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Eiffel Tower View Hotels in Paris for LGBTQ+ Travellers

Where to stay in Paris with an Eiffel Tower view as an LGBTQ+ traveller — and how far each base is from the Marais bars.

Paris skyline with Eiffel Tower view from a hotel room
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The Eiffel Tower views are in the west of Paris; the gay Marais is in the east. This guide is honest about that. It covers four bases with a view of the tower or the river — Trocadéro, Passy, the Seine banks by Notre-Dame and the Champ de Mars — with a walking route in each, the quickest way to Rue des Archives, and which one lets you walk home from the bars. France has allowed same-sex marriage since 2013, and Paris is one of the most relaxed cities in Europe for LGBTQ+ visitors.

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Our favourite Paris view hotels for LGBTQ+ travellers

Best overall
⭐ 9.1
Les Rives de Notre-Dame

Les Rives de Notre-Dame

A small hotel by the Seine near Notre-Dame, on the Left Bank opposite Île de la Cité. It is the only hotel in this guide from which you can walk to Rue des Archives in about 15 minutes and walk home again after the bars. You look at Notre-Dame here, not the Eiffel Tower.

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Editor’s choice
⭐ 8.8
Hotel OFF Paris Seine

Hotel OFF Paris Seine

A design hotel on a boat moored at Quai d’Austerlitz in the 13th, next to Gare d’Austerlitz. It has a bar on board and rooms right on the water. The Marais is about half an hour’s walk along the river, or a short taxi ride.

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Top pick
⭐ 9.4
Shangri-La Paris

Shangri-La Paris

A luxury hotel at 10 Avenue d’Iéna, in the former palace of Prince Roland Bonaparte, looking across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. It is a few minutes’ walk from Iéna metro on line 9, which connects with line 1 to the Marais.

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View or scene — which Paris base suits you?

Pick how close you want to be to the Marais — we will show you the neighbourhood.

Best choice: Trocadéro (16th Arrondissement)

Ideal for visitors who prefer a The classic tower view atmosphere.
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Best choice: Passy (16th Arrondissement)

Ideal for visitors who prefer a Quiet art-filled base atmosphere.
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Best choice: Seine River Banks

Ideal for visitors who prefer a Walk to the Marais atmosphere.
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Best choice: Champs de Mars (7th Arrondissement)

Ideal for visitors who prefer a Tower from your window atmosphere.
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Best Paris hotels with a view for LGBTQ+ travellers

Two hotels on the Seine within reach of the Marais, and six in the west with the Eiffel Tower on the doorstep.

Les Rives de Notre-Dame
Best overall
⭐ 9.1 Outstanding
648 reviews

Les Rives de Notre-Dame

Seine • Near Notre-Dame • 15 minutes to the Marais bars

A small hotel by the Seine near Notre-Dame, on the Left Bank opposite Île de la Cité. It is the only hotel in this guide from which you can walk to Rue des Archives in about 15 minutes and walk home again after the bars. You look at Notre-Dame here, not the Eiffel Tower.

  • Walk to the Marais bars
  • Near Notre-Dame
  • RER B and C at Saint-Michel
The closest base to the Marais in this guide
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Hotel OFF Paris Seine
Editor’s choice
⭐ 8.8 Excellent
2762 reviews

Hotel OFF Paris Seine

Seine • Quai d’Austerlitz • Floating hotel

A design hotel on a boat moored at Quai d’Austerlitz in the 13th, next to Gare d’Austerlitz. It has a bar on board and rooms right on the water. The Marais is about half an hour’s walk along the river, or a short taxi ride.

  • Moored on the Seine
  • Bar on board
  • Next to Gare d’Austerlitz
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Shangri-La Paris
Top pick
⭐ 9.4 Exceptional
199 reviews

Shangri-La Paris

Trocadéro • Avenue d’Iéna • Former palace

A luxury hotel at 10 Avenue d’Iéna, in the former palace of Prince Roland Bonaparte, looking across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. It is a few minutes’ walk from Iéna metro on line 9, which connects with line 1 to the Marais.

