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Hôtel le Ballu
4 stars
Tucked away on a quiet street near Montmartre, Hôtel le Ballu blends 1960s Eastern European architecture with classic French comic aesthetics. The hotel features a gorgeous garden courtyard restaurant and a stunning subterranean wellness area with a pool and sauna, reservable for exclusive guest use. Its highly attentive staff and peaceful neighborhood vibe make it a perfect Parisian escape.
When is the cheapest time to book Hôtel le Ballu?
Across 22,854 tracked price checks, the cheapest booking window for Hôtel le Ballu has been 15–30 days before check-in, at a $381 median per night. The observed median nightly rate is $385. The lowest nightly median over the next year is $251, around November 15.
$251Min, Nov 15
$391MedianMedian nightly rate across the next 365 days of check-ins, at current prices — a forward snapshot, not the early-booking baseline.
$713Max, Nov 24
| Date | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | $373 | $360 - $385 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | $410 | $396 - $423 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | $252 | $238 - $265 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $292 | $266 - $318 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $340 | $327 - $353 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $503 | $495 - $511 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | $478 | $465 - $490 |
| Nov 15, 2026 | $251 | $238 - $264 |
| Nov 16, 2026 | $306 | $293 - $318 |
| Nov 17, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | $343 | $330 - $356 |
| Nov 22, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Nov 23, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | $713 | $561 - $865 |
| Nov 25, 2026 | $343 | $330 - $356 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | $306 | $293 - $318 |
| Nov 27, 2026 | $376 | $363 - $389 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | $376 | $363 - $389 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | $251 | $238 - $264 |
| Nov 30, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Dec 4, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | $376 | $363 - $388 |
| Dec 6, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | $312 | $299 - $325 |
| Dec 8, 2026 | $340 | $327 - $353 |
| Dec 9, 2026 | $344 | $331 - $357 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $312 | $299 - $325 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | $340 | $327 - $353 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | $252 | $239 - $265 |
| Dec 14, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Dec 15, 2026 | $315 | $314 - $315 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | $280 | $267 - $293 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | $312 | $299 - $324 |
| Dec 20, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 21, 2026 | $312 | $299 - $325 |
| Dec 22, 2026 | $311 | $298 - $323 |
| Dec 23, 2026 | $307 | $294 - $320 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | $279 | $266 - $292 |
| Dec 25, 2026 | $377 | $364 - $390 |
| Dec 26, 2026 | $310 | $298 - $322 |
| Dec 27, 2026 | $252 | $239 - $265 |
| Dec 28, 2026 | $343 | $330 - $355 |
| Dec 29, 2026 | $344 | $331 - $357 |
| Dec 30, 2026 | $410 | $398 - $422 |
| Dec 31, 2026 | $469 | $445 - $492 |
| Jan 1, 2027 | $465 | $455 - $474 |
| Jan 2, 2027 | $489 | $476 - $502 |
| Jan 3, 2027 | $287 | $286 - $288 |
| Jan 4, 2027 | $278 | $267 - $288 |
| Jan 5, 2027 | $345 | $342 - $348 |
| Jan 6, 2027 | $365 | $358 - $372 |
| Jan 7, 2027 | $325 | $313 - $337 |
| Jan 8, 2027 | $336 | $313 - $358 |
| Jan 9, 2027 | $325 | $313 - $337 |
| Jan 10, 2027 | $253 | $244 - $262 |
| Jan 11, 2027 | $387 | $383 - $390 |
| Jan 12, 2027 | $433 | $422 - $444 |
| Jan 13, 2027 | $428 | $423 - $433 |
| Jan 14, 2027 | $378 | $373 - $382 |
| Jan 15, 2027 | $361 | $348 - $373 |
| Jan 16, 2027 | $348 | $346 - $349 |
| Jan 17, 2027 | $289 | $288 - $289 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | $404 | $391 - $417 |
| Jan 19, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | $429 | $424 - $434 |
