Name: Hotel Malar
Address: 29 Rue Malar, 29, Paris, 75007, FR

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Julia

Was convenient location!

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Tim

We booked this hotel largely because of its location. On that count, it's a winner. Lots of excellent dining options and only a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower and a bus stop.

Our room was basic, clean and refreshed daily. The beds were comfy. The walls are thin, but thanks to white noise, we slept remarkably well.

Our initial welcome by the apparent owner was less than ideal; be aware that local tax is not included in your Expedia reservation. But the rest of the staff was very cordial and attentive; they helped us book a taxi for our departure. The wifi worked well and there's AC!

But... there is no lift and a tight spiral staircase is a challenge with luggage and noisy when guests come and go in early morning and late night.

And... the rooms are tiny and cramped; two twin beds (side-by-side) with just enough space between the bed and walls to squeeze into bed. We're pretty slim; not sure how someone with any girth would make it. There's little room for much else, including luggage (no dresser), At least there's room under the bed for a slim suitcase. And the very small shower requires dexterity and a slim profile. And we saw some black mold.

Breakfast in the hotel is not included in the price, but there are nice options in the neighborhood.

If you're looking for basic housing and willing to put up with limited space and basic comforts, Hotel Malar could work for you.

But if we were to return, we'd explore other options before rebooking.

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Chad

Upon arrival at the Hotel Malar for our four-night stay, we noticed a significant amount of black mold in the shower. We notified Expedia as well as the man at the front desk. The next day, we told a different man at the front desk, who promised to remedy the situation. A day later, the mold was still in the shower. We notified the man at the front desk again, who said they would have to regrout the shower that day. The problem never was fixed.

Upon our return to the U.S., we notified Expedia agent Richard Kiel, who called the Hotel Malar. His response to us:

\"Hi, thank you for patiently waiting. I was able to speak with the property regarding your concern. They advised that, according to their records, no issues or concerns were reported to the front desk during your stay. As a result, they are not willing to provide any compensation or refund for this case.

\"I sincerely apologize, but my ability to challenge this decision is limited, as the final determination regarding compensation rests with the property.\"

So, in addition to running a dirty hotel, the staff of the Hotel Malar are liars as well!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

shikhar

All attractions close by at walking distance , safe and quiet area .
Very friendly staff , 24/7 present .
Would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Sarah

This property is in an amazing location and the staff were so helpful and kind. Perfect room for getting ready, sleeping, and enjoying Paris!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Spencer

Great for a short stay!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Hiedi

The staff that checked us in was great, very kind and helpful. Even carried some of our bags up the four flights of stairs to the fourth floor! The other person who was at the front desk was not very helpful. Pack light, there is no elevator and the stairs are skinny.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Jamie

Great hotel!

Friends

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Constance

Two words: BED BUGS!!

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

lyle

I was shocked when I had to walk off a very narrow circular stairwell of the fourth floor and I'm opening the door and found a very small room in a shower then I could barely fit into. Our safe was locked and I requested them to unlock the safe which they never did this place they call a hotel. Now while I will give them credit because the bill is over 200 years old that didn't make up for the fact that we were waking we were awakened every morning with construction just outside the building. When we finally checked in. It's within reasonable walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and some other minor sites. But unfortunately but unfortunately I cannot give them a good rating in addition the pillows are no thicker than toilet paper and the blankets barely cover the width of the bed which is reasonably small in itself.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

regina

No elevator, good location

Pack light

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Faye

Very friendly & helpful staff & very clean rooms. Wifi works great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Gina

The hotel is very accessible to all attractions and the staff were helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Ian

A great little hotel close to many landmarks and surrounded by places to eat and have a drink. We'd definitely stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Emily

👍

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Max

Great hotel very close to Effie tower and several nice bistros

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Van Tuyen

Great location, next to major attractions. Friendly and helpful staff, especially Ali. The room was small, but clean and convenient.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Martin

Muy pequeño el baño y l habitación

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Liv Elise Saue

Nice and cosy small hotell with great location close to the Eiffel tower

4/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Bernard

tout est OK sauf l'évolution vers le 4éme étage sans ascenseur

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Sunmi

So hard to carry on the baggage to 3rd floor

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Jay

The pictures were a bit of a catfish situation. I don’t know how but everything in the room was wonky. The decoration looked like a landlord had tried to cover up a crime scene. The duvet/covers were too small for the bed which I’ve never seen before. But the bed was strangely comfy! That’s where the rating comes from.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Jemma

Room was clean and well kept. The bed was 2 single beds pushed together into a double which meant there was regularly a gap in the middle which was a disappointing feature. Staff were welcoming and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Marie

This hotel is in an excellent location very close to the Eiffel Tower. The staff are friendly and very helpful too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Karl Johan

El hotel está súper bien ubicado a 10 min caminando al metro o menos. La gente es muy amistosa , súper limpio y el precio excelente. Es la segunda vez que reservo ahí. Muy muy conveniente

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Daniel Alan

Great room, great location, staff very helpful

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Mamadou

Small bath room rooms are small tv don’t work ask for a remote but didn’t get one cheap for a reason

Friends

2/10

Poor

22 Jan 2026

Daniel

Never again!

