Find a hotel near Chinatown in Paris

Enjoy a pleasant stay at the B55, our hotel near the Chinese quarter of Paris. This is a typical district of the City of Light, which you should visit during your stay. Located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, the hotel B55 offers an ideal location near the Montsouris park, the Butte aux Cailles district and of course the Chinatown district. The hotel is also within walking distance of many of the capital’s most emblematic tourist attractions, thanks to the Glacière metro station (line 6) and the Tolbiac station (line 7).

Visit Chinatown from our hotel in Paris 13

Chinatown has a large population of Asian origin (Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian…). It has a large number of shops, hairdressers, typical food shops and many Asian restaurants.
Avenue de Choisy, Avenue d’Ivry and Boulevard Masséna form the triangle of Choisy and the largest part of Chinatown. Another part of the district is located on the Dalle des Olympiades, on the other side of the Avenue d’Ivry, which ends at the Rue Nationale. From the hotel B55, Chinatown is not far away; the two main avenues are only 22 minutes away on foot via rue de Tolbiac.

A bit of History

Apart from the 13th arrondissement, several Chinatowns exist in Paris. The
The oldest Chinese community is that of the Arts-et-Métiers district, in 1900; while the first Chinese restaurant opened its doors in the Latin Quarter in 1912. In the middle of the First World War, the Chinese stayed in France and settled in Paris, in the Gare de Lyon area. In this area, Chinese workers brought from China to help in the war passed through; they were supposed to be repatriated to China, but many did not want to go back and settled down. Later, in 1949, Mao Zedong’s China closed its borders and the Chinese community remained in the French capital. Several waves of immigration have taken place since the 1970s from several South-East Asian countries; these refugees have settled in Paris and created this “Chinatown” district of Paris. The 13th arrondissement was chosen because of its large number of vacant homes at the time. Today, the 13th arrondissement’s Chinatown is an authentic and touristy district.

What to do in Paris Chinatown?

If you want to visit the Chinatown of Paris, you are in the right place. During your stay at the hotel B55, close to this Asian district, you have the possibility to visit, see and do multiple activities.
You can see and visit the two temples of the district: the Buddhist temple located at 37 rue du Disque, where a calm and soothing atmosphere reigns, and the Taoist temple located at 44 avenue d’Ivry where the statues of the 18 immortal guardians of the Law and 3 Buddha statues are enthroned.
In the district, you can also stroll and discover multiple street art frescos on the Place Vénétie and on the facades of the towers. You can also discover the Avenue d’Italie, the Italie 2 shopping centre (Place d’Italie) and the towers of the Olympiades district a few steps away. A large number of shops, supermarkets and shops are located here. A typical shop in the district: Tang Frères on Avenue d’Ivry. This Asian supermarket allows you to discover all the Asian gastronomy, from the most iconic dishes to the most atypical. The shop also sells souvenirs and decoration.
For food and drink, Chinatown is exceptional. Have a tea at L’Empire des Thés, 101 avenue d’Ivry; have a bubble tea, a cool drink with tapioca beads, at Bubble House, 45 avenue de Choisy; have a delicious pastry at Pâtisserie de Choisy, 62 avenue de Choisy; have a Vietnamese pho lunch, a traditional soup, at Pho 13, 135 avenue de Choisy; and for dinner enjoy a Laotian, Thai or Vietnamese meal at Restaurant Lao Lane Xang, 102 avenue d’Ivry, or at Impérial Choisy, 32 avenue de Choisy. This restaurant offers a varied choice of typical Asian dishes (noodles, ravioli, fritters, rice, soups, fish, tofu…).
The most important event in Chinatown is the Chinese New Year, where a big parade takes place every year.

Our hotel near Chinatown in Paris

The hotel B55 is ideally located, just a few stops by RER B from Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montparnasse and Chinatown. The hotel features a 24-hour reception, a wine bar, a buffet breakfast, a relaxation and wellness area with a heated and covered swimming pool and sauna and 48 comfortable rooms.
Each room is spacious and features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi internet access, coffee machine, minibar and storage space. The rooms also have an en suite bathroom with shower or bath. The standard double room offers great comfort with its double bed and elegant decoration; the family room allows families to stay at the hotel and has a double bed and 2 single beds for 4 people; the superior double room with terrace and breathtaking views of the city guarantees great comfort and an even more pleasant stay. The proximity to the metro line 6 offers the possibility to go to the Champs-Élysées, and the line 7 to the Opera. The Italie 2 shopping centre is only a 20-minute walk away and the Luxembourg Gardens are 30 minutes away.

Our hotel near Chinatown offers you an ideal place to stay in Paris, in a quiet area, close to public transport and with excellent value for money.