Where to stay near Disneyland Paris if you're planning a family trip
Bigger and better than ever (with new elements including the Marvel Avengers Campus), Disneyland Paris remains the most-visited attraction in all of France – more popular even than the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower!
Well worth a mini-break so you can make the most of both of its theme parks – Disneyland Park and the movie-themed Walt Disney Studios Park – Disneyland Paris is surrounded by an array of hotels. Some of them are Disney’s own options, which means they feature exciting appearances by costumed characters and other themed jollity. Others are unaffiliated with it but provide plenty of Disney-inspired fun or interesting alternatives for a more grown-up stay – especially good for Disney lovers coming without children.
Several of the nearest hotels to Disneyland Paris are within walking distance of the park, with one of the very closest, Disney Hotel New York, being just 10 minutes’ walk away. If they're a little further away, most hotels also offer free shuttles to the park for an easy journey into the centre of the action. Many hotels near Disneyland Paris also have entertainment where you'll be staying – think pools and activities keeping the fun running even when you’re away from the rides and attractions. They're also often close to other local sights and attractions, such as the SEA LIFE Paris Val d’Europe Aquarium, so there's more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
With Eurostar running direct trains to Marne-la-Vallée station just minutes from Disneyland Paris during popular times including school holidays and bank holidays, it takes only two hours and 49 minutes to make the journey from London St Pancras International. And remember that staying at a hotel near Disneyland Paris is also great for day trips into Paris itself.
Whether you're travelling with your children or grandchildren, there's a hotel near Disneyland Paris for you. You'll find Marvel, Cars and Toy Story-themed Disney hotels, non-Disney options with heated swimming pools and huge gardens, plus eco-friendly options with forest-themed activities.
When it comes to sleeping arrangements, there are plenty of family rooms available in the hotels near Disneyland Paris and things are geared up for larger groups. There are rooms with bunk beds, quadruple rooms with two double beds and interconnecting rooms for larger families travelling as a group.
Check out our favourite places to stay near the theme park, including hotels within walking distance of Disneyland Paris and the ones offering free and paid-for shuttle services.
Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel
One of the best Disney hotels at the French theme park, a 10-minute walk through Disney Village or just a couple of minutes’ free shuttle-bus ride away, this Manhattan-styled option features the world’s largest collection of Marvel artwork (more than 350 pieces) plus a Marvel Design Studio where kids can create their own masterpieces to their heart's content.
The real draws of Disney Hotel New York, however, are the heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, kid's pool and hot tub, and outdoor Hero Training Zone. Parents, meanwhile, can also take some well-deserved time out in the sauna and steam room. Two restaurants and bars between them offer Italian dining, crafts beers, organic wines and more.
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 10 minutes
Disney Hotel Santa Fe
While not the most modern of Disney properties, this fun, neon-lit and colourful homage to Route 66 and the American Southwest (and to the Pixar movie Cars) remains a popular option, especially for those on a slightly more restricted budget.
A 20-minute walk from the theme parks but also offering a free shuttle, Disney’s Hotel Sante Fe features car-themed rooms (some by the riverside), a Tex Mex/global cantina and an indoor play area. Parents can kick back and enjoy a cold beer or cocktail in the brilliant Rio Grande bar or, come morning, stop off at Starbucks for a morning caffeine fix.
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 20 minutes
Disney Hotel Cheyenne
Similar to the nearby Hotel Santa Fe, this is another wonderfully budget-friendly property that's just a 20-minute walk (or a quicker free shuttle ride) from the park. Wild West-themed after the iconic Toy Story movies, it delights kids with its on-theme rooms, outdoor play forts, covered wagons and pony rides. There's also the brilliant Chuck Wagon Café, which dishes up delicious home-smoked chicken and a host of specials.
Meanwhile, parents make a beeline for Disney Hotel Cheyenne’s Old West styled Red Garter Saloon with its foaming beers and lively country music soundtrack. Before leaving, don't forget to pick up a treat from the cowboy-inspired General Store.
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 20 minutes
Grand Magic Hotel
Formerly the Magic Circus, this non-Disney hotel is a fun option half an hour’s walk from the park or an eight-minute free shuttle away. It features a heated indoor pool, a games room, and huge gardens with a lake, where kids can let off steam as parents kick back on the terrace with a drink after the end of a long day of exploring the parks.
Grand Magic Hotel’s light and airy rooms, with their contemporary decor and constellation artworks, include family options with well-designed bunk beds, and there are two relaxed restaurants. There's fun around every corner here, including a daily multimedia show at 7pm.
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 33 minutes
Dream Castle Hotel
Although it's not a Disney hotel, this option in French-style gardens has a distinctly fairy tale feel all of its own – especially when deer wander out of the forest into the scenic grounds. Dream Castle Hotel is linked to the park by a free shuttle taking just eight minutes, or you could also walk in around half an hour.
Like the Disney hotels, Dream Castle is super-family-friendly, with an indoor pool and spa, family rooms, a games room and an indoor playground. When it comes to eating and drinking, there are several child-pleasing dining options including the Rôtisserie and the quirky Astrolabe Bar dispensing pastries, burgers, salads and sharing platters. There's also a brilliant breakfast buffet to peruse each morning, sure to set you up perfectly for a day of enthusiastic exploring.
