The hype
Location is unbeatable for the price, but the rooms are tiny even by Paris standards.
Hotel Passy Eiffel
$140-285/ Nacht
Buchen Sie dieses Hotel, wenn You want a 'wealthy village' vibe with Eiffel Tower glimpses without the 8th Arrondissement price tag.
Warum Gäste es lieben
- 2-minute walk to Trocadéro for the best Eiffel Tower sunrise photos
- Located in Passy, which feels like a chic small town inside Paris
- Some rooms actually have balconies with direct Iron Lady views
Kurzfassung: A charming but inconsistent 3-star that oscillates between 'quintessential Parisian gem' and 'needs a deep scrub' depending on which room you draw.
Bewertet von @planformedani: I was so nervous they wouldn't give us the view after they said it wasn't guaranteed. But opening those doors to see the Iron Lady right there? Best feeling ever. We spent every night on that balcony watching it sparkle.
Was Gäste, die hier übernachtet haben, sagten
Reality check
The 'soundproofing' is a myth; you will hear your neighbor's alarm and the rumble of the nearby above-ground Metro line 6.
- You plan to spend 90% of your time exploring and just need a base
- You want to be near the Eiffel Tower but away from the chaotic tourist traps
- You appreciate a 'local' neighborhood feel with great bakeries nearby
Sauberkeit & Instandhaltung
6.5
- Housekeeping: Daily service, but attention to detail varies. Reports of missed dust in corners.
- Bathroom hygiene: Functional but dated. Watch out for slow drains and signs of mildew in older grout.
- Maintenance: The biggest weak point. Peeling paint and worn carpets are common complaints in non-renovated rooms.
- Linens & towels: Clean but basic. Towels can feel a bit scratchy/thin.
- Odors & scents: Generally neutral, though some hallway carpets hold a 'vintage' musty smell.
Sleepability™
7MÄSSIG
0-4LAUT
4-7,5MÄSSIG
7,5-10STILL
- Thin walls (voices/TVs from neighbors)
- Metro Line 6 (above ground nearby)
- Creaky floors in hallways
Vor der Buchung
Gut zu wissen
- City tax is approx €5.53 per person/night, payable at check-in
- Breakfast is €17/person – skip it and go to a local boulangerie instead
- The 'shuttle' service mentioned online is a paid third-party transfer, not a free hotel bus
Was Sie einpacken sollten
- Earplugs (essential for the thin walls)
- Slippers (carpets can be worn/questionable)
- European power adapter (limited outlets in older rooms)
Zimmer-Genie
Beste Auswahl
- Superior Double with Eiffel View (worth the upgrade)
- Top floor rooms (5th floor) for better light and less overhead noise
Zimmer, die Sie meiden sollten
- Ground floor rooms (noisy, dark)
- Standard Single rooms near the elevator (tiny, noisy)
Zimmerwunsch-Genie – kopieren & einfügen
“I am requesting a renovated room on a high floor (4th or 5th). If available, a room facing the inner courtyard is preferred for quiet, unless a specific Eiffel Tower view room was booked.”
FAQ & Geheimtipps
Alles, was Sie vor der Buchung wirklich wissen möchten.
Is there AC?
Yes, all rooms are air-conditioned, a huge plus for a 3-star in Paris.
Does it have a view of the Eiffel Tower?
Only specific 'Superior' and 'Deluxe' rooms. You must book this category explicitly; do not expect it in a Standard room.
Is there a gym?
No. There is no fitness center on site.
How is the WiFi?
Free and generally reliable for browsing, but can struggle with HD streaming in corner rooms.
Is it safe?
Yes, the 16th Arrondissement is one of the safest, most affluent areas in Paris.
Can I leave my bags?
Yes, they have a luggage storage room for before check-in or after check-out.
Insider-Tipps
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The 'Honesty Bar' in the lobby is a nice touch for a late-night glass of wine without leaving the hotel.
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Ask for a room *away* from the elevator shaft; the mechanical noise is audible in adjacent rooms.
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The Passy covered market (Marché de Passy) is 2 minutes away and great for grabbing cheese and wine for your room.
5 Dinge, die Sie wissen sollten, bevor Sie losfahren
💡The elevator is so small you might have to send your luggage up separately.
💡The 'courtyard view' often just looks at a wall or the back of another building.
💡Housekeeping can be hit-or-miss with restocking toiletries.
💡The lobby decor is charmingly classic, but hallways can feel a bit 'The Shining' with old carpets.
💡You are literally 200 meters from the spot where 'Inception' (Bir-Hakeim bridge) was filmed.
Lokaler Reiseführer
Karte
Sehen Sie, wo sich Hotel Passy Eiffel befindet und was in der Nähe ist.