Besancon Old Town

Besancon

A densely packed urban landscape with historic buildings and a prominent green-domed structure.
A church with a dome and a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
Photo by Alkhimov Maxim (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A historic building with columns, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
Photo by Alkhimov Maxim (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

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Besancon Citadel

8.8/10 (113 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Besancon with a stop at Besancon Citadel. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Things to do

Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

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Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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Besancon Old Town Hotel Deals

Best Western Citadelle

Best Western Citadelle

3 out of 5
13 Rue General Lecourbe Besancon Doubs
The price is ￥11,971 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
￥11,971
￥13,750 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (745 reviews)
"Good Location, Good Breakfast, Limited Parking, Helpful staff"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

Best Western Citadelle
Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord

2 out of 5
8, rue Moncey Besancon
The price is ￥10,486 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
￥10,486
￥11,884 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Time museum of Besançon and Fortifications ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
"Clean room. Easy location for one night travelling south"

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2026

Hôtel du Nord
ibis Besancon Centre Ville

ibis Besancon Centre Ville

3 out of 5
21 Rue Gambetta Besancon Doubs
The price is ￥12,099 per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
￥12,099
￥13,890 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
"The location was pefect and the staff - all the staff - were very welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

ibis Besancon Centre Ville
Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris

3 out of 5
33 Rue Des Granges Besancon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥13,443 per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
￥13,443
￥15,369 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Excellent city centre location...be sure to book parking, which is quite limited. Also be aware that there is no restaurant in the hotel but that there are many options very close by"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Hôtel de Paris
Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban

3 out of 5
9 quai Vauban Besancon Doubs
The price is ￥16,637 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
￥16,637
￥18,881 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie and Pelote ...
9/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Great location, well maintained and helpful Staff."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

Hotel Vauban
Centre Ville Historique - Calme - les Mots Bleus

Centre Ville Historique - Calme - les Mots Bleus

Besançon Doubs
Stay at this apartment in Besancon. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions House of Victor Hugo and Horloge Astronomique ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Besancon trip
"Very close to everything! Great stay"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

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Centre Ville Historique - Calme - les Mots Bleus
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Chaprais

Though Chaprais might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parc Micaud and Place du 8 Septembre.

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