New Year's Eve hotel in Paris 2026: where to stay for the fireworks

Updated on 12 November 2026

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Coming to Paris to see the New Year's Eve fireworks? On Thursday 31 December 2026 at midnight, the sky above the Arc de Triomphe will light up to welcome 2027, in front of hundreds of thousands of Parisians and visitors from all over the world. To enjoy the moment stress-free, it helps to know where to stand, when to arrive and how to get back, and to stay just a short walk from the metro.

Whether or not it's your first trip to Paris, the team at the Nouvel Hôtel Eiffel, a 3-star hotel in the 15th arrondissement, has gathered everything you need to know in this guide: the fireworks programme, the best places to watch, the route from the hotel, free public transport on the night and our tips for a great New Year's Eve.

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Contents

  1. The Champs-Élysées fireworks: key facts
  2. Where to stay in Paris to see the fireworks?
  3. How to choose your hotel: 6 criteria
  4. Getting to the fireworks from the hotel
  5. Your evening hour by hour
  6. Getting back to the hotel: free public transport
  7. New Year's Eve dinner ideas and dinner cruises
  8. 1 January in Paris
  9. New Year's Eve with the family
  10. Practical tips for visitors
  11. Why stay at the Nouvel Hôtel Eiffel

The main (free) event: the Champs-Élysées fireworks

On 31 December 2026, the Champs-Élysées hosts the biggest open-air party in Paris: a free evening, open to everyone, on a fully pedestrianised avenue. Here is the official programme.

The Arc de Triomphe lit up at night, at the end of the Champs-Élysées decorated for the holidays

Key factsDetails
DateThursday 31 December 2026, into 2027
VenueAvenue des Champs-Élysées, from place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe (Paris 8th)
OpeningFrom 7pm, pedestrian avenue
ProgrammeMonumental video mapping, countdown, then fireworks at midnight above the Arc de Triomphe
AccessMain entrance at place de la Concorde; other entrances via avenue Montaigne, avenue Matignon and avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt
PriceFree, open to all
Prohibited itemsWeapons, sharp objects, glass bottles, alcohol, fireworks, helmets, bikes and scooters; dogs not allowed
Closed stationsFrom 2pm: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile and Argentine. From 4pm: Kléber, George V, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Champs-Élysées-Clemenceau, Concorde, Tuileries, Boissière, Saint-Philippe-du-Roule and Iéna. From 9pm: Dupleix and Passy. At 12:10am: Ternes
ReopeningFrom 1am: Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, Kléber, George V, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Concorde
Public transportFree from 5pm on 31 December to noon on 1 January; metro lines 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 14 and RER A, B, C, D and E running all night (not all stations served)

Read also: Christmas lights in Paris 2026: the best spots and routes from the 15th. Champs-Élysées, Tuileries, department store windows: our routes, tested from the hotel, to enjoy the lights before New Year's Eve.

Where to stay in Paris to see the New Year's Eve fireworks?

The best area isn't necessarily the one closest to the Arc de Triomphe.

  • Champs-Élysées (8th): at the heart of the party, but inside the security perimeter. Mostly upmarket hotels, taxis hard to find, noisy for much of the night.
  • Étoile, Ternes and Porte Maillot (16th and 17th): the Arc de Triomphe within walking distance, but high prices and huge crowds around midnight.
  • Eiffel Tower and Champ-de-Mars (7th): the view and the prestige, but some of the most expensive hotels in Paris, in a very touristy area. See our tips for booking a hotel near the Eiffel Tower.
  • 15th arrondissement: the Eiffel Tower 20 minutes away on foot, quiet streets, lower prices than in the 7th and a direct metro to the Champs-Élysées.
  • Montparnasse (14th and 15th): convenient if you arrive by train, with plenty of restaurants for dinner before the countdown.

Our advice: for a first visit, the 15th offers the best balance of access, calm and budget.

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How to choose your hotel for New Year's Eve in Paris: 6 criteria

These criteria complement our guide how to choose your hotel in Paris and our guide to cheap hotels in Paris by arrondissement.

