$190 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 9, 2013 Check-out: Jun 10, 2013

Albe Hotel

3 stars
1, rue de la Harpe, Paris, 75005
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
67 reviews
Albe Hotel

We loved this hotel. It was just what we needed: great friendly and helpful staff, ideal location... See full review

  • Bucket List Paris
  • Mar 25, 2013
Awesome location-friendly staff

We took the RER from CDG - best value - stop right outside door almost - only 35mins - staff... See full review

  • Sherri from Canada
  • Mar 21, 2013
Boutique chic hotel within walking distance to Saint Germain des Pres

Visitors whose itinerary includes strolls through Saint Germain des Pres, Jardin du Luxembourg and the Louvre embrace Albe Hotel, which makes a bold statement with its minimalist, fashionable rooms. Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the City of Light's most recognizable attractions, is a mere five minutes away. A well-stocked breakfast buffet brims with classic Parisian treats, from pain au chocolat to croissants.

Highlights
  • Contemporary boutique hotel within walking distance to Saint Germain des Pres
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Close to Notre Dame, the Louvre and Jardin du Luxembourg
Rooms

Single and double rooms at Albe Hotel show a penchant for clean lines, modern furniture, geometric shapes and abstract art. Colors like green, red and brown add zing to the rooms even when space is challenging. Some rooms boast the unique feature of three triple beds, an ideal setup for singles who want to share a room. Bathrooms favor sleek European design. Guests can stay connected via Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and telephones equipped with programmable alarms.

Dining

A full roster of sightseeing must start with a hearty breakfast. At Albe Hotel, guests savor a daily spread that might include cheese, chocolate, fresh fruit, cold cuts, cereal, crescent rolls, pains au chocolat and yogurt. The breakfast area, a chic space with curvy chairs and windows that look out to the street, is open from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. every day. Guests can also order room service.

Transportation
  • Paris-Orly Airport (9.1 mi/14.6 km)
  • Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (16.3 mi/26.3 km)
Attractions
  • Eiffel Tower (.6 mi/1 km)
  • Musee D'Orsay (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
  • Champs-Elysées (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • Tuileries Gardens (1.7 mi/2.8 km)
  • The Louvre (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • The Sorbonne and Latin Quarter (2 mi/3.3 km)
  • Notre Dame Cathedral (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • Centre Georges Pompidou (2.6 mi/4.1 km)
  • Sacre Coeur and Montmartre (3.3 mi/5.3 km)
Business
  • Wi-Fi
  • Copy and fax services
Policies and fees
  • The hotel charges 11 euros per person per day for buffet breakfast and 7 euros per person per day for continental breakfast.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Albe Hotel Rooms

Single Room
Room for one person with one double bed fitted with private facilities. All of them has the following amenities: soundproofing, air conditioning, bathroom or shower, lavatory, hairdryer, phone, modem jack, safe, colour flat screen TV, Wireless & Mini bar.
Double Room
Room for two persons with one double bed fitted with private facilities. All of them has the following amenities: soundproofing, air conditioning, bathroom or shower, lavatory, hairdryer, phone, modem jack, safe, colour flat screen TV, Wireless & Mini bar.
Twin Room
Room for two persons with two separated beds fitted with private facilities. All of them has the following amenities: soundproofing, air conditioning, bathroom or shower, lavatory, hairdryer, phone, modem jack, safe, colour flat screen TV, Wireless & Mini bar.
Triple Room
Room for three persons with one double bed and one single bed or three separated beds fitted with private facilities. All of them has the following amenities: soundproofing, air conditioning, bathroom or shower, lavatory, hairdryer, phone, modem jack, safe, colour flat screen TV, Wireless & Mini bar.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Dining
Room service
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

48.8525 2.3447
Area served
Paris.
Nearby airports
Roissy Charles de Gaulle International Airport or Orly International Airport-Direct access with RER B (45 min).
Area description
Located in the Latin Quarter, sanctuary of historic wealth and avant-garde. Just steps from Notre Dame on the Ile de la Cite, the Conciergerie, Place Saint Michel, Saint Germain Des Pres and the Louvre Museum or Orsay Museum.

