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 French Theory

18 Rue Cujas, 5th arr., 75005 Paris, France – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2038 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
2,038 reviews

Amazon property and super friendly staff, I never leave reviews, but this was a perfect stay for a solo traveler first timer in Paris, 100/10 would recommend.

Fernanda Mexico

Room was clean, location was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Anne United States of America

The staff is amazing and friendly! And the downstairs little cafe with good coffee and work desks is really cozy. The bed is nice! A little short for tall dutchies like ourselves, but otherwise really comfy

Lisa Netherlands

Excellent location near public transport and restaurants/ stores. Asked for a quiet room, which I received.

Liesbeth Netherlands

location, clean, pleasant staff, good bakery foods for the am. loved the pressure of the shower

Kelly United States of America

The location is great, very chic interior design. We really liked that they had a lot of social amenities downstairs (library, record room, cafe, etc). Overall it was a great stay.

Malcolm United States of America

French Theory has an excellent café on first floor; also sharing the first floor is a no-nonsense check in and a boutique selling hipster-curated items. This place definitely has a point of view, and is youthful and energetic. There is even a space in the basement to listen to an eccentric but excellent mix of vinyls. While only one station was working, I did discover how incredible Donna Summer was in her heyday. There appears to be a recording studio, too, which just adds to the energetic vibe. The rooms are small but for Paris left bank, more than adequate. Small-ish bathroom but very good water pressure and some shampoo, conditioner and hand soap (but oddly, no moisturizer). Consider bringing your own.

Andrew Sudan

great location in the Latin Quarter. I can’t say enough about the great and friendly staff. we walked everywhere. lots of good restaurants and shops.

Bret United States of America

This hotel has wonderful location. 10 mins from Gare du Nord, 4 mins from clothest metro and RER station. You can chill every evening in the jardin de Luxemburg. Hotel has cafe with good food and drinks. The prices in cafe just general Paris prices. The hotel has very nice comfortable space where you can relax and listen to the best music on vinyl. The beds and douche are best quality. Many good restaurants and supermarkets around.

Mariia Netherlands

The location is very good. Easily to travel around town.

Voravath Thailand
8.5
Very Good
2,038 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Amazon property and super friendly staff, I never leave reviews, but this was a perfect stay for a solo traveler first timer in Paris, 100/10 would recommend.”
    Fernanda Fernanda Mexico Mexico
  • “Room was clean, location was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful.”
    Anne Anne United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff is amazing and friendly! And the downstairs little cafe with good coffee and work desks is really cozy. The bed is nice!”
    Lisa Lisa Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Excellent location near public transport and restaurants/ stores. Asked for a quiet room, which I received.”
    Liesbeth Liesbeth Netherlands Netherlands
  • “location, clean, pleasant staff, good bakery foods for the am. loved the pressure of the shower”
    Kelly Kelly United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is great, very chic interior design. We really liked that they had a lot of social amenities downstairs (library, record room, cafe, etc). Overall it was a great stay.”
    Malcolm Malcolm United States of America United States of America
  • “French Theory has an excellent café on first floor; also sharing the first floor is a no-nonsense check in and a boutique selling hipster-curated items.”
    Andrew Andrew Sudan Sudan
  • “great location in the Latin Quarter. I can’t say enough about the great and friendly staff. we walked everywhere. lots of good restaurants and shops.”
    Bret Bret United States of America United States of America
  • “This hotel has wonderful location. 10 mins from Gare du Nord, 4 mins from clothest metro and RER station. You can chill every evening in the jardin de Luxemburg.”
    Mariia Mariia Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The location is very good. Easily to travel around town.”
    Voravath Voravath Thailand Thailand

Categories:

  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.8

Stay in the heart of Paris – Excellent location – show map

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Located in Paris’s Latin Quarter, a 5-minute walk from Luxembourg Gardens, French Theory - Quartier Latin combines a hotel, concept store and a music studio on Paris's Left Bank.

Combining modern décor with the area's cultural heritage, the guest rooms at French Theory are well-lit and welcoming and feature artwork by local artists. They feature books, speakers and smart TVs, as well as high-speed WiFi.

Guests can relax in the Botantical Room, the café and concept store where snacks are prepared by the hotel's chef, or visit the Audio Lab in the hotel's basement. A conference room is also available.

Cluny-La Sorbonne Metro Station is located 1,650 feet from French Theory - Quartier Latin. Luxembourg RER Station is a 5-minute walk away and from here guests have direct access to Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airports.