  • Former Bonaparte palace
  • Views across to the Eiffel Tower
  • Iéna metro on line 9
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Brach Paris - Evok Collection
Boutique stay
⭐ 8.8 Excellent
343 reviews

Brach Paris - Evok Collection

Passy • Rue Jean-Richepin • Design hotel

A design hotel on Rue Jean-Richepin in the quiet streets near La Muette. It suits travellers who care about interiors more than a view from every room. La Muette metro on line 9 is close by for the trip to the Marais.

  • Design-led interiors
  • Quiet residential street
  • Near La Muette metro
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Best Western Premier Trocadero La Tour
Walkable area
⭐ 8.3 Outstanding
636 reviews

Best Western Premier Trocadero La Tour

Trocadéro • Classic hotel • Walk to the esplanade

A well-rated hotel in the Trocadéro area, within walking distance of the esplanade and the Jardins du Trocadéro. Ask for a room with a tower view when you book; not every room has one. Metro lines 6 and 9 are nearby.

  • High guest ratings
  • Walk to the Trocadéro esplanade
  • Metro lines 6 and 9 nearby
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Citadines Trocadéro Paris
Smart choice
⭐ 8.2 Very Good
1403 reviews

Citadines Trocadéro Paris

Trocadéro • Aparthotel • Kitchenette

An aparthotel in the Trocadéro area with studios and apartments that have a small kitchen. It is a practical choice for a longer stay or a group of friends, and cheaper per night than the palace hotels nearby.

  • Studios and apartments
  • Kitchenette
  • Good for longer stays
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Hôtel La Comtesse
Walkable area
⭐ 8.9 Excellent
740 reviews

Hôtel La Comtesse

Champ de Mars • Avenue de Tourville • Tower views

A hotel at 29 Avenue de Tourville, near École Militaire, where many rooms look towards the Eiffel Tower. Check that the room type you book says “Eiffel Tower view”. Line 8 at École Militaire and RER C at Champ de Mars are both close.

  • Tower-view rooms
  • Near École Militaire
  • Walk to the Champ de Mars
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Hôtel Le Tourville by Inwood Hotels
Smart choice
⭐ 9.0 Excellent
383 reviews

Hôtel Le Tourville by Inwood Hotels

Champ de Mars • Avenue de Tourville • Small hotel

A small hotel at 16 Avenue de Tourville, a few minutes from the Champ de Mars and Rue Cler. It is a calm base on a residential avenue; for a view of the tower, ask for a high floor when you book.

  • Small hotel
  • Walk to Rue Cler
  • Near École Militaire metro
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How we choose

We start with location: how good the view is, and how easily you get to the Marais bars and back at night. Then we look at guest ratings. We only call a hotel LGBTQ+-owned or certified when it says so itself.

The best areas in Paris for LGBTQ+ travellers who want a view

Three view neighbourhoods in the west and one river base next to the Marais — each with a walk and a straight answer on how far you are from the scene.

Trocadéro (16th Arrondissement)

Trocadéro is the Paris of embassies, doormen and wide Haussmann avenues, where residents walk their dogs across the esplanade on Sunday mornings. It is also where you get the straight-on view of the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, which is why you are here.

Why it still works for LGBTQ+ travellers: the mornings are superb, and the neighbourhood has one stop that means a lot to anyone queer and into fashion — the Musée Yves Saint Laurent, in the couture house Saint Laurent ran with his partner Pierre Bergé. Have breakfast on Place du Trocadéro, read the inscriptions on the human-rights Parvis, then walk down Avenue du Président-Wilson to the museums. In the evening, metro line 9 and line 1 get you to the Marais bars in about half an hour.

The downside: there is no scene here at all, and the neighbourhood is formal and goes to bed early. Expect to take a taxi home from the Marais.

