Gambetta 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Montpellier Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Montpellier: Visit Cirque of Navacelle and its medieval mill
Top hotels in Gambetta
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
"Very new hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. However very difficult to reach by phone so please update your phone number or answer when guests call."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
"Great location. Quiet even next to train station"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Montpellier Centre Gare St Roch
"Tout de bon! sauf le séchoir à cheveux qui est vraiment une plaie a utiliser. A changer !"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Miranove
"Pluses: Accommodation was comfortable though basic. Kitchen was limited yet functional. Climate control was good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good value for the location. Minuses: Keeping the shower from spraying onto the bathroom floor was a challenge. Night stands are small. We would return ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Best Western Hotelio Montpellier Sud
"Great value! Super helpful staff. Comfortable. 10 to 15 minutes from the center of Montpellier. Perfect for when you are driving. Free parking. Good AC."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Mercure Montpellier Centre Antigone
"A lovely modern hotel and a useful underground garage if you’re driving a car. Parking otherwise is difficult."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gambetta
Ecusson
While you're in Ecusson, take in top sights like Montpellier Cathedral or Fabre Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Comedie Tram Station or Louis Blanc Tram Station.
Historic Centre
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Historic Centre. Montpellier Cathedral 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 City-Centre
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Fabre Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Comédie
Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Comédie. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
Lemasson
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Lemasson. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Stade Sabathe, and jump on the metro at Lemasson Tram Station or Mas Drevon Tram Station to get around the city.
Gares
Historical sites and coffee shops are just a few features Gares is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Place Carnot Tram Station or Voltaire Tram Station.
