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A hundred metres from the Serpette market, inside a fully restored former military hospice, MOB House is the most unexpected hotel in northern Paris. Designed by Philippe Starck alongside Cyril Aouizerate — co-founder of Mama Shelter — and Michel Reybier, it opened in January 2022 with a clear philosophy: no TV, no room service, no slippers. Instead: raw materials, a bar curated by a world-class mixologist, and a bio-organic kitchen helmed by a two-Michelin-star chef.
For visitors coming to the Adidas Arena who want to skip the standard chain hotels, MOB House is a 23-minute ride away — with bus 85 stopping directly outside the front door.
- 📍 Address: 70 rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen
- 📍 Bus: Line 85, stop Michelet-Rosiers (in front of hotel)
- 📍 Metro: Garibaldi L13 (~4 min walk · 309m) · Mairie de Saint-Ouen L14 (~9 min · 717m)
- Distance to Adidas Arena: 2.7 km · ~23 min by public transport
- Rating: 4 stars
- Rooms: 100
- Price: from ~€125/night (off-peak) · €200–350 during events
- Breakfast: buffet available, charged separately
- Parking: private underground, charged separately
- TV: ❌ (deliberate) · Ultra-fast Wi-Fi ✅
- Pool: heated outdoor 20m, seasonal
- Restaurant: Feuille de Chou (organic, 2-Michelin-star chef)
- Bar: cocktail menu by Nicolas de Soto
- Rooftops: 1 private (duplex/events) + 1 open to all guests
- Pets: welcome
Philippe Starck, Raw Materials and Brooklyn-on-Seine
From the street, the building looks nothing like a hotel. You enter through a brick-paved courtyard dotted with small wrought-iron balconies — an industrial-artisan atmosphere that feels closer to Brooklyn or Buenos Aires than Paris. That’s entirely intentional: Starck built contradiction into the DNA of the place.
Room materials celebrate forgotten craft traditions: rice-straw headboards, handmade Beaujolais tiles on some walls, clay plaster instead of acrylic paint. No standardised furniture — all storage was built to measure. A few Starck-designed chairs scattered throughout, as a quiet signature.
Rooms work in a 3-in-1 format: sliding curtains and wooden panels divide the sleeping area, desk and meeting zone. Lighting rigs are adjustable to suit work or rest. No television — and the Wi-Fi is among the fastest recorded in any Paris hotel.
Feuille de Chou and the Bar — Two Destinations in One
Feuille de Chou is a 200-cover organic brasserie whose plant-forward menu is signed by Jérôme Banctel, a two-Michelin-star chef. Produce is sourced from French local supply chains. Breakfast buffet is served each morning — charged separately.
The bar, sharing the same open space, runs a cocktail list by Nicolas de Soto, a Franco-New York mixologist with serious credentials. Some spirits are infused on site. On the terrace or by the heated pool in summer, it’s one of the best post-show spots in northern Paris.
Rates — What to Know Before Booking
| Period | Indicative rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Off-peak | from €125 | Best availability |
| Concert / match night at Arena | €200–280 | Book 2–3 weeks ahead |
| Duplex suite with terrace | €300–350 | Private rooftop included, limited availability |
💡 Breakfast and parking are always charged separately. Budget approximately €18–22 for the breakfast buffet. Confirm parking rates at booking.
Saint-Ouen Flea Market — The Context That Makes This Hotel Unique
MOB House sits 5 minutes on foot from the entrance to the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen — Vernaison, Serpette, Paul Bert, Biron. The world’s largest antiques market and the 5th most visited site in France, open on weekends. For a stay combining Saturday morning at the flea market with an evening concert or match, this is the most logical base in the area.
The neighbourhood has changed significantly since the line 14 metro extension opened at Mairie de Saint-Ouen (2022). Mains d’Œuvres — a concert venue and artist residency — is two minutes away. The Karlito restaurant at the adjacent MOB Hotel (4-6 rue Gambetta) serves organic pizza and salads on a terrace at the weekend.
See our full weekend itinerary: Flea Market + Adidas Arena →
📍 Getting to the Adidas Arena from MOB House
Option 1 — Bus 85 + Tram T3b (easiest)
Stop Michelet-Rosiers in front of the hotel → Bus 85 towards Jules Joffrin → stop Porte de Clignancourt → Tram T3b to Porte de la Chapelle → Adidas Arena. Total: ~25 min. Runs daily 6:05am–0:15am.
Option 2 — Metro L13 + L12
MOB House → 4 min walk (309m) → Garibaldi L13 → Marx Dormoy → change to L12 → Porte de la Chapelle. Total: ~23 min.
Option 3 — Metro L14
MOB House → 9 min walk (717m) → Mairie de Saint-Ouen L14 → Saint-Denis Pleyel → change to L12 → Porte de la Chapelle. Total: ~25 min.
Option 4 — Taxi / Rideshare
~15 min outside rush hour, €15–20. Avoid on event nights (heavy traffic around the Arena).
For full transport details, see our Adidas Arena transport guide.
📍 MOB House · 70 rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen · Bus 85 stop Michelet-Rosiers
MOB House vs Other Hotels Near the Arena
| Hotel | Rate/night | Distance Arena | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOB House | €125–350 | ~23 min | Starck design, flea market, pool |
| Okko Hotels Rosa Parks | €150–250 | ~20 min T3b | All-inclusive, 19th arr. |
| Novotel Suites Paris Nord 18 | €110–180 | ~8 min walk | Suites, families, parking |
| B&B HOME Paris Nord 18 | €90–160 | <5 min walk | 4★, parking, gym |
| Ibis Budget Porte de la Chapelle | €55–85 | <5 min walk | Budget, parking €20/day |
For a full selection, see our complete hotel guide near Adidas Arena.
Book MOB House Saint-Ouen
Availability moves fast around Adidas Arena event nights. Check before you travel.
Take bus 85 from the Michelet-Rosiers stop (in front of the hotel) to Porte de Clignancourt, then tram T3b to Adidas Arena — about 25 minutes. By metro: Garibaldi L13 (4 min walk) → Marx Dormoy → L12 → Porte de la Chapelle — about 23 minutes.
Philippe Starck, with Cyril Aouizerate (co-founder of Mama Shelter) and Michel Reybier. Opened January 2022 in a restored former military hospice.
From ~€125 off-peak, rising to €200–350 during Arena events. Breakfast and parking are charged separately.
Yes, private underground parking, charged separately on top of the room rate.
No — deliberate choice. Ultra-fast Wi-Fi throughout the property lets you stream anything on your own devices.
