Axel’s take
It's a practical Montparnasse base if you can accept compact, dated rooms.
- Choose it for
- Rail access, restaurants outside and comfortable beds.
- Skip it if
- You want spacious rooms, contemporary interiors or extensive hotel facilities.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 7.4/10 · A compact 3-star hotel on Montparnasse’s theater-and-restaurant street
Timhotel Tour Montparnasse is a straightforward 3-star whose strongest feature is outside the door: restaurants, theaters and useful access to Gare Montparnasse. Booking.com and Expedia guests praise the location, helpful reception and comfortable beds. It makes sense for a short rail stop or a sightseeing trip spent mostly out, rather than a stay built around hotel facilities.
The compromise is space and finish. The hotel lists Comfort doubles at just 10 square meters, versus 17 for Superior doubles; that distinction matters with two people and luggage. Expedia reviews from 2025 and 2026 describe small, dated rooms, even while praising their beds and cleanliness. Overall cleanliness scores remain respectable, but this is not a consistently polished property. We'd choose it for Montparnasse convenience and skip it when generous space or modern interiors matter more.
- Rooms
- Comfort doubles are listed at 10 square meters and Superior doubles at 17. Expedia guests describe comfortable beds but dated rooms.
- Cleanliness
- Aggregate cleanliness scores are 8.0 on Booking.com and 8.2 on Expedia: a stronger signal than the property's condition scores.
- Service
- Helpful reception is a recurring positive across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor, though individual experiences vary.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, advertised air conditioning, kettles, a lift and buffet breakfast cover the basics; Tripadvisor guests describe the lift as small.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast is extra unless included in the booked rate. There is no private parking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
11 bis, Rue de la Gaité, Paris
The entrance sits among Rue de la Gaîté’s restaurants, cafés and theaters, near boulevard Edgar-Quinet. This is a neighborhood street rather than a station forecourt. Luxembourg Gardens are 16 minutes on foot; the Catacombs are 17 minutes.
What guests say
- 3.7/5582 reviews
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, advertised air conditioning, kettles, a lift and buffet breakfast cover the basics; Tripadvisor guests describe the lift as small.
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Public internet workstation
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Front desk
Good to know
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00. Reception operates 24/7.
- Parking
- No private parking. Public garages serve the Montparnasse station and tower area.
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast costs extra unless included in your room rate.
- Luggage storage
- The hotel provides free luggage storage.
- Smoking
- The hotel is non-smoking.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Timhotel Tour Montparnasse — Paris, France
Timhotel Tour Montparnasse is a compact 3-star hotel on Montparnasse’s theater-and-restaurant street in Paris, France.
Address: 11 bis, Rue de la Gaité, Paris. Property ID: 1272632.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/timhotel-tour-montparnasse-1272632
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $300 | $333 on Booking.com | $33 less (10%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $353 USD
2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | $202 for 1 night · 2 nights $384 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $182 for 1 night · 2 nights $314 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $109 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $171 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $340 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $174 for 1 night · 2 nights $291 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $287 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $170 for 1 night · 2 nights $392 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $222 for 1 night · 2 nights $504 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $182 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $134 for 1 night · 2 nights $284 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $267 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $117 for 1 night · 2 nights $293 |
| 2026-11-23 | $176 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-26 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $306 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $140 for 1 night · 2 nights $301 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $161 for 1 night · 2 nights $279 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $292 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $174 for 1 night · 2 nights $371 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $197 for 1 night · 2 nights $393 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $355 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $301 · up to 14 nights priced |
About Timhotel Tour Montparnasse
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 11 bis, Rue de la Gaité, Paris
- City page: Hotels in Paris
Axel's take: 7.4/10
It's a practical Montparnasse base if you can accept compact, dated rooms.
- Choose it for: Rail access, restaurants outside and comfortable beds.
- Skip it if: You want spacious rooms, contemporary interiors or extensive hotel facilities.
Axel's opinion of Timhotel Tour Montparnasse, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Comfort room
Comfort Single room
Comfort Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Comfort Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Comfort Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Comfort Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Comfort Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Comfort Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Superior room
Superior Triple room
- Superior Triple room — room photo 1
- Superior Triple room — room photo 2
- Superior Triple room — room photo 3
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Location
A useful Left Bank base for rail travelers and evenings out.
- The block: The entrance sits among Rue de la Gaîté’s restaurants, cafés and theaters, near boulevard Edgar-Quinet. This is a neighborhood street rather than a station forecourt. Luxembourg Gardens are 16 minutes on foot; the Catacombs are 17 minutes.
- Getting around: Use Edgar Quinet on line 6, Gaîté on line 13, or the wider Montparnasse-Bienvenüe interchange. The métro makes more sense than walking for the major cross-city sights: the Louvre is 21 minutes by transit and the Eiffel Tower 22. For luggage-heavy departures, the station taxi rank is useful; the hotel has no airport shuttle.
