Yooma Urban Lodge, Paris
Yooma Urban Lodge in Paris is a refreshing departure from traditional hotels. Opened in 2017 in the 15th arrondissement, this “urban lodge” was designed by creative director Ora Ïto in artistic collaboration with the famous conceptual artist Daniel Buren. The building itself is an architectural statement, featuring a striking exterior clad in aluminum with Buren’s signature bold, black-and-white stripes and deep blue accents.
The interior is just as vibrant, acting as a playful, pop-art-inspired hub for families and groups. It stands out for its flexible room configurations that sleep anywhere from two to six people, featuring clever, cabin-like “pods” that prioritize privacy and functionality. Beyond the rooms, the lodge is a social space, complete with a lobby that houses rotating contemporary art exhibits and a “retro gaming” area with arcade machines to keep guests of all ages entertained.
One of the most unique features is its commitment to urban agriculture. The hotel’s rooftop garden produces fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are used directly in their on-site restaurant, Polichinelle. Guests can even participate in cooking classes or unwind in the fitness center and sauna after a long day of exploring.
Its location on the banks of the Seine is incredibly convenient, sitting just a short stroll from the Eiffel Tower. Whether you are walking to the nearby Musée de l’Homme or catching a boat cruise along the river, you are perfectly positioned to experience the best of the city while enjoying a fun, modern retreat.
Expert reviews
“The architect-designer Ora Ito and the artist Daniel Buren collaborated on the 106-room Yooma Urban Lodge, a colorful, retro-futuristic hotel that opened last year. In addition to a restaurant, bar and gym, the hotel provides many family-friendly bonuses, from six-person rooms to special baby washrooms and bottle warmers.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Paris on the Seine.
“A dazzling façade designed by French conceptual artist Daniel Buren makes this new riverside hotel a contemporary work of art. The Eiffel Tower is just down the road, the chef cooks with veggies grown on the rooftop garden, and rooms are overwhelmingly family-friendly.”
What guests liked
- Eiffel Tower
- Bunk beds
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
7 June 2026
Comfortable stay in a good location from the Eiffel Tower
Had separate toilet as well as a bathroom
Great location
Fairly spacious for 5 of us
A few ants in the room
Had run out of most of the pizzas from the bar menu
3 June 2026
Central location, Clean hotel!
Excellent location, clean hotel, comfortable beds and great facilities for kids.
Only 1 lift working in the hotel.
3 June 2026
Great place for a family stay in Paris
Very family friendly, great amenities and games for the kids
We were there during the heat wave - the AC struggled to keep cool.
29 May 2026
Very good stay.
We found this location at the very last minute and we thought it saved our stay, after our initial accommodation cancelled on us just as we got off the plane!
Location was excellent, less than 10 minutes away from the Champs Elysee, staff was very helpful and courteous.
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back if the opportunity ever presented itself.
Would recommend it to friends.
Nothing.
9 May 2026
We had a great 4 nights with Yooma as our hotel as we explored all over Paris.
The arcade theme was really neat and a hit with the kids. The room was just enough space for our family. The location was fantastic.
We would’ve liked the A/C to get a little colder, it was a little too warm for us at night. The breakfast was good but overpriced.
4 May 2026
It was pleasant over all
It has the basic needs of travelers
The room was quite small to fit 4 people with luggages
1 May 2026
U liked the hotel being so close to the Eiffel Tower.
Clean room
Staff
22 April 2026
Perfect location, great and comfy facilities. I would highly recommend
The room was perfect for our family of 5. The kids loved the individual bunks and the everything in the room was of high quality. We loved you could get cold or hot water and use the microwave in the "baby" room. The kids also enjoyed all the fun games on offer in reception. It was easy to reach all parts of the city via the metro and the location to the Eiffel tour was amazing.
Nothing
18 April 2026
Good family hotel within easy reach of tourist attractions
Good location, family room a bonus, great to have lockers for baggage to keep it secure when we had checked out.
Rooms felt a bit dated
18 April 2026
Great location and amenities, rooms are well maintained
Location, kids friendly, clean
All was good
16 April 2026
Fun hotel for the family. Would definitley book again if we are in the area.
We had booked the room for 4 people. It came with bunk bed setup that the kids loved and we had a double bed for the adults that was comfortable and a decent size. There was also a private bathroom within the room as well. The room is definitely on the smaller side, but compared to the other hotels in the area, it was more than enough for our family trip.
The breakfast that we had opted to include in our package was top notch and had a nice variety of food and drinks. The kids enjoyed the fresh croissants and the pancakes while we enjoyed the scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, bacon and variety of deli meats available.
The staff were very attentive to our needs and helped as soon as we needed it. Even during the breakfast buffet time, they are quick to clean up your table as soon as its needed. They were also very helpful in finding local restaurants for lunch and dinner.
The setup of the hotel was very enjoyable for the kids thanks to the Pac Man themeed interior and the abudance of arcade machines available for them to play.
