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Reviews of Hotel Esmeralda 2 stars

4 rue Saint-Julien Le Pauvre, 5th arr., 75005 Paris, France

#1229 of 1,620 hotels in Paris

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 292 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous location by Notre Dame cathedral. Very quiet. A wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower over bath and a little difficult to access. Bed a smaller 3/4 bed against the wall but very comfortable.

    Great location across road from Notre Dame. Very old French building maintained in very good area by park. Easy access to underground

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good location with a quiet room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Close to Notre Dame and an easy walk to toher monuments.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is excellent with plenty of good and reasonably priced food all around.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had to change my room after the first night. It was not ideal but at least they moved all of my things (I packed it all first)

    Super easy to navigate to and from. Metro stop is very close but it's just as easy to walk to many places.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Relaxed, authentic and no nonsense
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would honestly suggest some small upgrades in the room like visible smoke detectors and fire distinguishers. Room 17 would really benefited from a new toiletseat for instance.

    Very nice and easy going staff, easily approachable. Historical building, authentic and much aligned with the look and feel of the popular bookstore and the overall atmosphere of the rich history of this beautiful city. Great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Location was fantastic, just next to the iconic bookstore and it's coffee shop and opposite to Notre Dame! - I was lucky to have very quiet neighbours so I had a very quiet night - a very nice gentleman in the reception helped me out with a phone charger ( I had a cord but forgot the plug) - The shower was small but clean and warm

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    A good basic room in the heart of Paris with very friendly staff who were happy to help
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit tired but didn’t affect the stay and was what we expected

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    There is no better view than Notre Dame and being close to what you need in Paris
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms can be remodeled a little to make them more modern

    The location is spectacular and the view even better, it is close to everything you need. It is a different experience, with its own story.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    tiny confortable room, extremely well located in the old Paris center.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    amazing location, near the seine river, in front of the Cathedral, very quiet, vintage style

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Perfect ambience and location, on a budget, exactly as I hoped, in the heart of Paris.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedding was a bit worn, yet still super clean, and comfortable.

    The location is STELLAR! And the building itself is charming and full of the ambience one expects from such an old and relatively unchanged building. The worn treads and the smooth yet scarred and glossy wooden handrail tell a tiny story of the many people that have passed through over the centuries. My room was warm and dry despite the rain, and very quiet and cozy. The bathroom and shower while small, were modern and very clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    7.0
    Great spot for someone younger, in shape, and looking for the quintessential tiny central Paris hotel experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts English is lacking severely, making anything but checking in and out fairly difficult. The stairs are steep, exceptionally narrow, and it’s a complete walk-up that’s noisy. You aren’t sparing your neighbors, and your legs after a long day out will complain. The room I stayed in was very small, tired, and the bed was an old beaten up twin mattress. Not comfortable.

    The location is great. It’s very French and quaint. Also, it’s on a main street with immediate access to the city. The hosts were generally friendly, always available, and offered to keep heavy bags downstairs.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 1 night

    the bathroom door knob was broken

    Perfect location!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    No lift

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Great!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some renovation and repair are needed.

    Great location, very friendly staff, and unique rooms! It was like you traveled back in time!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    A perfect way to enjoy Paris in the heart of it's city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing that can be fixed. The building has small hallways, thin walls and narrow rooms. It is also the charm of the city and also this hotel.

    looking out on the Notre Dame and the Seine is was a great room. The staff was excellent and friendly. The rooms have different looks, we got to choose our favourite

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    its old and the stairs to go up

    location and Frsncisco the staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovley greeting Warm cosy room, could have been a little bigger but great location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Small hotel with old world charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small touches like the curtains in the room that I was in could have been improved

    The hotel was situated in an excellent place. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The charm of the hotel was also lovely.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old-fashion style.

    Location of the hôtel is perfect.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staircase and no elevator facility.

    The Location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful old hotel set in the heart of Paris
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room view on Notre-Dame
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The location is very central to the tourist spots in Paris and located next door to Notre Dam Cathedral.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathroom can be updated, but it does the job.

    Second time I return to this hotel, location is great, and it's a fair price for the rooms provided. Staff is very kind, responsive and always with a smile on their face! It is a pleasure everytime and I do no hesitate to come back again! The place is clean and my rooms was done every day with care and attention. Bedsheets neat and clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not having breakfast in the hotel.

    A very characterful hotel with an intersting history. It shows the wear and tear of the years but this is part of the experience.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    9.0
    Great area at Paris
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is 60 steps to get to my room on the spiral staircase, no problem at all for person alone, yet in case you have bigger than medium suitcase - could be an issue. Another topic - the tea kettle would be of great addition to the room.

    You need to go a long way to find better location in Paris and to be honest it is also a lot of real athmosphere in this hotel - it is also one of the bext value for money you can get in Paris Hotel. Additionally - the hotel and the rooms are very clean, despite relativelly small room bathroom is of good size. There was no TV in the room(which I really liked), yet WIFI was perfect. Also the staff is very friendly and extremely helpful! Would be great to be back.

    Stayed in October 2023

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