Clémence
5/5Oct 4, 2026
A wonderful discovery! The hotel has retained all the charm of its magnificent Haussmannian building: moldings, woodwork, sculpted headboards… It may be a little "old-fashioned" in places, but that's precisely what gives it…
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Axel’s take
It's a strong sightseeing base if you accept an older, unevenly sized hotel.
- Choose it for
- Latin Quarter walks, helpful reception and traditional rooms with selected balcony options.
- Skip it if
- You need spacious entry-level rooms, modern finishes or step-free access to every floor.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 8.1/10 · A traditional 3-star hotel in the Latin Quarter
Claude Bernard is a traditional 3-star whose strongest feature is its Latin Quarter address. Notre-Dame is 8 minutes away on foot, and the Panthéon is 5. It makes a convincing base for travelers who spend their days outside rather than in hotel facilities. Booking.com and Expedia feedback supports the essentials: comfortable beds, clean rooms and helpful reception staff. Some rooms add balconies and cathedral views, but those are not standard features.
The compromise is an older building with uneven room sizes and dated decoration. A family room can feel generous while a small double feels decidedly compact. The tiny lift is another limitation; guest accounts describe stairs to sixth-floor rooms. We'd choose it for character and sightseeing convenience, but skip it for contemporary finishes or straightforward step-free access throughout.
- Rooms
- Small doubles, triples and family rooms offer genuinely different amounts of space. Selected rooms have balconies or city views.
- Cleanliness
- A relative strength: Booking.com records 8.7/10 for cleanliness, while Expedia records 8.4/10.
- Service
- Helpful reception is well supported across sites: staff scores are 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 8.8/10 on Expedia.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, luggage storage and 24-hour reception cover the basics. The official offering centers on buffet breakfast rather than a full-service restaurant.
- Fees and surprises
- Buffet breakfast costs €18; pets are accepted on request for €10 per day. Sixth-floor access involves stairs beyond the lift.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · college-de-france.fr · opendata.iledefrance.fr. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
43 Rue Des Ecoles, Paris
The entrance is on rue des Écoles beside the Collège de France precinct, near rue Saint-Jacques and the Sorbonne. This is an academic neighborhood, not the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés despite the name. Use junction crossings on the main streets. Notre-Dame is 8 minutes on foot; the Panthéon is 5.
What guests say
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, luggage storage and 24-hour reception cover the basics. The official offering centers on buffet breakfast rather than a full-service restaurant.
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Front desk
Good to know
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast costs €18 and is served from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
- Pets
- Pets are accepted on request for €10 per day.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Reception is staffed 24 hours.
- Upper-floor access
- The small lift reaches the fifth floor; sixth-floor rooms require stairs.
- Smoking
- The hotel is non-smoking.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · college-de-france.fr · opendata.iledefrance.fr · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): €35 per car per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain, Paris: from $151 a night
From $151 a night at Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 9–10, 2026, 2 adults: $151 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $477 total on Axel; Expedia listed $506 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain is a traditional 3-star hotel in the Latin Quarter in Paris, France.
Address: 43 Rue Des Ecoles, Paris. Property ID: 1221653.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/hotel-claude-bernard-saint-germain-1221653
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 |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $477 | $506 on Expedia | $29 less (6%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $324 | $340 on Expedia | $16 less (5%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $456 USD
2027-01-09 to 2027-01-12 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
