Hotels near Gare de Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz: Where to Stay

For Gare d'Austerlitz, the Korner Saint-Marcel is about a ten-minute walk away, or one stop on Line 5. For Gare de Lyon, the Korner Châtelet is just one stop away on Line 14 or the RER A, which is often faster than staying right next to the station. In both cases, you’ll be staying in a pleasant neighborhood rather than right in front of the station, where hotels rely on transient traffic and charge accordingly.

Two neighboring stations, two purposes

Gare de Lyon is the station for TGV trains bound for Lyon, the Alps, Provence, the French Riviera, and Switzerland. It is served by Metro lines 1 and 14 and by RER lines A and D.

The Gare d'Austerlitz serves as a hub for Intercités trains bound for central and southwestern France, as well as major overnight trains. It is served by Metro lines 5 and 10 and by RER line C.

The two stations are located across from each other on opposite sides of the Seine: it takes about ten minutes to walk from one to the other.

For Austerlitz Station: the Korner Saint-Marcel

Our hotel near the Jardin des Plantes, on Boulevard Saint-Marcel in the 13th arrondissement, is our closest location to Gare d'Austerlitz. It’s about a ten-minute walk via Boulevard de l'Hôpital, or one stop from Saint-Marcel on Line 5.

The neighborhood is quiet in the evening, just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Plantes and Rue Mouffetard. The hotel also offers family rooms for two adults and two children, which is convenient for a vacation departure by train. To explore the area, read about things to do around the Korner Saint-Marcel.

For Gare de Lyon: two options

Staying as close as possible on foot

From the Korner Saint-Marcel, Gare de Lyon is about a twenty-minute walk across the Seine. By metro, take Line 5 to Bastille, then Line 1 for one stop.

Staying in the city center, just one stop away

Our hotel near the Marais, on Avenue Victoria, is just a few steps from the Châtelet station. Line 14 and the RER A reach Gare de Lyon in just one stop, in a matter of minutes. You’ll be staying in the heart of Paris, between Notre-Dame, the Marais, and the Louvre, and can reach your TGV without any hassle.

Line 14 also connects Châtelet and Gare de Lyon directly to Orly Airport: a convenient option for a trip that involves both flying and taking the train. Our guide on getting to your hotel from CDG or Orly details all the routes.

For an early-morning train

The metro starts running again around 5:30 a.m. If you're leaving very early, choose a hotel within walking distance of the station, or arrange for a taxi. The night before, check your platform number on the SNCF app and make sure your tickets are accessible offline.

If your train leaves in the afternoon, make the most of your last morning in Paris: our hotels offer free luggage storage after you check out at 12:00 PM.

For late arrivals

An evening TGV or a delayed train is no problem: most of our hotels have a 24/7 front desk, and our digital guest experience lets you check in without waiting. Just provide your estimated arrival time when you book.

When to Book

Around Gare de Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz, hotel demand spikes during school break travel—whether it's winter trips to the Alps or summer getaways to the south—as well as during long holiday weekends. Outside of these periods, booking one to two weeks in advance is usually sufficient; for school break travel, aim to book two to three months in advance.

By booking directly on our website, you pay up to 15% less than on booking platforms. To understand the difference, read our article on booking directly vs. booking through a platform.

Traveling as a group?

Whether it's a business team on the go or a group traveling together by train: for bookings of three or more rooms, our dedicated service will create a customized proposal, which may be split among our Saint-Marcel, Sorbonne, and Châtelet hotels. Visit our group booking page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Korner hotel is closest to Gare d'Austerlitz?

The Korner Saint-Marcel, in the 13th arrondissement, is about a ten-minute walk away or one stop on Metro Line 5.

How do I get from Gare d'Austerlitz to Gare de Lyon?

It's about a ten-minute walk: the two stations are across from each other on opposite sides of the Seine.

Where should I stay to catch an early TGV at Gare de Lyon?

At the Korner Châtelet, just one stop away on Line 14 or the RER A, or at the Korner Saint-Marcel if you'd rather walk to the station—it takes about twenty minutes.

Can I leave my luggage at the hotel before or after my stay?

Yes, our hotels offer free luggage storage both before check-in and after check-out.

Arriving at a different station? Check out our guides for staying near Gare Montparnasse, Gare du Nord, and Gare de l'Est.