Hôtel Passy Eiffel is a small, independent hotel of 49 rooms set inside a 19th-century building in Passy, one of the quietest and most residential corners of the 16th arrondissement. It has the feel of a boutique guesthouse more than a big-city hotel: a modest lobby, personal service, and rooms decorated in a classic, slightly romantic style rather than anything flashy.
The hotel sits on rue de Passy, the main shopping street of what was once its own village before Paris absorbed it in the 19th century. Locals still call it “the Passy village” for that reason, and the street today mixes bakeries, small boutiques, and cafes that serve the neighborhood rather than crowds of visitors. It’s an unusually calm pocket of Paris for how central it actually is.
That calm comes from its position between two of the city’s biggest draws. Trocadéro, with its wide plaza looking straight across the river at the Eiffel Tower, is a short walk away, and the tower itself isn’t much further. The 16th arrondissement overall is upscale and residential, so evenings here are quiet — good for travelers who want to be near the Eiffel Tower without staying in the middle of its foot traffic.
The essentials at a glance
- Category: widely listed as a 3-star hotel by third-party sites; the star rating is not stated directly on the hotel’s own website
- Address: 10 Rue de Passy, 75016 Paris
- Rooms: 49
- Nearest transit: Passy or La Muette (Métro Line 6); RER C at Avenue du Président Kennedy / Boulainvilliers
- Price range: roughly €160–270 per night, depending on season and room category
- Rating: 4.5/5 across the review sites (also recorded as 8.6/10 “Very good” on a price-comparison site), from over 1,300 reviews, ranked about #274 of 1,886 Paris hotels
- Award: Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026
- Included: free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, double glazing, in-room safe, minibar
- The main weak point: rooms stay compact even in the higher categories
Our verdict
Arriving at Hôtel Passy Eiffel feels less like checking into a hotel and more like being let into someone’s Parisian townhouse. The lobby is small and warmly decorated, and the staff greet you quickly — the kind of personal touch you don’t always get at a bigger property nearby.
The rooms keep that same intimate, decorated feel: soft colors, framed prints, and furniture that looks chosen rather than ordered in bulk. What they don’t do is feel spacious. Even in a Superior room, you’re working with a compact footprint, and reviewers consistently describe the rooms as small — just dressed up well enough that it doesn’t feel cramped the way a plain budget room does.
The gap between style and space is the honest trade-off here. If you need room to spread out — a desk to work at, floor space for a stroller, a place to unpack two large suitcases — this isn’t the hotel for that. Breakfast draws similar mixed notes: guests call it fresh and pleasant, but the spread is limited if you’re used to a large buffet.
What stays with you, more than the room size, is the location. Stepping out the door and being five minutes from Trocadéro, with the Eiffel Tower visible across the river, does a lot of the work. Street noise reaches some rooms, but the hotel’s double glazing gets specific praise in recent reviews for cutting it down.
The rooms: real square meters
| Category | Size | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Standard | ~12 m² (approx., official site) | 1 guest | Solo travelers on a budget |
| Standard | ~15 m² (approx., official site) | 2 guests | Couples who don’t need extra space |
| Superior | ~17 m² (approx., official site) | 2 guests | A bit more breathing room |
| Deluxe Double | ~25 m² (approx., official site) | 2 guests | Couples wanting a proper-sized room |
| Deluxe Triple | ~27 m² (approx., official site) | 2–3 guests | Small families or friends sharing |
Our advice: the official site lists these five categories with approximate rather than exactly certified sizes. If space is a priority, book Deluxe Double or Deluxe Triple — the jump from Superior is worth it.
What a night really costs
Prices at Hôtel Passy Eiffel swing with the season, roughly between €160 and €270 a night. Like much of Paris, August tends to be the quietest and cheapest month, with rates climbing again once the fall travel season picks up in September.
