Pet-Friendly Hotels Near Paris Gare de Lyon
Paris Gare de Lyon, with its clock tower over the 12th arrondissement, is where TGV trains leave for Lyon, Marseille, the Alps, Switzerland and Italy, and where metro lines 1 and 14 meet the RER A and D. Arriving with a dog or a cat after a long train ride, you want a room that accepts the animal and a short walk from the platforms. This selection lists hotels near the station described as pet friendly, from Hôtel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV, a minute's walk away, to apartments with kitchens toward Bastille. I compared what each one adds for travelers with pets.
The streets around Gare de Lyon mix travel and everyday Paris: the station's clock tower and its Le Train Bleu restaurant, the Viaduc des Arts along Avenue Daumesnil, Bastille and its opera house to the north, and Bercy with its park and former wine warehouses to the east. The Seine quays are a few minutes south, and the Gare d'Austerlitz faces the station across the river, making this one of the city's main rail districts.
Picking the right room for your pet
Traveling by train with a pet changes the way you choose a hotel. Near Gare de Lyon, a pet-friendly room close to the station means less time crossing busy streets with a carrier or a lead after the TGV, and an easy return to the platforms on departure day. The neighborhood between Bastille, Bercy and the Seine also offers quays and quieter residential streets for daily walks, and several hotels here add kitchens or family rooms that make a longer stay with an animal simpler.
Hôtel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV is the most practical choice when the station comes first. It is described as a minute's walk from Gare de Lyon, with relaxed rooms, a sleek bar and a fitness centre, and more than five thousand guests rate it 8.8. For a single night between two TGV journeys with a dog, that short distance matters more than anything else. I recommend it to travelers heading south the next morning, since you can walk to the departure board without a taxi and without long crossings around Boulevard Diderot.
For a longer stay, apartments with kitchens make life with a pet easier, because you can eat in and keep a calmer routine. Appart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon is the best rated property here at 9.6, a 4-star residence with spacious units, kitchens, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre, explicitly described as suitable for those traveling with pets. Citadines Bastille Gare de Lyon Paris adds kitchenettes, a garden and a patio, and Residhome Paris Gare de Lyon - Jacqueline de Romilly offers apartments with kitchenettes, parking and a fitness center. My advice is to compare these three for any trip of several nights.
Travelers who prefer a classic hotel have several options close to the station. Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG, in a Belle Époque building near the station, rates 8.8 and has a cocktail bar, a restaurant and meeting rooms. Hôtel Marceau Bastille scores 9 and pairs bright rooms with a lounge bar, an art gallery and a restaurant, while Hotel Mercure Paris Bastille Saint Antoine adds a rooftop terrace, parking and family-friendly rooms. Paris Bastille Hotel, rated 8.6, has a 24-hour lounge bar and room service, which helps when a late train arrives and you prefer to stay in with your animal.
Across the Seine, Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes is a simpler choice, described as pet friendly and kid friendly, with a casual breakfast room and air conditioning, a short walk from Gare d'Austerlitz and the Jardin des Plantes. It suits travelers who split their time between the two stations or who want a quieter Left Bank base. Hôtel Prince Albert Lyon Bercy, rated 8, keeps a restaurant, a lounge and a business center near Gare de Lyon. I would choose one of these when the budget matters as much as the walk to the train.
A traveler's perspectiveFor one night before an early TGV with a dog, I would book Hôtel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV, a minute's walk from the station and rated 8.8 by guests. For a week in Paris with a pet, I would choose Appart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon, rated 9.6, because its units have kitchens and it is described as suited to travelers with animals.
4.8Guest scorePet friendlyAppart'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 scorePet friendlyHôtel 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 scorePet friendlyHotel Parisianer
Art Deco style with a gym and patio, near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Parisianer is a modern Art Deco-style four-star a short walk from Gare de Lyon. Rooms are comfortable, there is a fitness centre, a patio and a restaurant, and the hotel is fully accessible, which helps families with a pushchair. Pets are welcome too. With a 9.2 score from more than 400 reviews, it is among the best-rated hotels by the station, and I would book it for a family trip that starts or ends by train.
4.5Guest scorePet friendlyHôtel 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 scorePet friendlyHoliday 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 scorePet friendlyHôtel 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 scorePet friendlyHôtel 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 scorePet friendlyParis 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.
