10 Of The Best Hotels In Paris For Families (June 2024 Edition)

This quirky, cool hotel is a suburban oasis located on the outskirts of Paris near the famous Clignancourt flea markets, home to over 18,000 visitors every weekend. Book the Master Mob room and you can request an extra mattress for the kids or use of the sofa bed. The hotel’s restaurant has a terrace overlooking an epic garden that hosts al fresco movies in the Summer and turns into an ice skating rink in the Winter—there’s plenty of room for the kids to run around, have a game of ping pong or explore the library. There’s monthly workshops tailored for kids covering everything from writing to yoga and ceramics and the hotel goes all out for events like Halloween with a trick or treat lolly hunt, face painting and games. Kids also eat free in the restaurant and there’s a daily afternoon snack in the lobby every afternoon where kids are treated to an organic snack and hot drink. We love a perk.

Le Bristol is the crème de la crème of family-friendly hotels in Paris and a splurge your family will never forget. An icon of French elegance and art de vivre (the French art of living) the hotel is known for its 190 rooms of impeccable standard (most larger than an apartment), a lush 1,200 square metre garden and a rooftop swimming pool. Just around the corner from the Champs Elysees, the hotel makes for an excellent location when you have the kids in tow. The experience they offer for tiny guests is among the best with one of the world’s most exceptional kids clubs, created by the French children’s brand Bonpoint. Kids can channel their inner painter, hang out in teepees or even indulge in a 55 minute massage (not joking) to help them unwind after a busy day playing. When you book the family package your little one will be gifted Hippolyte, a soft toy rabbit named after the hotel’s founder, freshly baked cat-shaped cookies to honour the hotel’s resident feline friend, a mini bathrobe, and a case filled with goodies like a book with activities and suggestions for what to explore in the city.

Just because you’ve travelled with your rugrats doesn’t mean you should miss out on staying in Paris’s coolest neighbourhood—the Marais, full of bold street art, boutique stores and to die for eateries. The modern, sleek and minimalist rooms at Hotel Jeanne d’Arc are both comfortable and trendy whilst being somewhat affordable for this part of Paris. The family room fits up to four and provides a great base for exploring with nearby sights like the Place des Vosges, Rue des Rosiers, Jewish quarter and the Notre-Dame Cathedral all within walking distance. The bar is open 24/7 for when you just can’t go past a tipple and an excellent French breakfast is served on the daily with croissants, fresh bread and butter, orange juice and hot drinks.

Off the beaten path of Paris, Hôtel Molitor is a sports-lovers paradise with its art deco pools that deserve at least one lazy day at the hotel. There’s connecting rooms for big families, all of which look over the heated 46-metre pool and there’s a mini indoor 33-metre version for those chilly Winter mornings. The fam can get geared up for tennis at Roland-Garros (aka the French Open), football (soccer) at Stade Jean Bouin, pedal-boating or running laps around the Bois de Boulogne park right across the road. Private coaching lessons are available for heaps of sports and for those that seek a little more relaxation, the Spa by Clarins with its sauna and steam room are all sorts of dreamy. The rooftop terrace offers cocktails and light dining throughout the warmer months and the brasserie offers up authentic and tasty French cuisine year-round. 

If train travel around Europe is on the cards, look no further. This funky (and rather fabulous) hotel has unparalleled access to the Eurostar and your family will thank you for not having to drag your cases through the streets of Pari. Two connecting rooms sleep up to six people with great views over the rooftops and buildings of Paris. Kitted out by flamboyant British designer Luke Edward Hall, the hotel’s theme is totally in touch with his inner child, pairing Crayola colours and clashing prints—this one’s certainly for the cool kids. Our recommendation? Choose the room with the deep tub in the chequerboard bathroom so you can soak the day away after the kids have splashed up a storm.

The pretty yet simplistic rooms at Hotel de la Porte are seriously good value and the hotel has been designed with families in mind thanks to the owners’ experience of travelling with kids. Each room has its own toy basket and the team here is dedicated to making sure your kids have the best time possible in Paris. You can quite literally ask the hotel for just about any kids supplies from babysitting to foam corner guards for furniture and bottle warmers—the list is as long as your arm. The vegetarian breakfast features organic and fair trade products with fresh-pressed orange juice, a coffee machine, homemade organic fruit salads and cereals, breads, pastries, jams and salads. For a spot of protein, there’s organic eggs, locally sourced yoghurts and local cheeses. What’s even better? Brekky is free for kids under 10.

This boutique, retro style hotel has one impressive secret feature—a whirlpool Roman bath with a cinema screen for guests to rent at any time throughout the day until midnight. That’s right: you and the kids can sit back amidst the jets of the pool while watching your favourite movie. You’d be justified for expecting the best parent award after a stay here. When a moment of solitude awaits, adults can sneak down to use the terracotta hammam for a rejuvenating break as you steam any leftover stress away. The tree-lined courtyard provides plenty of fresh air and the continental and American breakfast buffet is sure to impress even the fussiest of eaters.

This is not a joke…this completely quirky hotel is actually one of the greatest in Paris for those wandering the world with their kids, and somehow, it’s on the budget friendly end of accommodation—something that’s pretty much unheard of in the city of lights. The hotel has a comedic theme and each room is playful, colourful and stocked full of toys. Kids up to 12 eat brekky for free so you’ll be able to let them stuff themselves with as many choccy croissants as possible knowing they’re gonna burn that energy off with all the walking you have ahead of you. The hotel is a three-minute walk to the Moulin Rouge (if you happen to get a babysitter), major department stores and the metro which will take you to just about every attraction. There’s also a free minibar with non-alcoholic drinks and arvo and evening snacks every day in the lobby.

Hotel Etka is conveniently situated just a stone's throw from the ultimate Champs Elysees shopping trip and the Arc de Triomphe, the landmark at the world’s craziest roundabout that’s with a spot on your sightseeing list. With 25 luxury rooms, the hotel’s unique personality and 70s atmosphere shines through within all of the details. On the top floor of the hotel, the Terraces Suite is designed to be a home away from home and includes a terrace overlooking the Champs-Elysees, a separate area with a sofa bed and a private bedroom. Some of the rooms even have double bunk beds so there’s plenty of room for activities.

The Pepper and Paper Apartments are managed like a hotel and best suited for a large group or family with an abundance of space for that busy travelling fam. In the heart of Paris, it’s rare to find such a good garden complete with deckchairs, a pizza oven and ping-pong tables. It would be wrong not to entertain and throw a dinner party while you’re here. Inside you’ll find a kitchen that’s begging to be cooked in and an oh-so important coffee machine, living area and TV. There’s one or two bedroom suites and you can even hire board games and gaming consoles, visit a fully stocked grocery store and access a laundry facility—vital when travelling with gremlins for a long time.