Local picks

For LGBTQ+
  • 1
    BreakfastCaretteThe pâtisserie and tearoom on Place du Trocadéro opens at 7.30 am. Take a terrace table and watch the square wake up before the coaches arrive.
  • 2
    Human rightsParvis des Droits de l’HommeThe terrace between the two wings of the Palais de Chaillot is officially the esplanade of liberties and human rights. The UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in this palace in 1948.
  • 3
    Quiet cornerJardins du TrocadéroWalk down past the big fountain into the side paths of the gardens, where it is shady and far quieter than the terrace above. Bring a coffee from the square and take one of the benches under the trees.
  • 4
    The viewEiffel Tower viewpointFrom the lower gardens the tower fills the whole frame across the river. Early morning is the best time for photos without a crowd behind you.
  • 5
    AfternoonPalais de TokyoA big contemporary art centre on Avenue du Président-Wilson, open from noon until midnight and closed on Tuesdays. Exhibitions change all the time, so there is usually something provocative on.
  • 6
    Fashion historyMusée Yves Saint Laurent ParisThe museum fills the mansion at 5 Avenue Marceau where Saint Laurent had his couture salon from 1974 to 2002. Pierre Bergé, his partner in life and business, set it up; check opening days on its website before you go.
  • 7
    Dinner with the towerCafé de l'HommeThe restaurant in the Musée de l’Homme wing of the Palais de Chaillot looks straight at the tower. It is open from noon until late — book a table for after dark, when the tower sparkles on the hour.
  • Getting aroundTrocadéro · lines 6 and 9For the Marais, take line 9 to Franklin D. Roosevelt and change to line 1 for Hôtel de Ville — about half an hour. Line 6 runs to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile and across the river to Bir-Hakeim.
  • Where to stayTrocadéro has classic mid-size and luxury hotels in Haussmann buildings, plus aparthotels on the side streets. Pay extra only when the room itself has the tower view, and stay close to a line 9 station so the ride to the Marais is simple.
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Did you know?

Human rights adopted here The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Palais de Chaillot on 10 December 1948.
A palace built for 1937 The Palais de Chaillot was built for the 1937 International Exposition, replacing the Palais du Trocadéro of 1878.
Saint Laurent’s couture house Yves Saint Laurent ran his haute couture salon at 5 Avenue Marceau from 1974 to 2002; it opened as his museum in 2017.
Trocadéro (16th Arrondissement)

Passy (16th Arrondissement)

Passy is a former village on the hill above the Seine, joined to Paris in 1860 and still very residential: families, retired diplomats, boutiques on Rue de Passy and Saturday queues at the bakeries. Many of its streets look down towards the Eiffel Tower.

Why it still works for LGBTQ+ travellers: it is calm and full of small museums, a good base if you want art by day and one or two big nights out rather than bars every evening. Walk the old railway line of the Petite Ceinture, see Monet’s Impression, Sunrise at the Musée Marmottan Monet, and finish at Balzac’s house and the Bir-Hakeim bridge. Metro line 9 from La Muette runs to Franklin D. Roosevelt, where line 1 takes you on to Hôtel de Ville and the Marais.

The downside: Passy is the furthest of the four areas from the scene and very quiet at night, with little open after dinner. Budget for taxis if you plan late nights.

