French Theory

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Panthéon

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Lobby
Porch
Business center
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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18 Rue Cujas, Paris, Paris, 75005
  • Place, Sorbonne University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Panthéon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Luxembourg Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Paris (CDG-Roissy-Charles de Gaulle)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Paris

Located in Latin Quarter, French Theory is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Panthéon and Luxembourg Gardens. This 48-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and a library.

What's nearby

  • Sorbonne University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Panthéon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Luxembourg Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rue Mouffetard - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Notre-Dame - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Paris Luxembourg Station - 3 min walk
  • Paris Port-Royal Station - 14 min walk
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Crêperie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Ladurée - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Choupinet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Rostand - ‬3 min walk

About this property

French Theory

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 5-minute walk to Panthéon
French Theory features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a library. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers, phones, and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 22 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (33 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.53 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Cujas
Cujas Pantheon
Hotel Cujas
Hotel Cujas Pantheon
Hotel Cujas Pantheon Paris
Cujas Pantheon Paris
Cujas Pantheon Hotel
French Theory Hotel
French Theory Paris
Hotel Cujas Pantheon
French Theory Hotel Paris

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at French Theory?

French Theory offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near French Theory?

This hotel is situated in Latin Quarter within a 10-minute walk of Panthéon and Luxembourg Gardens. You'll also find Notre-Dame and Île Saint-Louis less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at French Theory?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does French Theory have a casino at the property?

No, French Theory doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at French Theory?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about French Theory?

Couples will appreciate amenities like concierge services, a library, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Does French Theory have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does French Theory have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, French Theory serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does French Theory allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at French Theory for a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night.

Does French Theory have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to French Theory?

The closest major airport to French Theory is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), which is 11.5 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which is located 23.1 mi away (48-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at French Theory?

No, at French Theory, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

French Theory Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 623 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

GAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As a tourism professional and well travelled person, my theory is that this hotel has an unimpressive façade, small missable entrance and dark, gloomy interior. My taxi driver had difficulty finding it. The current roadworks nearby makes it very inconvenient for taxis to drop you off or pick you up or to roll your luggage on rough, uneven pavements. This hotel is very overpriced for its very basic and small rooms. Mine had a bathroom with a bathtub and shower hose that was impossible to stand up in and use due to sloping roof. Had I known that, that would have been a definite deal breaker for me. Thankfully I only spent one night. Not good value for money at all. Stay elsewhere with an equally good location but better facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean-philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location. Terrible sound insulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fanny

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and the courtesy and professionalità of the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence, Evanston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a big fan of French theory. I like the rooms, the people, the coffee area. I highly recommend it. Location is near Luxembourg Gardens and the Sorbonne and when not under construction, the street is quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan, Amman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is near Sorbonne university and San Michelle blv. It is decent for one person. Clean and organized. The staff are very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was more spacious than I had anticipated. It was also very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, super friendly staff, and a different type hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central location is superb

Helpful Staff. In my mind, the best rooms are on the upper floors facing Rue Cujas .. more light and air, and potentially quiteter! This hotel is conveniently situated near Luxembourg RER (6 min walk) for rapid transit to CDG. Central location is ideal for 3-7 day visit and for guests who do not plan to spend a lot of time in the smaller rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yurika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It locates in a convenient area. Close to Luxembourg RER station so you can get there from CDG directly. There’s a road construction going in from of the hotel but I didn’t hear any noise. Rooms are very small very typical in Paris. We got almost everything we needed in our room except hair conditioner. Tea kettle was there too. First room we stayed had a unpleasant smell like sewage or fungus in bathroom so we asked to change room and the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cool stay

Great hotel in a cool district, perfect for a weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at French Theory. I spent 3 nights here. The staff were very nice and super helpful. The hotel was super clean and modern. It was conveniently located. I would definitely stay there again on another visit to Paris and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Small rooms but perfect for 1 person. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annabelle L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
French theory hotel is in a fantastic location for the RER B line and short walk to metro. We walked to the Louvre and Notre Dame and Catacombs. Felt safe always. We thought the beds were very comfortable, the A/C worked very well. Our only complaints were the rather sketchy WiFi and our shower leaked all over the place so a big puddle formed in the bathroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel for a solo traveler

The hotel staff were incredibly warm and welcoming and the room was comfy enough. I will say that the bathroom had some water issues - no matter how well I closed the shower door water would end up all over the floor after (perhaps the sealant has a leak) and the sink is far too small to wash your face in without getting water everywhere as well. Otherwise, it was a very comfortable stay, especially for a solo traveler.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old, bathroom was super small. We could not open the windows because there was scuffles in the courtyard work being done super dusty. There was no ventilation in the bedroom. You can hear the noise from the other rooms. It looks pretty dumpy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location. The room was a bit old and in a need of revamp. The whole property has only one lift which is extremely slow
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, confortable beds. Super helpful staff. Will certainly stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was simple, and no frills. However, it was perfect for our needs given its ideal location. Walkable to a few notable attractions and centrally located with great food options nearby. Very easy to get to and from the airport as it's a 5 min walk to the metro. Staff were very friendly and attentive, hotel was clean and the bed was comfortable, the water pressure in the shower was fantastic!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Nice staff, modern clean design, comfortable beds and good enough Wifi. Located in a great area of the city. There is some construction outside the hotel (August 2025), whick created some noise in the morning. Generally speaking, I enjoyed my stay, and would reccomend others to consider this hotel for their upcoming trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025