A hotel near the Eiffel Tower: which side?
The tower can be seen from far away, but you don’t sleep the same way depending on the bank and the arrondissement. We are at 5 avenue Duquesne, in the 7th, between the Invalides esplanade and the Champ de Mars. It is a district of administrations, museums and residential buildings: very quiet in the evening, lively on weekdays during office hours. If you are coming for the tower, the Invalides and the Rodin Museum, you are on the right side of the Seine and will spend most of your days on foot.
What that means in practice: no metro ride needed to see the tower sparkle, and you can walk back after dinner.
Which rooms overlook the Eiffel Tower
Two of our categories, and only two. We prefer to say it clearly rather than leave doubt: the other rooms look onto the street or the courtyard.
| Category | Size and bed | What’s inside | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Room with View | Superior double room, queen bed | Air‑conditioning, private bathroom | View of the Eiffel Tower |
| Junior Suite with View | 28 m², queen bed, up to 3 guests | Sitting area with two armchairs and coffee table, work desk, air‑conditioning, large‑screen TV, minibar, high‑speed Wi‑Fi | Unobstructed tower view from large windows |
We only have two Junior Suites. On a spring weekend or a school‑holiday week, they book early: if the view is what drives your trip, reserve this category by name rather than hoping for an upgrade on arrival.
The Junior Suite is also the room we recommend for a longer stay. The sitting area with its two armchairs and the desk makes a real difference after three or four nights, when you need a place to sit other than the bed.
Going up the tower: prices and booking
Book online, and early. The tower’s official site advises booking as early as possible from June to September, as well as during school holidays and public holidays. Adult tickets run from €14.80 to €36.70 depending on floor and access mode, and €3.80 to €18.40 for children and youths.
A detail worth an evening detour: the tower sparkles for five minutes at the start of each hour after nightfall. From the Champ de Mars, just sit on the grass and wait for the top of the hour. It’s free, and probably the best time of day to photograph it.
Three neighborhood spots and what to do there
The Rodin Museum, 77 rue de Varenne. An 18th‑century hôtel particulier with a sculpture garden, home to The Thinker and the Gates of Hell. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am–6:30 pm, last entry 5:45 pm. Our tip: if you’re short on time, visit the garden rather than the galleries. That’s the part most visitors regret missing.
The Army Museum at the Invalides. The grand dome‑capped complex that closes the view down our avenue, with Napoleon’s tomb and military collections. Open daily, 10 am–6 pm, ticket office closes thirty minutes early. The first Friday of each month there is a night opening until 10 pm: the best slot of the week, with far fewer people under the dome.
Rue Cler. The market street of the 7th, where locals do their shopping: greengrocers, cheese shops, bakeries, a few terraces. Go in the morning, between 10 am and noon, to assemble a picnic to take to the Champ de Mars. Most shops are closed on Monday, and the street is noticeably quieter that day.
Morning and evening at our hotel
Parisian breakfast is served each morning in our breakfast room. In the evening, our speakeasy‑style bar offers a classic cocktail menu: perfect for winding down after a city dinner without having to hop back on the metro.
We have neither a restaurant nor a spa, and we do not pretend otherwise. What we do have is a quiet address in the 7th, a view for those who book it, and a bar open in the evening.
Before you arrive
Check‑in is from 3:00 pm and check‑out is at 11:00 am. If your CDG or Orly flight lands in the morning, let us know at booking: we cannot promise an earlier room, but we know where to store your luggage for a first morning in the neighborhood.