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| 2026-11-09 | 1 night $151 · 2 nights $311 · 3 nights $465 · 4 nights $646 · 5 nights $836 · 6 nights $1,023 · 7 nights $1,183 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | 1 night $160 · 2 nights $314 · 3 nights $495 · 4 nights $685 · 5 nights $872 · 6 nights $1,032 · 7 nights $1,205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | 1 night $154 · 2 nights $335 · 3 nights $525 · 4 nights $712 · 5 nights $872 · 6 nights $1,045 · 7 nights $1,218 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | 1 night $181 · 2 nights $371 · 3 nights $558 · 4 nights $718 · 5 nights $891 · 6 nights $1,064 · 7 nights $1,272 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | 1 night $190 · 2 nights $377 · 3 nights $537 · 4 nights $710 · 5 nights $883 · 6 nights $1,091 · 7 nights $1,287 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | 1 night $187 · 2 nights $347 · 3 nights $520 · 4 nights $693 · 5 nights $901 · 6 nights $1,097 · 7 nights $1,305 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | 1 night $160 · 2 nights $333 · 3 nights $506 · 4 nights $714 · 5 nights $910 · 6 nights $1,118 · 7 nights $1,341 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | 1 night $173 · 2 nights $346 · 3 nights $554 · 4 nights $750 · 5 nights $958 · 6 nights $1,181 · 7 nights $1,335 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | 1 night $173 · 2 nights $381 · 3 nights $577 · 4 nights $785 · 5 nights $1,008 · 6 nights $1,162 · 7 nights $1,342 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | 1 night $208 · 2 nights $404 · 3 nights $612 · 4 nights $835 · 5 nights $989 · 6 nights $1,169 · 7 nights $1,374 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | 1 night $196 · 2 nights $404 · 3 nights $627 · 4 nights $781 · 5 nights $961 · 6 nights $1,166 · 7 nights $1,400 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | 1 night $208 · 2 nights $431 · 3 nights $585 · 4 nights $765 · 5 nights $970 · 6 nights $1,204 · 7 nights $1,432 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | 1 night $223 · 2 nights $377 · 3 nights $557 · 4 nights $762 · 5 nights $996 · 6 nights $1,224 · 7 nights $1,451 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | 1 night $154 · 2 nights $334 · 3 nights $539 · 4 nights $773 · 5 nights $1,001 · 6 nights $1,228 · 7 nights $1,452 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | 1 night $180 · 2 nights $385 · 3 nights $619 · 4 nights $847 · 5 nights $1,074 · 6 nights $1,298 · 7 nights $1,461 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | 1 night $205 · 2 nights $439 · 3 nights $667 · 4 nights $894 · 5 nights $1,118 · 6 nights $1,281 · 7 nights $1,452 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | 1 night $234 · 2 nights $462 · 3 nights $689 · 4 nights $913 · 5 nights $1,076 · 6 nights $1,247 · 7 nights $1,455 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | 1 night $228 · 2 nights $455 · 3 nights $679 · 4 nights $842 · 5 nights $1,013 · 6 nights $1,221 · 7 nights $1,429 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | 1 night $227 · 2 nights $451 · 3 nights $614 · 4 nights $785 · 5 nights $993 · 6 nights $1,201 · 7 nights $1,427 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | 1 night $224 · 2 nights $387 · 3 nights $558 · 4 nights $766 · 5 nights $974 · 6 nights $1,200 · 7 nights $1,425 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | 1 night $163 · 2 nights $334 · 3 nights $542 · 4 nights $750 · 5 nights $976 · 6 nights $1,201 · 7 nights $1,453 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | 1 night $171 · 2 nights $379 · 3 nights $587 · 4 nights $813 · 5 nights $1,038 · 6 nights $1,290 · 7 nights $1,486 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
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| 2026-12-01 | 1 night $208 · 2 nights $416 · 3 nights $642 · 4 nights $867 · 5 nights $1,119 · 6 nights $1,315 · 7 nights $1,502 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | 1 night $208 · 2 nights $434 · 3 nights $659 · 4 nights $911 · 5 nights $1,107 · 6 nights $1,294 · 7 nights $1,468 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | 1 night $226 · 2 nights $451 · 3 nights $703 · 4 nights $899 · 5 nights $1,086 · 6 nights $1,260 · 7 nights $1,442 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | 1 night $225 · 2 nights $477 · 3 nights $673 · 4 nights $860 · 5 nights $1,034 · 6 nights $1,216 · 7 nights $1,398 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | 1 night $252 · 2 nights $448 · 3 nights $635 · 4 nights $809 · 5 nights $991 · 6 nights $1,173 · 7 nights $1,380 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | 1 night $196 · 2 nights $383 · 3 nights $557 · 4 nights $739 · 5 nights $921 · 6 nights $1,128 · 7 nights $1,335 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-07 | 1 night $187 · 2 nights $361 · 3 nights $543 · 4 nights $725 · 5 nights $932 · 6 nights $1,139 · 7 nights $1,292 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-08 | 1 night $174 · 2 nights $356 · 3 nights $538 · 4 nights $745 · 5 nights $952 · 6 nights $1,105 · 7 nights $1,267 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-09 | 1 night $182 · 2 nights $364 · 3 nights $571 · 4 nights $778 · 5 nights $931 · 6 nights $1,093 · 7 nights $1,257 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-10 | 1 night $182 · 2 nights $389 · 3 nights $596 · 4 nights $749 · 5 nights $911 · 6 nights $1,075 · 7 nights $1,238 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-11 | 1 night $207 · 2 nights $414 · 3 nights $567 · 4 nights $729 · 5 nights $893 · 6 nights $1,056 · 7 nights $1,216 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-12 | 1 night $207 · 2 nights $360 · 3 nights $522 · 4 nights $686 · 5 nights $849 · 6 nights $1,009 · 7 nights $1,196 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-13 | 1 night $153 · 2 nights $315 · 3 nights $479 · 4 nights $642 · 5 nights $802 · 6 nights $989 · 7 nights $1,178 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-14 | 1 night $162 · 2 nights $326 · 3 nights $489 · 4 nights $649 · 5 nights $836 · 6 nights $1,025 · 7 nights $1,180 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-15 | 1 night $164 · 2 nights $327 · 3 nights $487 · 4 nights $674 · 5 nights $863 · 6 nights $1,018 · 7 nights $1,178 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-16 | 1 night $163 · 2 nights $323 · 3 nights $510 · 4 nights $699 · 5 nights $854 · 6 nights $1,014 · 7 nights $1,176 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-17 | 1 night $160 · 2 nights $347 · 3 nights $536 · 4 nights $691 · 5 nights $851 · 6 nights $1,013 · 7 nights $1,176 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-18 | 1 night $187 · 2 nights $376 · 3 nights $531 · 4 nights $691 · 5 nights $853 · 6 nights $1,016 · 7 nights $1,181 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-19 | 1 night $189 · 2 nights $344 · 3 nights $504 · 4 nights $666 · 5 nights $829 · 6 nights $994 · 7 nights $1,180 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-20 | 1 night $155 · 2 nights $315 · 3 nights $477 · 4 nights $640 · 5 nights $805 · 6 nights $991 · 7 nights $1,219 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-21 | 1 night $160 · 2 nights $322 · 3 nights $485 · 4 nights $650 · 5 nights $836 · 6 nights $1,064 · 7 nights $1,271 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-22 | 1 night $162 · 2 nights $325 · 3 nights $490 · 4 nights $676 · 5 nights $904 · 6 nights $1,111 · 7 nights $1,356 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-23 | 1 night $163 · 2 nights $328 · 3 nights $514 · 4 nights $742 · 5 nights $949 · 6 nights $1,194 · 7 nights $1,473 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-24 | 1 night $165 · 2 nights $351 · 3 nights $579 · 4 nights $786 · 5 nights $1,031 · 6 nights $1,310 · 7 nights $1,614 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-25 | 1 night $186 · 2 nights $414 · 3 nights $621 · 4 nights $866 · 5 nights $1,145 · 6 nights $1,449 · 7 nights $1,826 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-26 | 1 night $228 · 2 nights $435 · 3 nights $680 · 4 nights $959 · 5 nights $1,263 · 6 nights $1,640 · 7 nights $1,892 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-27 | 1 night $207 · 2 nights $452 · 3 nights $731 · 4 nights $1,035 · 5 nights $1,412 · 6 nights $1,664 · 7 nights $1,898 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-28 | 1 night $245 · 2 nights $524 · 3 nights $828 · 4 nights $1,205 · 5 nights $1,457 · 6 nights $1,691 · 7 nights $1,847 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-29 | 1 night $279 · 2 nights $583 · 3 nights $960 · 4 nights $1,212 · 5 nights $1,446 · 6 nights $1,602 · 7 nights $1,787 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-30 | 1 night $304 · 2 nights $681 · 3 nights $933 · 4 nights $1,167 · 5 nights $1,323 · 6 nights $1,508 · 7 nights $1,676 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-31 | 1 night $377 · 2 nights $629 · 3 nights $863 · 4 nights $1,019 · 5 nights $1,204 · 6 nights $1,372 · 7 nights $1,530 · up to 14 nights priced |
January 2027
