Which room to book at Le Pigalle
Pigalle 21. At about 21 m² it is the first double sold with a turntable, a bar cabinet and a selection of records chosen for the room by Victor Kiswell, a collector who grew up in Pigalle, and on a February Tuesday it cost €339 for two, €52 more than the entry Pigalle 15. Below it the doubles are 14 to 17 m² and sold with a sound system rather than a turntable; above it, Pigalle 22 swaps the music for a bath in the bedroom.
The room to book
Pigalle 21
about 21 m²Rue Frochot, some with a balcony, or an enclosed courtyard
The first double sold with a turntable, records chosen for the room and a bar cabinet, plus two basins and a 160 or 180 cm bed. Book this one.
€339 a night
On our shortlists
Every room at a glance
| Room | Size | View | Floor | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigalle 12Courtyard | about 12 m² | Courtyard | ||
| Pigalle 15Rue Frochot, some with a balcony, or the courtyard | 14 to 16 m² | Rue Frochot, some with a balcony, or the courtyard | €287 | |
| Pigalle 17Rue Frochot or the rooftops | about 17 m² | Rue Frochot or the rooftops | €316 | |
| Pigalle 21Our pickRue Frochot, some with a balcony, or an enclosed courtyard | about 21 m² | Rue Frochot, some with a balcony, or an enclosed courtyard | €339 | |
| Pigalle 22A small courtyard | about 22 m² | A small courtyard | €368 | |
| Pigalle 35Rue Frochot and the rooftops, with a glimpse of Sacré-Cœur's dome and bell tower over the roofs opposite · Top floor | about 35 m² | Rue Frochot and the rooftops, with a glimpse of Sacré-Cœur's dome and bell tower over the roofs opposite | Top floor |
Every room they sell
Pigalle 12
A room for one, with a 120 cm bed, a shower room behind a door, a bar and a turntable with its own records. Sold out on the February night, and only for a solo traveller.
about 12 m²Courtyard
Pigalle 15
The entry double: a 160 cm bed, the shower and basin open to the room and the WC behind a door. A sound system; no turntable is promised.
14 to 16 m²Rue Frochot, some with a balcony, or the courtyard€287 a night
Pigalle 17
A little more room and a marble basin, with a large bar in some. Still a shower in the room, and no turntable promised.
about 17 m²Rue Frochot or the rooftops€316 a night
Pigalle 21Our pick
The first double sold with a turntable, records chosen for the room and a bar cabinet, plus two basins and a 160 or 180 cm bed. Book this one.
about 21 m²Rue Frochot, some with a balcony, or an enclosed courtyard€339 a night
Pigalle 22
One square metre more than Pigalle 21, a 180 cm bed and a bath in the bedroom, but no turntable promised. The room for a bath, not for the records.
about 22 m²A small courtyard€368 a night
Pigalle 35
The one suite, under the roof, with a bath and a shower, a large bar, a turntable and records chosen by Victor Kiswell. No rate on the February night.
about 35 m²Rue Frochot and the rooftops, with a glimpse of Sacré-Cœur's dome and bell tower over the roofs oppositeTop floor
Prices are a guide from our last check, not live rates.
Why this one
The bottom of this ladder is about what is in the room as much as its size. Pigalle 12 is a 12 m² room for one, the only room with its shower behind a door, and it was sold out on the February night. Pigalle 15, at 14 to 16 m² and €287, and Pigalle 17, at 17 m² and €316, are the entry doubles: a 160 cm bed, the shower open to the room, the WC behind a door, and a sound system, with no turntable promised. Pigalle 21 is the next step, at €339, and it is the room for the music: 21 m², two basins, a 160 or 180 cm bed, a bar cabinet, a turntable and a selection of records chosen for that room by Victor Kiswell. That is €52 over the entry room and €23 over Pigalle 17, for the thing the hotel is known for.
Above it, the ladder changes subject. Pigalle 22, at €368, is a square metre bigger, with a 180 cm bed and the bath in the bedroom, and it faces a small courtyard, but no turntable is promised: it is the room for a long soak, not for the music. Pigalle 35, the one suite, is 35 m² under the roof with a bath and a shower, a large bar and its own records, and it carried no rate on the February night. For most stays, Pigalle 21 is where the price first buys the reason to come.
- Ask for
- The Pigalle 21s come on two sides: Rue Frochot, where some rooms open onto a balcony, and an enclosed courtyard, which is the quieter side at night. Ask for the courtyard if you sleep lightly, and the street if you want the balcony. The beds are 160 or 180 cm depending on the room, so ask for the larger one if it matters. Two Pigalle 21s are adapted for guests with reduced mobility; ask for one when you book.
- Avoid
- Pigalle 12 unless you travel alone, since it is a 12 m² room for one. Pigalle 15 and Pigalle 17 if the records matter, since neither is sold with a turntable, and Pigalle 22 for the same reason: the extra square metre buys a bath, not the music.
Suites against rooms
Pigalle 35 is the only suite, and it sits on the top floor, under the roof, looking over the street and the rooftops of Paris. It has a 180 cm bed, a bath and a shower open to the room, two basins and a window in the bathroom, a large bar and its own turntable and records chosen by Victor Kiswell. It is the room for a special occasion, and it carried no rate on the February night.
Questions people ask
Good questions about Le Pigalle
Which room should I book at Le Pigalle?
Pigalle 21. At about 21 m² it is the first double sold with a turntable, a bar cabinet and a selection of records chosen for the room by Victor Kiswell, a collector who grew up in Pigalle, and on a February Tuesday it cost €339 for two, €52 more than the entry Pigalle 15. Below it the doubles are 14 to 17 m² and sold with a sound system rather than a turntable; above it, Pigalle 22 swaps the music for a bath in the bedroom.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Pigalle?
Pigalle 12 unless you travel alone, since it is a 12 m² room for one. Pigalle 15 and Pigalle 17 if the records matter, since neither is sold with a turntable, and Pigalle 22 for the same reason: the extra square metre buys a bath, not the music.
Our verdict
Le Pigalle is a Paris hotel for people who want a neighbourhood more than the sights, at a fraction of what the grand hotels ask. Book a Pigalle 21 for the records and pack earplugs for Friday and Saturday.
Last checked: October 2026 · Image credits: Expedia Group Creator Toolbox