La Rochelle City Centre
La Rochelle
Visit La Rochelle City Centre
Popular places to visit
Vieux Port
Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
After visiting La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour St. Nicolas
Learn about the local history of La Rochelle when you spend time at Tour St. Nicolas. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour de la Chaine
You can learn about the history of La Rochelle with a trip to Tour de la Chaine. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour de la Lanterne
You can learn about the history of La Rochelle with a trip to Tour de la Lanterne. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Natural History Museum
Get a closer look at the stuffed animals and other unusual items found by French explorers during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Things to do
From La Rochelle: Sailing Cruise to Fort Boyard
La Rochelle Port Quest: Self-Guided Walking Adventure
Outdoor Escape Game La Rochelle - The Pearl of La Rochelle
Top hotels in La Rochelle City Centre
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
Friendly smooth check in, nice rooms, strangely small bathrooms and hotel lifts, impression hotel is squeezed into the building. Nice decor. Good breakfast. Superb old port location. Decent VFM .
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Hôtel La Fabrique
excellent for the price
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Maison des Ambassadeurs
Fantastic stay. Best hotel we ever stayed at in La Rochelle. Perfect!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Hôtel Le Bord'O Vieux Port
This is a great little boutique hotel. The staff was wonderful - very helpful in advising us in what we should see around town. The location was great, an easy walk to just about everything. No elevator, so if you can't handle stairs it might be a problem.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port
Right in the heart of where you want to be in La Rochelle
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025
Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
We stayed here originally for 2 nights but loved La Rochelle so much we stayed an extra night. Hotel was ideally placed to explore the town. Helpful staff and a lovely room. We would return.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around La Rochelle City Centre
Saint-Nicolas
Saint-Nicolas might not have many top sights, but Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Gabut
You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in Le Gabut. You might want to make time for a stop at Tour St. Nicolas or Bay of Biscay.
La Ville-en-Bois
Travelers to La Ville-en-Bois praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Musée des Automates and Musée des Modeles Reduits.
Les Minimes
Les Minimes is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Port des Minimes and Minimes Beach.
Fétilly
Fétilly is well-liked for its waterfront views. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like La Rochelle Central Market and Natural History Museum.
La Pallice
Travelers like the historic sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.