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| 2027-01-01 | 1 night $252 · 2 nights $486 · 3 nights $642 · 4 nights $827 · 5 nights $995 · 6 nights $1,153 · 7 nights $1,297 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-02 | 1 night $234 · 2 nights $390 · 3 nights $575 · 4 nights $743 · 5 nights $901 · 6 nights $1,045 · 7 nights $1,211 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-03 | 1 night $156 · 2 nights $341 · 3 nights $509 · 4 nights $667 · 5 nights $811 · 6 nights $977 · 7 nights $1,146 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-04 | 1 night $185 · 2 nights $353 · 3 nights $511 · 4 nights $655 · 5 nights $821 · 6 nights $990 · 7 nights $1,126 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-05 | 1 night $168 · 2 nights $326 · 3 nights $470 · 4 nights $636 · 5 nights $805 · 6 nights $941 · 7 nights $1,092 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-06 | 1 night $158 · 2 nights $302 · 3 nights $468 · 4 nights $637 · 5 nights $773 · 6 nights $924 · 7 nights $1,093 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-07 | 1 night $144 · 2 nights $310 · 3 nights $479 · 4 nights $615 · 5 nights $766 · 6 nights $935 · 7 nights $1,110 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-08 | 1 night $166 · 2 nights $335 · 3 nights $471 · 4 nights $622 · 5 nights $791 · 6 nights $966 · 7 nights $1,121 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-09 | 1 night $169 · 2 nights $305 · 3 nights $456 · 4 nights $625 · 5 nights $800 · 6 nights $955 · 7 nights $1,129 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-10 | 1 night $136 · 2 nights $287 · 3 nights $456 · 4 nights $631 · 5 nights $786 · 6 nights $960 · 7 nights $1,151 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-11 | 1 night $151 · 2 nights $320 · 3 nights $495 · 4 nights $650 · 5 nights $824 · 6 nights $1,015 · 7 nights $1,164 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-12 | 1 night $169 · 2 nights $344 · 3 nights $499 · 4 nights $673 · 5 nights $864 · 6 nights $1,013 · 7 nights $1,171 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-13 | 1 night $175 · 2 nights $330 · 3 nights $504 · 4 nights $695 · 5 nights $844 · 6 nights $1,002 · 7 nights $1,161 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-14 | 1 night $155 · 2 nights $329 · 3 nights $520 · 4 nights $669 · 5 nights $827 · 6 nights $986 · 7 nights $1,144 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-15 | 1 night $174 · 2 nights $365 · 3 nights $514 · 4 nights $672 · 5 nights $831 · 6 nights $989 · 7 nights $1,149 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-16 | 1 night $191 · 2 nights $340 · 3 nights $498 · 4 nights $657 · 5 nights $815 · 6 nights $975 · 7 nights $1,137 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-17 | 1 night $149 · 2 nights $307 · 3 nights $466 · 4 nights $624 · 5 nights $784 · 6 nights $946 · 7 nights $1,113 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-18 | 1 night $158 · 2 nights $317 · 3 nights $475 · 4 nights $635 · 5 nights $797 · 6 nights $964 · 7 nights $1,109 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-19 | 1 night $159 · 2 nights $317 · 3 nights $477 · 4 nights $639 · 5 nights $806 · 6 nights $951 · 7 nights $1,114 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-20 | 1 night $158 · 2 nights $318 · 3 nights $480 · 4 nights $647 · 5 nights $792 · 6 nights $955 · 7 nights $1,128 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-21 | 1 night $160 · 2 nights $322 · 3 nights $489 · 4 nights $634 · 5 nights $797 · 6 nights $970 · 7 nights $1,149 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-22 | 1 night $162 · 2 nights $329 · 3 nights $474 · 4 nights $637 · 5 nights $810 · 6 nights $989 · 7 nights $1,173 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-23 | 1 night $167 · 2 nights $312 · 3 nights $475 · 4 nights $648 · 5 nights $827 · 6 nights $1,011 · 7 nights $1,193 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-24 | 1 night $145 · 2 nights $308 · 3 nights $481 · 4 nights $660 · 5 nights $844 · 6 nights $1,026 · 7 nights $1,209 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-25 | 1 night $163 · 2 nights $336 · 3 nights $515 · 4 nights $699 · 5 nights $881 · 6 nights $1,064 · 7 nights $1,213 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-26 | 1 night $173 · 2 nights $352 · 3 nights $536 · 4 nights $718 · 5 nights $901 · 6 nights $1,050 · 7 nights $1,228 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-27 | 1 night $179 · 2 nights $363 · 3 nights $545 · 4 nights $728 · 5 nights $877 · 6 nights $1,055 · 7 nights $1,230 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-28 | 1 night $184 · 2 nights $366 · 3 nights $549 · 4 nights $698 · 5 nights $876 · 6 nights $1,051 · 7 nights $1,222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-29 | 1 night $182 · 2 nights $365 · 3 nights $514 · 4 nights $692 · 5 nights $867 · 6 nights $1,038 · 7 nights $1,216 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-30 | 1 night $183 · 2 nights $332 · 3 nights $510 · 4 nights $685 · 5 nights $856 · 6 nights $1,034 · 7 nights $1,210 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-01-31 | 1 night $149 · 2 nights $327 · 3 nights $502 · 4 nights $673 · 5 nights $851 · 6 nights $1,027 · 7 nights $1,211 · up to 14 nights priced |