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jan 2026

Omar

Small room. Water wasn’t hot. Small shower. Bed was comfortable. Good food within walking distance. Eiffel Tower wasn’t too far

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

Laura ROTH

Piqures d’insectes pendant 3 jours jusqu’à ce qu’on voit des puces de lit et leur nid dans notre lit !
Pas de chaude ou seulement tiède les 3 derniers jours
Bien situé. Réceptionnistes sympas.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2025

ERROL

Near Eiffel Tower. Cute area. Small bathroom but otherwise nice stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Gaelle

There were bedbugs or other as I got bitten during the night

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Tina

Room was clean.the staff went about and beyond to make you feel welcome.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Guillaume

Missing windows shutters, everything else very nice

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Marty

No hot water!!!

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

María

good

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Mariana

Clean room

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2025

candice

La chambre etait net et charmant

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2025

Tom

Good location but cramped old room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Roger

Staff were very friendly and helpful, location was excellent room was comfortable. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Leonardo

Pros in a day

The front staff is fluent in a few languages for us they spoke perfect English we could understand and they could understand us. So it was nice to practice their language knowing if we messed up they would help us in English lol
Clean hotel clean room
And I couldn’t belive you can walk safely to the Eiffel Tower and the river. hop on a river taxi and hit so many landmarks not to mention all the clean and delicious variety of restaurants in and around a two block area you like Starbucks there’s one down at the corner I think only one in miles lol

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Michael

Nice room. Central. Great Restaurants in street. Pleasant staff who speak English. Stairs but they’re putting a lift. Thanks

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Linda

The Staff was so nice and always around if we had questions. It was an amazing stay !! I was worried as we did not know the area and all we knew was what we saw on line. It good not have been more perfect . I would give it 10 stars - all around and will definitely stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Scott

I recently stayed at this adorable hotel and had a lovely experience overall. The staff were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make me feel welcome—even offering to carry my bags up to the room, which was a thoughtful touch. The room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, and having a private bathroom was a definite plus. The location couldn’t be better—close to everything and perfect for exploring the city. Good free internet too!
That said, the room itself was quite small, and getting to it involved navigating a narrow spiral staircase, which might be tricky for some travelers. The bathroom was compact but manageable; however, the shower was exceptionally tiny, which could be a challenge for taller/larger guests.
Despite these minor inconveniences, the overall charm and hospitality made for a delightful stay. I’d definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a cozy, well-located place with a personal touch.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Kennedy

Over,all this place was a great room, with a great location. There were multiple restaurants around that were great; the staff was great. Breakfast was not worth the price in my opinion; it was mostly bread with spreads for 10 euros. The only other thing is our room was directly onto the shared patio so we had to keep our blinds closed the entire time, and there was quite a bit of mold on the ceiling of the bathroom. Staff was super great though with 24/7 reception and super friendly I would absolutely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

Roger

Rooms are awful, no elevator, breakfast is poor rated, overall is awful. Hotel should be condemned and converted for another purpose.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

Rebecca

Machine noise at night. Told staff and they blew it off

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

20 Sep 2025

Henry

Absolutely skip this hotel, please.

I paid $700 for 2 nights. Skip this hotel, please. There is no elevator. The stairs are only 2 feet wide and unsafe. There is only a single bed available, and too small, uncomfortable, possibly has bed bugs. The reception staff were not friendly. I used the tissue box at the desk to clean my friend's hair because of the rain; they said you have a box in your room. Hidden charges. I paid hotel.com, and they charged 25 euros for tax. They charged 12 euros at checkout for 4 coffees I used at the hall.

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Josue

Overall a very enjoyable experience when visiting on a budget. Staff is very helpful. The room is small and cozy, I only used the room for sleep and hygiene, I stayed outside most of the time. Very close walk to Eiffel Tower and Hotel des Invalides. Close to many local restaurants and shops, as well as big chain stores. The only major problem that I found is that there is 4 floors, and one very tight spiral staircase. No elevator. Cleanliness is great, only saw minor inconveniences when it came to cleanliness.
WiFi is available. Would absolutely recommend to someone traveling on a budget.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Kristina

The staff was so friendly and helpful! Walking distance to a beautiful view of the Eifel tower and an easy walk to the metro.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

09 Sep 2025

Deb

This hotel is in such disrepair, the photos on Expedia are not representative of the dismal state of the rooms. The sink was barely hanging on to the wall, the walls were stained and the rooms were tiny. We listened to our neighbour in the next room snore all night like they were in the room with us. I would have said a backpacker might like it but the room rate is too high. We left after a day. Worst hotel I’ve booked and feel duped by the hotel and their pics.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Matias

Beaujtifull

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Frederic

Quiet, comfy, good service

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2025

Maggie

Needs renovation but kept it clean. No elevator for handling luggage or staff should offer as part of service. Luckily, i got the first floor because of issue on the original room which is in the 4th floor or they call it 3rd floor in Paris( as 0 is the ground floor). Good area & good hotel if you are out the whole day to go around & just a sleeping place to have.Thank you Malar!

