If you’re planning to attend an event at Paris La Défense Arena and are looking for a conveniently located hotel, here’s my selection. All the hotels listed are within a 15-minute walk or a direct public transit ride from the arena.
First of all, let’s locate these hotels on a map:
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Hotels Accessible on Foot
Hôtel CitizenM
📍 194 Jardin de l’Arche, 92000 Nanterre, France
🗺️ 150 m, roughly 2 min on foot
8.9/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
This 4-star hotel is the closest one to the Arena – they are literally facing each other!
It has air-conditioned rooms with large beds and HD screens so you can use your Netflix, Disney+, or other similar account for no extra charge. You also can control your room thanks to the provided iPad or with the app citizenM (lights, temperatures, curtains, TV channels…).
Price: from €118 per night
OKKO Hotels Paris La Défense
📍 2261 Boulevard de la Défense, 92000 Nanterre, France
🗺️ 150 m, roughly 2 min on foot
8.1/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
Located only 150 m away, the 4-star OKKO Hotels Paris La Défense hotel is also incredibly close to the Arena. But it is not only close to an indoor sports stadium; it also has a sports gym for its customers.
The air-conditioned rooms are all magnificently equipped with a flat-screen TV, a safe, a desk and a private shower. They even have coffee makers!
Price: from €116 per night
Renaissance Paris La Defense Hotel
📍 60 Jardin De Valmy, Boulevard Circulaire, 92918 Puteaux, France
🗺️ 450 m, roughly 5 min on foot
8.8/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
Each room in this 4-star hotel has air conditioning, a satellite HD TV with no less than 90 channels, a minibar, and a safe.
If you are looking for a healthy, sporty stay, the hotel also has a squash room and a gym that is fully equipped with cardio systems and weights.
Price: from €162 per night
Arena Hotel La Defense
📍 19 Rue Salvador Allende, 92000 Nanterre, France
🗺️ 700 m, roughly 8 min on foot
8.2/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
Each room in this 3-star hotel is air-conditioned and soundproof. The rooms also all have a flat-screen HD TV with cable and a minibar with free bottles of water.
As an extra touch, the hotel also offers board games in case you get bored and need some family entertainment.
Price: from €115 per night
Pullman Paris La Défense
📍 Avenue De L’Arche, La Défense 6, 92400 Courbevoie, France
🗺️ 1 km, roughly 11 min on foot
8.3/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
In addition to contemporary decor, the hypoallergenic rooms in this 5-star hotel all have free fiber optic internet access and flat-screen TVs with international channels. The minibar will be stocked with two free bottles of water.
There are multiple breakfast options each morning, including a full buffet with Asian and gluten-free dishes. Breakfast is served from 6:30 am to 10:00 am Monday to Friday and until 11:00 am on weekends.
Pullman Paris La Défense also has a gym that is open 24/7 and is equipped with a sauna. For a short ride, you can also borrow one of the hotel’s bikes.
Finally, the hotel has a childcare system as well as cots and baby beds that are provided free of charge.
Price: Starting at €188 per night
Hotels You Can Reach by Bus
Appart’Hotel Residhome Nanterre La Défense
📍 521 boulevard des Provinces Françaises, 92000 Nanterre, France
🗺️ 1.2 km, roughly 9 min on the 276 bus line
8.1/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
Each studio in this 3-star apartment hotel is equipped with an HD satellite TV, a safe, and a desk. Each room also has a bathroom with a shower, and bed linens and towels are provided.
Each morning, you can enjoy a large organic breakfast that includes fresh fruit juice, seasonal fruits, breads, pastries, muesli, cereals, cheese, and ham.
You can also cook your own meals in your studio’s kitchenette, which has a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
Price: Starting at €77 per night
Hôtel l’Amandier
📍 14 avenue Pablo Picasso, 92000 Nanterre, France
🗺️ 1.5 km, roughly 13 min on the 259 bus line
7.7/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
The air-conditioned rooms in this 3-star hotel are all equipped with a flat screen HD TV.
The hotel also has a large common lounge, and if you come to L’Amandier by car, you can park in a free, customer-only parking lot.
Price: Starting at €101 per night
Hotel Courseine
📍 18 Av. Marceau, 92400 Courbevoie
🗺️ 1.6 km, roughly 15 min with the transilien L subway line
8.6/10: France Hotel Guide expert rating
Recognizable by its mosaic facade and wrought-iron doors, this 3-star hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen satellite TVs. The private bathrooms all have a shower, a hairdryer, and free complimentary toiletries.
The breakfast buffet, which includes fresh juice, pastries, and hot drinks, is served every morning in the dining room. There is also a bar if you want to enjoy a drink in the evening.
Finally, the hotel provides cots so your little ones can sleep soundly.
Price: Starting at €95 per night
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