Local picks

For LGBTQ+
  • 1
    Morning walkPetite Ceinture du 16eA stretch of the old railway line that once circled Paris, now a nature trail near La Muette. Go early, when it is mostly joggers and dog walkers.
  • 2
    Before the museumJardin du RanelaghLawns and chestnut trees right beside the Marmottan. Take a bench while you wait for the museum to open.
  • 3
    Late morningMusée Marmottan MonetThe largest Monet collection in the world, including Impression, Sunrise — the painting that gave Impressionism its name. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am, and until 9 pm on Thursdays.
  • 4
    LunchRue de PassyThe neighbourhood’s shopping street, lined with bakeries, delis and clothes shops. Pick up lunch and eat it in one of the small squares nearby.
  • 5
    AfternoonMaison de BalzacHonoré de Balzac rented this hillside house in the 1840s and worked on La Comédie humaine here. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, and the garden looks out towards the tower.
  • 6
    SunsetPont de Bir-HakeimA two-level bridge with metro line 6 running over the top. The walkway underneath has one of the best tower views in Paris, and stairs lead down to the Île aux Cygnes.
  • Getting aroundLa Muette · PassyLine 9 at La Muette goes to Franklin D. Roosevelt; change to line 1 for Hôtel de Ville and the Marais, about 35 minutes. Line 6 stops at Passy and Bir-Hakeim.
  • Where to stayPassy has small family-run hotels and a few design and luxury addresses on quiet side streets. Stay near La Muette for line 9, the easiest link to the Marais, and ask for a high floor if you want to see the tower over the rooftops.
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Did you know?

Benjamin Franklin’s Passy Benjamin Franklin lived in Passy from 1777 to 1785 while representing the United States in France.
Balzac’s back door Balzac’s house on Rue Raynouard has a second exit onto Rue Berton, useful for a writer avoiding his creditors.
Passy: once a village Passy was a separate village until it was annexed to Paris in 1860.
Passy (16th Arrondissement)

Seine River Banks

The riverbanks around Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis are the most central base in this guide. The quays are lined with the green boxes of the bouquinistes, students from the Latin Quarter sit on the stone walls, and on summer evenings the lower quays fill with people picnicking by the water.

For LGBTQ+ travellers this is the best area in the guide, because the Marais is just across the river. Cross Île Saint-Louis and the Pont Louis-Philippe and you reach Rue des Archives, the heart of the gay Marais, in about 15 minutes. On the way is Place Harvey-Milk, and the LGBTQI+ community centre on Rue Beaubourg has a library and a welcome desk. At night you can walk home.

The downside: it is busy and not cheap, and you won’t see the Eiffel Tower from here — it is about 4 km downstream. The floating hotel in this guide is further upstream at Austerlitz, around half an hour’s walk from the bars.

Local picks

For LGBTQ+
  • 1
    MorningNotre-Dame de ParisThe cathedral reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire. It opens at 7.50 am on weekdays, so come early to walk in without a long queue.
  • 2
    Ice creamBerthillonThe famous ice-cream maker on Rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Île has been here since 1954. It is open Wednesday to Sunday; expect a short queue.
  • 3
    Cross overPont Louis-PhilippeCross from Île Saint-Louis to the Right Bank and look back at the apse of Notre-Dame. From here the Marais starts two streets away.
  • 4
    Photo stopPlace Harvey-MilkThe junction of Rue des Archives and Rue de la Verrerie, about 10 minutes’ walk from the river, is named after the gay rights pioneer. The bars of the Marais start right here.
  • 5
    CommunityCentre LGBTQI+ de Paris et d’Île-de-FranceThe community centre on Rue Beaubourg, about 15 minutes’ walk from the river, has information on events, health and legal help, and the largest LGBTQI+ library in France. The welcome desk opens weekday afternoons and on Saturdays.
  • 6
    DinnerLe ColimaçonA small French restaurant on Rue Vieille-du-Temple, open every evening from 7 pm and for Sunday lunch. It has few tables, so book ahead.
  • 7
    ApéroCafé CoxA gay bar at 15 Rue des Archives, open every day from 5 pm to 2 am with happy hour until 10 pm. On warm evenings the crowd spills out onto the pavement.
  • 8
    Late nightLa MutinerieA queer-feminist bar run as a collective since 2012, with free entry every night from 5 pm. DJ sets, drag shows and karaoke — it is the go-to place for lesbians, queer and trans people.
  • Getting aroundSaint-Michel Notre-Dame · Hôtel de VilleRER B and C stop at Saint-Michel Notre-Dame; RER B runs to Charles de Gaulle airport. Hôtel de Ville on lines 1 and 11 is the nearest metro to the Marais bars — but from here you will mostly walk.
  • Where to stayAlong this stretch you will find small hotels in old buildings on the Left Bank quays and around Île Saint-Louis, plus the boat hotel at Austerlitz. Rooms facing the quays can be noisy with traffic, so ask for the courtyard side if you sleep lightly, or the river side if you want Notre-Dame from the window.
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Did you know?

