Travellers choose Besançon for old town, city walks and architecture.
Travellers choose the area around Micropolis for city walks, old town and scenery.
Enjoy old town, city walks and architecture during your next trip to the area around Besançon City Hall!
30 hotels
14 hotels
Travellers choose Besancon Old Town for old town, city walks and architecture.
old town, city walks and architecture are just a few reasons travellers enjoy Core area of Besançon.
Located in the centre of Besançon, Hôtel de Paris offers contemporary décor, a 24-hour reception and terrace. The Besançon Citadelle is just a 15-minute walk away. Vesoul is 48 km from the property.
“The staff were very friendly and spoke excellent English. The room was what one would expect from a top and very expensive hotel but the price was extraordinarily reasonable. The breakfast was the best I had in the whole 2 week trip. Simply wonderful.”
Average review score: 9.1
126 hotel reviews
This residence is located next to the big shopping center Chateaufarineau, only 15 minutes away from the city centre.
“great location for overnight stop, wonderful genuine helpful staff, value for money breakfast!”
Average review score: 8
This hotel is located 7.5 km from the centre of Besançon in the Franche-Comté region and offers free Wi-Fi. Guests are invited to relax on the terrace or use the billiards table in the on-site bar.
“Excellent location male front of house knowledgeable gave extremely good advice on things to do only drawback no tea coffee making facilities in room”
Average review score: 7.5
Set in the Franche-Comté department, this brand new hotel is next to Besancon’s industrial park, Temis. It has a sauna, a fitness room and free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel.
“Location, very friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast. Our car developed a problem shortly after arrival. The next morning we needed to take it to the garage for repairs. The gal at reception 'arranged' for someone to take us to the workshop!!”
Average review score: 8.2
128 hotel reviews
This Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences La City is located in Besançon and offers studios and apartments with free WiFi access. It is next to the Doubs River and 2 km from the town’s train station.
“Perfect, comfortable, friendly, relaxed,good location. Highly recommend to friends and will always return ourselves”
Average review score: 8
Hôtel Le Sauvage, formerly the Clarisses Monestary, is located in the historic district of Besançon, 500 metres from the citadel's ancient walls.
“Perfect place with great location, spacious and quiet rooms .this is our second visit and we will come again”
Average review score: 9.1
175 hotel reviews
Hotel Logis Florel offers comfortable accommodation and is just 15 minutes walking distance from the city centre of Besancon. Vesoul is 47 km from the property.
“Very good location. Car parking excellent. True value for money. Fantastic staff and fabulous room.”
Average review score: 8.7
This hotel is set in the heart of Besançon, just 700 metres from the banks of the Doubs River. Guests have free Wi-Fi internet access and are invited to relax in the hotel's lounge bar.
“Nice and helpful staff, spacious clean rooms and comfortable beds, a fan in each room this year is a bonus, parking 8 euro per night, location right in the city center, our second stay here and will come back again.”
Average review score: 8.3
Set in a tree-lined garden with a shaded terrace, this French villa is located a 5-minute walk from Viotte Train Station.
“The warm welcome the wonderful suite very twee decor and a nice breakfast. Parking was easy we were offered private parking but had already found parking in the road. We asked for and received a recommendation for a great restaurant about 10 minutes walk away. Would we go back if in the area-DEFINATELY!”
Average review score: 9.4
Average review score: 9
Located in Besançon, Hotel Vauban a 2-minute walk from the Museum of Fine Arts and an 18-minute walk from the Citadel of Besançon. It offers free internet access, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace.
“The attention to detail in the furnishings and fittings, the quality of materials used. Location is ideal at the edge of the historic ld town, overlooking the river.”
Average review score: 7.6
Featuring free WiFi, B&B Hôtel Besancon offers pet-friendly accommodation 2 km from the centre of Besançon, 10 km from Besançon Citadelle. Free private parking is available on site.
Average review score: 6.4
This hotel is 200 metres from the Palais des Congrès Micropolis and 8 km from the centre of Besançon. It offers free Wi-Fi access in public areas, en suite accommodation and a restaurant.
“Kind reception, arranged by phone that I arrived past midnight.”
Average review score: 8.6
Best Western Citadelle is situated in Besançon’s historic town centre, a 5-minute walk from the River Doubs and the citadel. It offers free WiFi in the hotel rooms.
“Lovely comfortable hotel in a wonderful location, within easy walking distance of all the important sites like the cathedral, the citadel, the Museum of Time, Victor Hugo's house and the boats for the river ride. The staff were also extremely helpful, from giving directions to the best places to eat, the sights to see, to shopping tips.”
