10 best hotels with balcony: paris with a Glorious view

It's no secret that Paris hotels are expensive, and Paris hotels with a balcony even more so. I admit to being shocked at the prices. I live in eastern France and of course prices are far far lower...

But a balcony means a view, and being able to lean against your private railing while gazing over the rooftops of Paris or the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower comes at a premium.

That world-class view is so special that it's worth experiencing, even if it's once in your life. I've done all the research, and now all I have to do is choose.

Paris is a visual city, with beauty everywhere you look. It's a magical city in daytime, but even more glorious at night. Imagine going back to your room in the evening, throwing open the French windows and gazing upon one of the city's wonders: the scintillating Eiffel Tower. Or, why not the lovely rooftops which have played the leading role in so many movies?

It almost seems not to matter. Hotels with balconies in Paris aren't that common, but there are some stunning ones. Here are 10 of the best hotels in Paris with a balcony.

Prices are often high in Paris, but they don't always have to be and vary widely depending on when you go. For example, prices will be cheaper in August, November, February or March, and at their highest in May.

When I say there is a difference, it can be huge − some hotels will cost three times as much at certain times of the year. Special events also drive up prices, like fashion shows and special salons.

To rate hotel prices, a thankless task in Paris, I have awarded the following, based on the least expensive room in November, one of the lowest-priced months in Paris. Prices rise in other seasons, some by a little and others by a lot, so it is difficult to provide price ranges that are more specific:

$ - budget, or under USD 300 for some rooms
$$ - upmarket, up to USD 800
$$$ - luxury, mostly above USD 800

Here goes, the best hotels in Paris with balconies! 

1. Hotel Duquesne Eiffel

23 Avenue Duquesne, Paris 7

Originally a small family pension, the Duquesne Eiffel is one of those Paris hotels with balcony that was completely refurbished in 1998 and again in 2009 and is located close to many of the best attractions in Paris. Bright, cheerful and contemporary, this is the perfect hotel for a family or business trip, quiet and ideally located.

This cosy hotel is located near the Ecole Militaire metro station, a stone's throw from the Invalides and a five-minute walk from the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower.

⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT THE DUQUESNE EIFFEL  ⭐️

2. Le 12 Hôtel

12 Rue de Vienne, Paris 8

Modern on the inside, beautifully classic on the outside. Le 12 Hotel was renovated with style in 2021, with each of its 30 rooms decorated in a unique style but with a design feature that unifies them: a modern stained glass headboard, allowing the light to reflect – as you would of course expect in the City of Light.

The hotel is located near the Gare St Lazare train station, where 4 Metro lines converge, putting you within easy reach of the best Paris attractions. 

⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT LE 12 HÔTEL ⭐️

3. Maison Mère

7  Rue Mayran, Paris 9

Maison Mère is almost like a home away from home, from the framed etchings and black & white photographs in the rooms to the plush leather chesterfield piled high with cushions.

This hotel's 51 rooms are each unique and designed as though they belong in a family home – not surprising given that it is family owned. The hotel is right near Cadet metro station, in the midst of a typical Parisian residential neighborhood, away from the crowds.

⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT MAISON MÈRE HOTEL ⭐️

4. Drawing House

21 rue Vercingétorix, Paris 14

Drawing House is more enchantment than living space, each floor decorated like a series of stories inspired by drawings, ideal for those with an artist's soul. The rooms and common areas are the work of artists, not industry, an exceptional doorway into an imaginary world.

The hotel has 143 rooms spread over nine floors, located in an area that was once the heart of Parisian artistic life, with two metro stations nearby. For breathtaking views of the famed rooftops of Paris, choose a Deluxe (with terrace) or Superior (with view) room between the 7th-9th floors.

⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT THE DRAWING HOUSE ⭐️

5. SO Paris Hotel

10, rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, Paris 4

SO Paris is an avant-garde hotel when it comes to artistic flair, with ultra-chic bedrooms. You'd be forgiven for thinking it is at least as much art gallery as it is hotel, with a spotlight on fashion, art, architecture and forward-looking design.

