On the edge of Little Tokyo, this 26-room hotel is a stylistic breath of fresh air—designer Laura Gonzalez drew inspiration from the neighborhood's Japanese heritage and the 19th century European fascination with Japonisme. That thoughtful fusion extends to Hanabi, the excellent restaurant and bar we’d visit even if we weren’t staying there, and the basement spa, which offers traditional East Asian treatments.

Cool, charming, and intimate stay in the 4th… We love the decor by Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki that feels just old-world enough, with modern details. Each room has a tapestry as an over-the-bed canopy, and a tasteful palette of muted green, blue and ochre. The subterranean spa and gym has top-of-the line equipment and a stunning pool with a ceiling mural by Jacques Merle. Save a meal for their Ashkenazi restaurant, Boubalé.

This stylish and playfully decorated stay in the 8th remains true to its roots as a 19th century dance hall. The rooms are small but chic, with enough personality—Parisian shutters, windowboxes, and porcelain light switches—that you won’t forget where you are. Downstairs, the lobby centers around a Deco-style bar that locals drift through en route to the excellent Korean restaurant, OMA.

It’s art-deco meets ‘70s at this charming and super central hotel in the 8th. We loved the unique color palette of cornflower blue, mustard and chartreuse florals. Owner Matthieu Dumas is a restaurateur who is passionate about wine, so definitely check out the list he’s curated for their in-house restaurant, Nepita, where bottles are sourced from biodynamic producers across Europe.

This discreet hotel in the 1st, which combines the tranquility of a rural château with the elegance of a 16th-century Parisian maison, is beloved among the fashion crowd. With 32 cozy-chic rooms, a moody cocktail bar off the lobby, and a brasserie full of locals on the top floor, it feels both removed from the city and very much part of it.

A chic boutique hotel off a busy boulevard in the 2nd, with a bar worth coming to even if you’re not staying here. Don’t be put off by the uncharming street it’s on—it’s super central, with loads of great restaurants filled with locals.

Designed by the architecture group Festen–best known for their minimalism and use of natural materials—their latest project in the 9th brings their paired back style to Roaring-Twenties grandeur. The hotel has two on-site restaurants and a rooftop bar with one of the best views in Paris.

Located in the former home of Oscar Wilde in the 6th, this moody fantasia of velvet and silk designed by Jacques Garcia captures the spirit of the late writer. Head up the spiral staircase to one of its 20 rooms swathed in dark wood, ornate wallpaper and opulent curtains. Or go down to soak in the tiled hammam pool.

This former home of the French writer Stendhal is more like a pied-a-terre than a hotel. Behind a quiet courtyard, twenty guest rooms are connected to the lobby via a perfectly creaky spiral staircase. A strong sense of place, warm service, and distinct sense of calm—are all presided over by a French bulldog named Filou.

Behind Haussmannian facades is a strikingly modern 64-room retreat in the 3rd, with brutalist concrete-cast walls and brushed metal accents. It draws a crowd of French and foreign creatives, who can enjoy the Herbarium bar and 360-degree city views from the rooftop deck.

A rare great Latin Quarter option, with great views of the whole city from the rooftop bar. Sleek, curved minimalist interiors meet warm wooden accents for a sultry adult vibe.

Inspired by the history of culture and literature of its Montparnasse neighborhood, this cozy, design-forward hotel is perfect for art lovers who want a truly Parisian experience. With bright, vaguely-Scandinavian interiors and shelves decorated with books, brushes, and framed design plans, you may be inspired to make use of the easels they have in every room.

Designed by Fabrizio Casiraghi as a nod to the golden age of travel—a burnished wood bar that would look at home on an ocean liner, bronze and nautical rope accents—transports guests in time. Each of the 138 rooms in this 6th arr. stay is designed with vintage accents including record players, used books, and ceramic chess boards. The ground floor brasserie is open daily, and don’t miss the basement speakeasy.

