9HOTEL BASTILLE-LYON, Paris

The hotel sits less than 10 minutes from Gare de Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz stations, with direct metro (lines 1 and 14) and RER A connections to the Louvre, Champs-Élysées, and Marais. Bercy is a 15-minute walk, and the Saint-Martin canal is a few minutes on foot. The area offers many bakeries, bistros, and shops, with Les Embruns, Boulangerie Versavel, and A La Biche Au Bois all 300 metres away. The location suits travellers prioritising train access over car use; no parking is available on site.

Room types include Single (1 person), Classic Double/Twin (2 persons, 10-14 m2), and Superior Double (large 160x190 bed, shower or bathtub). Twin rooms have two 90x190 single beds. Classic rooms offer courtyard or street views; Superior rooms add a bathtub option. All rooms provide a kettle, tea/coffee, bottled water, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, and a 23 cm-thick French mattress. Rooms are cosy; Classic and Twin rooms are compact, best suited for guests who spend most time out. Twin rooms include slippers; a cot is available on request. No minifridge or balcony. Rooms overlooking street or courtyard may experience noise from traffic or AC units; double-glazed windows help reduce this.

The breakfast buffet includes fresh pastries, breads, homemade jams, cheese, cold cuts, scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, yoghurts, fruit, and hot drinks. A takeaway express breakfast (€6) offers a pastry, fruit, juice, and tea/coffee. The breakfast room doubles as a lounge with free coffee machine access all day. No restaurant on site, but numerous cafés and bistros are within a 5-minute walk. Guests with gluten intolerance should inform the hotel in advance to enjoy a dedicated selection.

Leisure facilities are limited to the ground-floor lounge with foosball table and seating, plus a collaborative library where guests can exchange books. For outdoor recreation, the Saint-Martin canal is within walking distance. Nearby parks include Jardin des Plantes and Bercy park, each about 15 minutes on foot.

The 24-hour multilingual front desk can assist with check-in, luggage storage before or after your stay, and general inquiries. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout. The business corner includes an Apple screen and printer on request, and the property partners with external meeting room spaces. A coffee machine in the lounge is free for all. Daily housekeeping and a drinks vending machine are provided. Accepted cards: Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, JCB. Pets are allowed up to 10 kg at €20/night; bowls and a bed can be provided. No airport shuttle or wheelchair access.