Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower: 12 hotels where you can actually see it

The Eiffel Tower is visible from hundreds of Paris windows. But a "tower view" in a hotel description often means a view of the neighboring building's roof, not the metal structure. Below are 12 hotels in three Paris arrondissements where the tower appears in the frame from your room, balcony, or garden, with details on which room categories offer the view.

From the doors of Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel to the tower is about 200 m (as of 09/2026, Accor Hotels). The most budget-friendly option here is a two-star, the most expensive is a five-star. Distances and walking times are based on the map, without rounding in the hotel's favor.

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What "Eiffel Tower view" means

💡 In short:

• Most hotels in this selection advertise a tower view, but almost always only in specific room categories.
• Walking distance to the tower ranges from 3 to 20 minutes, with metro nearby at ten addresses.
• Categories, addresses, and services: as of 09/2026, based on each hotel's descriptions; Hotel Gustave data verified on the official Hotel Gustave website.

Three arrondissements cover the entire list. In the 7th you stay near the Champ de Mars and École Militaire station, in the 15th near Bir Hakeim and Dupleix, in the 16th the main viewpoint is Place du Trocadéro. The closer to the tower, the higher the price level and the more often the view is available only in paid categories.

Check breakfast options and front desk hours when booking: Paris hotels often change these seasonally.

1. Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel 5*

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The building on avenue Kléber in the 16th arrondissement bears the name of its first guest, Lord Baltimore, and became a hotel in the 1920s (as of 09/2026, Accor Hotels). The facade with flowering balconies is considered one of the neighborhood's ornaments. From the door you can walk to Trocadéro, the Arc de Triomphe, and the tower, and in the evening return to a room with windows facing central Paris, the tower, or quiet courtyards.

The hotel has the Carte Blanche restaurant, breakfast is served in the morning, and a gym and library are available to guests. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and pets are allowed on request.

• Who it's for: those who want to stay in a historic building and are willing to pay for five-star service.
• Not for: trips on a tight budget and those who need a guaranteed tower view.
• Location: 16th arrondissement, avenue Kléber; Boissière and Iéna stations nearby, two to three minutes on foot (per map).
• Tower view: only in some rooms, check category and floor.
• The catch: breakfast and the restaurant are at the upper price level for the arrondissement.
• Price: Sofitel Baltimore rates on Trip.com

2. Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel 4*

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This Mercure hotel stands 200 m from the tower (as of 09/2026, hotel page on Accor). Nearby are Place du Trocadéro, the Champ de Mars, Quai Branly, and Bir Hakeim station. If you like walking, this is the most convenient address in the selection: you can reach Paris's main symbol in five minutes.

Rooms are standard European size, with fabrics and fine wood in the decor. Air conditioning and a TV are in every room, with windows facing the Seine, the embankments, or the tower. The hotel has a garden, a bistro, and a fitness center. Breakfast is served as a buffet on the terrace, and an American breakfast can be brought to your room.

• Who it's for: those who prioritize location over room size.
• Not for: trips where you need spacious apartments and suburban quiet.
• Location: 15th arrondissement, about 200 m to the tower, Bir Hakeim station nearby (per map).
• Tower view: from some rooms, the rest face the embankment or the courtyard.
• The catch: rooms are compact, standard for a European hotel.
• Price: check rates on Trip.com

3. Eiffel Trocadero 4*

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The hotel occupies a historic 18th-century building and combines antique furniture with modern technology. Place du Trocadéro, with the city's best viewing platform, is two hundred meters away, and Trocadéro metro station is nearby (on the map). From many rooms, the tower is visible right from the window.

Every morning, breakfast is served in a separate room, with dishes made from organic products that carry fair trade certifications. The bar is open around the clock, and you can walk to the tower and the Musée de l'Homme from here. There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants around.

• Who it's for: for those who want to photograph the tower from Trocadéro just steps from their room.
• Location: 16th arrondissement, Trocadéro station 200 m away (on the map).
• Tower view: from many, but not all, rooms.
• The catch: the remaining rooms face the courtyard.
• Price: rooms at Eiffel Trocadero

4. Hotel Le Walt 4*

The hotel sits on the left bank of the Seine, right at the École Militaire metro exit. You're surrounded by the Rodin Museum, the Champ de Mars, the Seine embankment, and upscale restaurants and shops. The room walls are decorated with classical paintings, and the furniture is handmade.

Three room categories are available: classic, deluxe, and superior. They differ in size, balcony availability, and window views, so it's worth reading the description carefully when booking. There are rooms for guests with reduced mobility and non-smoking rooms. The hotel has its own courtyard and garden with a restaurant terrace, a French breakfast is served in the mornings, and the bar offers a wide selection of French wines.

