Hotels with a Bar near Paris Gare de Lyon
Gare de Lyon sends TGVs south to Lyon, Marseille and the Alps, and plenty of trains arrive late in the evening. A bar under the same roof as your room solves the question of where to get a drink without crossing the 12th arrondissement in the dark. The hotels listed here all have one, and they range widely: the 24-hour cafe-bar at citizenM, the cocktail bar of the belle époque Holiday Inn Gare de Lyon Bastille, the rooftop terrace at the Mercure Bastille Saint Antoine, and quieter lounge bars at the Hôtel Palym or the Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
The area around Gare de Lyon belongs to the 12th arrondissement, a residential side of Paris that tourists often cross without stopping. The station's clock tower dominates the square, and the Le Train Bleu restaurant inside the station is one of the city's grandest dining rooms. Bastille and its nightlife are a short walk north-west, the Seine lies just south, and Metro lines 1 and 14 plus RER A and D connect the area to the whole city in minutes.
Choosing the right bar by Gare de Lyon
A hotel bar near this station earns its place on practical grounds. Trains from the south-east often pull in after restaurants have stopped seating, and an early departure is easier when the evening ends one floor below your room. Several of the hotels here keep their bar open around the clock, which is rare in this part of Paris.
The hotels closest to the platforms suit travellers who mostly want a drink and a bed. The Hôtel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV sits about a minute on foot from the station, with a sleek bar, a fitness centre and a rating of 8.8 from more than five thousand reviews. The citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon is the informal choice: compact rooms with ambient lighting and a cafe-bar that never closes, which matters if your train arrives after midnight. The Courtyard by Marriott adds a restaurant and parking, and some of its streamlined rooms come with city views.
If the bar itself is part of the reason you travel, the character of the room changes everything. The Holiday Inn Paris Gare de Lyon Bastille occupies a belle époque building and runs a proper cocktail bar beside its restaurant and meeting rooms. The Hôtel Palym is a classic three-star with a lounge bar, and some rooms even keep a fireplace. The Hôtel Marceau Bastille pairs its lounge bar with an art gallery, while the Hôtel Albe Bastille sets its bar and lounge next to a quiet courtyard, a welcome break from the traffic on the boulevards around the station.
Some addresses combine a bar with something more unusual. The Hotel Mercure Paris Bastille Saint Antoine has a rooftop terrace, the obvious spot for a glass on a warm evening, and it also offers parking. The Hotel Locomo, rated 9.2, adds a hammam to its cafe-bar and restaurant, and the Hôtel Sleeping Belle has a spa with a hot tub. The Appart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon, the best rated in this selection at 9.6, gives you an apartment with a kitchen plus a bar and a restaurant downstairs, a useful mix for longer stays or families.
Business travellers have specific options too. The Paris Bastille Hotel runs a 24-hour lounge bar and a business centre, so a late call and a drink afterwards fit easily into the same evening. The Holiday Inn's meeting rooms and the Courtyard's restaurant also make it simple to host a client without leaving the building. On the more refined side, the Hotel Camille, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, has a chic lounge and a bar, and the four-star Hôtel Riesner, rated 9.4, keeps a bar and a restaurant a short walk from the station, with breakfast available at an extra charge.
A traveler's perspectiveMy own shortlist starts with the late arrival test. If I come in on the last TGV from Marseille, I would pick citizenM or the Paris Bastille Hotel, both with bars open around the clock. For an evening that is the point of the trip, I would choose the Holiday Inn's belle époque cocktail bar or the rooftop at the Mercure Bastille Saint Antoine. For a week with a kitchen, the Appart'City is my recommendation.
4.8Guest scoreBarAppart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon
Spacious apartments with kitchens, pet-friendly, and a fitness centre
View hotel →Why guests love itAppart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon is a four-star residence of spacious apartments, each with a kitchen, which gives families room to spread out and the freedom to cook simple meals. The on-site restaurant and bar take over on evenings when nobody wants to cook, and the fitness centre suits parents keeping a routine. Pets are accepted, so the whole household can travel together. Gare de Lyon is close for TGV departures, with public transport across Paris.
4.7Guest scoreBarHôtel Riesner
Pet-friendly hotel with a restaurant and bar, a short walk from the station
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Riesner is a four-star a short walk from Gare de Lyon, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar and room service. Breakfast is available at extra cost. It is accessible and welcomes pets, and room service is helpful after a late arrival with children. With a 9.4 rating from more than 250 reviews, it has one of the highest scores around the station, and I would book it for a comfortable night between trains.
4.6Guest scoreBarHotel Locomo
Vibrant rooms, a hammam, and a cafe/bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Locomo is a stylish three-star near Gare de Lyon with vibrant, colourful rooms. The hammam is a rare find at this level and a good way to recover after a long train journey, and there is a cafe-bar and a restaurant on site, with free Wi-Fi. With a 9.2 score from almost 1,000 reviews, it is one of the best-rated hotels around the station, and I would book it for couples or a family with older children.
4.5Guest scoreBarHôtel Marceau Bastille
Bright rooms, a lounge bar, and an art gallery near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Marceau Bastille is an upscale four-star hotel near Gare de Lyon with bright, relaxed rooms, a lounge bar and an art gallery in the building. A restaurant and full-service laundry are on site, the property is accessible to all guests, and pets are welcome. The station is close, which keeps arrivals with children simple. Guests rate it 9.0 across nearly 700 reviews, an excellent score, so I would book it for the calm rooms and the rail access.
