Montmartre, on the hill, in the 18th Arrondissement, has the same incredible views and charms that it’s always had, and still quite a village-y feel considering how short the downhill stroll is from here to the Louvre. There are lots of fantastic hotels in Paris, but our picks for 4 of the best hotels in Montmartre, Paris are special both because this is a really special place to stay, and also because they’re special in themselves. Two are particularly intimate and romantic, perfect if you imagine yourself honeymooning in Montmartre, or similar, and two are exceptionally great value, considering the location and the decor. You can tell this area is one of our personal favourites.

This part of Paris has been well loved by artists and writers, especially those of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the many cafes, bars and bistros they ate, drank and were inspired in still remain in some form or another. This is also where you’ll find the refurbished Moulin Rouge, and a cleaner, yet still romantic side to the city. And it’s all laid out beautifully around its basilica, Sacré Coeur, which is a useful landmark if you stay in one of our recommendations for the 4 best hotels in Montmartre, because you can see this striking, white domed church from all over Paris.

4 of the Best Hotels in Montmartre, Paris

For a city break

• Chic and perfectly positioned, the Grand Pigalle Hotel has 37 smart, modern rooms and suites, a superb restaurant and a very cool bar. Expect good value and an upmarket feel, plus decor with lots of memorable details that you might want to copy at home… It’s called the Pigalle, so it’s probably better to say it’s one of the best hotels near Montmartre? But Pigalle is right next door.

For a romantic stay

• For the classic romance of Paris and the Parisian Belle Époque charm consider staying at the Maison Souquet, a beautiful 20 room hotel with handwoven silk wall coverings and velvet, gilt and glossy black paint. This charming building was once an ahem, pleasure house, and it retains the feeling of intimacy and decadence. But these days it has a spa and pool too.
• While staying at the Hotel Particulier it’s easy to imagine you’re living in the romantic Paris of old, where some people, often writers, poets or artists, lived in small, elegant hotels, or in converted townhouses in the centre of Montmartre. Which is what this is: a stylishly converted townhouse with five bedrooms and some gorgeous communal rooms, and an equally gorgeous secluded courtyard hidden in a bustling part of Montmartre. With a high end restaurant in the Grand Salon, which is perfect for supper, followed by absinthe-laced Montmartre juleps in the courtyard.

For Great Value in Montmartre

• Le Relais Montmartre is a charming, 26 bedroom hotel on a quiet street just behind Sacré Coeur. Welcoming with its chintz and dainty period furniture, this hotel manages to fit a lot into a moderate space, making great use of connecting rooms to make family suites as required. There’s also a bijou courtyard where you can have breakfast if the weather is nice.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Paris,
• or try looking at our recommendations for the 4 best hotels near the Gare du Nord,
• or try further afield, and consider the 5 best hotels in The Marais?
• or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.