Grenoble Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

You’re likely already making plans to see the places with historical relevance while you’re staying in Grenoble. The major shopping area and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. During your stay in this family-friendly area, you can also relish a trip to the cafes.

Based on our travel expertise, OKKO Hotels Grenoble Jardin Hoche is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. La Caserne de Bonne is a short walk away. Other choices close to historic sites include Le Grand Hôtel Grenoble, BW Premier Collection by Best Western and Ibis Grenoble Centre Bastille.

In Grenoble, you’ll find 233 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Grenoble is notable for landmarks like Place Notre Dame, Place Grenette and Fort de la Bastille. Cultural venues include Museum of Grenoble, Grenoble Theater and Museum of Resistance and Deportation. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Jardin de Ville and Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can stay in a place that has an official historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Grenoble, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Grenoble, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.