What gets added to the bill
- City tourist tax: €5.53 per person, per night (2026 rate for a 3-star hotel) — note that the 3-star classification comes from third-party listings rather than the hotel’s own site
- Breakfast: not stated on the official site; guests describe it as a modest but fresh buffet — confirm price and inclusion when you book
- Elevator: not confirmed on the official site — ask directly if stairs with luggage are a concern
What is included, and what the hotel does not have
What’s included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Double glazing
- Minibar
- In-room safe
- Flat-screen TV with international channels
- Hairdryer
- Magnifying mirror
- Non-smoking rooms
What the hotel does not have, or does not confirm
- No on-site restaurant
- No bar
- No gym
- Guest elevator: not stated on the hotel’s own website — worth asking directly, especially if you have heavy luggage
Is this hotel right for you?
Yes, if…
- You want to be near Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower, away from the crowds
- You value personal service and a boutique feel over space
- You’re a couple or solo traveler comfortable with a compact room
- Quiet evenings matter to you
No, if…
- You need a spacious room, or you’re traveling with a lot of luggage and want confirmed elevator access
- You want an on-site restaurant or bar
- You’re looking for a large buffet breakfast
The neighborhood
Passy has kept the feel of the separate village it once was, even though Paris absorbed it in the 19th century. Rue de Passy and the streets around it are lined with bakeries, small boutiques, and neighborhood cafes, with none of the souvenir-shop crowd you find closer to the Eiffel Tower itself.
Trocadéro and the Palais de Chaillot, with their famous view across the river to the Eiffel Tower, are about 5 to 10 minutes on foot (approximate). The tower itself is about 15 to 20 minutes away by foot (approximate), or a short ride by métro or RER. The Musée Marmottan Monet, home to one of the largest Monet collections anywhere, is about 10 minutes away (approximate), and the Musée du quai Branly is about 15 minutes (approximate). For green space, the Bois de Boulogne is 15 to 20 minutes on foot (approximate).
Getting there
- By métro/RER: Passy or La Muette (Métro Line 6); RER C at Avenue du Président Kennedy or Boulainvilliers
- From Orly: Orlyval or tram connections into the RER C corridor, or a regulated taxi at the flat Right Bank rate of about €45. The single “Paris Région ↔ Airports” ticket costs €14 full fare
- From CDG: RER B with a change toward RER C, or a regulated taxi at the flat Right Bank rate of about €56
Note: the Roissybus (CDG) and Orlybus (Orly) shuttle services have both been discontinued — the RER connections and the unified airport ticket above are the current options.
Alternatives in Passy and the 16th arrondissement
| Hotel | Rating |
|---|---|
| Hôtel Les Hauts de Passy | Not independently verified this session |
| Hôtel Gavarni | Not independently verified this session |
| Hôtel Boileau | Not independently verified this session |
| Hôtel Kepp Antique | Not independently verified this session |
Frequently asked questions
What star rating is Hôtel Passy Eiffel?
It’s commonly listed as a 3-star hotel on third-party sites, though the hotel’s own website doesn’t state a star rating directly.
Is breakfast included?
The hotel doesn’t publish breakfast pricing or inclusion online. Guests describe the buffet as modest but fresh — confirm the details when you book.
Is there an elevator?
This isn’t confirmed on the hotel’s own website. If you’re traveling with heavy luggage, ask directly before booking.
How far is the hotel from the Eiffel Tower?
About 15 to 20 minutes on foot (approximate), or a few minutes by métro or RER.
How do I get from CDG airport?
Take the RER B with a change toward RER C, or take a regulated taxi at the flat Right Bank rate of about €56.
How do I get from Orly airport?
Take Orlyval or a tram connection into the RER C corridor, or take a regulated taxi at the flat Right Bank rate of about €45.
Is Hôtel Passy Eiffel good for families?
The rooms suit couples and solo travelers best. Deluxe Triple could work for a small family, but there isn’t much extra space beyond that.
What’s nearby?
Trocadéro, the Eiffel Tower, the Musée Marmottan Monet, the Musée du quai Branly, and the Bois de Boulogne are all within about a 20-minute walk (approximate).
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This review was researched and published in September 2026, using the hotel’s official website, guest review sites, and price aggregators current at the time. Prices, room configurations, and availability can change — always confirm current rates before booking.
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