Average review score: 7.7
Situated a few steps from the Besançon train station and just 5 minutes from the city centre, the Hotel Foch offers quality comfort at an affordable price.
“Close to station and tram stop. Nice outlook from my upstairs window.”
Average review score: 7.2
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, this hotel is situated 7.5 km from the centre of Besançon in the Franche-Comté region. It is just 6.5 km from exit 3 of the A36 motorway.
“well pleased with everything,will stay again if nearby”
Average review score: 7.2
This residence is 3 km from La Viotte Train Station and 4 km from the centre of Besançon. It offers free Wi-Fi access, a bar and a garden.
“Stop-over place, breakfast, free parking”
Average review score: 7.6
Hotel au Fil de l’Eau – La Malate is located by the Doubs River, just 4 km form the centre of Besançon and 3 km from Saint-Jean de Besançon Cathedral.
“The riverside location is beautiful and perfect for a stopover on Euro Cycle Route #6. Eating in the garden by the river under old trees is delightful.”
Average review score: 8.2
Located 5 km from the centre of Besançon and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Hotel restaurant Vesontio offers an air-conditioned restaurant and a meeting room. Free WiFi is available throughout.
“Very friendly staff and great válce fór money. My recommendation for overnight rest on your journey.”
Average review score: 8.9
Résidence Charles Quint is set in an 18th-century building in the historical centre of Besançon, offering both double rooms and self-catering apartments. The building features a garden and a...
“Spacious apartment. Well furnished in an elegant yet shabby chic style. Very good location next to the cathedral and convenient for the Citadelle. Easy walk into town centre. Very quiet area.”
Average review score: 9.2
Located in the centre of Besançon, LuxApparts offers a modern, self-catering apartment with a terrace and river views.
“I would not change anything at this apartment, everything is Ok. I feel like home to me. I recommend fondly .”
Average review score: 8
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Chambres d’Hôtes Les Capucines is situated in Besançon, 2.3 km from Besançon Hospital. Each room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.
Average review score: 9.5
Located in Besançon, this apartment features free WiFi. The apartment is 700 metres from Besançon Hospital.
L’Annexe du 8, a house located in Besancon, offers a garden, a terrace and an equipped kitchen. It also has a sitting room with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.
Set 1.4 km from Besançon Hospital in Besançon, this apartment features a terrace. The property is 5 km from Micropolis and free private parking is available.
Average review score: 8
Offering an outdoor pool and a terrace in its garden, Les Rives du Doubs is located in Besançon, on the edge of Le Doubs River.
“The swimming pool excellent after a long hot drive.”
Average review score: 6
This Kyriad hotel is located near the centre of Besançon in France’s Franche-Comté region. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel....
“Location ok to continue onwards”
Average review score: 7
Close to Alsace and Jura, this hotel is easily accessible from the A36 motorway. It is situated in the village of Ecole-Valentin, a 5 minute drive from Besançon.
“Easy to find staff friendly very clean and good value for money”
Average review score: 7.4
This Hotel Mercure is situated in the city centre of Besancon in the casino garden on the Doubs River and opposite the Micaud Park.
“Central location - easy to find - on site parking - excellent staff and facilities and very clean. We were looking for a comfortable overnight stop whilst returning from a ski trip so we enjoyed the very comfy beds!”
Average review score: 8.5
Conveniently located in a park, ibis Styles Besançon is a 15-minute walk from the TGV Train Station and the centre of Besançon. It features an outdoor swimming pool with a sun terrace and free Wi-Fi.
“Whole experience was excellent . Staff,facilities,reception all superb. Hope they manage to keep up this exceptional standard.”
Average review score: 7.7
Kyriad Besancon - Palente is located in the Thise Chalezeule Commercial Area and offers free private parking and a restaurant.
“The relaxing garden with sun loungers”
Average review score: 6.6
Part of the Campanile group, this hotel is situated 7 km west of the centre of Besancon. It offers a bar and a terrace.
“Everything you need for an overnight stop”
Average review score: 7.2
The Campanile Besançon Valentin is located near the A36 motorway (exit Saint Claude) and 5.8 km from Besançon and Besançon Viotte TGV Station. It offers guestrooms with free Wi-Fi.
“The hotel was a super cheap stopover option on the way back from the Alps. Really clean. Great staff and a restaurant on site. Seemed far better than its star rating.”