• Who it's for: for couples and for those who want a quiet courtyard in central Paris.
• Not for: guests who need a guaranteed tower view.
• Location: 7th arrondissement, École Militaire metro at the entrance; 10-12 minutes on foot to the tower (on the map).
• Tower view: from some rooms, mostly deluxe and superior.
• The catch: categories differ in view and size, and the price difference is noticeable.
• Price: Le Walt prices on Trip.com

5. Hotel Gustave 4*

The hotel is named after Gustave Eiffel and sits in a quiet residential neighborhood of Grenelle, in a 19th-century building. The Champ de Mars and the tower are a 15-minute walk away (as of 09/2026, official hotel website). The interiors reference the World's Fairs of 1889 and 1900.

All rooms are soundproofed, families can book connecting rooms, and two rooms for guests with reduced mobility are available on the ground floor (according to the hotel website). Tower views are available from deluxe category rooms. In the morning, you'll be offered a hot buffet breakfast, and a continental breakfast can be ordered to your room.

• Who it's for: for families with children, because there are connecting rooms and the quiet of a residential neighborhood.
• Not for: those who need panoramic windows and a large spa complex.
• Location: 15th arrondissement, Grenelle neighborhood; metro and buses within a few minutes' walk.
• Tower view: only in the deluxe category.
• The catch: base categories face the street, not the tower.
• Price: rooms at Hotel Gustave on Trip.com

6. Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel 4*

The hotel occupies a modern renovated building near Trocadéro. From Bir Hakeim station, trains run directly to the Arc de Triomphe, so the hotel is equally convenient for sightseeing and business meetings. The panoramic windows offer views of the city, the garden, and the tower.

The terrace of the FRAME restaurant serves French and Californian cuisine, the restaurant has a wine bar, and there is a rooftop bar with a view (as of 09/2026, official hotel website). Guests have access to a fitness room overlooking Trocadéro, a coworking space, and event rooms.

• Who it's for: business trips and those who want a restaurant and a panorama in one building.
• Not for: those looking for a small, quiet ten-room hotel.
• Location: 15th arrondissement, Bir Hakeim station nearby; 5-8 minutes on foot to the tower (per the map).
• Tower view: from some rooms with panoramic windows.
• The catch: the tower view is not available in all room categories.
• Price: rates at Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel

7. La Clef Tour Eiffel 4*

The hotel is located in the upscale 16th arrondissement, near Boissière station, Place du Trocadéro and the Palais de Chaillot, with plenty of restaurants and shops. The building has its own landscaped garden, and room windows face either a quiet inner courtyard or the street with a view of the tower.

Rooms are bright and spacious, with soft beds, a coffee machine, a microwave, and a set of dishes. In the morning, guests are offered a continental breakfast in the dining room, which can also be ordered to the room. Tea, coffee, and freshly squeezed juice with pastries are served in the afternoon. There is a fitness center with a sauna and a massage room. Pets are welcome.

• Who it's for: those who cook for themselves, work out, and want a sauna after a day of walking.
• Not for: those who need a tower view from every window.
• Location: 16th arrondissement, Boissière station nearby; 15 minutes on foot to the tower (per the map).
• Tower view: from street-facing rooms, the rest overlook the courtyard.
• The catch: some rooms face the inner courtyard with no view.
• Price: rooms at La Clef Tour Eiffel

8. Hotel Le Relais Saint Charles 3*

The hotel is located in a quiet, calm neighborhood of the 15th arrondissement, not far from the Seine embankment. Dupleix station is right across the street, giving you access to any part of the city (per the map). The area is safe for walking until late in the evening, and on weekends a farmers market with fresh fruit and vegetables sets up nearby.

Rooms are decorated in a neoclassical style: small, cozy rooms with comfortable furniture, a private bathroom, and a TV. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Breakfast is served in a separate dining room, and room delivery can be arranged. There are shopping centers, stores, and small cafés around, and the staff will point you to the best ones.

• Who it's for: those who want a quiet neighborhood and the metro right outside.
• Location: 15th arrondissement, Dupleix station across from the hotel (per the map).
• Tower view: not listed in the hotel description.
• The catch: you'll have to walk or ride one station to reach the tower.
• Price: rates at Relais Saint Charles

9. Jardins Eiffel 3*

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The 7th arrondissement is convenient for a first visit to Paris: the Champ de Mars, the tower, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Grand Palais are all nearby. Most rooms face a quiet inner courtyard and garden, so you can sleep without street noise even in the center.

Rooms are decorated with traditional French elegance, each with a TV, air conditioning, and a minibar. Only some rooms have a balcony and a view of the Eiffel Tower. Breakfast can be enjoyed in a separate dining room or on the open terrace, and the hotel has a wine cellar.

• Who it's for: those who value a quiet night's sleep in central Paris.
• Not for: guests who absolutely need a tower view.
• Location: 7th arrondissement, metro stations and transport stops nearby; 8-10 minutes on foot to the tower (per the map).
• Tower view: only from some rooms, often those with a balcony.
• The catch: most windows face the courtyard, not the tower.
• Price: rooms at Jardins Eiffel

10. Hotel Eiffel Rive Gauche 3*

This small hotel occupies a historic building that was once a monastery. Rooms are decorated in warm tones, with comfortable furniture, a TV, and private bathrooms. Windows face the inner courtyard or the street, and from the upper floors you can see the tower and the city in the evening.

