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A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

1. Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (512 reviews)
"Lovely, comfortable hotel right in the centre of Besançon. "
United Kingdom
richard
The price is P5,706
P6,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hôtel de Paris
A spacious hotel lobby with a large window, comfortable seating, and a reception desk.

2. 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 P4,610
P5,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hôtel du Nord
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 P6,793
P7,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Hotel Vauban
A cozy reading area with bookshelves, leather armchairs, and unique pendant lighting.

4. 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 P4,839
P5,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Citadelle
A hotel reception area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a sign for 'Priority Welcome.'

5. 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 P6,696
P7,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and decorative lights.

6. 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 P5,224
P6,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Regina
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 P4,361
P5,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
ibis Besançon Centre La City
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with croissants, a glass of juice, and a cup of coffee.

8. ibis Styles Besançon

ibis Styles Besançon
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Besancon Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Quite place to stay"
United States
Gerard
The price is P5,127
P5,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
ibis Styles Besançon
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

9. 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 P6,242
P7,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
A kitchen area with a bread machine, jars of jam, and a coffee maker.

10. 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 P3,904
P4,530 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.

11. 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, (438 reviews)
"Easy onsite parking, clean room, convinient location"
United Kingdom
Heribert
The price is P6,804
P7,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
A modern dining area with a wooden table, light grey upholstered chairs, and a large vase with flowers.

12. 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 P5,124
P5,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
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 P3,807
P4,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare
A garden patio with wicker furniture, a swing set, and a pergola.

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 P6,085
P6,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
A breakfast buffet with various bread, pastries, and cereal options.

15. 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, (218 reviews)
"Didn’t love the hard floors in the room. Liked the A/C"
United States
Mark
The price is P6,081
P6,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin
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 P3,103
P3,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 P3,170
P3,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
A buffet table with various food items including fruits, pastries, and desserts.

18. Hotel Campanile Besancon Nord - Ecole Valentin

Hotel Campanile Besancon Nord - Ecole Valentin
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Besancon Old Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (436 reviews)
"Bog standard camponile. Value for money"
United Kingdom
Dale
The price is P3,785
P4,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Hotel Campanile Besancon Nord - Ecole Valentin
A hotel room with two beds, one with red pillows, a large window with blinds, and a door leading to another room.

19. 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 P6,735
P7,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hôtel Akena Besançon
A room with two green armchairs, a round wooden table, and a large mirror on a wooden slatted wall.

20. 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, (842 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 P3,904
P4,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
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Compare popular hotels in Besancon Old Town

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
Hôtel de Paris
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
512 reviews
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A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bust sculpture in the background.
Hotel Vauban
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
222 reviews
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A hotel reception area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a sign for 'Priority Welcome.'
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
399 reviews
View
A cozy reading area with bookshelves, leather armchairs, and unique pendant lighting.
Best Western Citadelle
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
735 reviews
View
A spacious hotel lobby with a large window, comfortable seating, and a reception desk.
Hôtel du Nord
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
156 reviews
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Where to stay in Besancon Old Town

Find the best Besancon Old Town areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Victor Hugo & Spa

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Easy onsite parking, clean room, convinient location"
Heribert 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

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.
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.

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