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Hotels near Gare du Nord: where to stay off the Eurostar
The Eurostar from London arrives at Gare du Nord, and on a late train the last thing you want is a long metro ride. These are the best rated hotels within a short walk of the station, and when it is worth going further into Paris.
7 November 202610 min
Picolo Editorial
You step off the train at Gare du Nord at ten in the evening with a suitcase and a long day behind you. Paris is outside, but the hotel is the first thing you need. The station is the busiest in Europe, and the streets around it are lively, practical and full of hotels of very different quality.
In short: hotels near Gare du Nord
Closest: Hotel Flanelles, about three minutes on foot from the Gare du Nord RER station.
With a sauna: OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l’Est, about three minutes from Gare de l’Est.
Best rated nearby: Hôtel Providence, 1.3 km away by Strasbourg Saint-Denis, rated 9.6.
Design hotel: Hôtel Rochechouart, at the foot of Montmartre.
Our first choice: Check availability and prices at Hotel Flanelles
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.
Leaving the station, the main exit opens onto the Rue de Dunkerque. The hotels below are measured from Gare du Nord in a straight line, and the walking times come from Hotels.com.
The best hotels near Gare du Nord
1. Hotel Flanelles
Flanelles is a small hotel in a classic Parisian building, about three minutes on foot from the Gare du Nord RER station and two minutes from Magenta. It is 0.2 km from the station in a straight line, and guests rate it 9.0 out of 10. It is the easiest choice after a late Eurostar.
Hotel Flanelles
A room at Hotel Flanelles, a short walk from Gare du Nord. Photo: Hotels.com (Expedia Group)
2. OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l’Est
OKKO is about three minutes from Gare de l’Est and 0.4 km from Gare du Nord. It has a sauna and a lounge where snacks and drinks are included through the day. Guests give it 9.0 out of 10 from more than 1,000 reviews.
Check availability and prices at OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l’Est
3. Hôtel Rochechouart
Rochechouart is a 1920s hotel with a rooftop bar, three minutes from Pigalle at the foot of Montmartre. It is 1.1 km from Gare du Nord, and guests rate it 8.8 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Hôtel Rochechouart
4. Hôtel Providence
Providence is a small hotel with a restaurant and a terrace, two minutes from Strasbourg Saint-Denis metro station and 1.3 km from Gare du Nord. Every room has its own cocktail bar. Guests give it 9.6 out of 10.
Check availability and prices at Hôtel Providence
5. Hôtel Fior d’Aliza
In South Pigalle, Fior d’Aliza is 1.2 km from Gare du Nord and two minutes from Notre-Dame-de-Lorette metro station. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10.
When to stay further in
If you have three nights or more, take the metro on. Line 4 runs direct from Gare du Nord to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and line 5 to République and Bastille for the Marais. Read our guide to where to stay in Paris and the full list of the best hotels in Paris. For two days, see a weekend in Paris from London.
Picolo would choose
Picolo would choose: Hotel Flanelles for the night you arrive or leave, and Hôtel Providence for a short stay.
Why: Flanelles is closest to the platform, while Providence is still within walking distance but in a livelier, nicer street. The trade-off: neither has the classic views of the Seine.
Frequently asked questions about hotels near Gare du Nord
Is Gare du Nord a good area to stay in Paris?
Gare du Nord is a practical area rather than a pretty one. It is ideal if you arrive late or leave early on the Eurostar, and the metro and RER take you anywhere in Paris. The streets right by the station can be busy and a little rough at night, so choose a hotel with good reviews and a short, well-lit walk.
What is the closest hotel to Gare du Nord?
Hotel Flanelles is about three minutes on foot from the Gare du Nord RER station, according to Hotels.com, and guests rate it 9.0 out of 10. OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l’Est is about three minutes from Gare de l’Est, which is a short walk from Gare du Nord. Both suit travellers arriving late on the Eurostar.
How early should you arrive for the Eurostar at Gare du Nord?
Eurostar asks Standard and Plus passengers to arrive 75 minutes before departure at London St Pancras, and gives its latest advice on your ticket. The departure gate closes 30 minutes before the train leaves. Staying near Gare du Nord on your last night means you can walk to the station with your luggage in a few minutes.
Should you stay near Gare du Nord or in central Paris?
For a short trip with a late arrival or an early train home, staying near Gare du Nord saves time. For three nights or more, the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés or Montmartre give you more atmosphere in the evenings. A good compromise is the 10th arrondissement around Strasbourg Saint-Denis or South Pigalle, both a short metro ride away.
Sources
Walking times, facilities and guest ratings come from Hotels.com, last checked on 7 November 2026. Distances from Gare du Nord are straight-line distances from each hotel’s address. Arrival times and gate closing come from Eurostar. The selection and advice are Picolo’s own.
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