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Besancon Hotel Guide. Hotels in Besancon Old Town, Besancon, France

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Our top choices for Besancon Old Town hotels

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1. Best Western Citadelle

Best Western Citadelle
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (735 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Scott
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Citadelle
Lobby sitting area

2. Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord
2.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"Excellent old-style French hotel.Excellent room fan but really needed A/C. Breakfast excellent"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Hôtel du Nord
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

3. Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (222 reviews)
"Best place to stay in the city center!"
United States
George
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Vauban
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

4. Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina
Besancon Old Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (98 reviews)
"Great stay, felt welcomed as usual. Awesome breakfast"
United Kingdom
CHEDIA
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Regina
Bar (on property)

5. ibis Besancon Centre Ville

ibis Besancon Centre Ville
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (399 reviews)
"The location was pefect and the staff - all the staff - were very welcoming and helpful."
United States
George
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
Lunch and dinner served

6. ibis Besançon Centre La City

ibis Besançon Centre La City
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Besancon Old Town
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (880 reviews)
"Ideal location, modern clean hotel, great value"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
ibis Besançon Centre La City
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

7. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Besancon Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (470 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Very welcoming. Clean room.."
United Kingdom
Jean-Yves
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

8. Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
Chaprais, 1.3 km from Besancon Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (165 reviews)
"Great place for a short stop over with secure parking and walking distance to the centre of Besancon."
United Kingdom
Sarah
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
Exterior

9. Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud

Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
Chaprais, 0.9 km from Besancon Old Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (447 reviews)
"Employees were friendly, the breakfast rather very simple and very limited."
Switzerland
Robin
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
Garden

10. Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
4.0 star property
1.3 km from Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (436 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Enjoyed spa. Close to town. Spacious room. Was nice overall"
United States
Olga
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
Exterior

11. ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare

ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Besancon Old Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (529 reviews)
"Good clean, basic accommodation at a reasonable price."
Canada
Jim
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare
Standard Triple Room, 2 Double Beds

12. ibis Styles Besançon

ibis Styles Besançon
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Besancon Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Quite place to stay"
United States
Gerard
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ibis Styles Besançon
Garden

13. Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina

Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
1.7 km from Besancon Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Ein unglaublich schöner Aufenthalt bei einer liebevollen Gastgeberfamilie. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl, der Garten ist ein Traum und das Frühstück ist voller Liebe gestaltet. Diese Familie wünscht man sich immer wieder gerne als Gastgeber und sorgt dafür, dass man immer gerne an diesen Besuch und Urlaub zurück denkt"
Germany
Klaus-Ludwig
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

14. Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge

Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge
3.0 star property
3.7 km from Besancon Old Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (361 reviews)
"We LOVED our 1 night here! Comfy bed, great linens, friendly & helpful front desk guy, table out front to enjoy, and good parking. Great AC on a hot day. We would stay again any time at this great price!"
United States
Lisa
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge
Garden

15. Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin

Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
1.0 star property
4.4 km from Besancon Old Town
7.4 out of 10, Good, (595 reviews)
"Good location for a quick stop whilst driving, bedding was clean and shower was hot. Shower didn’t drain very well and could have been cleaner. Not the best or worst place I have stayed in. "
United Kingdom
Juliana
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
Lobby

16. Hôtel Calisola

Hôtel Calisola
4.6 km from Besancon Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"Charmerende, ældre hotel. Særdeles venligt og serviceorienteret værtspar."
Denmark
Nikolaj C. R.
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Hôtel Calisola
Lobby

17. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Besancon Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (841 reviews)
"The staff made this hotel, we used it as a stop over and the lady on the counter was very helpful, and gave great service with a smile. "
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

18. B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin

B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Besancon Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (216 reviews)
"Didn’t love the hard floors in the room. Liked the A/C"
United States
Mark
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

19. Hôtel Akena Besançon

Hôtel Akena Besançon
9.5 km from Besancon Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (559 reviews)
"everything was fine, clean room, free inside parking."
United Kingdom
Virginijus
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hôtel Akena Besançon
Restaurant

20. Hotel Campanile Besancon Nord - Ecole Valentin

Hotel Campanile Besancon Nord - Ecole Valentin
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Besancon Old Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (436 reviews)
"Bog standard camponile. Value for money"
United Kingdom
Dale
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Hotel Campanile Besancon Nord - Ecole Valentin
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Where to stay in Besancon Old Town

Find the best Besancon Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Chaprais

When in Chaprais, you can plan a visit to Parc Micaud and Place du 8 Septembre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Besancon Old Town Hotel Reviews

ibis Styles Besançon

ibis Styles Besançon

8/10 Good
"So. After an exhausting drive from Rotterdam we dropped our bags in the room and shot down for a beverage before dinner. Staff friendly and chatty. Food was better than I'd expect from a hotel. My Faux Fillet was excellent. Room, was good, large bed, shower. Just what we needed."
Malcolm 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
ibis Styles Besançon

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Besancon Old Town?
Besancon Old Town is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its riverfront and restaurants. Make sure that you visit Palais Granvelle and Hotel de Ville as part of your Besancon Old Town travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Besancon Old Town?
Based on our traveller data, Best Western Citadelle is one of the top choices for your stay in Besancon Old Town. This hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour business centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Hôtel du Nord and ibis Besancon Centre Ville.
How many hotels are there in Besancon Old Town?
If you're searching for places to stay in Besancon, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 25 Besancon Old Town hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Besancon Old Town, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Besancon Old Town.
What are the top things to see and do in Besancon Old Town?
Palais Granvelle, Besancon Citadel and House of Victor Hugo are some local landmarks to explore in Besancon Old Town. Hotel de Ville and Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Besancon Old Town include Time museum of Besançon, Fortifications of Vauban and House of the Lumière Brothers. While you're out sightseeing in Besancon, make sure that you visit other sights such as Horloge Astronomique or City of Arts.

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