Caen City Centre Travel Guide
Caen
Visit Caen City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
Abbey of Saint-Etienne
Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Normandy Museum
You can study the exhibits at Normandy Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Caen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Congress Centre
Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Port de plaisance de Caen
Explore the waterfront in Caen with a trip to Port de plaisance de Caen. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen
Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace
Top hotels in Caen City Centre
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Beautiful breakfast and friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Mercure Caen Centre Port de Plaisance
Lovely hotel convenient for the centre of Caen, restuarants and transport links. Staff were really friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was excellent. Our room was lovely and comfortable. Minor issue - the ambient lighting in the room was great but we could have done with some brighter lighting ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Excellent location and value for money. Surprisingly good breakfast considering it was free.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
B&B HOME Caen Centre Gare
Das Zimmer war sehr schön groß, genauso wie das Bad. Es war allerdings ein Zimmer für behinderte Personen. Die Küche war hilfreich, aber spärlich ausgestattet. Die Elektrogeräte hatten alle irgendeinen Schaden, sodass wir sie nicht oder nur äußerst vorsichtig (Kühlschrank) benutzt haben. Frühstück ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Campanile Caen Centre - Gare
Staff was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious Room was clean Close to train, shopping and restaurants
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
ibis Caen Centre
friendly breakfast tasty town very pleasant and relatively central for the nomandy beaches
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Caen City Centre
Théâtre
Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Caen Castle while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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.
Préfecture
Travellers enjoy Préfecture for its beaches and churches. Consider checking out Congress Centre while you're in the area.
Quartier du château
Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Le Bas Vaucelles
Restaurants, river views and shopping are some highlights of Le Bas Vaucelles. You might stop by Normandy Museum or Zenith de Caen while you're in the area.
Vaugueux
Though Vaugueux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Normandy Museum and Caen Castle.