A World Heritage riverside The banks of the Seine in central Paris have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.
Paris Plages Since 2002 stretches of the riverbanks have turned into a summer beach with sand, deckchairs and events.
A square for Harvey Milk The corner of Rue des Archives and Rue de la Verrerie is named after Harvey Milk, the San Francisco supervisor murdered in 1978.
Seine River Banks

Champs de Mars (7th Arrondissement)

The streets around the Champ de Mars are the 7th arrondissement at its most classic: Haussmann blocks, the École Militaire and residents who shop on Rue Cler and walk their dogs under the Eiffel Tower every evening. Many hotel rooms here look straight at the tower.

Why it still works for LGBTQ+ travellers: this is the place for the tower itself — the lawns, the sparkle on the hour after dark and a morning at the Musée du quai Branly before the crowds. Food is the other reason: Rue Cler is a pedestrian market street, and the bistros around Rue Saint-Dominique are good. For the Marais, RER C runs along the river from Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame, 15 minutes’ walk from Rue des Archives.

The downside: there is no queer nightlife in the 7th, the lawns are crowded with tour groups and street sellers by day, and late at night you will want a taxi back.

Local picks

For LGBTQ+
  • 1
    MorningMusée du quai BranlyJean Nouvel’s museum of art from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, with a garden and a green living wall outside. Open from 10.30 am, closed on Mondays and open until 10 pm on Thursdays.
  • 2
    The towerEiffel TowerBook a timed ticket on the official website before you travel. If you are happy to climb, the stairs to the second floor are a good way to skip part of the lift queue.
  • 3
    LunchRue ClerA pedestrian market street with cheese shops, bakeries and fishmongers. The shops are busiest in the morning and closed on Mondays.
  • 4
    Terrace lunchTribecaSimple, fairly priced food with a terrace on the pedestrian part of Rue Cler — a good place to sit and watch the street. It is an easy stop between the market shops and an afternoon back at the hotel.
  • 5
    DinnerL'Ami JeanA packed Basque bistro on Rue Malar, open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Book ahead, and come hungry.
  • 6
    After darkChamp de MarsWalk back to the lawns and wait for the hour: the tower sparkles for five minutes. It is the most Parisian end to the day on this side of the river.
  • Getting aroundÉcole Militaire · Champ de Mars–Tour EiffelMetro line 8 stops at École Militaire and RER C at Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel. For the Marais, take RER C to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and walk across the islands, about 35 minutes door to door.
  • Where to stayThe 7th has many small hotels on Avenue de Tourville, Rue Cler and Avenue Rapp, many with some tower-view rooms. Check whether “view” means the whole tower or a glimpse from the window corner, and pick a hotel close to RER C or line 8 for the trip to the Marais.
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Did you know?

From drill ground to park The Champ de Mars was laid out in the 18th century as the parade ground of the École Militaire.
Named after Rome Its name copies Rome’s Campus Martius, the Field of Mars, where soldiers once trained.
The hourly sparkle After dark the Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of every hour.
Built for 1889 The tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair and was the tallest structure in the world until 1930.
Champs de Mars (7th Arrondissement)