- After dark: Bars, dining and theater audiences keep the street active into the evening. It's convenient for going out without another journey; that street life is less appealing if you want open-window quiet.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor.
Best areas in Paris for travelers on a budget
- Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin: 8.5/10 for travelers on a budget. The strongest value score and direct CDG rail lead the budget ranking; inspect the street and arrival route before booking.
- Montparnasse: 7.8/10 for travelers on a budget. Good value and solid hotels make a practical Left Bank choice, especially on residential streets away from the station approaches.
- Bastille & République: 7.6/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong value combines with restaurants and nightlife nearby; expect more transport for western landmarks and noise on the busiest streets.
- Montmartre & Pigalle: 7.5/10 for travelers on a budget. Good value and strong hotels reward travelers comfortable with hills, crowds and extra journeys to central sights.
- Latin Quarter: 6.7/10 for travelers on a budget. A more central budget compromise, with strong hotels and direct CDG rail, but only middling value against the city.
- Eiffel Tower & Invalides: 6.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés: 5.8/10 for travelers on a budget.
- Le Marais: 5.6/10 for travelers on a budget.
- Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot: 5.2/10 for travelers on a budget.
- Opéra & Grands Boulevards: 4.8/10 for travelers on a budget.
- Louvre & Les Halles: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget.
- Champs-Élysées & Golden Triangle: 3.4/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in Paris for travelers on a budget
Hotels around Timhotel Tour Montparnasse
- Mercure Paris Centre Gare Montparnasse (On the same Montparnasse theater strip). Mercure Montparnasse wins when: A four-star alternative without giving up Rue de la Gaîté’s evening convenience. Keep Timhotel Tour Montparnasse when: Keep Timhotel for a simpler short stay; Mercure also has uneven room condition and housekeeping, so the upgrade is not a guarantee of polish.
- Pullman Paris Montparnasse Hotel (Beside Gare Montparnasse). Pullman Montparnasse wins when: Modern high-rise comfort and connecting rooms, especially when room configuration matters. Keep Timhotel Tour Montparnasse when: Keep Timhotel for a smaller hotel directly on the dining street; Pullman brings crowded breakfasts and reported delays resolving problems.
Alternatives for the same trip
- ibis Paris Gare du Nord Chateau Landon 10ème Hotel (Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin). ibis Château Landon wins when: A no-frills rail stop serving Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est rather than Montparnasse. Keep Timhotel Tour Montparnasse when: Timhotel suits Montparnasse departures and Left Bank evenings; ibis also has small rooms, uneven cooling and paid luggage lockers.
- Novotel Belleville Paris 20 Hotel (Bastille & République). Novotel Belleville wins when: Modern chain comfort and practical family configurations near Couronnes métro. Keep Timhotel Tour Montparnasse when: Timhotel keeps you near Gare Montparnasse and within walking reach of Luxembourg Gardens instead of across town in Belleville.
Getting around from Timhotel Tour Montparnasse
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Gare Montparnasse: 7 min.
- Gare d'Austerlitz: 19 min by taxi.
- Gare de Lyon: 23 min by taxi.
- Paris Orly Airport: 33 min by taxi.
- Gare de l'Est: 36 min by taxi.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: 49 min by taxi.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris: 17 min by transit.
- Louvre Museum: 21 min by transit.
- Musée d'Orsay: 19 min by transit.
- Jardin du Luxembourg: 16 min.
- Eiffel Tower: 22 min by transit.
- Catacombs of Paris: 17 min.
- The Centre Pompidou: 24 min by transit.
- Arc de Triomphe: 19 min by transit.
- Sainte-Chapelle: 18 min by transit.
- Tuileries Garden: 18 min by transit.
- Panthéon: 20 min by transit.
- Palais Garnier: 26 min by transit.
What guests say
- Ratings: 3.7/5 (582 reviews). The aggregate is 3.7/5 across 582 reviews; 60% of 44 property mentions are positive. No newest-review sample was supplied, so it establishes no recent trend.
Good to know
- Arrival and departure: Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 12:00. Reception operates 24/7.
- Parking: No private parking. Public garages serve the Montparnasse station and tower area.
- Breakfast: Buffet breakfast costs extra unless included in your room rate.
- Luggage storage: The hotel provides free luggage storage.
- Smoking: The hotel is non-smoking.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Comfort doubles are listed at 10 square meters and Superior doubles at 17. Expedia guests describe comfortable beds but dated rooms.
- Cleanliness: Aggregate cleanliness scores are 8.0 on Booking.com and 8.2 on Expedia: a stronger signal than the property's condition scores.
- Service: Helpful reception is a recurring positive across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor, though individual experiences vary.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, advertised air conditioning, kettles, a lift and buffet breakfast cover the basics; Tripadvisor guests describe the lift as small.
- Fees and surprises: Breakfast is extra unless included in the booked rate. There is no private parking.
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