Hotel near Montmartre
At the foot of Montmartre: lower district and Abbesses about an 8-minute walk from Hôtel Migny.
Montmartre steps from rue Victor Massé
Hôtel Migny stands where Pigalle meets Montmartre. The lower part of the district and the area around Abbesses are about an 8-minute walk away. The hilltop itself (place du Tertre, Sacré-Cœur) takes a little longer, depending on the climb.
So you are neither at the touristy summit nor far away: a quiet street in the 9th arrondissement, with the spirit of Montmartre within a short stroll — studios, cafés and cobbled lanes.
Stroll to Abbesses and the hill
On foot, head north: the streets climb gently toward Abbesses and the hill. By metro, Pigalle (lines 2 and 12) or Abbesses (line 12) put you in the heart of Montmartre in a few stops.
A typical day: breakfast at the hotel, the climb to the Sacré-Cœur, back down via place du Tertre, a break on rue des Martyrs, then home to rue Victor Massé. For a map and more sights, see The neighborhood and our Paris guide.
Why stay at the foot of Montmartre
Staying here spares you long round trips from an outlying district. You can climb the hill in the morning, come down for lunch and head out again in the evening, without losing an hour on public transport.
The Migny's address also has an artistic history: Edgar Degas had a studio here. It makes a natural cultural prelude before you explore the museums and studios of the hill. A family-run 3-star hotel since 1962.
A hotel where two sides of Paris meet
Montmartre is more than a panorama: it is a web of lanes, squares, cafés and studios. Staying on rue Victor Massé puts you right at the tipping point between night-time Pigalle and the more village-like hill. In under ten minutes you reach the lower slopes and Abbesses; a little longer, depending on the climb, and you are at the Sacré-Cœur and place du Tertre.
This location strikes a good balance: close enough to walk up the hill, yet far enough from the bustle of the Tertre to come back to a quiet street in the evening. Here you can go up in the morning, come down for lunch and head back up in the late afternoon — an ideal rhythm for families and stays of several nights.
The history of the address adds a personal touch: Edgar Degas worked at no. 13 of the former rue de Laval. Staying at the Migny links the painters' Montmartre with the comfort of a contemporary 3-star hotel (air conditioning, 24-hour reception), open since 1962.
To explore further: the bakeries on rue des Martyrs, the SoPi boutiques, and our guide to the monuments for heading out to the Louvre or Orsay. Book direct for the best rate.
Planning 48 hours around Montmartre
Day 1: arrive at Pigalle metro, check in on rue Victor Massé, stroll up to Abbesses and the Sacré-Cœur in the late afternoon, dinner in the neighborhood. Day 2: morning at place du Tertre or the Musée de Montmartre, afternoon towards the Opéra or Galeries Lafayette, and perhaps an evening at the Moulin Rouge — all without changing hotels. This kind of itinerary is only realistic if your base is already at the foot of the hill.
Allow time to recover, too: cobblestones and steps are tiring. Coming back to the hotel for a break between outings is a simple luxury that only accommodation really close to Montmartre can offer. Our air-conditioned rooms and 24-hour reception help make it possible.
Rooms for exploring Montmartre
Couples, friends or families: browse our rooms, including the family room for up to 5 people, rare in the area and practical for a Montmartre/Pigalle stay.