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Hôtel du Lion

A charming Parisian retreat with Luxembourg Gardens just steps away, offering travelers a perfect base for exploring the City of Light

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May 2026

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June 2026

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Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Hôtel du Lion, in the heart of Paris, offers WiFi in rooms, complimentary newspapers, practical laundry facilities, and a computer station for productivity. Guests particularly value the attentive staff.

Very good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Business services
Laundry
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

May 17 - May 18

Tomorrow

May 18 - May 19

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

Very good

City view
9 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Single Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

Exceptional

City view
8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Free WiFi

Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

Good

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Twin Room (parisienne)

Very good

City view
11 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room (parisienne) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (parisienne)

Excellent

City view
9 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (parisienne)

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Twin Room (parisienne)

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

Sleeps 1
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

Sleeps 3
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in 14th Arrondissement, a neighborhood in Paris, Hôtel du Lion is near a metro station. Louvre Museum and Palais Garnier are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Champs-Élysées and Rue Cler. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bercy Arena or Roland Garros Stadium. Visit our Paris travel guide

1 Avenue du General Leclerc, Paris, Paris, 75014

What's nearby

Paris Catacombs
1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Tour Montparnasse
17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Luxembourg Gardens
19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Place Denfert-Rocherau
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Rue de la Gaite
11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

Denfert-Rochereau Station
1 min walk
Paris Denfert-Rochereau Station
2 min walk
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
51 min drive

Restaurants

Café Daguerre
1 min walk
L'Écir
4 min walk
Café du Rendez-Vous
2 min walk
Maison Péret
2 min walk
McDonald's
2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 to 15 for adults and EUR 12 to 15 for children

Family friendly

In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Accessibility

Elevator

More

1 building
8 floors
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

More

Desk
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.25 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 to 15 for adults, and EUR 12 to 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hôtel du Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hôtel du Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hôtel du Lion?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Hôtel du Lion located?

Located in 14th Arrondissement, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paris Catacombs, Luxembourg Gardens, and Place d'Italie. Notre-Dame and Louvre Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). Denfert-Rochereau Station and Paris Denfert-Rochereau Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Hôtel du Lion Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Apr 2, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was basic but clean, quiet and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The location right by the metro and RER B station was ideal. So convenient to have the train from CDG right to the door without having to change. From the hotel, it was an easy 30-40 minutes walk to the Ile de la Cité (or a few stops on the metro). The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good value with pastries, bread, spreads, cheese, yogurt, cereals, madeleines and juice. One thing to note: reception is on level 1 and only accessible via stairs so something to consider if you have a lot of luggage and/or mobility issues.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

8/10 Good

Olive

Apr 7, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This hotel is beautifully situated right in front of a Metro station, so it was easy to get downtown. To get to the registration desk, one had to walk up a narrow flight of 25 stairs, with luggage. But then to get to the 8th floor where our room was, we used the 3x3 foot square elevator, which was sufficient for our need. Florent, who worked the front desk for most of the time we were there, was incredibly helpful and friendly! He helped us with directions, and even went above and beyond to help us with our new Metro pass. We would go back there, if only to chat with him again! Our view of the city was outstanding from our room. The room was very small, but we didn't stay in there long as we spent our time seeing Paris. Thank you, Florent, for making our stay at the Lion so much more pleasant!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Sep 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing property! Friendly staff, nice neighbourhood

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Aug 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and nice service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

HOI YEE

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, good transport network and a lot of restaurants nearby

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

leonardo

Oct 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is very cran. Close to the metro, yhe station and the Orlybus. Plenty of options to eat and have breakfast around. Will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Sep 24, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good price, uncomfortable atmosphere

Overall it was a good location in Paris and not a bad price. However, the room is VERY small and you do have to carry you bags up a set of stairs. We noticed half of the saff was very helpful while the other half felt like they were mocking us for our terrible french.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry Alberto

Aug 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The people are great

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

metin

Jan 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I stayed for 2 nights on January 1-3 and left very satisfied, especially the staff. I think I will be there again on February 7-9 Sevim🤗

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

George

Jun 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was good except small. Bath was also good. We kept hitting the tv with our heads coming out of bath. Staff was very helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Tamal

Mar 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good access to Metro, cheap, clean room with daily room service. If you are on a budget, you can't go wrong with Hôtel du Lion.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Oct 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First of all, I have to say that the staff at this hotel is a 10 out of 10. This was the first hotel that we stayed at as part of a longer trip in Europe. The front desk staff was so friendly, accommodating, and very welcoming. We did not speak the native language, and although there was a language barrier, they made our entire check-in process and entire stay so easy. The room was very small, which is normal in this area, but the room and view were wonderful. There is an elevator available after you make it to the floor that the front desk is on, but beware that it’s not easy to get all of your suitcases up the first flight and a half of stairs before the elevator so if you were staying here, you may wanna pack lightly

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D

Apr 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here!

Perfect spot! The metro was 4 steps from the door! There was also a grocery store and a market directly across the street. Could not ask for a better spot! Staff was super friendly and very accommodating! I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Apr 20, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Great value and location, the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The room was a typically small Parisian room that is best described as you get what you pay for.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

katsuhito

May 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staffs

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhiro

Feb 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel du Lion is an auberge suitable to access my workplace. A couple of minutes of walking takes us to Gare de Denfert-Rochereau. You can see Rue Daguerre just crossing the road. The room is kept clean every day. Kind and helpful persons are at the desk.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer family vacation.