Average review score: 9.3
Located in the historical centre of Besançon, in the Franche-Comté region, L'Annexe du 11A offers a self-catering apartment in an 18th-century mansion.
“We met Catherine upon our arrival and she was very friendly, helpful and warm. She communicated well in English. The apartment was spick and span, bed was comfy, kitchen was well appointed. The secured hydraulic parking was near the apartment and the max weight of the car has to be 1500 kg maximum. Catherine was quick in all her replies to our enquiries throughout our 3-night stay. Shopping was great at Centre Commercial Besançon Chateaufarine MS69, La Galerie - Chateaufarine, 25000 Besançon, France.”
Average review score: 6.8
The ibis budget Besançon Ecole Valentin is located just off the A36 motorway and 6 km from the centre of Besançon. It is 1 km from École-Valentin Train Station.
“Good location for food, beer and fuel.”
Average review score: 8.1
Located on the banks of the Doubs River within the business complex known as La City, this ibis hotel is a 5-minute walk from Besançon city centre and its museums and a 15-minute walk from Citadelle.
“everything was great, personal - amazing we have twins - not always easy - but we were already there for 2nd time They prepared the bed for kids - amazing”
107 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.8
Located in the old town of Besançon, ibis Besançon Centre Ville is 500 metres from Viotte Train Station and both the Vauban Citadel and the Museum of Fine Arts can be found within a 20-minute walk.
“Location, parking, breakfast, room. Everything was great!”
Average review score: 9
Located in the historical centre of Besançon, L’Annexe du 11 C offers a self-catering apartment set in an 18th-century building.
“This studio apartment is very well located near the cathedral in a very quiet street. The decor is of a very high standard and the apartment and building have real character. The kitchen is compact but has everything you need.”
Average review score: 7.7
Located in Besançon, just 100 metres from Gare de la Viotte Train Station, ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare offers simple rooms with free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour access.
“The hotel is extremely convenient to visit the town. The journey can begin just across the road, at the memorial park, and there are very atmospheric streets to begin a tour immediately which is historic and special.”
112 hotel reviews
Average review score: 9.5
Located in the centre of Besançon, Annexe du 11 B offers a self-catering apartment, just 750 metres from the Besançon Citadel. Free Wi-Fi is provided and Saint-Jean Cathedral is 260 metres away.
“Very warm welcome. Wonderful apartment”
Average review score: 6.9
HotelF1 Besançon Valentin - Espace Valentin Centre is located in Miserey-Salines, 6 km from Besançon. Rooms come with a shared bathroom.
“The hotel is good to spend a night for a stop in journey. Hotel was quite cheap and close to the highway.”
Average review score: 5.9
Hotelf1 Besancon Ouest Micropolis - offers accommodation in Besançon, 1 km from Micropolis Convention Centre. Free WiFi and free parking are provided on site.
“- Not a big deal to check in at 4:30am - Parking lot for free right in front of the entrance”
Average review score: 9.3
Situated in Besançon, Appartement Besançon de La Baronne is an apartment boasting a terrace. The unit is 1.3 km from Besançon Hospital. Free WiFi is offered .
“Great place! Very kind owner, confortable beds, fantastic location.”
Average review score: 6.2
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Ibis Budget Besançon Ouest offers accommodation in Besançon. Free private parking is available on site. Each room comes with a TV.
“The location was convenient, with shops surrounding the hotel. However the room itself was only basic and a bit outdated. I would only recommend short term stay as in one-two nights.”
Average review score: 8.4
Set in Besançon, Appartment Les Suites Du Parc is 1.2 km from Besançon Hospital. Micropolis is 4.3 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Situated in Besançon, L'Annexe du 11 D offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment is 800 metres from Besançon Hospital. Private parking is available on site.
Average review score: 7.8
Located in Besançon, this apartment features free WiFi and a terrace. The apartment is 2.4 km from Besançon Hospital. Free private parking is available on site. A flat-screen TV is featured.
Average review score: 9.2
Situated 600 metres from Besançon Hospital and 3.9 km from Micropolis, Appart77 offers accommodation in Besançon. The apartment is 5 km from Jean-Minjoz Hospital.
“The location is really wonderful, the house owner is really nice, the equipment of the apartment is very good . Next time come to this city, I would come again.”
Home and Spa is situated in Besançon, 700 metres from Besançon Hospital and 3.5 km from Micropolis. This suite features a kitchenette and a private bathroom with a spa bath. Guests can enjoy a sauna.