This hotel has 162 elegant rooms, including 22 stylish suites, all directly located on the decks of the River Seine, between Île Saint-Louis and the Marais.

  ⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT SO HOTEL PARIS  ⭐️

6. Hotel Keppler

10 Rue Kepler, Paris 16

If you dream of a stylish Belle Epoque building superbly decorated with a mix of classical and modern, the boutique Keppler Hotel has it all, its interior designed by none other than the world-famous interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon (of Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat and Georges V fame).

You'll love the opulent lounge skylight that looks up the patio, plush bathrobes, and American buffet breakfast.

The George V Metro station is located 450 m away, and you'll be enjoying the chic vibes of the exclusive 16th arrondissement from one of its 38 guest rooms and 9 suites.

⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT HOTEL KEPPLER  ⭐️

7. Fauchon l'Hôtel Paris

4 Boulevard Malesherbes, Paris 8

"Indulgence" is the byword for Fauchon l'Hôtel Paris, where your pleasure is their mission and which has won a plethora of awards as a "Best Hotel for Women", for its location but especially for its services. Its balconies and wonderful classic French exterior make this an exciting hotel destination.

Located in one of the most wonderful neighborhoods of Paris, in the heart of the sophisticated 8th arrondissement, home to the Champs-Elysées and the Place de la Concorde – this is one of the best Paris hotels with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

For something even more unusual, get a room with a unique view of the Madeleine Church and its Corinthian columns.

  ⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT FAUCHON L'HÔTEL PARIS ⭐️

8. Manolita Paris

1 rue Lepic, Paris 18

If Montmartre and Pigalle are Parisian neighborhoods you'd like to explore, the 10-room family-owned Manolita Paris is perfect for your stay. Newly refurbished, it is a cross between classic luxury and a Belle Epoque feel. Because of its size, expect a high level of personal attention from the owner-manager.

Deluxe and junior suites both have balconies in this location in the heart of Pigalle, near Montmartre, close to Pigalle metro station.

⭐️  BOOK YOUR STAY AT MANOLITA PARIS  ⭐️

9. Grand Powers Hotel

52 rue Francois 1er, Paris 8

The Grand Powers is luxury and style personified – brass, marble, silk, lacquer, oak, noble materials all. Because it is a classical period building, rooms are large by Parisian standards, the type of building you dream of when you think of Paris.

Located since 1920 in what is called the Paris Golden Triangle (the area contained between Avenue Montaigne, the Champs-Elysées and Avenue Georges V), this 50-room hotel is an example of Art Deco Parisian chic, with the refinements of elegant moldings and antique fireplaces.

  ⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT GRAND POWERS HOTEL  ⭐️

10. Hôtel San Regis

12 rue Jean Goujon, Paris 8

When you read about the San Regis, the sentence will usually contain words like "one of the most exclusive addresses in Paris" and "one of the finest hotels in the world". The word "opulent" also comes to mind when you mention this exclusive luxury hotel.

The 42-room hotel in the heart of the Triangle d'Or, or Golden Triangle, is a former mansion which many international stars call home while in Paris. 

  ⭐️ BOOK YOUR STAY AT HOTEL SAN REGIS  ⭐️

If Paris inspires you, a hotel with a balcony will elevate that inspiration even more. Our travels are made of memories and what better memories to leave with than that once-in-a-lifetime image of the rooftops of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower in the distance? Whether you're visiting for romance or business, this is an indelible vision you'll carry with you always.

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Bonjour! I’m Leyla! I was born in Paris and now live in the bucolic mountain foothills of Eastern France between Lyon and Annecy. 

I'm rediscovering my own back yard after years of living abroad in Canada, Spain and Switzerland as a journalist and a diplomat － and I'm loving every minute.

Passionate about history and culture, I’ve created Offbeat France to seek out my country’s mysteries and legends, less-traveled destinations, along with plenty of food stops and many castles － I am French, after all!

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