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 30 minutes
Moxy Paris Val d’Europe
About a 25-minute walk from the park, this trendy urban retreat is perfect both with kids and without, with stylish rooms (some earmarked for families). Expect free drinks at check-in, outdoor space and an indoor play/sociable/co-working areas for grown-ups and youngsters alike – one of which features a pool table.
Moxy Paris Val d’Europe also has its own modern French bistro that's great for unwinding in at the end of a day of Disneyland exploration, but there's a Grab n Go corner for 24/7 food and drinks if you're looking for something quick and easy. There are also rental bikes if you're keen to have a look around the surrounding area.
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 25 minutes
Disney Davy Crockett Ranch
You’ll need your own car (or a taxi; it’s about 15 minutes by road) to get to Disneyland if you stay at this Wild West frontier village-themed option, but in return you’ll enjoy a forest setting that forms a peaceful counterpoint to your time in the theme parks.
Here, you'll stay in self-catering cabins with a barbecue (sleeping up to six, some welcoming dogs) and enjoy facilities including a heated indoor pool with waterfalls, rivers and whirlpools, an indoor tennis court, mini-golf, an adventure play area and a games arcade. For eats, Disney Davy Crockett Ranch has a tavern with all-you-can-eat buffets, while Crockett’s Saloon is a wood-panelled spot for drinks and a few rounds of pool.
Driving distance to Disneyland Paris: 15 minutes
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Les Villages Nature Paris at Disneyland Paris
Close to the Davy Crockett Ranch in a natural green setting, this eco-minded village is owned by Center Parcs and has a similar vibe, with lots of on-site activities to keep you busy when you’re not at Disneyland (25 minutes away by paying public shuttle or 15 minutes by car). Accommodation at Villages Nature Paris is in contemporary apartments with up to two bedrooms sleeping six, while things to do including water-based fun in the water park, the heated outdoor lagoon or (in summer) the clear lake with its swimming and beach games and sports.
You can also spend time at BelleVie Farm with its pony club and its animal care and gardening sessions, enjoy the aerial obstacle course and go wild in the forest-themed playground with its rope bridges, treehouses and secret pathways. There's even a water park to explore as well, making this a great option for longer trips to the parks when you need a little more to explore. Overall, it makes for a bucolic escape that's perfect combined with the excitement of Disneyland Paris.
Shuttle distance to Disneyland Paris: 25 minutes
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L'Elysée Val d’Europe
A popular choice among those who don’t want to stay in a themed hotel, this restful plant-filled option with its simple, clean-lined decor has rooms and suites ranging from doubles to quadruples, plus connecting options that combine to sleep up to eight people. Premium versions come complete with bathrobes, slippers and coffee machines.
Set in a handsome, classically French building, L'Elysée Val d’Europe has a light-flooded steakhouse, plus a café-bar with tapas and a corner with board games and books. There’s a free Disneyland shuttle from right in front of the hotel, or you can walk there in about 25 minutes. This is the ideal choice if you're looking for a boutique option near the parks – why not have the best of both worlds?
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 25 minutes
Relais Spa Val d’Europe
A couple of streets from L’Elysée and around the same distance to the park, this upmarket aparthotel has a high-end NUXE spa in which to recuperate after all the theme-park fun, with a pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna (children can also swim at set times).
The tasteful rooms and suites have fully equipped kitchens for flexibility, though there is also room service from Ô Relais restaurant – or of course the chance to eat in this breezy space with its excellent menu including the likes of salmon ballotine with Puy lentils and wild garlic cream (there’s also a great under-12s menu for younger diners). Check into one of Relais Spa Val d'Europe’s Executive Suites and you can enjoy a chauffeur-driven ride to Disneyland Paris in the hotel’s Jaguar, too. A very grand take on the theme park experience...
Walking distance to Disneyland Paris: 23 minutes
Radisson Blu Hotel Paris, Marne-la-Vallée
Resembling a French chateau in style, this Radisson Blu is a smart option that's surprisingly close to Disneyland Paris. The hotel's free shuttle to the theme park takes just seven minutes and runs every half an hour, unless you want to drive yourself. After a fun day of adventuring, this is a gorgeous oasis to escape into, with plenty of green space to reconnect with nature.
There are 250 rooms, including nearly 20 spacious suites for the most luxurious option. Family rooms are available, and all have a sleek finish with contemporary touches. A heated indoor swimming pool beckons, as do a handful of on-site restaurants and bars.
Shuttle distance to Disneyland Paris: 7 minutes
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Eklo Marne La Vallée
A fun and more affordable option for families, couples and groups of friends alike, this crowd pleaser is an eight-minute drive from Disneyland Paris, or just over 20 minutes on public transport. The rooms at Eklo Marne La Vallée are fresh, functional and industrial in style, as are the communal spaces. There's everything from solo rooms to full family dorms and accessible spaces on offer here.
Each morning, there's a sweet and savoury buffet to set you up for busy days, as well as a restaurant that serves simple, generous food and a buzzy bar.
Driving distance to Disneyland Paris: 8 minutes
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