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Le Citizen HotelvsFamilia Hotel
Le Citizen Hotel and Familia Hotel are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Le Citizen Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Familia Hotel. Le Citizen Hotel comes in at #41 in Paris with positive reviews from 7 publications including Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Le Citizen Hotel
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Frommer's
Lonely Planet
96 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The Zen-style decor of light wood, clean lines and predominantly white, blue and grey tones makes for nice airy rooms."
Fodor's "The focus is "green" and urban, with creative use of modern design elements like light wood and ambient lighting to make the most of small spaces." Full review
Frommer's "Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans, or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Situated on a picturesque canal in the 10th arrondissement, though some may find nightly rates a tad high given the location." Full review
Afar Magazine "The design sensibility is Nordic, with bright colors, pale woods, and modular furniture." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Le Citizen is a family-friendly hotel overlooking the Canal St-Martin with its locks, turning bridge, cobbled quaysides, green metal footbridges and lively bar culture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Nestled on the corner of Canal St Martin is this eco-friendly outpost outfitted with iPads in every room and modern Danish furnishings." Full review
Time Out "Friendly, warm staff make it feel less like a hotel and more like a guesthouse. Each of the 12 rooms, spread over 6 floors, has a view of the famous Canal Saint-Martin." Full review
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Rates: from €150
Added extras: iPad on request from reception
Services: breakfast and a Japanese canteen
This eco-friendly hotel is quite a contrast to the charmingly grubby Canal Saint-Martin.
Frommer's "Maybe it’s the smiling young staff in jeans or the ecological ethos, but there’s something alternative in the air at this adorable boutique hotel on the Canal St-Martin" Full review
Lonely Planet "Twelve alluring rooms equipped with niceties such as iPads, filtered water and warm minimalist design." Full review
Familia Hotel Rough Guide Fodor's
Insight Guides Time Out
Gayot The Telegraph
EuroCheapo Frommer's Lonely Planet
11 rue des Ecoles, 5th Arr., 75005 Paris
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Rough Guide "Friendly, family-run hotel in the heart of the quartier."
Fodor's "Owners Eric and Sylvie continue to update and improve this popular budget hotel without raising their prices." Full review
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Ask for the Quadruple room if traveling en famille.
Insight Guides "An excellent location, within a few minutes’ walk of the islands and St-Germain-des-Prés."
Time Out "This old-fashioned Latin Quarter hotel has balconies hung with tumbling plants and walls draped with replica French tapestries." Full review
Gayot "The family management of this hotel continually strives to make guests comfortable with a warm welcome and regular renovations."
The Telegraph7.0
"Old-fashioned Familia stands out for its Latin Quarter location." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"Set near the eastern base of the Rue des Ecoles, the two-star Familia is a family-run hotel with personal touches, some interesting perks and rates that can be a good deal for the Latin Quarter." Full review
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Those in search of views should ask for top-floor rooms, many of which offer rooftop vistas down the nearby rues and boulevards.
Frommer's "Perfectly located, close to rue Mouffetard but far from the madding crowds, this is a budget hotel that doesn’t feel like one" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of the most attractive ‘almost budget’ options on this side of the Seine." Full review
