This gay-friendly Paris hotel is relatively no-frills, but well-designed and pleasant nonetheless. The decor is stylish, modern, and understated. Rooms are on the smaller side (which is normal for Paris) but are always impeccably clean, with super comfy beds and good bathrooms.

All rooms have the standard amenities (such as air-conditioning/heating, TV, and WiFi), but there are also a few thoughtful extras to set the hotel apart, such as a minibar with complimentary soft drinks and snacks, free recent movies on demand, and toiletries by L’Occitane.

Breakfast is simple but high-quality, served in a lovely vaulted cellar. The service at Hotel Caron is particularly well-rated, with friendly English-speaking staff who are keen to enhance your stay in any way they can.

This 3-star hotel is located near the historic Place des Vosges, easy walking distance to Bastille, Notre Dame, Centre Pompidou, and the Marais district. It’s approximately a 10-minute walk to the gay bars in the Marais, but there are also plenty of other great nightlife and entertainment options in the area.

The rooms are decorated relatively simply, but highlighted with murals referencing Parisian architecture and art. The room size is of a usual Paris standard, but the layout never feels cramped. Bathrooms are very modern and well-designed, and on the whole guest facilities are exceptionally clean and well-maintained.

There is nothing extravagant about the hotel, but everything it does it does well and with great attention to detail. The breakfast is tasty, the staff is helpful, and the rates are usually quite reasonable for Paris standards. For these reasons, Hotel Turenne Le Marais has a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and is popular with gay visitors to Paris.

Les Tournelles is located just around the corner from Place des Vosges, one of Paris’ most historical city squares. Within a short 15-minute walk, you can reach the Picasso Museum, Carnavalet Museum (dedicated to the city’s history), Centre Pompidou, Notre-Dame, and Bastille, with many more classic Parisian sights just a bit further. More importantly, the gay bars of the Marais are just 10 minutes away.

This gay-favorite hotel has all the hallmarks of a great boutique stay: warm service, stylish design, snug comfort, and unique, individually decorated rooms. The whole place feels like a home away from home (albeit a particularly trendy one), with lovely rooms that feel more like a nicely decorated bedroom than a hotel room. The beds, in particular, are some of the best you are likely to find.

Most 3-star hotels in Paris do not have a bar, so Les Tournelles’ cozy lounge with honesty bar, Nespresso machine, guest library, and selected newspapers and magazines is a very welcome feature. The Parisian breakfast is tasty and fresh, served in a beautiful stone cellar with vaulted ceilings.

Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera was built in 1861 as part of the original development by Haussmann that created the opulent Opera neighborhood as we know it today. It is an example of classic Parisian architecture, and has been part of the city’s history since its inception.

Sofitel prides itself in bringing some French flair to every one of their international hotels. Here, in the very heart of Paris, the result is unapologetically and undeniably Parisian. The rooms and suites are a modern re-imagination of Haussmann’s 19th-century architecture, using a simple neutral color scheme to highlight the opulent, plushy furnishings and impeccable French style.

There is a splendid restaurant, Le Lumiere, which is named in honor of the Lumiere brothers, who invented cinema and held their first private screening in the building that is now Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera. L’Obscur bar is luxuriously swanky and old-fashioned, giving you the impressing of stepping back through time. The hotel also has excellent spa and wellness facilities at Keiraõ Spa.

Opera isn’t a particularly gay area, but it is one of Paris’ most iconic and gorgeous neighborhoods. There are a few gay nightlife options nearby, such as Doctor Love and LIM parties at Club Haussmann and Bizarre Love Triangle at Maxim’s, both about 10 minutes away. Two gay saunas, Sauna IDM and Euro Men’s Club, are also walking distance. The gay bars and clubs of the Marais can easily be accessed in under 20 minutes with the Metro.

Citadines Les Halles offers apartment-style accommodation in one of the most central locations in Paris. Les Halles is the city’s largest shopping center and is also a major transport hub: the Metro station of Chatelet (just one minute away from the hotel), connects to almost every public transport line in the city.

Nearby, you will find the Centre Pompidou, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and last but not least the Marais gayborhood. However, there is actually a good-sized gay nightlife in the Chatelet area itself, with Le Velvet, The LABO, and Paris gay institution Banana Cafe just a stone’s throw away from the hotel.

The apartments are all comfortable and fairly spacious, ranging from studio size to 1-bedroom. The 1-bedroom apartment can sleep four people, making it a very convenient option for groups. There is not too much difference between the Studio and Studio Deluxe rooms, aside from a sofa and iPod docking station in the latter. All rooms come with air-conditioning, kitchenette, and high-speed internet.

The hotel also offers a good range of amenities, including self-service laundry, a business corner, and a basic fitness suite (if you need a better workout, popular gay gym and sauna Gym Louvre is less than 10 minutes away).

Citadines Les Halles has two TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards, and is a popular choice for gay travelers to Paris.

When it comes to Paris locations, it doesn’t get any more iconic than this. Hotel Napoleon is located less than 5 minutes away from the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées, placing you in the middle of Paris’ luxury shopping area. The rest of the city is easily reached by Metro, with the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Opera, and Marais gay area all reachable within 20 minutes. Matinee Paris, one of the city’s biggest and wildest gay parties, is held at a club just 5 minutes away from the hotel.

As the name implies, Hotel Napoleon is decorated in a lavish Empire style, with rich fabrics, curtained beds, and antique touches. There are both rooms and suites, all beautifully arranged and supremely comfortable. Certain suites have incredible views over the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower – although these of course are considerably more expensive.

The Bivouac restaurant offers modern twists on classic French cuisine – check out the weekly market lunch menu for something inventive and incredibly fresh. Its terrace is a lovely and quiet place to drink and dine, especially during the warmer months. The hotel also offers a delectable Sunday brunch, with champagne, perfect pastries and cakes, savory treats, and beautifully fresh fruit.

Le Relais du Marais is one of the most booked budget gay-friendly hotels in Paris. It is located a bit north of the Marais, but still within easy walking distance of its gay bars, clubs, and shops. It’s also just a short 5-minute walk of Apollo Theatre, which regularly hosts many beloved gay parties such as EXCITE, MENERGY, and La Nuit des Follivores. Trou Aux Biches, another popular gay dance party, is held at Le Java, about ten minutes further down the road from Apollo.

The hotel itself is no-frills, offering overall good value for money. The rooms are modern and well-designed but some are looking a bit tired in places. They are, however, comfortable and always perfectly clean. The rooms are also quite small, even for Parisian standards, but this is to be expected for the price you pay in such a good location.

This is a good choice if you are on a budget, want to stay centrally, and just need a clean, cozy place to lie your head at night.