Free Wi-Fi in public areas and multilingual staff assistance are available at this hotel.
Hôtel Esmeralda offers 16 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Hôtel Esmeralda, you're just a quick walk from Notre-Dame. Free WiFi in public areas is available.
Free WiFi
Services include luggage storage
Steps from Notre-Dame and 6 minutes on foot from Seine
Hôtel Esmeralda offers its guests multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
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Built in 1640
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Room service
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Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more 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.
Property is also known as
Hôtel Esmeralda Paris
Hôtel Esmeralda
Esmeralda Paris
Hôtel Esmeralda Hotel
Hôtel Esmeralda Paris
Hôtel Esmeralda Hotel Paris
Hôtel Esmeralda Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 312 reviews
10 - Excellent
139
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 312 reviews
8 - Good
118
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 312 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 312 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 312 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
colleen
Travelled with group
20 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming, comfortable hotel - friendly staff and convenient.
colleen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
colleen
Travelled with group
17 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charming, excellent small hotel! Perfect location and very helpful and friendly staff !
colleen
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
leith
7 Feb 2026
Disliked: Staff & service
Classic bait and switch on the room. I signed up for 129 square foot room with a double bed ( lavender color scheme with beautiful pictures of a stone wall in the room). When I arrived I was given a room that measured approximately 8' × 7' ( although I could actually touch both walls at the head of the bed), plus 3x6 bath, with a TINY one person bed. Probably because they noticed I was a single person and they had another use for that double bed room bedClassic bait and switch on the room. I signed up for 129 square foot room with a double bed (and beautiful pictures of a stone wall in the room). When I arrived I was given a room that measured approximately 8' × 7' ( although I could actually touch both walls at the head of the bed), with a tiny one person. Probably because they noticed I was a single person and they had another use for that double bed room bed. The clerk of course blamed Expedia for mixing up the pictures and told me that changing to a larger room as shown would cost more. And the towels were missing and the rug was dirty. Great location tho.
The room was very clean, the shower was very easy to figure out how to turn it on. The staff were exceptional. Pleasant and helpful. This hotel has old world charm for sure. Steps from Notre Dame
This is a unique experience. It is in a 400 year old building that is shared with the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore. The worn wooden stairs, peeling wallpaper add to the character. We had an amazing view of Notre Dame from our window. You can almost feel the spirits of those who used to hang out here...Ernest Hemingway, The Fitzgeralds.
We loved our stay at Hotel Esmeralda which felt like stepping back in time. The hotel does a great job of keeping original features and character while offering modern amenities. The ensuite was functional and clean and I was impressed with the availability of plug sockets in the room and great wifi. The staff we met were all helpful, friendly and spoke good English which was great when we have limited French. Although there is no lift we were helped to the room with our luggage. The location could not be better for access to the bars and restaurants of the Latin Quarter and of course the beautiful Notre Dame.
Each of the three rooms I tried had bedbugs that appeared within a few minutes of me sitting on the bed. That being said, the hotel is in an excellent location and the staff was understanding of the situation. Once the bedbug problem is fixed, it would be a decent place to stay in a great location
Abhijit
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darren
10 Jun 2024
Perfect location
The location is absolutely perfect. Close enough to the Metro and night life.
The hotel is slightly dated but for a weekend in Paris it was perfect.
The room was satisfactory and had a shower with bath.
The bed was comfortable enough with wooden bed frame and a bit squeaky so apologies to the room next door 😉
Would definitely go back!
Very charming hotel. It was decorated in an old-French style while having modern appliances. The room had some minor wear-and-tear issues but was clean overall. The hotel is in a very lively area with plenty of restaurants nearby. Also had great views of Notre Dame Cathedral. Staff was very friendly and fluent in English and Spanish. Just be prepared to climb stairs as there is no elevator.
This hotel is like a piece of Paris that hasn't moved in time. The staff is so friendly and welcoming, it is very rare to get this type of service nowadays. Loved the experience and will definitely go back. So refreshing, thank you for an awesome stay!
The hotel was lovely with a great welcome from the front desk staff, funny and whitty. The hotel itself was full of character, comfy and perfect for a city break. Would recommend.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
sharone
2 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This tablet shipment is from the 1800s without modern updates. It’s an excellent place but there is no elevator in the furnishings are old. At the desk are wonderful. Definitely great price for the place if you don’t mind walking upstairs and having old furnishings