Planning your stay in Paris

For LGBTQ+
  • Same-sex couples at the hotel deskSame-sex marriage has been legal in France since 2013 and discrimination is against the law, so checking in together as a couple is routine. Book a room with one double bed (un grand lit) and nobody will ask questions.
  • Nights out, the honest versionThe Marais bars fill up after work and stay busy until about 2 am. If you stay in the west, you will spend 25–40 minutes getting there by metro and take a taxi back; if bars are the point of the trip, stay by the Seine near Notre-Dame.
  • Two days: view and sceneDay 1: Trocadéro at breakfast, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent and dinner facing the tower. Day 2: Notre-Dame early, Île Saint-Louis, the LGBTQI+ centre in the afternoon and an evening on Rue des Archives.
  • Community and helpThe Centre LGBTQI+ de Paris et d’Île-de-France on Rue Beaubourg is the place to ask about events, support groups and health services. Its library is open to visitors.
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Best Paris hotels with a view for LGBTQ+ travellers

Two hotels on the Seine within reach of the Marais, and six in the west with the Eiffel Tower on the doorstep.
Les Rives de Notre-Dame
Best overall
9.1 Outstanding
648 reviews

Les Rives de Notre-Dame

A small hotel by the Seine near Notre-Dame, on the Left Bank opposite Île de la Cité. It is the only hotel in this guide from which you can walk to Rue des Archives in about 15 minutes and walk home again after the bars. You look at Notre-Dame here, not the Eiffel Tower.

Ideal for: LGBTQ+ travellers who want to walk home from the Marais
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Hotel OFF Paris Seine
Editor’s choice
8.8 Excellent
2762 reviews

Hotel OFF Paris Seine

A design hotel on a boat moored at Quai d’Austerlitz in the 13th, next to Gare d’Austerlitz. It has a bar on board and rooms right on the water. The Marais is about half an hour’s walk along the river, or a short taxi ride.

Ideal for: LGBTQ+ travellers who want something different on the river
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Shangri-La Paris
Top pick
9.4 Exceptional
199 reviews

Shangri-La Paris

A luxury hotel at 10 Avenue d’Iéna, in the former palace of Prince Roland Bonaparte, looking across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. It is a few minutes’ walk from Iéna metro on line 9, which connects with line 1 to the Marais.

Ideal for: LGBTQ+ travellers treating themselves to the classic view
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Brach Paris - Evok Collection
Boutique stay
8.8 Excellent
343 reviews

Brach Paris - Evok Collection

A design hotel on Rue Jean-Richepin in the quiet streets near La Muette. It suits travellers who care about interiors more than a view from every room. La Muette metro on line 9 is close by for the trip to the Marais.

Ideal for: Design lovers who want a quiet base
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Best Western Premier Trocadero La Tour
Walkable area
8.3 Outstanding
636 reviews

Best Western Premier Trocadero La Tour

A well-rated hotel in the Trocadéro area, within walking distance of the esplanade and the Jardins du Trocadéro. Ask for a room with a tower view when you book; not every room has one. Metro lines 6 and 9 are nearby.

Ideal for: LGBTQ+ travellers who want the tower on foot
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Citadines Trocadéro Paris
Smart choice
8.2 Very Good
1403 reviews

Citadines Trocadéro Paris

An aparthotel in the Trocadéro area with studios and apartments that have a small kitchen. It is a practical choice for a longer stay or a group of friends, and cheaper per night than the palace hotels nearby.

Ideal for: Friends staying a week
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Hôtel La Comtesse
Walkable area
8.9 Excellent
740 reviews

Hôtel La Comtesse

A hotel at 29 Avenue de Tourville, near École Militaire, where many rooms look towards the Eiffel Tower. Check that the room type you book says “Eiffel Tower view”. Line 8 at École Militaire and RER C at Champ de Mars are both close.

Ideal for: LGBTQ+ travellers who want the tower from bed
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Hôtel Le Tourville by Inwood Hotels
Smart choice
9.0 Excellent
383 reviews

Hôtel Le Tourville by Inwood Hotels

A small hotel at 16 Avenue de Tourville, a few minutes from the Champ de Mars and Rue Cler. It is a calm base on a residential avenue; for a view of the tower, ask for a high floor when you book.

Ideal for: LGBTQ+ travellers who want a calm base in the 7th
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Coming for Paris Pride?

