Castex Hotel vs Hotel Pavillon Bastille
Both are in Paris, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Quartier de l'Arsenal
Castex Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Bastille
Hotel Pavillon Bastille
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 350 m apart.
Choose Hotel Pavillon Bastille if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.3)
Why is Castex Hotel better than Hotel Pavillon Bastille?
- 1More guest reviews (523 vs 219), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
- 2Offers an airport transfer
Why is Hotel Pavillon Bastille better than Castex Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3)+0.3
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2007 vs 2003)+4y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Castex Hotel vs Hotel Pavillon Bastille: which hotel is better? | Castex Hotel | Hotel Pavillon Bastille |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.6 | 10.0 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 523 +304 | 219 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.4/5 +0.6 |
| Google reviews | 374 +157 | 217 |
| Rank in Paris | top 50% | top 27% +23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km −340 m | 2.7 km |
| To public transport | 220 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 30 m −240 m | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 | 26 +8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 25 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2003 | 2007 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 14 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Louvre Museum | 2.4 km | 2.7 km |
| Notre-Dame de Paris | 1.2 km −300 m | 1.5 km |
| Palais Garnier | 3.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Centre Georges Pompidou | 1.3 km −340 m | 1.7 km |
| Place de la Concorde | 3.6 km | 3.9 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Castex HotelHotel Pavillon Bastille
- Castex Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Castex Hotel: €173 a night on average · Hotel Pavillon Bastille: €196 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Paris by month
All months
| Month | Castex Hotel | Hotel Pavillon Bastille |
|---|---|---|
| December | €138 | €145 |
| January | €141 | €152 |
| February | €141 | €162 |
| March | €178 | €195 |
| April | €186 | €200 |
| May | €221 | €237 |
| June | €221 | €301 |
| July | – | €194 |
| August | – | €162 |
| September | – | €234 |
| October | – | €862 |
| November | €158 | €176 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
350 m apart
Castex Hotel: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Metro Bastille: 220 m, Paris-Orly Airport (ORY): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hotel Pavillon Bastille: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Metro Bastille: 140 m, Paris-Orly Airport (ORY): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Castex Hotel or Hotel Pavillon Bastille: common questions
Which is better, Castex Hotel or Hotel Pavillon Bastille?
Hotel Pavillon Bastille leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Castex Hotel or Hotel Pavillon Bastille?
Over the year Castex Hotel costs about €173 a night on average against €196 at Hotel Pavillon Bastille, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Castex Hotel is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Hotel Pavillon Bastille.
How far apart are Castex Hotel and Hotel Pavillon Bastille?
The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score