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Hôtel du Lion

City-center hotel, steps from Paris Catacombs

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June 2026

July 2026

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In the heart of Paris, Hôtel du Lion offers a welcoming retreat with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy a quiet moment with free newspapers, or stay productive at the computer station. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Very good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Concierge services
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Room options

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Tonight

May 17 - May 18

Tomorrow

May 18 - May 19

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

Very good

City view
9 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

Single Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

Exceptional

City view
8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Free WiFi

Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

Good

City view
15 sq m
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Twin Room (parisienne)

Very good

City view
11 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Double Room (parisienne) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (parisienne)

Excellent

City view
9 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room (parisienne)

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Twin Room (parisienne)

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

Sleeps 2
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

Sleeps 1
Free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

Sleeps 3
Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

1 Avenue du General Leclerc, Paris, Paris, 75014

What's nearby

Paris Catacombs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Place Denfert-Rocherau - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Rue de la Gaite - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Tour Montparnasse - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Luxembourg Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Paris Orly Airport (ORY) - 18 min drive
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 51 min drive
Paris Denfert-Rochereau Station - 2 min walk
Paris Port-Royal Station - 9 min walk
Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 Station - 16 min walk
Denfert-Rochereau Station - 1 min walk
Mouton-Duvernet Station - 4 min walk
Saint-Jacques Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

‪Café Daguerre - ‬1 min walk
‪L'Écir - ‬4 min walk
‪Café du Rendez-Vous - ‬2 min walk
‪Maison Péret - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hôtel du Lion

Hôtel du Lion puts you just a 5-minute drive from Paris Catacombs and Place d'Italie. Also, Luxembourg Gardens and Panthéon are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Denfert-Rochereau Station is steps away and Mouton-Duvernet Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 33 rooms
- Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM

Working away

Computer station

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels

Sleep well

Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.25 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 to 15 for adults, and EUR 12 to 15 for children

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hôtel du Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hôtel du Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hôtel du Lion?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hôtel du Lion?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hôtel du Lion.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel du Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

What's the area around Hôtel du Lion like?

Hôtel du Lion is in 14th Arrondissement, a short 1-minute walk from Denfert-Rochereau Station and 18 minutes' walk from Luxembourg Gardens.

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Hôtel du Lion Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was good value with a variety of options including pastries, bread, and hot and cold choices. (3 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Room

Elevator

Service staff

Location

Lobby

Desk

Restaurant

Subway

Air conditioning

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 22, 2025

Amazing property! Friendly staff, nice neighbourhood

Amanda, 2-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 29, 2025

Great location and nice service

Guy, 1-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

Jun 21, 2025

Friendly staff, good transport network and a lot of restaurants nearby

HOI YEE, 5-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 3, 2025

The hotel is very cran. Close to the metro, yhe station and the Orlybus. Plenty of options to eat and have breakfast around. Will be back

leonardo, 3-night trip

Verified

4/10 Fair

Sep 24, 2025

Good price, uncomfortable atmosphere

Overall it was a good location in Paris and not a bad price. However, the room is VERY small and you do have to carry you bags up a set of stairs. We noticed half of the saff was very helpful while the other half felt like they were mocking us for our terrible french.

Taylor, 2-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2024

The people are great

Terry Alberto, 10-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

Jan 14, 2025

I stayed for 2 nights on January 1-3 and left very satisfied, especially the staff. I think I will be there again on February 7-9 Sevim🤗

metin, 2-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

Jun 16, 2025

Room was good except small. Bath was also good. We kept hitting the tv with our heads coming out of bath. Staff was very helpful

George, 2-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

Mar 24, 2024

Very good access to Metro, cheap, clean room with daily room service. If you are on a budget, you can't go wrong with Hôtel du Lion.

Tamal, 4-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 17, 2025

First of all, I have to say that the staff at this hotel is a 10 out of 10. This was the first hotel that we stayed at as part of a longer trip in Europe. The front desk staff was so friendly, accommodating, and very welcoming. We did not speak the native language, and although there was a language barrier, they made our entire check-in process and entire stay so easy. The room was very small, which is normal in this area, but the room and view were wonderful. There is an elevator available after you make it to the floor that the front desk is on, but beware that it’s not easy to get all of your suitcases up the first flight and a half of stairs before the elevator so if you were staying here, you may wanna pack lightly

Natasha, 2-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 9, 2025

Stay here!

Perfect spot! The metro was 4 steps from the door! There was also a grocery store and a market directly across the street. Could not ask for a better spot! Staff was super friendly and very accommodating! I would definitely stay here again.

JOHN D, 3-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

Apr 20, 2024

Great value and location, the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The room was a typically small Parisian room that is best described as you get what you pay for.

Ryan, 2-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

May 10, 2024

Friendly staffs

katsuhito, 3-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 10, 2024

Hotel du Lion is an auberge suitable to access my workplace. A couple of minutes of walking takes us to Gare de Denfert-Rochereau. You can see Rue Daguerre just crossing the road. The room is kept clean every day. Kind and helpful persons are at the desk.

Kazuhiro, 5-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

Jul 1, 2025

Summer family vacation.

Very nice service and rooms We’re comfortable and clean. Bigger than most Paris rooms we’ve stayed in. Stayed for 3 nights during a heat wave. No AC but they provided fans. One room the fan was good; the other the fan wasn’t very strong. Noisy with windows open (which was needed this week) but quieter with them closed. Breakfast was basic but good. It was in a nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants, monoprix and a metro stop. Close to catacombs if you’re visiting that and an easy metro ride to other attractions. Would stay again but maybe not in summer unless booking close to trip to look at weather. FYI if you have mobility issues, while they have a lift to access the hotel there is still a flight of stairs. We enjoyed our stay!