4.2Guest scorePet friendlyResidhome Paris Gare de Lyon - Jacqueline de Romilly
Apartments with kitchenettes, a gym, and pet-friendly options near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itKitchenettes in every apartment are the reason I would send families to this Residhome near Gare de Lyon: breakfast and simple dinners at home save time and keep young children on their routine. The apartments are unfussy, Wi-Fi is free, there is a fitness center, and both parking and pets are catered for. L'Atelier Daumesnil is a short walk away. It suits longer stays, but do not expect the services of a full hotel.
4.1Guest scorePet friendlyHôtel 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 scorePet friendlyHôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes
Pet-friendly hotel near Jardin des Plantes with easy station access
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes is an unpretentious hotel a short walk from the Jardin des Plantes and Gare d'Austerlitz, just across the Seine from Gare de Lyon. Rooms are down-to-earth, with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and breakfast is served in a casual room. The gardens next door are a real asset with children. It is kid-friendly and accepts pets. Rated 8.2 by around 900 guests, it is a sensible family base.
4.1Guest scorePet friendlyHOTEL PRINCE ALBERT GARE DE LYON
Classic comfort near the station, with a restaurant and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Prince Albert Gare de Lyon is a relaxed hotel with classic decor within walking distance of the station. Rooms are comfortable, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and there is a restaurant on site, which helps when arriving with children after a long journey. Pets are welcome and the hotel is kid-friendly. Rated 8.2 by more than 500 guests, I would choose it for a simple, central family stop before or after a TGV.
4.1Guest scorePet friendlyHotel 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 scorePet friendlyHôtel Prince Albert Lyon Bercy
Warm rooms, a restaurant, and pet-friendly comfort near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Prince Albert Lyon Bercy is a relaxed three-star near Gare de Lyon, handy for families travelling by TGV. Rooms are comfortable, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and the on-site restaurant saves a search for dinner after a journey. The Bercy area nearby has a large park where children can run around between visits. Pets are accepted, and a lounge gives parents somewhere to sit while the children rest.
4.0Guest scorePet friendlyHotel 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.
3.9Guest scorePet friendly9Hotel Bastille-Lyon
Traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi, an 8-minute walk from the station
View hotel →Why guests love it9Hotel Bastille-Lyon is a traditional three-star an 8-minute walk from Gare de Lyon, close enough for families to walk from the TGV with luggage. Rooms are simply decorated, with air conditioning that helps on summer nights, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs for a quiet evening in. Pets are accepted. For dinner, the Bastille area nearby has plenty of places to eat. Expect standard Paris room sizes rather than family suites.
3.9Guest scorePet friendlyCitadines Bastille Gare de Lyon Paris
Studios and apartments with kitchenettes, a garden, and pet-friendly options
View hotel →Why guests love itCitadines Bastille Gare de Lyon Paris is an aparthotel of studios and apartments, each with a kitchenette, which suits families who prefer to prepare breakfast and simple dinners themselves. A garden and patio offer a quiet spot away from the street, and parking helps if you arrive by car. Pets are accepted. Gare de Lyon is close for TGV departures, and the Bastille area is within easy reach. Expect a low-key, self-sufficient stay rather than full hotel service.
3.9Guest scorePet friendlyHôtel Aurore Paris Gare De Lyon
Bright, air-conditioned rooms a short walk from Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Aurore Paris Gare de Lyon is a down-to-earth hotel a few minutes' walk from the station, with bright, air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. There is a dining area for breakfast, and both children and pets are welcome. It is simple rather than stylish, which keeps it practical for a family stopover. Rated 7.8 by almost 500 guests, I would book it for a night before an early departure from Gare de Lyon.
Local tips
- 1Check SNCF's rules for animals on TGV INOUI and Ouigo before booking your ticket, since conditions differ for small pets in a carrier and for larger dogs.
- 2Tell the hotel about your pet when booking; the hotels in this list are described as pet friendly, but rooms for animals can be limited.
- 3For several nights, an aparthotel with a kitchen, such as Appart'City Collection or Citadines Bastille Gare de Lyon, makes routines with a pet easier.
- 4Hôtel Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon TGV is a minute's walk from the station, which helps on departure day with a carrier and luggage.
- 5The Seine quays south of the station and the streets around Bercy are calmer for walks than the boulevards next to the station.
- 6If you arrive late, Paris Bastille Hotel offers room service and a 24-hour lounge bar, so you do not need to leave your animal alone to eat.