Number of hotels in Greater Paris 2019, by rating

The French capital attracts thousands of tourists every year, making the accommodation sector one of the most dynamic branches of the Parisian tourism industry. In 2019, three star-hotels were the most numerous in the greater Paris region, accounting for around 820 establishments. Meanwhile, five star-hotels were just under a hundred in the French capital area over the same year.

COVID-19 impact on Parisian hotels occupancy rates

While hotel occupancy rates are generally high in Paris, 2020 marks a departure. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to a significant slowdown in tourist flows, not only in the French capital, but also in the whole world. The Parisian accommodation sector was among the most affected sectors in 2020, with very low occupancy rates. When looking at the occupancy rate in hotels in Paris in 2020, they did not exceed 30 percent regardless of the hotel category.

Paris versus other European destinations

If Paris is known as one of the most attractive city destinations worldwide, London was the most visited European city destination in 2020. The British capital accounted for more than 20.77 million bed nights, compared to 14.13 million for its French counterpart. Even though Paris was not the most visited city in Europe in 2020, the City of Lights still ranked among the favorite destinations to visit in Europe in 2021.