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Hotel Esmeralda

4 Rue Saint-Julien Le Pauvre, Paris, France View Map

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Hotel Esmeralda

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Located in the heart of Old Paris opposite Noter-Dame Cathedral, in a building dating from 1640, this small hotel of 16 charming rooms with a unique atmosphere is in an exceptional location. Most rooms offer a view of the Seine and Noter-Dame.

347 Reviews

7.9Good
Cleanliness
7.4
Staff
9.3
Location
9.7

What Guests Say

  • “The hotels location is great. Super close to Notre Dame and a wide variety of restaurants! The gentleman at the front desk was very…”
  • “The amazing staff and location!”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Single - 1 Person1/3

Single - 1 Person

87 sqft • 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
Double Room view on Noter-Dame 1/4

Double Room view on Noter-Dame

130 sqft • 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Crib(s)
  • Heating
  • Private bathroom
Single Room1/3

Single Room

87 sqft • 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Heating
  • Private bathroom
  • Room with view
Twin Room view on Noter-Dame 1/3

Twin Room view on Noter-Dame

130 sqft • 2 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Crib(s)
  • Heating
  • Private bathroom
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Quadruple Room view on Noter-Dame

205 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Heating
  • Private bathroom
  • Room with view
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Triple Room view on Noter-Dame

130 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Double

  • Bath or Shower
  • Heating
  • Private bathroom
  • Room with view

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    What Guests Loved

    7.9
    Good

    Based on 347 reviews

    Location

    9.7

    Cleanliness

    7.4

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    7.6

    Pros +

    • The hotels location is great. Super close to Notre Dame and a wide variety of restaurants! The gentleman at the front desk was very accommodating and friendly! The hotel is definitely unique and quirky, but clean and we felt safe.
    • The amazing staff and location!
    • Charming historic building in a fantastic location

    Cons -

    • Could use more electrical outlite . Only one plug!
    • Not applicable: we liked everything.
    • The room and bath needed a deep clean.
    Business Traveler (80)Solo Traveler (253)Traveling as Couple (209)Family with Young Children (175)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (6)Group Traveler (66)Total (1,282)
    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-7-2018

    The hotels location is great. Super close to Notre Dame and a wide variety of restaurants! The gentleman at the front desk was very accommodating and friendly! The hotel is definitely unique and quirky, but clean and we felt safe.

    10OmarPosted on: 5-28-2019

    The amazing staff and location!

    10SeanPosted on: 12-30-2017

    Charming historic building in a fantastic location

    10JoPosted on: 9-15-2017

    The charm location staff

    Could use more electrical outlite . Only one plug!

    10EricaPosted on: 11-15-2025

    One of a kind hotel in an amazing location next to Shakespeare & Company, with extraordinary views of Notre Dame Cathedral. The staff could not be friendlier, treating guests from every walk of life as if they were the most special people in the world! Also worth noting: the coffee and breakfast is delicious. We hope to come back here again, and again, in the years to come.

    Not applicable: we liked everything.

    8JohnC68Posted on: 11-8-2025

    Amazing location! Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Good sized bathrooms. Location so close to Notre Dame was amazing.

    10MelissaPosted on: 10-22-2025

    The location and staff were fantastic.

    The room and bath needed a deep clean.

    8JafethPosted on: 10-15-2025

    I enjoyed the friendly staff members, the bohemian vibes of the hotel, and the great location.

    10clairePosted on: 9-30-2025

    I stayed in this hotel 47!years ago on my first trip to Paris and it remains a unique place. It is a quaint and magical building with a view from my 5th floorBedroom window ?

    Being graciously welcomed by Fernando

    10KrissiPosted on: 9-24-2025

    Hotel Esmeralda is so charming! We were so pleased to get to stay in such a richly historic establishment! The location is ideal and the staff are so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The bed was comfortable, the linens clean, and the bathroom pristine.The view of Notre Dame from our window was amazing! It also overlooked Rene Vivian’s square and Eglise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre. If you are looking for a typical American-style, huge, no stairs, newly renovated accommodation, this is not for you. But if you want a place that oozes history, charm, true Parisian style, and incredible hospitality, book it today!I didn’t get a photo of the room, but the photos on the website are accurate!

    Nothing, we loved it!

    10patrickPosted on: 9-12-2025

    The Hotel has a beautiful old fashioned Charm about it .

    Needs little things like extra toiletries shower soap, Facial tissues,

    9GregPosted on: 9-8-2025

    Location is excellent. Staff were very helpful. Hotel is a bit quirky which I liked. We needed somewhere to sleep and shower and as a base for day trips. The Esmerelda met our needs very well indeed.

    A little bit tired but that was part of the quirky charm :-)

    9KelliePosted on: 9-6-2025

    The staff were super friendly & helpful especially on our arrival. The rooms were super cute & screamed Paris. We were on the 4th floor with an amazing view of the Notre Dame.

    The stair well was very narrow! But it was a good workout walking up & down them.

    9AsmikPosted on: 9-5-2025

    Location is amazing, right in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, and wonderful stuff, special thanks to Yura for being super friendly and helpful!

    8ChristellePosted on: 8-6-2025

    The location is amazing and the staff was very friendly

    The room was small but so was the price !

    7Kinh T.Posted on: 8-1-2025

    Staff members were super kind and the location was great, many great restaurants nearby

    The mattress was very uncomfortable I barely slept and there was this strange smell even tho i left my window for ventilation often. There was no shampoo hair conditioner.

    8JohnPosted on: 7-31-2025

    Best location. Charming old place, recently upgraded with modern amenities. We were allowed to keep our luggage there while we spent the day touring.

    Give the hot weather, AC would have been nice. Also the rooms are very small. Our particular room had a temporary door.

    10VelyanaPosted on: 7-25-2025

    Fantastic! Close to everything. Staff is amazing! We loved staying there. We loved Esmeralda and her goat dance!

    Nothing we didn’t like.

    7CecilePosted on: 7-11-2025

    Location and quiet for being in such a lively area.

    Not very clean…

    5MTRazPosted on: 6-27-2025

    Location was fantastic. Staff was friendly and available. Checkout was easy.

    The room was super small. There was no AC and the fan barely worked. Since the windows had to be open it was very noisy. There was no television. Mold in the shower. For the price we felt it would have a bit more than just a historic building.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    Hotel Esmeralda

    4 Rue Saint-Julien Le Pauvre, Paris

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