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New Year's Eve in Paris 2026, with hotels by the Champs-Élysées
In recent years Paris has seen in the new year on the Champs-Élysées, with a light show on the Arc de Triomphe and fireworks at midnight. These are the hotels within walking distance of the Arc, with guest ratings and what to know before you book.
7 November 20266 min
Picolo Editorial
In short about New Year's Eve in Paris 2026
On New Year's Eve 2025 Paris put on a free show on the Champs-Élysées: a video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe from 11.50pm and fireworks at midnight. The City of Paris had not confirmed the 2026 programme on 7 November, so check paris.fr in December. Stay near the Arc de Triomphe and you can walk to the avenue and back, because last year the nearest metro stations closed in the afternoon.
Our first choice: The Peninsula Paris, four minutes' walk from the Arc de Triomphe, with a rooftop facing the Eiffel Tower and 9.6 out of 10 from guests. Check availability and prices at The Peninsula Paris
What happened on the Champs-Élysées last New Year's Eve?
From 7pm: the Champs-Élysées opened to the public, and the city advised arriving before 9pm.
11.50pm: a video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe.
Midnight: fireworks over the Arc, as a free, family event.
Metro: Charles de Gaulle–Étoile closed from 2pm, and several other stations along the avenue from 4pm. Several lines ran free all night.
The details come from the City of Paris and Sortir à Paris for 2025. Expect a similar set-up in 2026, but check the final programme before you go.
When should you book a hotel for New Year's Eve in Paris?
Book as soon as you know your dates. The hotels around the Arc de Triomphe and Avenue George V are in high demand over New Year, and some may set a minimum stay. Choose a rate with free cancellation where it is offered, and ask the hotel about its New Year's Eve dinner when you book.
The hotels near the Arc de Triomphe
The Peninsula Paris: four minutes to the Arc de Triomphe
The Peninsula Paris is on Avenue Kléber, about four minutes' walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the top of the Champs-Élysées, according to Hotels.com. The rooftop restaurant under glass looks straight at the Eiffel Tower, and the spa has an indoor pool. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 on Hotels.com. It suits couples who want to walk to the show and back to a palace hotel.
Check availability and prices at The Peninsula Paris
Four Seasons Hotel George V: just off the Champs-Élysées
The George V is on Avenue George V, just off the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement. It is known for the flowers in the lobby and has several Michelin-starred restaurants under one roof. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10 on Hotels.com, the highest score here. It suits anyone who wants a New Year's Eve dinner without leaving the hotel.
Check availability and prices at Four Seasons Hotel George V
Prince de Galles: on Avenue George V
Prince de Galles is an art deco hotel next door to the George V, a few minutes from the Champs-Élysées. It has a spa and a restaurant, and guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 on Hotels.com. It suits anyone who wants the same address in an art deco setting.
Shangri-La Paris
From the terraces at Shangri-La Paris, the Eiffel Tower stands across the Seine.
Shangri-La Paris: facing the Eiffel Tower
Shangri-La Paris is on Avenue d'Iéna, directly across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, and many rooms have balconies facing it. It is further from the Champs-Élysées than the others here. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 on Hotels.com. It suits anyone who would rather see in the new year with the tower than in the crowd.
Check availability and prices at Shangri-La Paris
What Picolo would choose
What Picolo would choose: The Peninsula Paris to walk to the Arc de Triomphe, the George V for dinner at the hotel, and Shangri-La Paris for the Eiffel Tower view.
Why: The Peninsula is four minutes from the Arc and has a rooftop facing the tower. The George V scores 9.8 out of 10. Shangri-La looks straight at the Eiffel Tower. The trade-off: Prince de Galles has art deco style, but the lowest score of the four, at 9.2.
For hotels in every price class, see the best hotels in Paris. For the city's record suites, see the most expensive hotels in Paris. For other cities to celebrate in, see New Year's Eve breaks.
Our pick for New Year's Eve in Paris
The Peninsula Paris: from the Arc de Triomphe to the rooftop
The Peninsula Paris is the hotel we would choose for New Year in Paris. It is on Avenue Kléber, four minutes' walk from the Arc de Triomphe, so you can watch the midnight show and be back without the metro. The rooftop restaurant under glass looks straight at the Eiffel Tower, and the spa has an indoor pool for New Year's Day. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 on Hotels.com.
Frequently asked questions about New Year's Eve in Paris
What happens on the Champs-Élysées on New Year's Eve?
On New Year's Eve 2025 the Champs-Élysées opened to the public from 7pm, with a video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe from 11.50pm and fireworks at midnight. It was free. The City of Paris had not confirmed the 2026 programme in early November, so check paris.fr in December.
Is the metro open on New Year's Eve in Paris?
Yes, but stations near the Champs-Élysées close. In 2025 Charles de Gaulle–Étoile closed from 2pm and several stations along the avenue from 4pm. Several lines ran free all night. Staying within walking distance of the Arc de Triomphe means you do not depend on the metro.
Which hotel is closest to the Arc de Triomphe?
Of the hotels in this guide, The Peninsula Paris is closest, about four minutes' walk from the Arc de Triomphe according to Hotels.com. The George V and Prince de Galles are on Avenue George V, a few minutes from the Champs-Élysées. All have guest ratings of 9.2 or higher.
Where can you see the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve?
Shangri-La Paris sits directly across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, and many rooms have balconies facing it. The rooftop restaurant at The Peninsula Paris also looks straight at the tower. Book a room with a tower view early, because these are the first to go for New Year.
Sources
The programme and metro closures for New Year's Eve 2025 come from the City of Paris and Sortir à Paris. Walking times, facilities and guest ratings come from Hotels.com, last checked November 2026. The picks in "What Picolo would choose" are Picolo's own.
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