Art Basel Paris Hotel: Stay at Hôtel Bowmann in the 8th

Key Facts

Fair: Art Basel Paris, 5th edition, more than 200 exhibitors from 41 countries and territories
Public days: October 23–25, 2026, 11am to 7pm
Venue: Grand Palais, Avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris
Hotel: Hôtel Bowmann, five stars, 48 rooms and 5 suites, 99 Boulevard Haussmann
Getting there: about 20 minutes on foot, or 3 metro stops on line 9
At the hotel: Clefs d'Or concierge, 99 Haussmann restaurant, spa by Terraké with pool

Art Basel Paris 2026: Dates, Grand Palais and Program

Art Basel Paris 2026 runs October 23–25 at the Grand Palais. It's the fair's fifth edition and the first under director Karim Crippa. Preview Days on October 21 and 22 are invitation-only, and the vernissage takes place on the evening of Thursday, October 22. More than 200 galleries from 41 countries and territories take part, across three sectors:

Galeries : plus de 180 marchands d'art moderne, d'après-guerre et contemporain, dont près de 30 nouveaux venus. Parmi eux : Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, David Zwirner, White Cube, Thaddaeus Ropac, Marian Goodman, Templon, Chantal Crousel et Perrotin.
Emergence : 16 stands monographiques de jeunes galeries, installés sur les balcons de la Nef.
Premise : 9 galeries et des projets liés à l'histoire de l'art, comme Vera Molnár présentée par la Galerie Zlotowski. Le programme dépasse les stands. Le cycle de débats Conversations revient dans l'auditorium du Grand Palais, et l'initiative Oh La La! renouvelle l'accrochage des galeries les 23 et 24 octobre. Miu Miu est partenaire officiel du Public Program, et le musée d'Orsay, le musée Picasso et la Fondation Louis Vuitton présentent de grandes expositions pendant la semaine de la foire. Les billets s'achètent uniquement en ligne sur le site officiel d'Art Basel Paris.

Beyond the booths, the Conversations talks return to the Grand Palais auditorium, and the Oh La La! initiative rehangs gallery booths on October 23 and 24. Miu Miu is the official partner of the Public Program, and the Musée d'Orsay, Musée Picasso and Fondation Louis Vuitton open major exhibitions during fair week. Tickets are sold online only, through the official Art Basel Paris website.

Why Stay at Hôtel Bowmann During Art Basel?

A Boutique Five-Star Hotel

With 48 rooms and 5 suites, the hotel keeps service personal even when Paris is fully booked. For a collector's stay, the Suite Prestige Eiffel (463 sq ft) has a balcony facing the Eiffel Tower, and the Penthouse Bowmann (1,076 sq ft) has a panoramic terrace with 360° views. See all the suites at Hôtel Bowmann.

A Clefs d'Or Concierge
The hotel's concierge is a member of Les Clefs d'Or, the international association of hotel concierges. The team books restaurants and shows and arranges transfers and private museum visits. For Art Basel week, reach out before you arrive at concierge@hotelbowmann.com, since Paris tables fill up fast.

The 8th Arrondissement Gallery Walk: Avenue Matignon and Faubourg Saint-Honoré

Between the hotel and the Grand Palais, Avenue Matignon and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré bring together international galleries and auction houses. It's the natural walking route to the fair, with plenty of stops along the way.

Musée Jacquemart-André, 158 Boulevard Haussmann: a 19th-century mansion and its Old Masters collection, on the hotel's own boulevard.
Sotheby's, 83 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré: the auction house's new Paris flagship, in the former Bernheim-Jeune gallery.
Christie's, 9 Avenue Matignon: pre-sale exhibitions are open to the public.
White Cube Paris, 10 Avenue Matignon: the London gallery's Paris space, upstairs in Building A, with free admission during exhibitions.
Mennour, 26 avenue Matignon : l'un des espaces de la galerie parisienne.

From there, Avenue Matignon runs down to the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées; follow Avenue Winston-Churchill and you're at the Grand Palais. Many galleries open shows timed with the fair, and their hours change during art week, so check the night before.

Dinner at 99 Haussmann and the Terraké Spa After the Fair
The 99 Haussmann restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily from 12pm to 9:45pm. After the Grand Palais closes, there's time to walk back and enjoy dinner without rushing.

99 Haussmann

Chef Loïc Trobrillant cooks seasonal, locally sourced bistronomy with a Mediterranean touch. With its library, bar and marble fireplace, the dining room suits business meetings as well as dinners with fellow collectors. On weekdays, the lunch market menu starts at €42. The 99 Haussmann bar is open from 12pm to 10pm, and room service runs 24/7. Explore the 99 Haussmann restaurant.

Spa by Terraké

After hours on your feet in the nave, the spa by Terraké is a real reset. It has a heated indoor pool, a Jacuzzi, a hammam, a balneo shower and a herbal tea lounge. Two treatment rooms offer massages and facials daily from 11am to 8pm; book at +33 1 40 08 19 53. The fitness room is open 24/7 and free for hotel guests.

Practical Information and Booking

Art Basel week is one of the busiest of the fall in the 8th arrondissement, so book early. Booking directly on the hotel's website gets you the best rate and direct-booking benefits, plus direct contact with the concierge before you arrive.

Fair dates: public days October 23–25, 2026; Preview Days October 21–22, by invitation
Public hours: 11am to 7pm
Tickets: online only; €47 for a day ticket, €30 reduced
Getting to the Grand Palais: metro Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau (lines 1 and 13) or Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9
Hotel address: 99 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France
Metro from the hotel: Saint-Augustin (line 9), a few minutes' walk, then 3 stops to Franklin D. Roosevelt
Check-in and check-out: from 3pm, by 12pm; free luggage storage
Breakfast: €42 per person, 7am to 10:30am on weekdays and until 11am on weekends
Contact: +33 1 40 08 00 10, reservation@hotelbowmann.com

FAQ: Staying in Paris for Art Basel

When is Art Basel Paris 2026?
Art Basel Paris 2026 is open to the public from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Grand Palais in the 8th arrondissement. Preview Days on October 21 and 22 are invitation-only, and the vernissage is on the evening of Thursday, October 22. The fifth edition features more than 200 galleries from 41 countries and territories.

What is the best hotel near the Grand Palais for Art Basel Paris?
Hôtel Bowmann, a five-star hotel at 99 Boulevard Haussmann, is about a 20-minute walk from the Grand Palais via the galleries of Avenue Matignon. It has 48 rooms and 5 suites, a Clefs d'Or concierge, the 99 Haussmann restaurant and a spa by Terraké with a heated indoor pool.

How do I get from Hôtel Bowmann to the Grand Palais?
By foot, allow about 20 minutes: head to Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, walk down Avenue Matignon to the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, then follow Avenue Winston-Churchill. By metro, line 9 runs from Saint-Augustin, near the hotel, to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 3 stops, a few minutes' walk from the Grand Palais.

Where can I see art galleries on the 8th during Art Basel?
In the 8th arrondissement, galleries cluster on Avenue Matignon and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré: White Cube and Mennour on Avenue Matignon, plus Christie's and Sotheby's, whose pre-sale exhibitions are open to the public. The Musée Jacquemart-André on Boulevard Haussmann rounds out the walk. Art Basel Paris lasts just three public days, but the whole city runs on art that week, with gallery openings, auctions and dinners. Staying on the 8th, between Boulevard Haussmann and the Grand Palais, lets you do it all on foot. Book your stay directly at Hôtel Bowmann.