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Our top choices for Besancon Old Town hotels

A cozy reading area with bookshelves, leather armchairs, and unique pendant lighting.

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 ￥12,183
￥13,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Citadelle
A hotel reception area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a sign for 'Priority Welcome.'

2. 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 ￥16,857
￥19,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bust sculpture in the background.

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 ￥17,100
￥19,402 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Vauban
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and decorative lights.

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 ￥13,152
￥15,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Hotel Regina
A spacious hotel lobby with a large window, comfortable seating, and a reception desk.

5. 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 ￥11,605
￥13,121 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hôtel du Nord
A modern dining area with a wooden table, light grey upholstered chairs, and a large vase with flowers.

6. Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud

Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
Chaprais, 0.9 km from Besancon Old Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (448 reviews)
"Employees were friendly, the breakfast rather very simple and very limited."
Switzerland
Robin
The price is ￥13,005
￥15,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
A modern interior with a central island, bar stools, and a kitchen area in the background.

7. 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 ￥10,979
￥12,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
ibis Besançon Centre La City
A kitchen area with a bread machine, jars of jam, and a coffee maker.

8. 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 ￥10,049
￥11,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
A small palm tree in a garden with rocks and other plants.

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, (437 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Enjoyed spa. Close to town. Spacious room. Was nice overall"
United States
Olga
The price is ￥15,714
￥18,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

10. 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 ￥15,062
￥17,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with croissants, a glass of juice, and a cup of coffee.

11. 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 ￥12,907
￥14,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
ibis Styles Besançon
A garden patio with wicker furniture, a swing set, and a pergola.

12. 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 ￥15,318
￥17,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
A hotel with a modern design, a central courtyard with flowers, and a clear blue sky.

13. 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, (531 reviews)
"Good clean, basic accommodation at a reasonable price."
Canada
Jim
The price is ￥9,585
￥10,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare
A breakfast buffet with various bread, pastries, and cereal options.

14. 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, (217 reviews)
"Didn’t love the hard floors in the room. Liked the A/C"
United States
Mark
The price is ￥13,136
￥15,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin
A hotel room with two beds, one with red pillows, a large window with blinds, and a door leading to another room.

15. 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 ￥15,614
￥17,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hôtel Akena Besançon
A breakfast buffet with various food items, including bread, pastries, and condiments.

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, (363 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 ￥7,813
￥9,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge
A garden with a variety of flowers including yellow and purple blooms, surrounded by green foliage.

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, (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 ￥7,981
￥9,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
A room with two green armchairs, a round wooden table, and a large mirror on a wooden slatted wall.

18. 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 ￥9,910
￥11,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
A reception area with a counter, seating, and a coffee machine.

19. Accueil Hotel Besançon

Accueil Hotel Besançon
6.6 km from Besancon Old Town
6.2 out of 10, (123 reviews)
"Super"
France
Aleksei
The price is ￥5,504
￥6,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Accueil Hotel Besançon
A buffet with various food items and beverages.

20. ibis budget Besancon Nord Ecole Valentin

ibis budget Besancon Nord Ecole Valentin
5.3 km from Besancon Old Town
6.8 out of 10, (168 reviews)
"Just the right price for what I needed. Convenient. Close to several stores, restaurants, the highway to get to my daily destination."
United States
Susan
The price is ￥7,524
￥8,392 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
ibis budget Besancon Nord Ecole Valentin
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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.

Top Besancon Old Town Hotel Reviews

Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris

10/10 Excellent
"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"
Rod 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hôtel de Paris

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Besancon Old Town?
Besancon Old Town is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its riverfront and restaurants. Be sure to check out Palais Granvelle and Hotel de Ville as part of your Besancon Old Town travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Besancon Old Town?
Based on our traveler 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 center. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Hôtel du Nord and ibis Besancon Centre Ville.
How many hotels will I be able to find 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 accommodations 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 fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Besancon Old Town.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Besancon Old Town?
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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 neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like Horloge Astronomique or City of Arts.