Very nice service and rooms We’re comfortable and clean. Bigger than most Paris rooms we’ve stayed in. Stayed for 3 nights during a heat wave. No AC but they provided fans. One room the fan was good; the other the fan wasn’t very strong. Noisy with windows open (which was needed this week) but quieter with them closed. Breakfast was basic but good. It was in a nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants, monoprix and a metro stop. Close to catacombs if you’re visiting that and an easy metro ride to other attractions. Would stay again but maybe not in summer unless booking close to trip to look at weather. FYI if you have mobility issues, while they have a lift to access the hotel there is still a flight of stairs. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Aug 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

A bit too expensive for a veeeeery small room - I'm used to European hotel rooms but this was very very small, with barely room to walk around each side of the small bed, no fridge and a tv the size of a monitor. Not sure if this would work for 2 adults. I understand it was expensive because of the Olympics but we checked other hotels when we got there and there were plenty of other options. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the location is great, with access to shops and transport.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

James

Jul 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Some of the staff were really friendly, very polite and eager to help out. Breakfast was far more expensive than just going to local cafe or bakery for croissants. We had to ask repeatedly for more pillows (1 each isn’t enough!). Generally clean and the place was cleaned each day and fresh towels. The room was smaller than the pictures suggest, but the bed was very comfortable. Quite firm but just right for us. Wouldn’t recommend for someone over about 6’2” as doubt you’d fit on the toilet! Generally a very positive experience and the hotel feels safe with a 24-hour reception and double front doors and a lift. There is a narrow stairway to reception so not suitable for those with mobility issues. Thank you to the kind lady on reception who looked after our bags for a few hours on the final day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Sep 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The property itself is a bit sketchy but for 1 or 2 nights, it's fine. The location is very good - during the day. The Denfert Rochereau station is directly in front of the property so convenience to the Metro is excellent. At night is a different story. I'm from New York so I'm not squeemish about homeless people or druggies walking around the street. However, the Hotel itself is in desperate need of an upgrade. The hallway to our room looked like something out of a horror movie and you're basically betting on something otherworldly jumping out at you right before entering the room. While the room itself was satisfactory and clean, it too can do for an upgrade. What I really DISLIKED the most of this Hotel was the fact that the moment you walk in, there's a huge, steep flight of stairs. If you have large luggage, I wish you the best of luck getting up the stairs with it in tow. I won't even mention the elevator at the top of said stairs to get to the rooms because as is customary in Europe, you can only fit 2 people with no luggage or take turns going up the elevator 1 person and 1 piece of luggage at a time. Another detail is that they lock the door of the hotel at night which is good for security but bad if G-d forbid there's a fire or if you plan to leave the hotel in the early morning like we did (we had a 5 am train to London). Our room had a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower so it made up for the setbacks. I would recommend but only for a 1-2 night stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jul 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location, tiny room, thin walls, warm.

Great location and value in central Paris, just a stone's throw from the Catacombs. 30 min by train to more touristy spots like the Eiffel tower. You have to give up your room key every time you leave, which was a bit odd. No AC. Can't really keep the window open because of noise, and the fan is rigged so that you can only use the lowest setting. The built in hair dryer was broken, and I asked for a replacement. They said they would check into it and never brought one. A room adjacent to ours complained about noise and we were only talking in normal indoor voices. Thin walls, or an overly sensitive human, I don't know. Either way, nice cafes just across the way and not bad for a value stay for a couple days in Paris.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

Verified

4/10 Poor

Ana

Apr 28, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Deceiving Information

The information about this hotel is not accurate. The lobby of this hotel is on the second floor and there is no elevator to get to the second floor but a narrow, curved and long staircase. If you are traveling with a heavy medium size luggage, you’re going to struggle going up the steps to just get to the lobby. And you have to do this every time you get in and out of the hotel. Even though it’s advertise a smoke free hotel, the lobby stinks of cigarette smell constantly. The elevator from the lobby to the other floors can only be used by one person at a time. There are no mini fridges or coffee makers in the less expensive rooms. And the view they advertise can only be viewed by one room on the top floor. At least the less expensive rooms are not carpeted and floors don’t look clean. Currently, there is construction on so scaffolding obstruct any view and there are loud noises starting at 8 am. No closet but a tiny area to hang 5 things. The showers leak out of the stall. One big PRO, the location is great. Easy access to train that goes to and from the airport. Steps only from a big metro line and supermarket and restaurants very close.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Apr 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pictures on Expedia are a bit misleading. It’s not a bad place, but it’s definitely showing a lot more wear and tear than the pictures show. The entrance to the hotel is not attractive at all. There’s trash on the sidewalk outside the doors, and the area is a bit run down. That said, it doesn’t appear to be an unsafe area. We were there 5 days and never ran into issues with anyone. Also on the entrance, you find out the hard way the welcome desk is on the second floor, and there’s no elevator! Making things worse is the stairway to the front desk is very narrow and fairly steep. Lugging a heavy suitcase up the stairs is a real challenge. My wife wouldn’t have been able to do it since she’d just had knee surgery. The front desk staff are very friendly and very helpful. They assisted the person who presented the morning continental-style breakfast, who was incredibly friendly and helpful! She was flawless every morning. She alone made up for the shortcomings I described. All in all it wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t stay there again. The entrance and stairs alone are a deal breaker.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

May 4, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel with friendly staff in very convenient location.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylan

Apr 24, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The whole experience was lovely and the staff was amazing. They took great care of us. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

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