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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, (729 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Scott
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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, (153 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
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hôtel du Nord
Courtyard

3. Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Lovely, comfortable hotel right in the centre of Besançon. "
United Kingdom
richard
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hôtel de Paris
Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

4. Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina
Besancon Old Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (96 reviews)
"Great stay, felt welcomed as usual. Awesome breakfast"
United Kingdom
CHEDIA
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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, (397 reviews)
"The location was pefect and the staff - all the staff - were very welcoming and helpful."
United States
George
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

6. Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (220 reviews)
"Best place to stay in the city center!"
United States
George
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hotel Vauban
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, (465 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Very welcoming. Clean room.."
United Kingdom
Jean-Yves
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
Lunch and dinner served

8. 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, (874 reviews)
"Ideal location, modern clean hotel, great value"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
ibis Besançon Centre La City
Garden

9. 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, (432 reviews)
"Good hotel near to station and easy stroll into town"
United Kingdom
Phil
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

10. Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
1.3 km from Besancon Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (161 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, clean room and breakfast to start the day.,"
Canada
Lloyd
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
Exterior

11. Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud

Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
0.9 km from Besancon Old Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (446 reviews)
"Employees were friendly, the breakfast rather very simple and very limited."
Switzerland
Robin
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
Exterior

12. 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, (527 reviews)
"Good clean, basic accommodation at a reasonable price."
Canada
Jim
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare
Standard Triple Room, 2 Double Beds

13. ibis Styles Besançon

ibis Styles Besançon
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Besancon Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Quite place to stay"
United States
Gerard
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
ibis Styles Besançon
Garden

14. 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 €101
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
Exterior

15. Studio cosy centre ville

Studio cosy centre ville
0.8 km from Besancon Old Town
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Studio cosy centre ville
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

16. 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, (357 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
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge
Garden

17. 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, (594 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 €44
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
Exterior

18. hotelF1 Besancon Micropolis

hotelF1 Besancon Micropolis
3.8 km from Besancon Old Town
5.2 out of 10, (151 reviews)
"Awful stay. Room was dirty - floors, table, chairs, cockroach in the room, bathrooms were unsanitary "
United Kingdom
Amy
The price is €34
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
hotelF1 Besancon Micropolis
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, (547 reviews)
"everything was fine, clean room, free inside parking."
United Kingdom
Virginijus
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Hôtel Akena Besançon
Lobby

20. 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
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hôtel Calisola
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Top Besancon Old Town Hotel Reviews

Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great. The parking is tricky and getting to the hotel can be, as well. The hallways are kinda stinky in a cleaner/perfume way, but everything else was lovely, and I would happily stay again."
Nick 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Hôtel de Paris

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 Besancon Citadel 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. Citadel of Besancon and House of the Lumière Brothers 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 Hotel de Ville. While you're out sightseeing in Besancon, make sure that you visit other sights such as Horloge Astronomique or Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie.

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