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Hotels near the Eiffel Tower, and rooms with a view of it
Some hotels are close to the Eiffel Tower, and some let you see it from your bed. They are not always the same hotels. Here are the best of both, with walking times to the tower and which rooms to ask for.
7 November 202610 min
Picolo Editorial
Every evening after dark the Eiffel Tower sparkles for a few minutes on the hour. From the right hotel room you can watch it from bed. From the wrong one you look at a courtyard, even if the tower is only a ten minute walk away. Choosing the room type matters as much as choosing the hotel.
In short: hotels near the Eiffel Tower
Best view: Shangri-La Paris, with Eiffel Tower view room types listed on Hotels.com.
Closest: Le Derby Alma, about ten minutes on foot from the tower.
Best rated: Grand Hotel Lévêque and Rayz Eiffel, both 9.4 out of 10.
View on a smaller budget: Rayz Eiffel, with a rooftop that looks at the tower.
Our first choice: Check availability and prices at Shangri-La Paris
Hotels with a view of the Eiffel Tower
1. Shangri-La Paris
The Shangri-La is a former princely residence by the Trocadéro, 0.6 km from the tower across the Seine. Hotels.com lists several room types with an Eiffel Tower view, so book one of those rather than a standard room. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Shangri-La Paris
2. Rayz Eiffel
Rayz Eiffel is in the 7th arrondissement, about fifteen minutes on foot from the tower and five minutes from Rue Cler. The hotel’s photos show a rooftop terrace and rooms with balconies that face the tower. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 from more than 1,000 reviews.
Rayz Eiffel
A room with a balcony facing the Eiffel Tower at Rayz Eiffel. Photo: Hotels.com (Expedia Group)
3. The Peninsula Paris
The Peninsula is on Avenue Kléber, 1.4 km from the tower. Its rooftop restaurant looks straight at it, and the hotel is one of the most expensive in Paris. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at The Peninsula Paris
4. Terrass Hotel
Terrass Hotel is in Montmartre, more than 4 km from the tower, but its rooftop and some of its balconies look across the city to it. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10.
Terrass Hotel
The Eiffel Tower seen across the city from a balcony at Terrass Hotel in Montmartre. Photo: Hotels.com (Expedia Group)
Hotels within walking distance of the tower
These hotels are close to the tower, but most rooms do not face it.
5. Le Derby Alma
Le Derby Alma is about ten minutes on foot from the Eiffel Tower and 0.5 km away in a straight line. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 from more than 1,000 reviews.
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6. Grand Hotel Lévêque
Grand Hotel Lévêque is on Rue Cler, the market street of the 7th, about fifteen minutes from the tower. It is simple, central and popular, with 9.4 out of 10 from more than 1,000 guests.
Check availability and prices at Grand Hotel Lévêque
7. Hôtel de La Paix Tour Eiffel
La Paix is about fifteen minutes from the tower on foot, and 0.65 km away in a straight line. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Hôtel de La Paix Tour Eiffel
8. Le Walt
Le Walt is near the Champ de Mars, about fifteen minutes from the tower. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10.
From London
Eurostar runs from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord in about 2 hours 16 minutes on the fastest trains. Eurostar asks Standard and Plus passengers to arrive 75 minutes before departure at St Pancras, and the gate closes 30 minutes before. You arrive in the 10th arrondissement, a short metro ride from every area on this page.
From Gare du Nord to the tower, take the RER B to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and change to the RER C for Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel. For the rest of the city, see the best hotels in Paris and where to stay in Paris. For the visit itself, see things to do in Paris.
Picolo would choose
Picolo would choose: a tower view room at the Shangri-La for a special occasion, and Rayz Eiffel or Grand Hotel Lévêque for a weekend.
Why: the Shangri-La has confirmed view rooms, while the two hotels in the 7th have the best ratings within walking distance. The trade-off: the 7th is quiet in the evening.
Frequently asked questions about hotels near the Eiffel Tower
Which hotels in Paris have a view of the Eiffel Tower?
The Shangri-La Paris lists room types with an Eiffel Tower view on Hotels.com. Rayz Eiffel shows rooms with balconies facing the tower and has a rooftop terrace with a view of it. Further away, Terrass Hotel in Montmartre has a rooftop and balconies where guests see the tower across the city. Always book the room type that names the view.
What is the best area to stay near the Eiffel Tower?
The 7th arrondissement, around Rue Cler and the Champ de Mars, is the best area. It is quiet in the evening, with good bakeries and cafés, and the tower is a short walk away. The 16th, across the river by the Trocadéro, has the classic view of the tower but fewer restaurants.
How far is the Eiffel Tower from Gare du Nord?
The Eiffel Tower is about 5 kilometres from Gare du Nord in a straight line. The quickest route is usually the RER B to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and then the RER C to Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel. With luggage, a taxi from the Eurostar is often simpler, especially in the evening.
Is it worth paying for an Eiffel Tower view?
For a special occasion, yes. The tower sparkles for a few minutes every hour after dark, and seeing it from your room is part of the trip. On a normal weekend, a hotel in the 7th with a room facing the street can be better value, because the tower is only a few minutes away on foot.
Sources
Room types, walking times and guest ratings come from Hotels.com, last checked on 7 November 2026. Distances to the Eiffel Tower are straight-line distances from each hotel’s address. Eurostar times come from Eurostar. The selection and advice are Picolo’s own.
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