For anyone arriving or leaving through Gare de Lyon, the Hotel Palym Paris is about 5 minutes’ walk from the station, on Rue Emile Gilbert, in the 12th arrondissement. It is a 3-star hotel with a continental breakfast of pastries and fruit, and some rooms keep an original fireplace.
Location and getting around
Besides Gare de Lyon, Place de la Bastille is about 15 minutes’ walk away. Notre-Dame is about 30 minutes on foot and the Centre Pompidou about 35.
According to the property, the area has direct public transport connections to the Louvre and Notre-Dame. The Louvre is 3.1 km away: you will get there faster by Métro than on foot.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are decorated in warm tones and have Wi-Fi, an LCD TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. Some keep an original fireplace.
- Continental breakfast with Viennese pastries and fresh fruit, served in the dining room.
- Lounge with hot drinks and soft drinks.
Air conditioning and 24-hour reception are not listed. You will find more options in the category under 3-star hotels.
Who it suits
- Travellers catching a TGV to the south who want to reach the platform in a few minutes.
- Guests who like to start the day with pastries and fruit.
- Visitors who want to see the Bastille and the centre without changing hotel.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. Photo ID and a credit card are requested at registration. If you arrive late at night, let the hotel know, as 24-hour reception is not listed.