Whether visiting Paris for a few nights or an extended stay, the city is best experienced from behind your own oeil-de-boeuf window, offering an intimate, uninterrupted view of landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or Montmartre’s Sacré-Cœur. There is something unmistakably Parisian about waking to the soft rhythm of the city from a private balcony, coffee in hand, watching the morning light move across zinc rooftops.
It raises an obvious question. Why check into a five-star hotel when you can stay in a private, luxury Parisian pied-à-terre that combines the privacy of a residence with the service of a top hotel, all in one of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods?
Founded in 2020 by Jess Levy and brothers Eric and Michael Dayan—entrepreneurs with backgrounds in real estate, technology, and fashion—HIGHSTAY has positioned itself at the intersection of luxury hospitality and curated residential living. The brand offers some of Paris’s most refined one- to three-bedroom apartments in sought-after districts including the Marais, Pigalle, Opéra, Saint-Honoré, Place Vendôme, Palais Royal, Louvre Rivoli, and the Esplanade des Invalides.
“We saw an opportunity to reinvent the classic hotel model by blending the best elements of luxury hotels and short-term rentals,” says Eric Dayan. “We are redefining hospitality through tailored services and immersive stays in truly Parisian locations.”
Unlike many operators in the short-term rental space, HIGHSTAY owns the majority of its portfolio, ensuring consistency in design, service, and guest experience. Its Curated by HIGHSTAY Collection also includes select private residences that meet the brand’s exacting standards.
The most compelling addition to its portfolio is the former multi-level apartment and private office of Karl Lagerfeld in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The residence includes the staircase designed in collaboration with Mark Newson, alongside the sculpture La tête dans les nuages by artist Laurence Perratzi. The apartment reflects Lagerfeld’s unmistakable aesthetic—futuristic, architectural, and precise.
Priced from approximately $1,500 per night, the residence preserves the couturier’s signature codes. Mirrored ceilings, twin steel libraries, and sculptural architectural elements evoke his avant-garde sensibility, while a private hammam and sauna introduce a quieter, more intimate form of indulgence. Although the transformation of the space was completed prior to HIGHSTAY’s stewardship, the company has carefully preserved its design integrity while elevating the guest experience.
With more than one hundred addresses across the city, HIGHSTAY caters to families, couples, business travelers, and groups seeking discretion, freedom, and bespoke service. Each apartment is designed in a modern yet distinctly Parisian spirit, with materials and color palettes selected to highlight the character of the building itself.
Mornings can begin with le petit déjeuner delivered by renowned pastry chef Yann Couvreur. Evenings might include reservations at storied restaurants such as Pavillon Ledoyen, private Seine cruises, perfume masterclasses, or helicopter tours arranged by a 24-hour concierge.
“We keep this collection intentionally selective,” Dayan explains. “Each property must offer something singular. Karl Lagerfeld’s former office is a rare address—a space with history, character, and a narrative that cannot be replicated.”
Guests may also request a bespoke “Karl Itinerary,” tracing the designer’s favorite Left Bank addresses, from Café de Flore to Maison du Caviar Saint-Germain. It offers a rare opportunity to experience Paris through the lens of one of fashion’s most influential figures.
Elsewhere, the two-bedroom Boétie residence in the 8th arrondissement reflects classic Haussmann elegance, while Vendôme I, designed by Sarah Dray, offers refined contemporary interiors near the city’s most prestigious jewelers and fashion houses. In Montmartre, HIGHSTAY Vintimille—reimagined by AD100 designer Chloé Nègre—blends historic charm with modern design.
The collection extends beyond Paris, with select properties in Saint-Tropez and other destinations, reinforcing the brand’s broader vision of lifestyle-driven hospitality.
“Each apartment is carefully selected to maintain the HIGHSTAY signature,” Dayan says. “We are not simply providing a place to stay. We are offering an authentic, immersive Parisian experience.”
In a city defined by culture, design, and history, HIGHSTAY reflects a new generation of luxury travel—one where privacy, individuality, and emotional connection matter more than formality. It is not just about where you stay in Paris, but how deeply you experience it.