Angela, 3-night trip

Verified

4/10 Fair

Aug 2, 2024

A bit too expensive for a veeeeery small room - I'm used to European hotel rooms but this was very very small, with barely room to walk around each side of the small bed, no fridge and a tv the size of a monitor. Not sure if this would work for 2 adults. I understand it was expensive because of the Olympics but we checked other hotels when we got there and there were plenty of other options. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the location is great, with access to shops and transport.

Alexandra, 9-night trip

Verified

8/10 Very good

Jul 14, 2024

Some of the staff were really friendly, very polite and eager to help out. Breakfast was far more expensive than just going to local cafe or bakery for croissants. We had to ask repeatedly for more pillows (1 each isn’t enough!). Generally clean and the place was cleaned each day and fresh towels. The room was smaller than the pictures suggest, but the bed was very comfortable. Quite firm but just right for us. Wouldn’t recommend for someone over about 6’2” as doubt you’d fit on the toilet! Generally a very positive experience and the hotel feels safe with a 24-hour reception and double front doors and a lift. There is a narrow stairway to reception so not suitable for those with mobility issues. Thank you to the kind lady on reception who looked after our bags for a few hours on the final day.

James, 3-night trip

Verified

6/10 Good

Sep 19, 2025

The property itself is a bit sketchy but for 1 or 2 nights, it's fine. The location is very good - during the day. The Denfert Rochereau station is directly in front of the property so convenience to the Metro is excellent. At night is a different story. I'm from New York so I'm not squeemish about homeless people or druggies walking around the street. However, the Hotel itself is in desperate need of an upgrade. The hallway to our room looked like something out of a horror movie and you're basically betting on something otherworldly jumping out at you right before entering the room. While the room itself was satisfactory and clean, it too can do for an upgrade. What I really DISLIKED the most of this Hotel was the fact that the moment you walk in, there's a huge, steep flight of stairs. If you have large luggage, I wish you the best of luck getting up the stairs with it in tow. I won't even mention the elevator at the top of said stairs to get to the rooms because as is customary in Europe, you can only fit 2 people with no luggage or take turns going up the elevator 1 person and 1 piece of luggage at a time. Another detail is that they lock the door of the hotel at night which is good for security but bad if G-d forbid there's a fire or if you plan to leave the hotel in the early morning like we did (we had a 5 am train to London). Our room had a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower so it made up for the setbacks. I would recommend but only for a 1-2 night stay.

Barbara, 2-night trip

Verified

4/10 Fair

Jul 28, 2024

Great location, tiny room, thin walls, warm.

Great location and value in central Paris, just a stone's throw from the Catacombs. 30 min by train to more touristy spots like the Eiffel tower. You have to give up your room key every time you leave, which was a bit odd. No AC. Can't really keep the window open because of noise, and the fan is rigged so that you can only use the lowest setting. The built in hair dryer was broken, and I asked for a replacement. They said they would check into it and never brought one. A room adjacent to ours complained about noise and we were only talking in normal indoor voices. Thin walls, or an overly sensitive human, I don't know. Either way, nice cafes just across the way and not bad for a value stay for a couple days in Paris.

2-night trip

Verified

4/10 Fair

Apr 28, 2025

Deceiving Information

The information about this hotel is not accurate. The lobby of this hotel is on the second floor and there is no elevator to get to the second floor but a narrow, curved and long staircase. If you are traveling with a heavy medium size luggage, you’re going to struggle going up the steps to just get to the lobby. And you have to do this every time you get in and out of the hotel. Even though it’s advertise a smoke free hotel, the lobby stinks of cigarette smell constantly. The elevator from the lobby to the other floors can only be used by one person at a time. There are no mini fridges or coffee makers in the less expensive rooms. And the view they advertise can only be viewed by one room on the top floor. At least the less expensive rooms are not carpeted and floors don’t look clean. Currently, there is construction on so scaffolding obstruct any view and there are loud noises starting at 8 am. No closet but a tiny area to hang 5 things. The showers leak out of the stall. One big PRO, the location is great. Easy access to train that goes to and from the airport. Steps only from a big metro line and supermarket and restaurants very close.

Ana, 9-night trip

Verified

6/10 Good

Apr 1, 2024

Pictures on Expedia are a bit misleading. It’s not a bad place, but it’s definitely showing a lot more wear and tear than the pictures show. The entrance to the hotel is not attractive at all. There’s trash on the sidewalk outside the doors, and the area is a bit run down. That said, it doesn’t appear to be an unsafe area. We were there 5 days and never ran into issues with anyone. Also on the entrance, you find out the hard way the welcome desk is on the second floor, and there’s no elevator! Making things worse is the stairway to the front desk is very narrow and fairly steep. Lugging a heavy suitcase up the stairs is a real challenge. My wife wouldn’t have been able to do it since she’d just had knee surgery. The front desk staff are very friendly and very helpful. They assisted the person who presented the morning continental-style breakfast, who was incredibly friendly and helpful! She was flawless every morning. She alone made up for the shortcomings I described. All in all it wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t stay there again. The entrance and stairs alone are a deal breaker.

Paul, 5-night trip

Verified

6/10 Good

Apr 11, 2026

We did not have breakfasts in the hotel

Gabriel P Wachs, 12-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 20, 2023

Great place to stay

Alexander, 2-night trip

Verified

6/10 Good

Aug 19, 2025

beautiful room. convenient area. beware: on arrival there is a long narrow staircase to get to reception on the first floor -- no lift!

thomas, 1-night trip

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 31, 2022

Amazing staff, room was good for a solo traveller, super convenient location!

Patrisha, 1-night trip

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