Charles de Gaulle International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Charles de Gaulle is 25 km from Paris and the RER B, the most used rail link, takes 35-50 minutes to Gare du Nord and the centre, with carriages often full of tourists with luggage. That is why an airport hotel suits those with a flight before 9, or who arrive late and leave early. Sleeping in the city makes sense when there is a real night to enjoy: at Gare du Nord you board the train, at Châtelet you are already in the heart of Paris. With three terminals far apart, it pays to check which terminal your flight leaves from before booking the hotel.

Inside the airport

At the airport · The Sheraton is inside T2, between halls C, D, E and F, about 100 metres from the TGV station; the Hilton is next to T3, near the CDGVAL station, but with no shuttle of its own.

Best for: Dawn departures and late arrivals, with the bed a few minutes from check-in.

Pros

From T2 you reach the Sheraton on foot, without leaving the building
The Sheraton's rooms are soundproofed, useful for sleeping beneath the runways

Cons

The three terminals are far apart: choose the hotel according to your departure terminal
There is nothing nearby apart from the terminals and the other hotels

Recommended hotels in this area

Sheraton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Hotel: Inside T2 between halls C, D, E and F; the Marriott website lists soundproofed rooms, reception and room service available round the clock.
Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Next to T3 and the CDGVAL station; the Hilton website states there is no shuttle, but the link to the terminals is automatic.

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Gare du Nord

Near the airport link · The RER B takes you to Gare du Nord with no changes in 25-35 minutes; the single Paris Région-Aéroports ticket is valid.

Best for: Those leaving or arriving by Eurostar or train for northern Europe who want a direct RER to and from CDG.

Pros

Eurostar, RER B and metro lines 4 and 5 converge on the same hub
A hotel opposite the station eliminates changes with luggage

Cons

The station area is very busy, even in the evening
Street-facing rooms suffer from noise

Recommended hotels in this area

25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord: Opposite the station, exit 3, with access to Eurostar, RER B and RER E; 237 rooms, some with a balcony over the tracks.

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Châtelet and Les Halles

City centre · The RER B reaches Châtelet-Les Halles in 45-50 minutes with no changes; from there you change for RER A, D and the metro.

Best for: Visits on foot among the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Marais, with the RER B direct from the terminal.

Pros

The station is a minute from the hotel, with 5 metro and RER lines
The Louvre, Notre-Dame and La Samaritaine are within walking distance

Cons

The RER B is crowded and it is wise to keep an eye on your luggage
To return to the terminal you need line changes: better not to leave at the last minute