Breakfast is served as a buffet, and the bar offers drinks and light snacks. Every evening guests are treated to a wine and cheese tasting. École Militaire station is 500 m away (according to the map), and from there you can reach Place de la Bastille and the Champs-Élysées without transfers. Wi-Fi is free.

• Who it's for: those who want to combine central Paris with gastronomic evenings at the hotel.
• Location: 7th arrondissement, École Militaire station 500 m away (according to the map).
• Tower view: from the upper floors and from some rooms.
• The catch: the view depends on the floor; lower floors don't have one.
• Price: rates at Eiffel Rive Gauche

11. Hotel de la Tour Eiffel 2*

The most affordable option in this selection is located in the 7th arrondissement, 600 m from the tower (according to the map). Two stations are nearby: École Militaire, with trains to the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Bastille, and La Tour-Maubourg, with a direct route to the Louvre and the Palais Garnier opera house.

Guests stay in clean rooms in light, calm tones, each with a private bathroom. The hotel offers Standard, Superior, and Triple categories, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Windows face the inner garden, and Wi-Fi is free. The front desk can help with tickets and tours.

• Who it's for: those looking for a basic room in the 7th arrondissement near the tower.
• Not for: those who need a pool, spa, and restaurant at the hotel.
• Location: 7th arrondissement, École Militaire and La Tour-Maubourg stations nearby; 600 m to the tower (according to the map).
• Tower view: from rooms on the upper floors.
• The catch: two-star category, minimal services.
• Price: see rooms at Hotel de la Tour Eiffel

12. Residence Charles Floquet

If a hotel room feels cramped, choose serviced apartments on avenue Charles Floquet, a few minutes from the Trocadéro gardens. Apartments with one, two, three, and four bedrooms are available here, including a penthouse and a duplex (as of 09/2026, Residence Charles Floquet official website). Several rooms in any option offer views of the city and the tower.

The building stands on a quiet, leafy street, with balustrades, columns, and arches. The apartments feature warm parquet floors, rugs, comfortable furniture, marble-trimmed bathrooms, and kitchens with cookware. Each apartment has its own entrance, Wi-Fi is available, and breakfast and groceries can be ordered for delivery. Cafés, bakeries, and pastry shops are all around, and Bir Hakeim station is nearby.

• Who it's for: families and groups who want to cook for themselves and live in an apartment.
• Not for: a short one-night trip.
• Location: 7th arrondissement, avenue Charles Floquet; Bir Hakeim station nearby; 3-5 minutes on foot to the tower (according to the map).
• Tower view: from some apartments.
• The catch: the tower view is not available in all apartments.
• Price: rates for Charles Floquet apartments

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Which hotels in this selection have a view of the tower directly from the room?

A view from the room or balcony is listed at Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel, Eiffel Trocadero, Hotel Le Walt, Hotel Gustave, and Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel. It is also available at La Clef Tour Eiffel, Jardins Eiffel, Hotel Eiffel Rive Gauche, Hotel de la Tour Eiffel, and Residence Charles Floquet. In all cases these are specific room categories, not the entire hotel inventory. When booking, choose a rate that mentions the view and confirm the floor.

How much does a room with an Eiffel Tower view cost?

Exact amounts depend on the date and season, so we only give qualitative guidance. The closer the hotel is to the Champ de Mars and Trocadero, the higher the price level in the area. The difference between the two-star Hotel de la Tour Eiffel and the five-star Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel in this selection is several times over, and the supplement for a view within a single hotel can reach a third of the room price.

Which arrondissement of Paris should I search in for a hotel with a tower view?

Three arrondissements offer the best views. In the 16th, it is Place du Trocadero and the hotels Eiffel Trocadero, La Clef Tour Eiffel, and Sofitel Paris Baltimore. In the 15th arrondissement near the tower you will find Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, and Hotel Gustave. In the 7th arrondissement by the Champ de Mars, you get a view from the upper floors of Hotel Eiffel Rive Gauche, Jardins Eiffel, and Residence Charles Floquet.

Can you walk to the tower from these hotels?

Yes, all twelve addresses are within a half-hour walk. The shortest distance is from Residence Charles Floquet and Mercure Paris Centre Tour Eiffel: 3-5 and 5-7 minutes on foot according to the map. The farthest is Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel, but even from there the walk takes 15-20 minutes. In the evening, head to the tower early: the illumination comes on at nightfall.

What should I choose when traveling with children?

Look at Hotel Gustave, because it has connecting rooms and a quiet residential neighborhood, and Residence Charles Floquet with apartments of up to four bedrooms and a kitchen. Hotel Le Walt and Hotel Gustave have rooms for guests with reduced mobility. Before your trip, compare insurance options, especially if you are traveling with children.

In short: what to book

If you want a balcony with a tower view, start with Jardins Eiffel. If a quiet residential neighborhood matters, look at Hotel Gustave. Maximum comfort and an on-site restaurant come with Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel and Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel. For family trips, Hotel Gustave with connecting rooms and Residence Charles Floquet with apartments of up to four bedrooms are good fits.

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