Hotels in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris's Iconic Left Bank

On Rue Bonaparte, between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the École des Beaux-Arts, La Villa Saint Germain des Prés combines discretion with a softly hushed atmosphere. Bruno Borrione-designed rooms, a jazzy bar, a wellness area with pool, sauna and fitness room, carefully prepared breakfast and attentive service create a peaceful base in the 6th arrondissement.

On Rue des Saints-Pères, Académie Hôtel Saint-Germain combines historic woodwork, rooms styled in three distinct period palettes and modern comforts. A 24-hour reception, quiet bar, breakfast at extra cost and careful soundproofing accompany your stay, a short walk from the Louvre, Orsay Museum and Luxembourg Garden.

Rue de Buci, between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Seine, Hôtel de Buci blends 18th-century elegance, a glass-roofed winter garden, rooms dressed in Brunschwig & Fils fabrics, and a privatizable spa with heated pool. The smallest rooms are compact, while the suites provide more space.

Quietly set in a 17th-century building on rue Dauphine, steps from Pont Neuf, Dauphine Saint Germain combines old woodwork, exposed beams and present-day comfort. Thirty rooms with varied moods, breakfast in a vaulted room, a bar open day and night, and Paris within walking distance, from Notre-Dame to the Louvre.

Discreet lane in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, paved courtyard, vaulted lounges and individually styled rooms define Relais Christine. Between the Seine and Left Bank galleries, the address blends 17th-century heritage, a Laura Gonzalez renovation, Guerlain spa, carefully prepared breakfast and round-the-clock services.

Facing the Saint-Germain market in the lively heart of the 6th arrondissement, Hôtel Le Clément blends a Parisian address with family character. Personalized rooms with Pierre Frey fabrics, a hall with fireplace and bar, air conditioning, 24-hour reception, and the metro nearby: Paris is easily explored on foot from here.

Since 1924, Hotel du Dragon has occupied a 17th-century house in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Behind its discreet entrance, family hospitality, 26 individually decorated rooms and the piano lounge create a simple, characterful atmosphere, just steps from Saint-Sulpice, Les Deux Magots and the Luxembourg Gardens.

Discreetly set near Saint-Sulpice, between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Boulevard Saint-Germain, Esprit Saint Germain offers the feel of a Paris pied-à-terre. A lounge-library serves breakfast and becomes a bar until 2 a.m.; distinctive rooms, a private rooftop terrace, sauna and hammam complete the experience.

Rue Monsieur-le-Prince, two minutes from Odéon, Villa des Princes offers a discreet base in the Latin Quarter. In 11 simple rooms with air conditioning, exposed stone and an old elevator, you can enjoy breakfast under vaulted ceilings, with quick access to the Luxembourg Gardens, Notre-Dame and the Louvre.