| Jan 21, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Jan 22, 2027 | $327 | $314 - $339 |
| Jan 23, 2027 | $311 | $299 - $322 |
| Jan 24, 2027 | $290 | $289 - $291 |
| Jan 25, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Jan 26, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $459 |
| Jan 27, 2027 | $435 | $413 - $457 |
| Jan 28, 2027 | $385 | $379 - $391 |
| Jan 29, 2027 | $326 | $313 - $338 |
| Jan 30, 2027 | $314 | $313 - $314 |
| Jan 31, 2027 | $301 | $288 - $313 |
| Feb 1, 2027 | $360 | $358 - $362 |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Feb 4, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | $278 | $265 - $290 |
| Feb 6, 2027 | $277 | $264 - $289 |
| Feb 7, 2027 | $254 | $241 - $267 |
| Feb 8, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Feb 9, 2027 | $433 | $432 - $433 |
| Feb 10, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Feb 11, 2027 | $404 | $391 - $417 |
| Feb 12, 2027 | $301 | $288 - $313 |
| Feb 13, 2027 | $302 | $289 - $315 |
| Feb 14, 2027 | $253 | $240 - $265 |
| Feb 15, 2027 | $404 | $391 - $417 |
| Feb 16, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Feb 17, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Feb 18, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Feb 19, 2027 | $278 | $265 - $290 |
| Feb 20, 2027 | $277 | $264 - $289 |
| Feb 21, 2027 | $254 | $241 - $267 |
| Feb 22, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Feb 23, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Feb 24, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Feb 25, 2027 | $404 | $391 - $417 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | $277 | $264 - $289 |
| Feb 27, 2027 | $278 | $265 - $291 |
| Feb 28, 2027 | $253 | $240 - $265 |
| Mar 1, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Mar 4, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 5, 2027 | $404 | $391 - $417 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Mar 7, 2027 | $362 | $349 - $375 |
| Mar 8, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 9, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $459 |
| Mar 10, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 11, 2027 | $446 | $434 - $458 |
| Mar 12, 2027 | $403 | $390 - $415 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | $405 | $391 - $418 |
| Mar 14, 2027 | $326 | $313 - $338 |
| Mar 15, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Mar 16, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 17, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $459 |
| Mar 18, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 19, 2027 | $405 | $391 - $418 |
| Mar 20, 2027 | $403 | $390 - $415 |
| Mar 21, 2027 | $327 | $314 - $339 |
| Mar 22, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 23, 2027 | $446 | $434 - $458 |
| Mar 24, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Mar 25, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Mar 26, 2027 | $403 | $390 - $415 |
| Mar 27, 2027 | $404 | $391 - $417 |
| Mar 28, 2027 | $326 | $313 - $338 |
| Mar 29, 2027 | $448 | $434 - $461 |
| Mar 30, 2027 | $403 | $390 - $415 |
| Mar 31, 2027 | $405 | $391 - $418 |
| Apr 1, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 2, 2027 | $405 | $391 - $418 |
| Apr 3, 2027 | $403 | $390 - $415 |
| Apr 4, 2027 | $363 | $349 - $376 |
| Apr 5, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $489 | $476 - $502 |
| Apr 7, 2027 | $487 | $475 - $499 |
| Apr 8, 2027 | $446 | $434 - $458 |
| Apr 9, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 10, 2027 | $490 | $476 - $503 |
| Apr 11, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Apr 12, 2027 | $446 | $434 - $458 |
| Apr 13, 2027 | $487 | $475 - $499 |
| Apr 14, 2027 | $489 | $476 - $501 |
| Apr 15, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 16, 2027 | $448 | $434 - $461 |
| Apr 17, 2027 | $487 | $475 - $499 |
| Apr 18, 2027 | $403 | $391 - $415 |
| Apr 19, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 20, 2027 | $490 | $476 - $503 |
| Apr 21, 2027 | $487 | $475 - $499 |
| Apr 22, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $459 |
| Apr 23, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 24, 2027 | $490 | $476 - $503 |
| Apr 25, 2027 | $402 | $390 - $414 |