4.4Guest scoreBarCourtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
Modern comfort steps from Gare de Lyon with city views
View hotel →Why guests love itCourtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon is a modern four-star hotel a short walk from the station, which suits families arriving or leaving by train with luggage. Rooms are streamlined and some have city views. A restaurant, a bar and a fitness center are on site, and parking is available. Business and leisure travelers both use it. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 1,600 reviews, so I would book it for the easy rail access and consistent comfort.
4.4Guest scoreBarHoliday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG
Belle epoque hotel with a cocktail bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHoliday Inn Paris Gare de Lyon Bastille is a belle epoque four-star hotel near Gare de Lyon, with classic rooms and free Wi-Fi. It has a cocktail bar, a restaurant and meeting rooms, and it is both accessible and pet-friendly. Being close to the station makes arrivals with children and luggage simpler. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 1,500 reviews, a strong result, and I would book it for the period building and the easy rail access.
4.4Guest scoreBarHôtel Sleeping Belle Paris - Paris Gare de Lyon Bastille
Family-friendly stay with spa, restaurant, and bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Sleeping Belle Paris is a four-star near Gare de Lyon with a spa and hot tub, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi is free and room service is available, which helps on evenings with tired children. The hotel is family-friendly, accepts pets and offers an airport shuttle. Rated 8.8 by almost 300 guests, I would choose it for a relaxing family stay when travelling through Gare de Lyon.
4.4Guest scoreBarHôtel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV
Modern rooms and a sleek bar, steps from Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV is a minute's walk from Gare de Lyon, which makes it one of the easiest choices for families catching an early TGV or arriving late with tired children. Rooms are contemporary and relaxed, and the bar suits parents once the children are asleep. Pets are accepted, and a fitness centre and business centre are on site. There is no family-specific facility, so it works best as a short, practical stop.
4.3Guest scoreBarParis Bastille Hotel
Relaxed rooms with a 24-hour bar, close to the station
View hotel →Why guests love itParis Bastille Hotel is a straightforward three-star near the station with relaxed, air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. The 24-hour lounge bar is handy after a late train, and room service makes evenings easier with tired children. There is also a business centre. It welcomes families and pets. With an 8.6 rating from more than 800 reviews, I would book it for a practical stay between Bastille and Gare de Lyon.
4.3Guest scoreBarcitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Compact rooms and a hip 24-hour cafe/bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itcitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon is a modern design hotel within walking distance of the station, with compact rooms, ambient lighting and air conditioning. The 24-hour cafe and bar is handy after a late TGV, and Wi-Fi is free. Rooms are small, so it suits couples or a parent travelling with one child better than a larger family. Rated 8.6 by more than 3,400 guests, I would book it for a short stop between trains.
4.2Guest scoreBarHôtel Palym Paris
Classic comfort near Gare de Lyon with a restaurant and lounge bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Palym Paris is a short walk from Gare de Lyon, which keeps arrivals simple for families coming off a TGV with luggage. The classic, warmly decorated rooms include some with fireplaces, and breakfast on site makes early starts easier. A restaurant and a lounge bar mean dinner does not require a trip across the city. It is a traditional three-star rather than a resort, so families should expect standard Paris room sizes.
4.2Guest scoreBarTerminus Lyon Hotel - Paris
Warmly decorated rooms, a restaurant, and bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itTerminus Lyon Hotel Paris is a modest three-star within walking distance of Gare de Lyon, so families coming off a TGV reach their room without a taxi. The hotel describes itself as kid-friendly, and the restaurant, bar and room service cover meals on evenings when nobody wants to go out again. Rooms are warmly decorated, with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, and the property is smoke-free. Expect standard Paris room sizes rather than family suites.
4.1Guest scoreBarHôtel Albe Bastille
Sophisticated rooms, a bar, and a quiet courtyard near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Albe Bastille is a three-star near Gare de Lyon with sophisticated rooms and suites, some with iPod docks. The quiet courtyard is a pleasant place to sit after a day in Paris, and there is a bar and lounge and a restaurant on site. Suites give families more space, and pets are welcome. With an 8.2 rating from more than 400 reviews, I would book a suite here for a calm family stay near the station.
4.1Guest scoreBarHotel Camille Paris Gare de Lyon, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Refined rooms, a chic lounge, and pet-friendly comfort near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Camille Paris Gare de Lyon, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is an upscale hotel a short walk from the station, with refined rooms and suites. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are available, and the chic lounge and bar make a calm spot after a journey. Suites give a family some extra space, and pets are welcome. Rated 8.2 by more than 400 guests, I would choose it for a comfortable, polished stay when the train leaves from Gare de Lyon.
4.0Guest scoreBarHotel Mercure Paris Bastille Saint Antoine
Trendy rooms, a bar, and a rooftop terrace near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Mercure Paris Bastille Saint Antoine is a relaxed four-star near Gare de Lyon that describes itself as family-friendly and pet-friendly. The rooftop terrace with city views is a good place for parents to sit in the evening, and the bar covers a drink without going out. Rooms are contemporary, Wi-Fi is free and parking is available for families arriving by car. Public transport nearby makes it easy to reach the main Paris sights with children.
Local tips
- 1Arriving after midnight? Choose citizenM or the Paris Bastille Hotel, whose bars stay open 24 hours.
- 2Ask for a room away from the tracks if you book the Mercure TGV, the closest hotel to the platforms.
- 3Save the Mercure Bastille Saint Antoine rooftop terrace for a dry evening, when it is at its best.
- 4Combine a drink with the hammam at Hotel Locomo or the hot tub at Hôtel Sleeping Belle.
- 5Book a table at Le Train Bleu inside the station if you want one grand drink before departure.
- 6Use Metro line 14 from Gare de Lyon to reach central Paris quickly after an evening at the bar.