This is our guests' favorite part of Paris, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

French Theory has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 12, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Pet friendly
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Paris, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 2,038 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Fernanda
    MexicoMexico
    “Amazon property and super friendly staff, I never leave reviews, but this was a perfect stay for a solo traveler first timer in Paris, 100/10 would recommend.”
  • Anne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Room was clean, location was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful.”
  • Lisa
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “The staff is amazing and friendly! And the downstairs little cafe with good coffee and work desks is really cozy. The bed is nice! A little short for tall dutchies like ourselves, but otherwise really comfy”
  • Liesbeth
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Excellent location near public transport and restaurants/ stores. Asked for a quiet room, which I received.”
  • Kelly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location, clean, pleasant staff, good bakery foods for the am. loved the pressure of the shower”
  • M
    Malcolm
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location is great, very chic interior design. We really liked that they had a lot of social amenities downstairs (library, record room, cafe, etc). Overall it was a great stay.”
  • Andrew
    SudanSudan
    “French Theory has an excellent café on first floor; also sharing the first floor is a no-nonsense check in and a boutique selling hipster-curated items. This place definitely has a point of view, and is youthful and energetic. There is even a space...”
  • Bret
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location in the Latin Quarter. I can’t say enough about the great and friendly staff. we walked everywhere. lots of good restaurants and shops.”
  • Mariia
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “This hotel has wonderful location. 10 mins from Gare du Nord, 4 mins from clothest metro and RER station. You can chill every evening in the jardin de Luxemburg. Hotel has cafe with good food and drinks. The prices in cafe just general Paris...”
  • V
    Voravath
    ThailandThailand
    “The location is very good. Easily to travel around town.”
Property questions and answers
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  • How do I get to your hotel from Gare du Nord?
    Hello , You can take a Uber or the RER B to saint michel its a 10 minutes walk .
    Asked about: Single Room • Answered on July 30, 2021
  • Hello! Is the hotel pet friendly? I am talking about a little chihuahua/ Thank you for your reply.
    Hello, Thank you for your message ! Indeed, we do accept pet :) Please note that there is an extra cost of 15€/night in order to cover the additional cleaning service. Best Regards, FT
    Answered on April 27, 2021
  • Would you allow a minor (16) to stay for two nights by herself in your hotel?
    Good evening, Unfortunately, we cannot accept a minor guest. Best regards, Front Office Team
    Asked about: Superior Single Room • Answered on October 16, 2020
  • Hello. At what time does the breakfast service start? Is it possible to have it at 7 am? Thank you.
    Our breakfast is served from 07:00 AM to 10:30 AM from monday to friday, and from 07:30 AM to 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
    Answered on March 8, 2022
  • Hi, are there windows in the rooms?
    Hello, Yes, of course. Best regards FT
    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on November 15, 2021

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Sorbonne University
    0.1 miles
  • Pantheon-Sorbonne University
    0.1 miles
  • Pantheon-Assas University
    0.1 miles
  • Cluny Museum - National Museum of the Middle Ages
    0.2 miles
  • Panthéon
    0.2 miles
  • Paris Descartes University
    0.2 miles
  • Luxembourg Gardens
    0.2 miles
  • Senate
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Starbucks
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Notre Dame
    0.5 miles
  • Louvre Museum
    0.9 miles
  • Opéra Bastille
    1.3 miles
  • Gare de Lyon
    1.5 miles
  • Opéra Garnier
    1.7 miles
  • Gare Saint-Lazare
    2.1 miles
  • Gare de l'Est Metro Station
    2.1 miles
  • Gare de l'Est
    2.1 miles
  • Sacré-Coeur
    2.7 miles
  • Arc de Triomphe
    2.8 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Luxembourg Metro Station
    0.2 miles
  • Subway Cluny-La Sorbonne Metro Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Paris - Orly Airport
    8.3 miles
  • Paris - Charles De Gaulle Airport
    15.1 miles
  • Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport
    43.5 miles
How to get to French Theory from Paris - Orly Airport
    Taxi
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Amenities of French Theory

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Pet friendly
24-hour front desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules French Theory takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express French Theory accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform French Theory of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about French Theory

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to French Theory by:

    • Taxi 30min

  • French Theory is 0.7 miles from the center of Paris.

  • Guests staying at French Theory can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Room options at French Theory include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Quad

  • Check-in at French Theory is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • French Theory offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries

  • The prices at French Theory may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.