| Apr 26, 2027 | $446 | $434 - $458 |
| Apr 27, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 28, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| Apr 29, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| Apr 30, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| May 1, 2027 | $476 | $452 - $499 |
| May 2, 2027 | $404 | $391 - $417 |
| May 3, 2027 | $487 | $475 - $498 |
| May 4, 2027 | $530 | $517 - $543 |
| May 5, 2027 | $528 | $516 - $540 |
| May 6, 2027 | $481 | $481 - $481 |
| May 7, 2027 | $447 | $434 - $460 |
| May 8, 2027 | $487 | $475 - $498 |
| May 9, 2027 | $396 | $396 - $396 |
| May 10, 2027 | $476 | $476 - $476 |
| May 11, 2027 | $528 | $516 - $540 |
| May 12, 2027 | $524 | $524 - $524 |
| May 13, 2027 | $489 | $476 - $501 |
| May 14, 2027 | $445 | $433 - $457 |
| May 15, 2027 | $439 | $439 - $439 |
| May 16, 2027 | $391 | $391 - $391 |
| May 17, 2027 | $475 | $475 - $475 |
| May 18, 2027 | $618 | $609 - $627 |
| May 19, 2027 | $602 | $602 - $602 |
| May 20, 2027 | $528 | $516 - $540 |
| May 21, 2027 | $576 | $567 - $585 |
| May 22, 2027 | $560 | $560 - $560 |
| May 23, 2027 | $390 | $390 - $390 |
| May 24, 2027 | $481 | $481 - $481 |
| May 25, 2027 | $517 | $517 - $517 |
| May 26, 2027 | $528 | $516 - $540 |
| May 27, 2027 | $524 | $524 - $524 |
| May 28, 2027 | $517 | $517 - $517 |
| May 29, 2027 | $528 | $516 - $540 |
| May 30, 2027 | $396 | $396 - $396 |
| May 31, 2027 | $517 | $517 - $517 |
| Jun 1, 2027 | $601 | $601 - $601 |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $609 | $609 - $609 |
| Jun 3, 2027 | $560 | $560 - $560 |
| Jun 4, 2027 | $516 | $516 - $516 |
| Jun 5, 2027 | $524 | $524 - $524 |
| Jun 6, 2027 | $434 | $434 - $434 |
| Jun 7, 2027 | $559 | $559 - $559 |
| Jun 8, 2027 | $567 | $567 - $567 |
| Jun 9, 2027 | $560 | $560 - $560 |
| Jun 10, 2027 | $516 | $516 - $516 |
| Jun 11, 2027 | $439 | $439 - $439 |
| Jun 12, 2027 | $434 | $434 - $434 |
| Jun 13, 2027 | $433 | $433 - $433 |
| Jun 14, 2027 | $617 | $609 - $625 |
| Jun 15, 2027 | $602 | $602 - $602 |
| Jun 16, 2027 | $601 | $601 - $601 |
| Jun 17, 2027 | $567 | $567 - $567 |
| Jun 18, 2027 | $560 | $560 - $560 |
| Jun 19, 2027 | $516 | $516 - $516 |
| Jun 20, 2027 | $439 | $439 - $439 |
| Jun 21, 2027 | $560 | $560 - $560 |
| Jun 22, 2027 | $571 | $559 - $583 |
| Jun 23, 2027 | $566 | $564 - $567 |
| Jun 24, 2027 | $517 | $517 - $517 |
| Jun 25, 2027 | $516 | $516 - $516 |
| Jun 26, 2027 | $524 | $524 - $524 |
| Jun 27, 2027 | $434 | $434 - $434 |
| Jun 28, 2027 | $516 | $516 - $516 |
| Jun 29, 2027 | $524 | $524 - $524 |
| Jun 30, 2027 | $517 | $517 - $517 |
| Jul 1, 2027 | $446 | $433 - $459 |
| Jul 2, 2027 | $396 | $396 - $396 |
| Jul 3, 2027 | $391 | $391 - $391 |
| Jul 4, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 5, 2027 | $292 | $292 - $292 |
| Jul 6, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 7, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 8, 2027 | $292 | $292 - $292 |
| Jul 9, 2027 | $362 | $349 - $375 |
| Jul 10, 2027 | $348 | $348 - $348 |
| Jul 11, 2027 | $268 | $268 - $268 |
| Jul 12, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 13, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 14, 2027 | $353 | $353 - $353 |
| Jul 15, 2027 | $349 | $349 - $349 |
| Jul 16, 2027 | $361 | $348 - $373 |
| Jul 17, 2027 | $353 | $353 - $353 |
| Jul 18, 2027 | $264 | $264 - $264 |
| Jul 19, 2027 | $301 | $288 - $313 |
| Jul 20, 2027 | $303 | $292 - $314 |
| Jul 21, 2027 | $301 | $288 - $314 |
| Jul 22, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 23, 2027 | $353 | $353 - $353 |
| Jul 24, 2027 | $362 | $349 - $374 |
| Jul 25, 2027 | $264 | $264 - $264 |
| Jul 26, 2027 | $292 | $292 - $292 |
| Jul 27, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 28, 2027 | $288 | $288 - $288 |
| Jul 29, 2027 | $292 | $292 - $292 |
| Jul 30, 2027 | $349 | $349 - $349 |
| Jul 31, 2027 | $348 | $348 - $348 |
| Aug 1, 2027 | $332 | $332 - $332 |
| Aug 2, 2027 | $314 | $314 - $314 |
| Aug 3, 2027 | $312 | $312 - $312 |
| Aug 4, 2027 | $317 | $317 - $317 |
| Aug 5, 2027 | $314 | $314 - $314 |
Observed sample summaries are historical price observations, not guaranteed availability.
