Alco Travel Guide
Montpellier
Popular places to visit
Comedy Square
One of the largest pedestrianized squares in Europe is a great place to come for coffee, to see some opera and shop for food and fashion.
Odysseum Shopping Centre
During your trip to Montpellier, you can do some window-shopping at Odysseum Shopping Centre. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Corum Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Corum Convention Center during your trip to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Montpellier Cathedral
Behind the fortress-like façade of this medieval church is a collection of biblical artworks and a striking-looking organ from the 18th century.
La Promenade du Peyrou
Walk between the arches of the vast aqueduct near the moated water tower in this dazzling park celebrating the glory of a monarch.
Polygone Shopping Center
During your trip to Montpellier, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Polygone Shopping Center. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
Things to do
Montpellier Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Montpellier: Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill
Top hotels in Alco
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
This place is awesome! The rooms are clean, comfortable and large for Europe. It's also very modern and the staff are friendly. Lastly, they have a nice restaurant on the bottom and bar. I would highly recommend it!! 😉
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Bikube Coliving H ôtel - Montpellier Centre Gare St Roch
Everything was wonderful!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
The room was quite incredibly clean. My only, mild, issue is my "window" was a permanently covered opening to a construction area where they were building a new room. It was noisy with the workers' conversation and radio the first day. The second day they poured concrete and stopped work to let it ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Best Western Hotelio Montpellier Sud
Lovely room and shower room. Large TV although no English channels. Staff exceptional and breakfast very varied,
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Miranove
Easy to get there by public transport. The room was clean and ery comfortable. It has a well-equipped kitchen with a lot of utensils.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hôtel Horizon Resort Massane & Spa
Other neighbourhoods around Alco
Les Cévennes
When in Les Cévennes, you can plan a visit to Montpellier Aqueduct and La Promenade du Peyrou, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hopitaux-Facultes
The parks and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Hopitaux-Facultes. Domaine d'O and Montpellier Zoo are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Occitanie Tram Station or Hopital Lapeyronie Tram Station to get around the larger area.
Boutonnet
During your stop in Boutonnet, check out the gardens, and jump on the metro at Stade Philippides Tram Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Canourgue Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Montpellier-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Canourgue Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.
Ecusson
While you're in Ecusson, take in top sights like Canourgue Square or Saint Roch Church, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Comedie Tram Station or Louis Blanc Tram Station.