The only complaint with regards to our stay was with regards to the elevator setup. Once was always in maintenance/repair mode and so the wait to take the luggage up to our room and back down again during our check out was a long process due to how long you needed to wait for the one elevator that was working.
16 April 2026
Convenient location but not so happy with the room.
The location is very convenient. You can easily walk to the Eiffel tower and there are many options for food near.
The room was small for 6 beds, almost no space for our suitcases and there wasn't refrigerator in the room. Also, the second day we asked our room to be cleaned but no one showed up for cleaning.
15 April 2026
Comfortable, fun and spacious for four
Excellent location for us, really fun atmosphere and very comfortable
Nothing. It was fabulous. One lift was out of order but that wasn’t a big issue
11 April 2026
Lovely memorable stay. We loved exploring beautiful Paris
Lovely helpful staff, clean and well located
Not enough slot machines and a lot of children who’s parents didn’t parent them so my children were pushed off things often
3 April 2026
Totally worth it. if you are planning to stay with your family or small kids, it is totally worth it.
Is a family oriented hotel. My kids were happy and relax. It is super well located. everything is really nice
Nothing particular.
25 March 2026
Very comfortable to stay in
The bed is comfortable, especially the shower. Location is really good, close to bus stop, metro station and high street. And free pool table and arcade games are definitely bonuses.
The table in the room is too small
20 March 2026
Everything is fine .
Nice and clean
Breakfast everyday is the same what you got
18 March 2026
The place was very family-friendly.
I like that we had a normal-sized queen bed and two twins. The place was very family-friendly.
16 March 2026
Overall, I would stay here again. The kids loved the play area and I enjoyed the water refill area.
The location was great. The water refill station and availability of items. The lobby games and child play room was excellent.
Elevator broken, air conditioner broken, blood in elevator and nobody cleaned after I told staff about it.
15 March 2026
Excellent hotel! Very clean and up to date facilities
The theme throughout was very cool and in fashion, location was excellent
Restaurant was not family friendly at night and didn’t flow with the theme throughout the hotel
14 March 2026
Lovely staff, fun 80s vibe ambiance, excellent staff!
Location to Eiffel, amenities, staff, and breakfast!
The gym could use dumbbells.
3 March 2026
Fantastic family friendly hotel, with lots of different amenities in the heart of the Eiffel tower.
Small, but very efficient layout room for a family of four. Liked how there was a separate water closet and sink, lots of shelving to put luggage away. Location was exceptional-walking distance to the Eiffel tower and many restaurant options. The play room for the kids was a very nice surprise, they loved playing and running around. The main lobby was also spacious and enjoyed the arcade games.
The hallway temperatures were very warm, making it a little uncomfortable as we were moving our luggage.
26 February 2026
We loved that it was walking distance to the Eiffel Tower an shopping! Some of the amenities seem older a the front door
I liked that the property was geared toward kids and my kids really liked the arcade games
The room was smaller than expected and our view was of an empty space in the middle of the hotel
22 February 2026
We stayed as a family of 5, it was great but aimed at those with younger children definitely. Fun rooms, pool table (ove
Great locations for the Eiffel Tower and metro for getting around the city.
17 February 2026
If you have kids, this is the place, clean enough, good location, decent breakfast.
Location was good to get to Expo Versailles without being at the crazy traffic area, well located subway and buses walking distance, rooms are noise proof, clean enough, breakfast is good quality and options but after 3 days you absolutely want to go out. You can see Eiffel Tower from the street, for tourism must be very good.
It is focused on people with kids, that is not mentioned in the brief, furniture at the lounge at the entrance is very dirty, dishes and glasses could spend hours or the whole overnight without being picked up. Access is on a second floor if you are carrying heavy luggage you probably must carry through the stairs alone your luggage. We told to the staff that heather didn't work, the room was very cold, and has air running keeping it cold the whole night. It looks booking rooms are the cheapest, then you got to deal with that.
8 February 2026
Great location but slightly cramped for family stay
Brilliant location and great breakfast.
Small cramped rooms for a family of 4.
29 January 2026
Perfect for a quick family stay
Great family accommodation
Nil was great
20 January 2026
Great option for families with children!
Location was perfect! Close enough to walk to main attractions, but still quiet at night.
13 January 2026
We had a really nice time and would recommend it to families with children. Our children loved it.
Location not far from Eiffel Tower is brilliant, lots of cafes and restaurants in vicinity of hotel. Tours depart from Eiffel Tower and a brilliant shopping centre 3 min walk.
Food offered in the hotel - although its not noticeable with so many amenities nearby.
10 January 2026
Excellent location, clean, family friendly and great value for money
Location, breakfast, games area, seating area
Air conditioning was fixed so could not change temp
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Spa & wellness centre
- - Children's playground
- - Billiards
- - Hiking
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property

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8 June 2026
I was expecting more.