Originally opened in 1920 as a haven for artists and writers, the hotel in the 6th was recently restored with a nod to its origins—123 rooms featuring custom-made furniture and curated artwork. (Try to book one with a balcony facing the Eiffel Tower.) The ground floor brasserie, Annette—named after a long-term resident—features 1920s photos of Paris and French classics with a twist.

Located near the famous palace hotels in the 8th, but at a fraction of the price and with the sweetest staff who love to take care of their guests. Across the 50 rooms, geometric detailing meets cozy decor, blending Haussmannian history with Art-Deco era design. The all day café turns into a great bar at night with excellent cocktails and a killer club sandwich.

Although the hotel occupies the spot in the 8th where French writer Honoré de Balzac once lived, it doesn’t lean on the past. The Japanese-inspired decor—wood-paneled rooms with textured shoji-like wallpaper, ivory curtains, and a piece of minimalist art—are a serene vibe shift. Book a massage in Spa Ikoi, where sliding wooden screen doors conceal a plunge pool, tiny gym and treatment rooms.

Just off the Champs Elysées, the hotel’s traditional architecture and low-key signage make it easy to miss. Inside, though, find eye-popping opulence—charcoal mosaic tiling, marble mirrors, brass lighting. The velvet banquettes in the lounge are the perfect place for business travelers to work or take meetings.

Rooms are on the smaller side, but are modern and charming, with interiors by French designer Dorothée Meilichzon. The ones with most quirk and character are tucked under the eaves of this classically Parisian building, and have fireplaces or wrought-iron Juliette balconies overlooking the tree-lined streets of Montmartre. One of the best parts? The kitchen is run by the restaurant Frenchie, so guests can easily score a coveted reservation.

A modern hotel that blends art-deco design with old-world details, the 40 rooms were styled by Dorothée Meilichzon using cool tones and eccentric wallpaper. It’s a well-priced neighborhood stay in the 9th with Thonet details, that’s both bright, cozy, and kid-friendly.

This green oasis in the 9th nods to the horticultural history of Rue Cadet and its 16th-century master gardeners with the whimsical Martin Brudnizki interiors. Many of the 60 rooms have views of the hotel’s gardens, and they are all decorated in colors of the courtyard below–sage green, sunflower yellow, and peony splashed throughout. The leafy terrace has got to be one of the best places for a moment of respite from the city.

From the hotel group Touriste, their latest near Faubourg Saint-Martin brings '70s-era retro glamour to this young, multicultural neighborhood. Brightly colored rugs in the bedrooms meet checkered tiled baths outfitted with Diptyque products in each of the hotel’s 30 rooms, spread over 7 stories with amazing views of the city from the roof.

With just 18 rooms, this small hotel has a big personality. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Strasbourg Saint-Denis, suites are styled with maximalist decor and full in-room cocktail bars. Pour yourself a drink for a cozy night in, or head down to the onsite restaurant for great people watching and a dinner of wood-fired French fusion.

Inspired by the story of a famous Moulin Rouge dancer, this hotel in the trendy Oberkampf district is designed as an homage to a secret passion. Rooms are wrapped in bold, contrasting patterns and sensual fabrics—animal and plant prints dominate—and you can reserve the intimate spa/sauna/plunge pool all for yourself.

With retro-chic Italian decor and a rooftop bar where Aperol Spritzes flow, this hotel in the 15th feels less like a stay in downtown Paris and more like being transported to 1970s Riviera. Minimalist rooms are stylishly finished with striped curtains and vintage Cesca chairs.

This super-charming 26-room hotel and garden feels like a country house escape in the residential 17th arr., yet it’s close to Parc Monceau, our favorite daily food market Marché de Levis, and lots of small restaurants filled with cool locals. Rooms are well appointed with fabric walls, and the public spaces have lovely de Gournay wallpaper and furniture, all in a palette of greens to mirror the leafy garden. The outdoor garden is great for lunch, where you’ll sit amongst the well-styled locals.