Rates: from €150
Added extras: iPad on request from reception
Services: breakfast and a Japanese canteen
This eco-friendly hotel is quite a contrast to the charmingly grubby Canal Saint-Martin. The trademark of the Citizen hotel is its commitment to the environment by reducing all excess waste and overconsumption. The decor reflects the philosophy of the establishment with wood, wood and even more wood – mixed with natural materials that give a simple and luminous charm to the rooms.
Friendly, warm staff make it feel less like a hotel and more like a guesthouse. Each of the 12 rooms, spread over 6 floors, has a view of the famous Canal Saint-Martin. It's an ideal place to enjoy some sunshine and soak up the atmosphere of an ever more buzzing part of Paris, renowned for its coffee shops, bars and restaurants. If you’re more of an indoorsy person, head to the charming canteen where Azusa prepares authentic Japanese dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients. We recommend the €13 Bento menu with a miso soup, two small starters, one main dish and a green tea. Wonderfully zen.