Our review
Overall ratingA-
Hôtel le Ballu is a refined 5-star boutique hotel in Paris's 9th arrondissement, blending 1960s Eastern European architecture with classic French comic aesthetics. Reviewers consistently praise its quiet residential setting, highly attentive staff, and the rare luxury of a daily private pool session.
Best for
- Romantic couples — The hotel offers a secluded, private villa atmosphere with a subterranean spa and top-floor suites featuring private terraces with views of Parisian rooftops.
- Design enthusiasts — Guests who appreciate authorial design will love the Hergé-inspired retro styling, custom-made furniture, and vintage color palettes.
- Privacy seekers — The hotel features a quiet courtyard and a unique booking system that allows guests to reserve the pool and sauna for exclusive, private daily use.
Not ideal for
- Hearty breakfast lovers — The standard breakfast is limited to pastries, jam, and yogurt, with hot protein dishes like eggs and cheese requiring a substantial surcharge.
- Corporate chain loyalists — Travelers who prefer the predictable layout of large, traditional chain hotels may find the quirky layout and unique retro design less appealing.
Rating breakdown
- ALocation — Situated on a quiet, safe residential street in the 9th arrondissement, close to Montmartre and metro stations.
- A-Rooms — Impeccably clean and quiet with built-in kitchenettes, though the climate control and light switches can be confusing.
- A+Service — Exemplary and warm hospitality, with staff regularly praised for going above and beyond for guests.
- BDining — High-quality French cuisine in a green courtyard, but breakfast is marred by extra charges for savory hot dishes.
- A+Facilities — Features a stunning subterranean pool and sauna reservable for private slots, plus stable Wi-Fi and Chromecast-enabled TVs.
- B+Value — While premium pricing and breakfast surcharges reflect high Parisian standards, the private spa access adds immense value.
Verdict
Hôtel le Ballu is an exceptional choice for couples and design lovers seeking an intimate, stylish Parisian sanctuary with private spa amenities. It is less suited for those who expect a traditional, hearty buffet breakfast or the standardized layout of a major chain hotel.
15–30 days in advance
Across observed booking windows, median prices range from $381 to $395. The spread is modest, so treat this as a directional signal rather than a strict rule.
Booking window medians
22,854 price checks - high confidenceBest check-in day
21% spreadCompared with Paris
Its observed median is 25% below the Paris city median.
See the Paris timing chartFrequently asked questions
How much does Hôtel le Ballu cost per night?
Observed nightly medians for Hôtel le Ballu center on $385, ranging from $251 on the cheapest dates to $713 at the peak.
Is Hôtel le Ballu cheaper last-minute or in advance?
Neither clearly wins: the 31–60 days median of $382 and the 4–7 days median of $384 differ by less than 5%.
Is Hôtel le Ballu cheaper on weekdays than on weekends?
The day of the week barely moves the price: the Sunday–Thursday median of $385 and the Friday–Saturday median of $384 differ by less than 5%. The cheapest check-in day has been Sunday.
What is the cheapest time of year to stay at Hôtel le Ballu?
Over the next year, July looks cheapest with nightly medians around $301, while June peaks at around $524.
When is Hôtel le Ballu most expensive?
The highest nightly median observed over the next year is $713, around November 24. By booking window, prices peak at a $395 median when booked 0–1 days before check-in.
How does Hôtel le Ballu compare with Paris hotel prices?
Its $385 observed median runs 25% below the Paris city median of $510.
Paris
30 Rue Ballu, 75009 Paris, France