The Marche des Fiertés usually takes place on a Saturday in late June. Rooms with a tower view and anything near the Marais go first that weekend, so book as soon as you know your dates.

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Best Western Premier Trocadero La Tour
Walkable area
8.3 Outstanding
636 reviews

Best Western Premier Trocadero La Tour

Trocadéro • Classic hotel • Walk to the esplanade
Classic Trocadéro base with high ratings
Breakfast
Check breakfast in your rate
Location
5 Bis, rue Massenet
Type of Stay
4-star hotel in Trocadéro
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Citadines Trocadéro Paris
Smart choice
8.2 Very Good
1403 reviews

Citadines Trocadéro Paris

Trocadéro • Aparthotel • Kitchenette
More space for longer stays
Gym
Ask about the gym
Public Transport
Metro within walking distance
Shopping
Shops and supermarkets nearby
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Shangri-La Paris
Top pick
9.4 Exceptional
199 reviews

Shangri-La Paris

Trocadéro • Avenue d’Iéna • Former palace
The grand-palace way to see the tower
Luxury Stay
Palace hotel
On-site Restaurant
Restaurants on site
River Views
Seine and Eiffel Tower views
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Colorful almond meringue cookies with sweet fillings.

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Quiche Lorraine © Wikimedia Commons
Main course Meat

Quiche Lorraine

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A savory open tart filled with a custard of eggs, cream, and lardons.

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Main course Vegan

Ratatouille

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A vegetable stew made with zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers.

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Tarte Tatin © Wikimedia Commons
Dessert Vegetarian

Tarte Tatin

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Upside-down caramelized apple tart

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City & Country Data Paris (France)

Key travel data for Paris — local prices, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 France
Safety 🔒 52
Health 🏥 96
Lifestyle ⭐ 64
Infra 🏗️ 91
Rank 🎯 #29
Score 📊 61
Tourists ✈️ 117.1M/y
GDP/cap 💵 $49.0k
Life Exp ❤️ 83.0 yrs
Population 👥 68.7M
Currency 💱 EUR €
Language 🗣️ French
Payments 💳 Cards OK
Emergency 🆘 112
💰 Prices in Paris
Coffee ☕ $4.52
Beer 🍺 $7.00
Lunch 🍽️ $15.00
Groceries 🛒 $27.84/w
Taxi/km 🚕 $1.60
Transit 🚇 $2.50
Fuel ⛽ $1.89/l
Internet 📡 $27.84/m
Salary 💵 $3,313/m

Travel tipsParis (France)

Quick tips

  1. Cannabis is illegal in France — Critical

    Possessing, using or smuggling any illegal drug, including cannabis, can mean prison and heavy fines. French airports, ports and Eurostar stations scan luggage closely, even for passengers in transit.

  2. Say no to the friendship bracelet — Caution

    At Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre, men tie a “free” string bracelet on your wrist and then demand payment, often in a group. Keep your hands in your pockets and walk on without stopping.

  3. Covering your face in public is illegal — Caution

    France bans hiding your face in public places — balaclavas, full-face veils or masks worn to conceal your identity. The law applies to tourists too, and the fine is up to 150 euros.

  4. Pickpockets work in teams — Caution

    In Paris and other big cities, one thief distracts you while another opens your bag. Carry your bag across your body, zipped, and keep phones off café tables.

  5. Carry your passport or photo ID — Good to know

    Police in France can ask you to prove who you are at any time. Show a passport or photocard driving licence on the spot, or at a police station within 4 hours.

  6. Strikes can cancel trains and flights — Good to know

    Industrial action (grèves) is frequent in France and can stop trains, flights and city transport at short notice. Check your operator's website or app the day before you travel.