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2025

Akua

This hotel is a SCAM. I booked for 2 nights and I couldn’t and didn’t even spend one night there. Immediately I checked in a saw the room i knew I had been scammed. This hotel is equivalent to a ran down motel or hostel. From the color paint used on the walls to the moldy bathroom. The place is digusting and I’m sure it should be at risk oh a health code violation

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

Bernadette

Adequate room clean and functional a bit noisy

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Erica

Great location. Very close to Eiffel

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

31 Aug 2025

Julez

There is no Internet in the property was absolutely horrible

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Crystal

Ideal location

Great location base for all your Paris adventures.
During our 3 night stay the wifi was out on a few occasions. Although inconvenient, the staff offered their own hot spot if required for check in etc.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2025

Eamonn

Relatively cheap hotel within easy walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysées. The hotel is small and is on several floors with no lift and a narrow staircase. Ok for me but older or less mobile people might struggle. I had room number 5 which is small but ok for a few nights. There is an intermittent noise from the water pump or something above the room which might bother some people. The bathroom is very small and the shower cubicle is so small I am suprised they even make them. If you drop something, you need to get out of the shower to pick it up. The shower controls also stick out in such a way that it is easy to knock the lever all the way to hot or cold while you shower if you are not careful. I knocked it to hot a couple of times and there is nowhere to hide if you do. And it is VERY hot. But would I stay there again? Yes I would for a few nights. Worth it for the location and the pleasant staff. The breakfast is basic continental but sufficient. Overall a pleasant enough experience.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Mehrsa

I stayed 3 nights at this hotel with a friend. I recommend it to young travelers on a budget. It is close to most land marks. The rooms are small and no elevator. But cosy and relatively clean.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Joyce

This property is very quirky and reflects old France perhaps . We were delighted with Hotel Malar but it may not be to everyone s taste if they prefer modern, contemporary clean lines

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Amy

Do not stay here! It does not look anything like the pretty pictures online. It wasn’t clean, had a smell, the room was tiny with no WiFi and they capped the air conditioning at 19c. We were told it was two twin beds, which were pushed together and there was no room available to pull them apart. The woman at the desk said she could not help us

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Nicole

We enjoyed our stay we were close to everything and everything was walkable access . The only problem was the internet not working on this block when I booked the hotel it said free WiFi but we got told there’s no WiFi on this street.. the rooms are pretty small but everything else was fine .

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Aug 2025

Syed Tanveer

Mold smells in the room. Bugs everywhere. Door wasn't locking properly. I had to put a lot of efforts to lock it. Cellular network within the room was non existent. To make the matter worse the WiFi wasn't working

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

I do not recommend at all.

The front desk lady was so so rude and was not helpful at all. Don’t waste your money at this motel. No wifi here and it is very dirty. Old and not taken care of.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Lynn

Room was clean and comfortable. Location was excellent for walking to attractions and restaurants.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Rozanna

Very close to metro, bus line and main Eiffel tower, great restaurants all around and supermarkets

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2025

Gabriela

The property is on the older side but location is great!. Walking distance to the Tour Eiffel and close to metro ( subway) and bus stops. Super easy ride to other places like Notre Dame and the Louvre. The room was small and dated. Painting peeling in the bathroom tiles and needed a good deep cleaning, but was good enough for a few days and had air conditioning, apparently a rare commodity in Paris ( believe me you need AC even if it is mild outside. Rooms in buildings will get hot otherwise.
Breakfast was a blunder. We had breakfast there on our last day for convenience, since we were leaving to the airport early, it is best described as continental, but by the time we got to it there was little left over, just a few pastries and some bread and coffee. There was an orange juice machine but no oranges. For 15 euros per person it was a rip off. There is a cafe just around the corner that is way better for breakfast.

Business_and_leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2025

Jennifer

This hotel is a few minutes walking distance from the metro, the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Rue Cler, and many restaurants/cafes! The staff was nice and was always available to help when I had a question (English Speaking). The room was quiet and comfortable- basic- but when you are exploring a wonderful city, basic is all you need! The room matched the photos very well. As a solo traveler, the street that it was on (and the surrounding area) was not very well lit and did not support staying out late. Be mindful that this hotel does not have an elevator. I was impressed with the survey from the hotel sent ahead of time to ask about me as an individual but perplexed because none of the information I gave seemed to present itself in my stay.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025

David

Small rooms, but excellent design and comfort. The narrow staircase is difficult for people of older age or with movement problems.