  1. A direct metro line to the Champs-Élysées (or Concorde), with no change: the journey there will be easier.
  2. A station less than 5 minutes' walk away: after midnight, every minute of walking in the cold counts.
  3. A 24-hour reception: essential if you get back at 2am.
  4. Clear cancellation terms: check whether the rate is refundable and until when.
  5. A minimum length of stay: some hotels require two or three nights around 31 December. Check before you book.
  6. Breakfast and check-out time: a late check-out on 1 January is a real bonus after a short night.

How to get to the fireworks from the Nouvel Hôtel Eiffel

The hotel is at 5 rue des Volontaires (75015), about 3 minutes' walk from Volontaires station (line 12) and 5 minutes from Sèvres-Lecourbe (line 6).

Map of Paris: 15 minutes on metro line 12 between the Nouvel Hôtel Eiffel and Concorde, for the Champs-Élysées fireworks

15 minutes by metro, with no change, between the hotel and the fireworks.

Your 31 December evening hour by hour

The Champs-Élysées and its end-of-year lights, with people strolling in the evening

  1. 3pm - 5pm: arrival at the hotel. Drop off your luggage and rest.
  2. 5pm - 6:30pm: walk to the Eiffel Tower, 20 minutes away on foot, following our illuminated routes from the 15th.
  3. 7pm - 9pm: New Year's Eve dinner at one of the restaurants in the 15th recommended by our team.
  4. 9:30pm: head to the Champs-Élysées. 15 minutes on metro line 12 from Volontaires to Madeleine, then a 10-minute walk.
  5. 10pm: find your spot on the avenue, after the security check.
  6. Before midnight: monumental video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe.
  7. Midnight: countdown and fireworks. Happy New Year!
  8. From 1am: back to the hotel. Concorde station reopens: line 12 runs direct to Volontaires, free of charge.

Read also: The best views of the Eiffel Tower. Trocadéro, Champ-de-Mars, Bir-Hakeim bridge, hidden streets: our 20 favourite viewpoints to admire the illuminated Iron Lady, several of them just minutes from the hotel.

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Getting back to the hotel after the fireworks: free transport and times

On the night of 31 December 2026, public transport is free throughout the Île-de-France region, from 5pm until noon on 1 January. Stations around the Champs-Élysées close in the afternoon, but Concorde reopens from 1am: from there, line 12 takes you straight back to Volontaires, a short walk from the hotel.

Paris metro train along a platform, free public transport on New Year’s Eve

  • Metro and RER all night: lines 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 14, and RER A, B, C, D and E. Not all stations are served.
  • Line 12, the direct way back to the hotel: it is not one of the lines running all night. Check the time of the last metro on the Île-de-France Mobilités app.
  • Night buses (Noctilien): extra services, adapted to the security perimeters.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing: long waits just after midnight and higher fares.
  • On foot: about 1 hour between the Arc de Triomphe and the hotel.

Before the fireworks: our ideas for a Parisian-style New Year's Eve

  • An early dinner in the neighbourhood: many restaurants in the 15th and Montparnasse offer a New Year's Eve menu. Book a table for around 7pm so you can set off calmly at around 9:30pm. Our picks: the best restaurants in Montparnasse, a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Dinner cruises on the Seine

On 31 December, many companies offer a festive dinner on the river, past the illuminated monuments.

Illuminated dinner cruise boat on the Seine at night, in front of the Musée d’Orsay

  • Le Diamant Bleu: dinner cruise with live music.
  • Bateaux Parisiens: dinner facing the Eiffel Tower, a cruise, then dancing until the early hours.
  • Bateaux-Mouches: boarding at 8:30pm at the Pont de l'Alma, music until 2am.
  • Vedettes du Pont Neuf: a festive atmosphere with French songs.

Good to know: on board, you'll celebrate midnight on the Seine and won't see the Champs-Élysées fireworks. To choose your boat, read our article dinner cruise on the Seine: Parisian romance.

1 January in Paris: what to do after New Year's Eve?

1 January is a public holiday: many shops are closed, but Paris has a rare charm that day, with quiet streets and soft winter light. Start with a lie-in (ask reception whether a late check-out is possible), then choose your plans.

