Located close to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital and Jardin des Plantes, Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel provides a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in 13th Arrondissement, a neighborhood in Paris, Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel is near a metro station. Paris Catacombs and Notre-Dame are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Jardin des Plantes and Luxembourg Gardens. Louvre Museum and Champs-Élysées are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Paris travel guide
4 Boulevard Saint-Marcel, Paris, Paris, 75005
What's nearby
Jardin des Plantes
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Canal Saint-Martin
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Place d'Italie
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Luxembourg Gardens
12 min drive - 2.3 km
Notre-Dame
14 min drive - 3.0 km
Getting around
Saint-Marcel Station
3 min walk
Paris Austerlitz Automates Station
5 min walk
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
23 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
5 min walk
Déclic Cafe
1 min walk
Au Soleil d'Austerlitz
3 min walk
Le Poliveau
6 min walk
Crible
8 min walk
About this property
Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel
Hotel near Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
Located close to Jardin des Plantes and Notre-Dame, Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel provides a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and an elevator
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
80-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by these third-party sustainability certification schemes: FairMoove and Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what these certifications require and verify, please visit their websites.
Self parking on site (EUR 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17 per person
Things to do
Full-service spa
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1"step to reach entrance 1", step to reach entrance
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
6 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
80-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Pay movies
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 per person
Self parking fee: EUR 30 per night (in/out privileges)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel?
As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel on 20 September 2026 start from AED 482, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 30 per night.
What time is check-in at Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel located?
Located in 13th Arrondissement, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital and Jardin des Plantes. Luxembourg Gardens and Notre-Dame are also within 2 mi (3 km). Saint-Marcel Station and Gare d'Austerlitz Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hôtel Orphée - Orso hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Lovely boutique hotel. Clean with enough space (although we just had carryon size bags). Appreciated the air conditioning and elevator. Nice showers and good breakfast. Friendly staff
Close to botanical gardens and surrounding museums, a short walk to the Seine and Notre Dame. Plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.
Hotel Orphée was in a great location, with plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby. We had an early train from Gare d’Austerlitz and it was a short walk from the hotel. Our flight came in early in the morning and we arrived at the hotel at 10am. We were able to get a room immediately, for a very reasonable charge of 25 euros, which was really appreciated after a long overnight flight. The staff were extremely friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. Comfortable bed. We left too early to take advantage of breakfast, but appreciated the Nespresso machine in our room. During our short stay, we enjoyed strolling around the Jardin des Plantes and walking along the Seine, both of which are very close to the hotel. Would be happy to stay here again
A great hotel in Paris with excellent location, just a short walk from the RER and the Metro. The room was very cozy, with super comfortable bed and pillows. The shower was also great! The bedroom space is a bit limited, but not an issue for me at all. The only thing I missed was a minibar, since it was quite hot in the city during my stay, and having cold drinks available would have been nice. The hotel staff was also super friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend!
The pros
- Well situated for metro line 5 at Saint-Marcel or to get to Gare Austerlitz or Gare de Lyon (perfect for RER line A to Disneyland!)
- Good price
- Spacious room
- Minimal noise issues (was initially concerned as I was given a room right next to reception facing the street but I had no problems whatsoever with noise)
The cons
- Upon arrival I discovered the safe in my room had been locked by the previous guest. Reception staff were already aware of this and when I raised it with them they said they were waiting on a replacement safe. Would have expected them to have a master key or manager's code to be able to open the safe, as is standard in most hotel settings?
- I had booked through Expedia and the receptionist that checked me in said that I wasn't booked in for breakfast even though it was on my booking receipt from Expedia. The receptionist's response when I challenged this was "we'll give it to you this time as a gesture of goodwill"
- Would have been nice to see a couple more options for breakfast, although I suspect this is limited about the amount of space for dining as it's served in the basement and doesn't seat more than approx. 20 guests at a time.
Wonderful hotel in Paris. Good size room...for Paris...at a decent price with a very nice breakfast. They have a hamman, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Line-Therese
19 December 2025
The room was nice and loved the balcony. The bathroom had a smell which the bleach did not cover over. The breakfast was very limited in concerns to allergies. The staff was wonderful!
The hotel is located in a fairly busy area but it's pretty quiet inside. The room was small but very comfortable, nicely decorated and clean. A buffet breakfast was served in stylish, modern room, and had a good choice of items, including healthy options. We are vegan & managed ok.
The staff were absolutely lovely & very helpful.
We had a lovely stay here. Staff were welcoming and friendly which really helped improve our stay. This hotel is a little far away from many of the main attractions in Paris but we found that we could get everywhere we needed using the metro.
Clarence and Marley provided a great check in experience. Cecile the GM always remembers me nd makes me feel welcome. The rooms are very clean and quiet and the breakfast is worth the price !
Staff were friendly and hotel was clean and lovely inside.
The noise level around the area is quite high due to hospital and transport being close by but this did not affect our stay as you can’t hear it with the windows shut.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mark
15 October 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Room on the ground floor, on the main road, with people outside looking into the room, was not ideal. Next to reception, so quite noisy. Bathroom was damp. Nice bed.
Pauline checked us in and she was very helpful and kind. Pauline was able to get our room ready prior to it being fully ready as she understood we wanted to change before exploring the city. All staff were very professional and helpful throughout our stay.
Bed was comfortable. Location was great - very easy walk to a nearby park and across the road from a metro.
The hotel is located a short walk from Saint-Marcel metro station on Metro line 5, so it's convenient for Gare d'Austerlitz and Gare de Lyon stations on foot, and Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est by Metro. The hotel overlooks a busy street but our room on the top (6th floor) was quiet.
The hotel is well situated in an area with several restaurants and a short walk from the Natural History Museum with it's gardens and zoo (Menagerie).
The hotel room was clean and well presented. There is a small dining area located in the basement where a good continental breakfast is available.
Staff were friendly and spoke good English.
It was everything I wanted. Clean, stylish, very comfortable. Great location only 5 minutes walk from a metro station. Breakfast was delicious and service was fantastic. 10/10
Loved my room. Perfect size for one person. The en-suite was very cleverly designed but definitely not suited to plus-sized people - the door to the shower was about 35cm!
Bed comfortable, windows opened fully, air conditioning worked, quiet hotel though on a busy street but I love this & the windows shut out a lot of the noise. Location was perfect - not far at all from metro stops & Jardin du plantes! X
We absolutely loved this beautiful and quaint hotel. Our room was big enough for the both of us and the bathroom was beautiful. Staff was amazing and so accommodating. We arrive early and they stored our bags while we started our sightseeing. They upgraded us to a room with a balcony, no extra charge. They also stored our bags on the day we checked out, so that we can continue to sighsee before our train ride home. They area has plenty of restaurants and we were only a 2-min walk from the metro. Just a perfect hotel and stay for us! Thank you!!!
This hotel was very convenient for us as we only stayed two nights and had to take a train from Gare D'Austerlitz which is within easy waling distance. It is also very close to a Monoprix supermarket and two metro stops. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance and also a pharmacy. We didn't have breakfast so cannot speak to the offerings or value for money.
The bed linens and pillows were amazing quality and helped us to get a really good night's sleep.
The drinks (such as coffee) offered at the front desk are quite expensive and unusual to not find coffee provided for free.
Can recommend a walk around les Jardin des Plantes. So beautiful!