If the Cité des Sciences or a concert at the Zénith is on your agenda, the Hotel Paris Villette is a 3-star hotel in the 19th arrondissement with 24-hour reception and a buffet breakfast. It is a long way from the historic centre, so you will use it as a base with the Métro.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the north-east of Paris, in the 19th arrondissement. Gare du Nord is about 30 minutes’ walk away, Gare de l’Est about 35 and the Sacré-Cœur also about 35. The Palais Garnier (3.8 km) and the Centre Pompidou (3.9 km) call for the Métro or a taxi.
According to the hotel, Crimée Métro station is about a 5-minute walk away and the Boulevard Périphérique is a few minutes by car.
Rooms and facilities
The decor is simple and contemporary. The rooms have satellite TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. There is wifi, and the hotel says reception has computers for guests.
Breakfast is a buffet, served in the lounge or, when the weather is good, in the courtyard. Reception is open 24 hours, offers drinks and newspapers and has information on nearby private car parks.
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Who it suits
- Visitors heading to the Cité des Sciences, the Parc de la Villette or the Zénith, all in the same district.
- Drivers arriving by the Périphérique who want to park outside the centre.
- Guests who enjoy breakfast outdoors when the weather allows.
- Travellers without a laptop who need a computer during their stay.
Good to know
Arrivals are from 14:00 to 00:30 and check-out is until 12:00. You will be asked for photo ID and a card at the desk. The hotel has no car park of its own listed.