Centre Ancien

Caen

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Popular places to visit

Church of St. Pierre

Church of St. Pierre

After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Church of St. Pierre

Normandy Museum

You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Normandy Museum

Caen Castle

Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.

Caen Castle

Congress Centre

Learn about the events happening at Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Congress Centre

Caen Museum of Fine Arts

You can browse the exhibits at Caen Museum of Fine Arts, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Caen Museum of Fine Arts

Salle de l'Echiquier

Find out about the history of Caen when you take a trip to Salle de l'Echiquier. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Salle de l'Echiquier

Things to do

Caen Memorial Ticket/Pass Exploration Museum

Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map

￥4,693
per adult
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

￥13,037
per adult
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace

￥5,388
per traveler
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace
Magic Theme Track Game in Caen in Calvados

Caen: Magic Team Escape Game in Town

￥11,994
per traveler
Caen: Magic Team Escape Game in Town
Escape game Heist Caen

Escape Game Outdoor Theme Team Heist in Caen

￥11,994
per traveler
Escape Game Outdoor Theme Team Heist in Caen
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen

Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen

￥19,120
per adult
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen
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Centre Ancien Hotel Deals

Best Western Royal Hotel Caen

Best Western Royal Hotel Caen

3 out of 5
1 Place De La Republique, Caen, Calvados
The price is ￥14,894 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥14,894
￥16,903 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (619 reviews)
Good hotel but noisy area
"Noisy area at night"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Best Western Royal Hotel Caen
ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

3 out of 5
33 Rue De Bras, Caen, Calvados
The price is ￥14,165 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
￥14,165
￥16,101 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Caen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Normandy Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (224 reviews)
"Very central, easy to find on street parking. Easy to walk to old town and lots of restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Hôtel des Quatrans

Hôtel des Quatrans

3 out of 5
17 Rue Gemare, Caen, Calvados
The price is ￥12,751 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
￥12,751
￥14,547 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and comfortable. Easily walkable to train station, restaurants, interesting areas of Caen. We stayed there to visit Juno beach on the Normandy coast. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars was the lady behind the front desk barely glanced up at us when we came and went, ..."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Hôtel des Quatrans
Hôtel La Fontaine Caen Centre

Hôtel La Fontaine Caen Centre

2 out of 5
26 Rue De La Fontaine, Caen, Calvados
The price is ￥11,965 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥11,965
￥13,473 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Normandy Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (333 reviews)
"The Hôtel La Fontaine is highly recommended. It is so tastefully decorated and very clean and quite. The customer service provided is above and beyond what we have typically experienced….perfect!"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Hôtel La Fontaine Caen Centre
SmartAppart Caen République

SmartAppart Caen République

17 Pl. de la République, Caen, Calvados
Stay at this aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Prairie Racecourse are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Great location, updated, great amenities, walkable yo city center and train station. Only issue was this property is a little small but we were only in the room to sleep so it worked for us"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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SmartAppart Caen République
ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre

ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre

3 out of 5
Bd du Grand Parc, La Grand Parc 6, Herouville-Saint-Clair, Calvados
The price is ￥8,615 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
￥8,615
￥9,996 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Herouville-Saint-Clair. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Abbey of ...
8/10 Very Good! (219 reviews)
"Super convenient stop after a ferry trip. The family rooms are particularly good and great value."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

ibis Caen Porte d'Angleterre
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Other neighborhoods around Centre Ancien

Caen which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Quartier du château

Unique features of Quartier du château include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

Quartier du château
vestiges du séminaire des Eudistes de Caen
Photo by Benoit-caen (CC BY-SA)

Préfecture

Beaches and churches are just a few things travelers like about Préfecture. A stop by Congress Centre is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Préfecture
Monument aux morts et hôtel Malherbe, place Foch à Caen
Photo by Roi.dagobert (CC BY-SA)

Théâtre

Some popular features of Théâtre include its restaurants and historic sites. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Normandy Museum or Caen Castle are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Théâtre
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Vaugueux

Though Vaugueux might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Normandy Museum and Caen Castle.

Vaugueux
Caen which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Caen City Centre

4/5(64 area reviews)

Monuments, beaches, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Caen City Centre. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Caen City Centre
Chevet de l'église Saint-Jean de Caen
Photo by Roi.dagobert (CC BY-SA)

Saint-Jean

Saint-Jean is well-liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Caen area, you might plan a trip to Normandy Museum or Caen Castle.

Saint-Jean

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