Nearby points of interest

  • Latin Quarter of Paris: 0.1 mi
  • Musée national du Moyen Âge: 0.1 mi
  • Paris Descartes University: 0.2 mi
  • Notre Dame Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Sainte-Chapelle: 0.2 mi
  • Palais de Justice: 0.2 mi
  • Notre Dame de Paris : 0.2 mi
  • Conciergerie: 0.3 mi
  • University of Paris-Sorbonne: 0.3 mi
  • Collège de Sorbonne: 0.3 mi
  • Place Dauphine: 0.3 mi
  • Lycée Louis-le-Grand: 0.3 mi
  • Théâtre de la Ville: 0.4 mi
  • Marche rue de Buci: 0.4 mi
  • Boulevard Saint-Germain: 0.4 mi
  • Latin Quarter of Paris: 0.1 mi
  • Musée national du Moyen Âge: 0.1 mi
  • Paris Descartes University: 0.2 mi
  • Notre Dame Cathedral: 0.2 mi
  • Sainte-Chapelle: 0.2 mi
  • Palais de Justice: 0.2 mi
  • Notre Dame de Paris : 0.2 mi
  • Conciergerie: 0.3 mi
  • University of Paris-Sorbonne: 0.3 mi
  • Collège de Sorbonne: 0.3 mi
  • Place Dauphine: 0.3 mi
  • Lycée Louis-le-Grand: 0.3 mi
  • Théâtre de la Ville: 0.4 mi
  • Marche rue de Buci: 0.4 mi
  • Boulevard Saint-Germain: 0.4 mi
  • Panthéon: 0.4 mi
  • Luxembourg Palace: 0.4 mi
  • Châtelet - Les Halles: 0.4 mi
  • Samaritaine: 0.5 mi
  • Hotel de Ville: 0.5 mi
  • Abbey of St-Germain-des-Prés: 0.5 mi
  • Bibliothèque Mazarine: 0.5 mi
  • Lycée Henri-IV: 0.5 mi
  • Institut de France: 0.5 mi
  • Saint Michel - Saint Germain des Pres: 0.5 mi
  • Rue de Rivoli: 0.5 mi
  • Luxembourg Gardens: 0.5 mi
  • Ile St.-Louis: 0.5 mi
  • Memorial de la Shoah: 0.5 mi
  • Place Igor-Stravinsky: 0.6 mi
  • Mines ParisTech: 0.6 mi
  • Arab World Institute: 0.6 mi
  • Place de la Contrescarpe: 0.6 mi
  • Gare de Châtelet Les Halles: 0.6 mi
  • Carrousel du Louvre: 0.6 mi
  • Arènes de Lutèce: 0.6 mi
  • Pierre-and-Marie-Curie University: 0.6 mi
  • Centre Georges Pompidou: 0.7 mi
  • Louvre Museum - Beaubourg: 0.7 mi
  • Louvre Palace: 0.7 mi
  • Les Halles: 0.7 mi
  • Sciences Po: 0.7 mi
  • Rue des Rosiers : 0.7 mi
  • Rue Mouffetard: 0.8 mi
  • Palais-Royal: 0.8 mi

Dining

Restaurant / Dining Information
The hotel does not have a restaurant but your wish will be granted in the area, best shops and restaurants near by the hotel. The hotel staff is at your service and dedicated to guest satisfaction. They will assist you in finding the perfect place for lunch or Dinner.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1330
Check-out:
1130

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (67)

Ratings and reviews for Albe Hotel

Overall score

4.3 / 5
67 out of 67
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.9
Value:
4.2

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
jackie e
Chicago, IL, USA
Sep 6, 2011

Simple but Great!

Great location in the Latin Quarter with a lot of small cafe's nearby. Less than a block off the Seine just the other side of Notre Dame. They did speak English which I found comforting as I was travelling alone and was the first visit to France. Small rooms - but clean with modern bathroom.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Make sure you have exact change in Euros to visit Notre Dame!

Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
MPKC
Clearwater, Florida
Nov 6, 2011

In the heart of the Latin Quarter....Left Bank

This hotel has been renovated. The cleanliness, friendly staff and location make up for the small room size. A breakfast buffet (optional) is available. The Metro stop St. Michel is just steps away and across the bridge is the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral. Would return!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Just next door the Salon de THE offers freshly baked baguettes, croissants, pains au chocolat, crepes,etc. This area provides a great variety of ethic restaurants.

Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Frank Moncton
Business
Moncton, NB, Canada
Nov 1, 2011

Great location

Perfect location, near everything, great choice of restaurant !