  • Do
  • Say “bonjour” when you enter a shop
  • Carry your passport or photo ID
  • Keep your bag zipped and in front
  • Ask for a free carafe of tap water
  • Check for strikes before travel days
  • Don’t
  • Cover your face in public
  • Buy counterfeit designer goods
  • Smoke on beaches or in parks
  • Swim when the red flag is up
  • Drink and drive

Sources: GOV.UK travel advice · U.S. State Dept · Google public holidays

Paris tips for LGBTQ+ travellers

Stay west for the view, go east for the scene

The Eiffel Tower views are in the 16th and 7th; the gay bars are in the Marais, around Rue des Archives. Metro line 1 links the two, so choose a hotel near a line 1 or line 9 station and the trip is easy.

Tip: Pick a hotel near line 1 or line 9
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Book one double bed and say so

French law bans discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, and Paris hotel staff are used to same-sex couples. Book a room with one double bed (un grand lit) rather than a twin, and it will be ready when you arrive.

Tip: Ask for “un grand lit”
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Know how you get home

The metro stops running around 1 am, a little later on Friday and Saturday nights. If you stay in Trocadéro, Passy or the 7th, plan a taxi or ride-hailing car back from the Marais bars.

Tip: Plan your ride back from the bars
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Pride weekend books up fast

The Marche des Fiertés usually takes place on a Saturday in late June. Hotels near the Marais and rooms with a tower view sell out first, so book early if your trip includes that weekend.

Tip: Book early for late June

Ask for a high floor facing the tower

A “view” can mean a corner of the tower from the window edge. Book a room type that names the Eiffel Tower view and ask for a high floor; then confirm with the hotel by email.

Tip: Book a room type that names the view
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Paris for LGBTQ+ travellers: FAQ

When is the best time to visit Paris?

The best time to visit Paris is February and June — fewer crowds, comfortable temperatures, less rain and more sunshine. Compare every month in the seasonal chart above.

Where is the gay neighbourhood in Paris?

Le Marais, in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. The bars are concentrated around Rue des Archives, Rue de la Verrerie and Rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, a few minutes from Hôtel de Ville metro on lines 1 and 11.
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Which area in this guide is closest to the Marais?

The Seine banks around Notre-Dame. From there you cross Île Saint-Louis and the Pont Louis-Philippe and reach Rue des Archives in about 15 minutes on foot. Trocadéro, Passy and the Champ de Mars are 25–40 minutes away by metro or RER.
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Is Paris safe for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Yes, generally. France has allowed same-sex marriage since 2013, discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal, and holding hands in the Marais or on the quays is unremarkable. Use the usual big-city care late at night, especially on empty metro platforms.

How do I get from Trocadéro to the Marais?

Take metro line 9 from Trocadéro to Franklin D. Roosevelt and change to line 1 for Hôtel de Ville. It takes about half an hour. Late at night a taxi is quicker.

When is Paris Pride?

The Marche des Fiertés usually takes place on a Saturday in late June. Check the exact date and route each spring and book your hotel early.
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Is there a lesbian or queer bar in Paris?

La Mutinerie at 176 Rue Saint-Martin is a queer-feminist bar run as a collective since 2012. It opens every day from 5 pm, entry is free, and the programme includes DJ sets, drag shows, karaoke and talks.

How can I make sure I get a room with an Eiffel Tower view?

Book a room type that says “Eiffel Tower view” in its name, not just a hotel with views. Then email the hotel to confirm it and ask for a high floor.
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Paris with a view, for LGBTQ+ travellers

★ For LGBTQ+ travellers
The Eiffel Tower views are in the west of Paris; the gay Marais is in the east. This guide is honest about that. It covers four bases with a view of the tower or the river — Trocadéro, Passy, the Seine banks by Notre-Dame and the Champ de Mars — with a walking route in each, the quickest way to Rue des Archives, and which one lets you walk home from the bars. France has allowed same-sex marriage since 2013, and Paris is one of the most relaxed cities in Europe for LGBTQ+ visitors.
  • Eiffel Tower and river views
  • Marais bars on the route
  • Honest distances to the scene
  • Updated 2026
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