Business_and_leisure

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2025

Kelly

Great location to walk to the attractions. The stairs in hotel to get to your room are tough! No elevators or food.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2025

Enrique

Walking distance to Eiffel Tower, trocadero, metro and RER-C, walking distance to les invalides y place de la Concorde, banks of the Seine. Lots of shopping and restaurants within 15 minutes. Great staff, helpful, accomodating

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

04 Jul 2025

SHAMMI

Please give an option for a zero star and if possible take this hotel off Expedia. It’s not even a motel and a big safety issue for anyone staying. I booked it for four days, I checked in and checked out in an hour. Safety issue, gave me a room on fourth floor with no elevators and stairs are shaky and old and very narrow and fourth floor is very high. Room two people can’t even move, I didn’t even fit in the shower. Very dirty and stairs are very dangerous. I know the price I paid was less but this is the worst like I wouldn’t have minded if two of us could at least fit in the room. And the stairs are so dangerous you can’t even walk yourself forget about carrying the luggage. I checked out in one hour.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2025

Hugo Rodriguez

Had no service or wifi during my stay. My room was clean and had great AC.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2025

Valerie

Very clean and basic old hotel. Small rooms. Ac good. No elevator. Bathroom tiny and old. Staff friendly

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Anna

Great stay- no complaints! Very friendly staff!

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2025

Samiksha

I was charged extra at the property without any proper explanation. I was supposed to pay 287€ but charged 311€ instead. The rooms were very small and the AC was extremely noisy. There was a liquor store nearby that was open after midnight, hence the street was also extremely noisy all night. Overall, not worth the money. There are many hotels like this available in the area at half the price.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Leisa

This hotel was in a great location. Easy walk to the train station and Paris Landmarks. There was a Starbucks around the corner and a few blocks away was an area that had a beautiful area for shopping and eating. Just search Aldis and it will lead you there which was also a great place to get cheap water and snacks.
Downside: no lift and the stairs are tiny and narrow. Shower is only 2x2 and we had to navigate the shower head not to spill on the floor while getting in.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Caroline

Our first room had a persistent noise which we thought came from the air conditioning unit. This was quickly dealt with and we were given a room upgrade as a result without any fuss.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Jennifer

This was a great property near everything but far enough away that it felt quiet. The bed was two twin beds pushed together, so not as comfortable as double bed advertised. Friendly helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Andrea

Good value for the money for one night in Paris

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Julien

Great price about a hotel in this area

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

11 May 2025

Louise

It was ok

Very very basic room. It was clean. There is no lift and very very steep unsafe stairs. Not ideal for anyone with mobility issues. Staff was friendly. The bed was comfortable however two small singles pushed together and came apart while sleeping. Bathroom tiny if your of a bigger stature this place is not ideal at all

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2025

Christopher

Problems with AC was not taken seriously after the 1st night, didn't get solved until the last night out 4 nights

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Marisley

I liked the hotel. It was comfortable, practical, and well located. I’m staying one more night, but the bathroom is small.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

MILDRED CORAZON CARMINA

EXCELLENT LOCATION AND STAFF WAS WONDERFUL!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Jeffrey

This was our second time staying at Hotel Malar. Staff are friendly and helpful. Location is great. Will definitely come back again!

2/10

Poor

20 Apr 2025

Mads Bock

Cold, damp, small, room.

The room was 15 degrees celcius. It was impossible to sleep well, and generally wasnt a room I wanted to spend any time in. The crew tried, but could not do anything about it. Had to switch hotels after the first night. Have yet to hear back from them regarding a refund

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Kristin

Great neighborhood

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Lucy

Wonderful and kind staff

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

William

Very quiet and beautiful

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2025

ENRIQUE

Great staff attention and good location.
(Room with little small space for taking a shower).

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2025

Mohsen

Only the problem was the parking, in website costs 25 € per day but in place 50 € per day, what not acceptable ist. Totally i can recommend the hotel

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2025

alexandre

Très jolie hôtel, très propre et personnel très gentil. Les chambres manques un peu d’insonorisation mais sinon c’est très bien !

Business

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2025

Deedre

Had to carry luggage up 3 flights of stairs, walls very thin could hear activities of surrounding (next door and above) VERY clearly. Front desk not receptive when we came in

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Carlos M

Perfect

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Warren

Hotel is in excellent location close to all amenities. We enjoyed our room which had everything we required for our two night stay. Comfortable bed, en suite with lovely towels. Tea, coffee, water (refillable) provided. Staff very friendly & helpful. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2025

Amanda Jean

Just very small room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Francis

Good staff