Gare d'Austerlitz is a major train station in the 13th Arrondissement of Paris, France. Along with long distance services to Toulouse, Bourdeax, Nice and Spain, the station is on lines five and 10 of the Paris Metro. Visitors arriving at the station will find several hotels nearby.
Hotel Austerlitz is located opposite the Gare d'Austerlitz and next to the Natural History Museum, which houses a collection of 60 million specimens from disciplines including paleontology, zoology and anthropology. The hotel's 51 guest rooms feature chic designs and flat screen televisions. The hotel accepts small pets for an additional fee. A breakfast is served on the first floor breakfast room and restaurants within a short stroll include the Korean-style Bibimbap.
Hotel DeVillas is a five-minute walk south of Gare d'Austerlitz, and a few steps from Jardin des Plantes, Paris' major botanic garden. The hotel's 40 guest rooms are individually decorated and the hotel retains period features -- such as a wooden elevator -- of the property's original mid-19th-century design. Guest rooms are decorated in soft colors and feature balconies that offer views of the city. A French-style breakfast of croissants, cheese, jam, fruit and yogurt is served every morning and guests can have drinks at the on-site bar.
Hotel Gare de Lyon is located across the Austerlitz Bridge, next to the Gare de Lyon, another of Paris' major train stations. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Gare d'Austerlitz. The hotel's 54 modestly priced guest rooms feature modern decor and breakfast is served in the on-site dining room. Several restaurants are within steps of the hotel, including the traditional bistro Le Quincy.
Situated in the Latin Quarter, Hotel des Arenes is a 10-minute walk from both Gare d'Austerlitz and Notre Dame cathedral. Most of the 52 guest rooms overlook the Arenes de Lutece, a 1st-century Roman amphitheater. The hotel's dining room serves breakfast only, but a wide variety of restaurants surround the hotel, including the traditional French Le Buisson Ardent.