February 2027
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| 2027-02-01 | 1 night $178 · 2 nights $353 · 3 nights $524 · 4 nights $702 · 5 nights $878 · 6 nights $1,062 · 7 nights $1,222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-02 | 1 night $175 · 2 nights $346 · 3 nights $524 · 4 nights $700 · 5 nights $884 · 6 nights $1,044 · 7 nights $1,206 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-03 | 1 night $171 · 2 nights $349 · 3 nights $525 · 4 nights $709 · 5 nights $869 · 6 nights $1,031 · 7 nights $1,209 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-04 | 1 night $178 · 2 nights $354 · 3 nights $538 · 4 nights $698 · 5 nights $860 · 6 nights $1,038 · 7 nights $1,205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-05 | 1 night $176 · 2 nights $360 · 3 nights $520 · 4 nights $682 · 5 nights $860 · 6 nights $1,027 · 7 nights $1,192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2027-02-06 | 1 night $184 · 2 nights $344 · 3 nights $506 · 4 nights $684 · 5 nights $851 · 6 nights $1,016 · 7 nights $1,195 · up to 14 nights priced |
About Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 43 Rue Des Ecoles, Paris
- City page: Hotels in Paris
Axel's take: 8.1/10
It's a strong sightseeing base if you accept an older, unevenly sized hotel.
- Choose it for: Latin Quarter walks, helpful reception and traditional rooms with selected balcony options.
- Skip it if: You need spacious entry-level rooms, modern finishes or step-free access to every floor.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · college-de-france.fr · opendata.iledefrance.fr. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Small Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Small Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Single room
- Room features: Fridge
- Single room — room photo 1
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Triple room
- Room features: Fridge
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Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Family room
- Room features: Fridge
- Family room — room photo 1
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Location
A practical Latin Quarter base for sightseeing and university visits.
- The block: The entrance is on rue des Écoles beside the Collège de France precinct, near rue Saint-Jacques and the Sorbonne. This is an academic neighborhood, not the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés despite the name. Use junction crossings on the main streets. Notre-Dame is 8 minutes on foot; the Panthéon is 5.
- Getting around: Walk for the Latin Quarter and river islands; use nearby Maubert-Mutualité or Cluny–La Sorbonne for Métro line 10. Saint-Michel–Notre-Dame provides RER connections, including line B toward Charles de Gaulle. The Louvre and Musée d'Orsay are each 17 minutes by transit; the Eiffel Tower is 33. Taxis suit luggage better than navigating station stairs.
- After dark: Dining and evening walks are easy without staying directly in the busiest riverside restaurant lanes. Expedia guests describe a quiet neighborhood feel, but that is not a guarantee of silence in every room.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · college-de-france.fr · opendata.iledefrance.fr.
Best areas in Paris for travelers without a car
- Louvre & Les Halles: 9.8/10 for travelers without a car. The highest access score combines central sightseeing walks with direct RER B to CDG and Métro 14 to Orly.
- Latin Quarter: 9.2/10 for travelers without a car. Direct CDG rail, nearby métro lines and walks to Notre-Dame and Luxembourg Gardens make a straightforward car-free stay.
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés: 9.2/10 for travelers without a car. River and garden walks cover plenty locally; Métro 4 and 10 help farther afield, with CDG rail useful toward eastern streets.
- Opéra & Grands Boulevards: 9.0/10 for travelers without a car. Several métro lines, RER A and walkable shopping make getting around practical, though the river is not on your doorstep.
- Le Marais: 8.6/10 for travelers without a car. Old streets, museums and evening options reward walking, while different métro lines serve different parts; airport journeys require a connection.
- Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin: 8.5/10 for travelers without a car.
- Champs-Élysées & Golden Triangle: 8.4/10 for travelers without a car.
- Montparnasse: 8.2/10 for travelers without a car.
- Bastille & République: 8.0/10 for travelers without a car.
- Montmartre & Pigalle: 7.8/10 for travelers without a car.