What to do on 1 January in Paris? Our best ideas

  • Photograph the Eiffel Tower in the winter light: the sun stays low all day, ideal for photos. Head to Trocadéro or rue de l'Université in the morning, the Bir-Hakeim bridge in the late afternoon, then stay for the sparkle at nightfall. All our spots: the best views of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Stroll along the Seine if the sun is out: from the hotel, walk to the Seine and then along the Allée des Cygnes, a tree-lined walkway in the middle of the river, to the Bir-Hakeim bridge. Our route: a walk along the Seine, from our hotel to the Eiffel Tower.
  • See Paris from above: the Eiffel Tower and the Montparnasse Tower, about 15 minutes' walk from the hotel, are usually open on 1 January.
  • Visit an open museum: the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie usually open on 1 January. The Louvre is closed.
  • Enjoy a New Year's concert: several Paris churches hold classical concerts on 1 January, such as the traditional concert at La Madeleine in the late afternoon.
  • Make the festive magic last: the Tuileries Christmas market stays open until 3 January 2027, and the lights shine until early January.
  • Stay a few more days: follow our 3-day Paris itinerary from the hotel.

A public holiday changes opening hours: check them on each venue's website before you go.

New Year's Eve in Paris with the family: celebrating 2026 with children

The Champs-Élysées fireworks are free and open to all, but the crowd is very dense around midnight. With children, a few precautions make all the difference.

  • Choose the lower end of the avenue, towards Concorde: more space, and an easier exit after the show.
  • Leave the pushchair at the hotel: the organisers strongly advise against bringing one.
  • Protect little ears with ear defenders during the fireworks.

To sleep together without getting in each other's way, our connecting rooms sleep up to 4 people, with two linked rooms and two bathrooms. A baby cot can be requested at reception for children up to 2 years old.

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Our practical tips for enjoying the fireworks with peace of mind

  • Travel light: bags are checked at the entrance to the avenue. Prohibited: weapons, sharp objects, glass bottles, alcohol, fireworks, helmets, bikes and scooters. Dogs are not allowed. Leave your belongings at the hotel.
  • Keep your ID and phone close: pickpockets are active in the crowd. Use an inside pocket or a closed bag worn in front of you.
  • Dress warmly: at the end of December, night-time temperatures in Paris are often close to 0°C, and you'll be standing for several hours. Bring rain protection too.
  • Agree on a meeting point: around midnight, mobile networks get saturated. Pick a specific place in case you get separated.
  • Flying in on the 31st? Free public transport does not apply to the airports: buy a ticket from Orly (about 16 km from the hotel) or Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle (about 42 km).
  • Pay by card: contactless bank cards are accepted in most Paris restaurants and shops.

Why stay at the Nouvel Hôtel Eiffel for New Year's Eve?

The Nouvel Hôtel Eiffel is an independent 3-star hotel on a quiet street in the 15th arrondissement, with rooms renovated in 2025: ideal for getting to the fireworks, then enjoying a proper night's rest.

  • Two metro lines just minutes away: Volontaires (line 12), 15 minutes from Madeleine with no change, and Sèvres-Lecourbe (line 6), direct to Trocadéro.
  • A 24-hour reception: come back whenever you like, someone will be there to welcome you.
  • Breakfast to start the year well: everything you need to recharge on 1 January.
  • A multilingual team: ideal for international visitors discovering Paris.

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FAQ: New Year's Eve fireworks in Paris

Where can I see the fireworks in Paris on 31 December?

The official 31 December fireworks are set off above the Arc de Triomphe. The best place to watch them is the avenue des Champs-Élysées, closed to traffic and free to access on foot: the top of the avenue to be as close as possible, the middle and lower end for more space.

What time are the fireworks in Paris?

The New Year's Eve fireworks start at midnight, after monumental video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe and the countdown. The avenue opens to the public from 7pm: arrive early, it gets very crowded.

What is the date of the Paris fireworks in 2026?

The New Year's Eve fireworks will take place on the night of Thursday 31 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027, at midnight, on the Champs-Élysées. The other big Paris fireworks display of the year is on 14 July, Bastille Day, set off from the Eiffel Tower.

What shows are planned in Paris on 31 December 2026?

On 31 December 2026, the free evening on the Champs-Élysées features monumental video mapping on the Arc de Triomphe, the countdown and fireworks at midnight. Elsewhere in the city, cabarets, cruises, theatres and clubs host special evenings, usually by reservation.

Are there fireworks at the Eiffel Tower on 31 December?

No. No fireworks are set off from the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve. It stays illuminated and is a beautiful place to celebrate midnight, but the fireworks display takes place on the Champs-Élysées.

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