Gay hotels in Paris can be found most densely in and around the Marais, the queer center of the city. If you live here, the bars, cafés and trendy shops are right on your doorstep and you can reach many sights on foot, from the Centre Pompidou to the Île de la Cité. The district itself is one of the oldest in Paris. With its narrow streets and historic townhouses, the accommodations there are in demand.
But you are not limited to the Marais. Paris is considered an open city, and in most hotels no one looks funny when two men book a double room. There are gay-friendly houses spread across the central arrondissements, from Saint-Germain on the left bank of the Seine to the neighborhoods around the major train stations. Which location is worthwhile depends on your plans: If you are looking for nightlife, the 3rd or 4th arrondissement is the shortest place to stay; if you are mainly planning museums and sightseeing, you can also book more centrally in the direction of the Louvre or Latin Quarter. If your visit falls on the Marche des Fiertés at the end of June, you should plan early, because then the houses in the Marais are quickly booked up. The following selection will help you find the right area and the right house.