- Eiffel Tower & Invalides: 7.7/10 for travelers without a car.
- Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot: 7.4/10 for travelers without a car. Where to stay in Paris for travelers without a car
Hotels around Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain
- Hotel Les Bulles de Paris (Rue des Écoles, Latin Quarter). Les Bulles wins when: A champagne-themed boutique atmosphere and a bar, with helpful staff. Keep Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain when: Keep Claude Bernard for traditional styling and family-room options; Les Bulles also has compact, sometimes dark rooms.
- Hôtel La Lanterne & Spa By Timhotel (Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève). La Lanterne wins when: An included indoor pool and hammam when hotel downtime matters alongside sightseeing. Keep Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain when: Keep Claude Bernard when you want a straightforward sightseeing base and would not use the spa; Classic rooms at La Lanterne are compact too.
Alternatives for the same trip
- ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne 15ème (Eiffel Tower & Invalides). ibis Cambronne wins when: A 15th-arrondissement base with handy Métro access when your plans lean toward the Eiffel Tower side. Keep Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain when: Claude Bernard puts the Latin Quarter and Notre-Dame into your walking day and offers more traditional character; ibis bedrooms and bathrooms are very tight.
- 25hours Hotel Terminus Nord (Montmartre & Pigalle). 25hours Terminus Nord wins when: Eurostar arrivals, colorful design and an included minibar directly opposite Gare du Nord. Keep Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain when: Claude Bernard better suits days centered on the Left Bank and river islands rather than station convenience and busy station surroundings.
Getting around from Hotel Claude Bernard Saint Germain
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Paris Orly Airport: 33 min by taxi.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: 44 min by taxi.
- Paris Beauvais Airport: 88 min by taxi.
- Union Square: 8 min.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris: 8 min.
- Louvre Museum: 17 min by transit.
- Musée d'Orsay: 17 min by transit.
- Jardin du Luxembourg: 11 min.
- The Centre Pompidou: 19 min.
- Sainte-Chapelle: 14 min.
- Panthéon: 5 min.
- Eiffel Tower: 33 min by transit.
- Tuileries Garden: 21 min by transit.
- Palais Garnier: 24 min by transit.
- Arc de Triomphe: 28 min by transit.
- Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre: 34 min by transit.
What guests say
- Ratings: 3.9/5 (477 reviews).
- Praised: Location (87% positive); Service (87% positive).
- Complaints: Location (13% negative); Service (13% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 4.3/5. Eight of the 10 newest reviews award 5 stars; recurring praise covers location, staff and comfort, with three mentioning the tiny lift. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
- Clémence · 5/5 · Oct 4, 2026: “A wonderful discovery! The hotel has retained all the charm of its magnificent Haussmannian building: moldings, woodwork, sculpted headboards… It may be a little "old-fashioned" in places, but that's precisely what gives it…”
- Debeve · 5/5 · Oct 4, 2026: “I was visiting to attend a lecture at the Collège de France, which is right next door, so it was very convenient since I'm not from Paris. The hotel is lovely, with old-world charm… admittedly the elevator is small, but at least it's there!”
- Pauline · 5/5 · Oct 4, 2026: “My parents stayed here for three nights during medical research conferences and thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The receptionist was very helpful in assisting them with their way around Paris.”
- Rodrigo · 5/5 · Oct 3, 2026: “Very comfortable and well-located hotel. Good breakfast and very friendly staff.”
Good to know
- Breakfast: Buffet breakfast costs €18 and is served from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
- Pets: Pets are accepted on request for €10 per day.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Reception is staffed 24 hours.
- Upper-floor access: The small lift reaches the fifth floor; sixth-floor rooms require stairs.
- Smoking: The hotel is non-smoking.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · college-de-france.fr · opendata.iledefrance.fr · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Small doubles, triples and family rooms offer genuinely different amounts of space. Selected rooms have balconies or city views.
- Cleanliness: A relative strength: Booking.com records 8.7/10 for cleanliness, while Expedia records 8.4/10.
- Service: Helpful reception is well supported across sites: staff scores are 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 8.8/10 on Expedia.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, luggage storage and 24-hour reception cover the basics. The official offering centers on buffet breakfast rather than a full-service restaurant.
- Fees and surprises: Buffet breakfast costs €18; pets are accepted on request for €10 per day. Sixth-floor access involves stairs beyond the lift.
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): €35 per car per night
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