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Nana and Gramps
Portsmouth N.H.
May 17, 2012

Dream Vacation with teen grandaughter

Room was smaller than we expected. We had a Triple. beds were very comfortable. Rain shower was great. WiFi reception was very good. You couldn't beat the location. Central to everything! Breakfast food had good selection. We found most people friendly & helpful in Paris. We lucked out with good weather. Stayed 5 nights.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
syanick
Long Island, New York
May 9, 2012

Definitely Recommend

I booked this hotel based on its ratings, which were accurate for the most part. The rooms are pretty small and the streets are noisy on Friday and Saturday nights. However, you are hardly in the room while in Paris anyway. The rooms were very clean, and almost all of the people at the front desk were very helpful. And the best part about the hotel is its location. You can walk to almost all of the major attractions. Would definitely recommend, and would definitely stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Happyt Grandma
Central Florida
Jun 6, 2012

Paris was charming, welcoming and very fun!

From the moment we arrived at the Albe Hotel we felt welcomed and special. The staff was most accommodating and always seemed happy to see us. We appreciated all the hints about safety, directions and good places to dine. We didn't take advantage of the breakfasts everyday, but only because we were so close to so many wonderful creperies and pastry shops. It would have been nice to have coffee available during the day or in our rooms. This was an ideal holiday to share with my 17 year old granddaughter and my girlfriend. We shopped in stores close to the hotel which we found to be affordable. There wasn't any part of the city that we didn't go to either on the Metro or by taxi (when we wore high heels). Moulin Rouge was a delightful treat as was our trip to Versailles. Of course our last night spent at the Eiffel Tower was our highest moment, both literally and figuratively. Shakespeare Book Co. near Notre Dame was also a find for us. Such a clean and lovely city. We would love to return and would probably select the same hotel. Thank you, Paris, for all the memories.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Stroll and take in all the marvelous street performers. So many talented people. Always try to speak in French and don't expect all Parisiennes to speak English clearly. They usually understand what we say, but are reluctant to speak it, especially if we don't try to speak French first.

Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
La Mere
Acton, MA
Jul 8, 2012

Great location! Cooperative staff.

This was a family trip to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. We have been to Paris before and wanted to stay on the Left Bank. The Albe met all our needs and more. The location (next to Place St Michel) was very convenient. We walked everywhere or took the nearby Metro. Although the rooms were on the small side, they were comfortable and spotless and the staff always had a smile regardless of the question/request. They even let me use their computer to print our boarding passes. The breakfast was also a good way to start the day and all you can eat. I definitely will stay here again the next time I visit Paris.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Rue de la Harpe has a myriad of cafes/bistros just outside the door of the hotel with reasonably priced fare.

Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
L Anthony
Dayton, OH
Jul 3, 2012

Guy's trip

My two sons and I just returned from a week touring Paris. We stayed at the Albe which is located perfectly for easy travel to any destination. (That includes our day trip to London via train.) Both the RER Lines and the Metro are mere steps from the lobby. The staff was inviting and all spoke fluent English. They were helpful with directions and suggestions to any interest a traveler may have. The rooms were comfortable, clean, appropriately decorated with adequate storage space. The beds were three twins and my son who is 6'4" easily fit on the bed which we all agreed were very comfortable. The bathrooms were recently refurbished and were done well. The new windows do provide a good buffer to the sound below and we were rarely aware of the lively night life once in our rooms, with the exception of the very loud and understandable celebration by the Spanish soccer fans in their EU championship win. I read many reviews before choosing this hotel and I would certainly recommend staying at the Albe. We had a very enjoyable and pleasant stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Spend some time and review the train (RER) and subway (Metro) maps and learn to read the schedules. Plan where you want to go and then use the interactive map and plan your travels in advance if you are a first time visitor.

Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Rufie
Aberdeen Scotland
Aug 17, 2012

Great Location

Very clean rooms, small but with everything you could need. Excellent location for RER and transport. Lots of eating places around hotel. The 'rules' about not keeping our drinks in the room mini bar and no food or drink allowed in the room were a bit OTT! Breakfast was nice but very expensive at 12 Euros for a boiled egg, toast and ham I would not recommend taking the breakfast at these prices, plenty of cafes next to the hotel. Paris is fantastic, we walked everywhere.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Albe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Tom and Maureen
Upstate New York
Nov 24, 2012

Great Location/Great Value

Great location in the midst of the Latin Section of Paris. Very accommodating front desk personnel/ spoke excellent English. Room was small, but very clean and comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Louve was amazing. Highly recommend renting the audio guide immediately.

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