This wonderful, charming hotel made our trip to Paris unforgiveable. The staff was very helpful and the location incredible. We were able to open our window and see Notredame and feel the pulse of the city. It does not have an elevator but if you are up to that then it is the perfect hotel. More

This is literally the closest hotel to Notre Dame (including a number of Hotels called (hotel notre dame and things like that). Cool old hotel, walking distance to alot of sights and shopping and near a metro. Rooms are not fancy but clean and have every thing you need. Also long steep stairway so if your looking for elevators and... More

A really lovely little hotel in the most perfect location. If you are looking for luxury and a TV etc it won't be for you, but seeing the full moon rise over a floodlit Notre Dame was unforgettable. Room 18 is small (for a double) but very clean and pleasant; staff/owners were nice, friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend,... More

Location is excellent. Fantastic and helpful service. Amazing view from bed room of the magnificent notre dame. Rooms are basic but clean. Would really recommend it. Will stay there again when I return to Paris. More

Our son recommended this hotel and we agree with him that it was just great. We loved the location and our room overlooked Notre Dame. Our room was up several sets of stairs, but that was fine. At first we did not think that there was a toilet in the room, however, it was being a wallpapered door. It was... More

I stayed between 14-17 februari 2012, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Hotel Esmeralda. I felt warmly welcomed by the staff, and the hotel's charms greatly added to the enjoyment of my wonderful stay in Paris. I will definitely return to this hotel. And of course the location and views were amazing!! I can warmly recommend this hotel! More

I love this hotel and would recommend it to all romantics! The hotel is not luxurious but clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. It's real strength is in the perfect location by Notre Dame and the timeless feel of the interior - not scruffy just atmospheric. There is some history attached to the hotel and rumour of underground passageways which... More

This is a must for anyone going to Paris. Not as cheap as it was 40 years ago but the 'shabby chic' charm still works its spell - look at the photos on their website http://www.hotel-esmeralda.fr/ Of course there is no lift and the stairs are awkward specially after a few glasses of wine! Do note there is no breakfast... More

Stayed here many many years ago and really it is as charming. We arrived and waited a few mins to be told we could choose from 3 rooms and chose to take the top floor room 18. It is large by Parisien standards and cosy. It was very very cold in Paris but our room was toasty and welcoming. We... More