Designed for getting around between the northern stations and the centre, the Hotel Du Flaneur Paris is a 4-star hotel on Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, in the 2nd arrondissement. It is a smoke-free hotel with air conditioning and a 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you arrive by train and want to walk to the Pompidou.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 13, Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle. Gare de l’Est and the Centre Pompidou are about a 15-minute walk away, and Gare du Nord about 20.
The Opéra Garnier and the Louvre are around 25 minutes on foot. For the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre, allow about 30 minutes’ walk. The Eiffel Tower is 4.3 km away, so the Métro or a taxi is the better choice.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. They also have:
- A desk and a safe.
- A kettle.
- A flat-screen TV.
- Bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is a buffet and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Reception is open 24 hours and offers a concierge service.
Who it suits
- Anyone arriving at Gare de l’Est or Gare du Nord.
- Guests who want a smoke-free hotel.
- Anyone who likes to walk up to Montmartre.
Good to know
- Check-in runs from 15:00 to 00:00, and you need photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is by 11:30.
To compare, see other 4-star hotels.