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Hotel de la Cité

3.0 star property
Guests relax in a peaceful garden setting while exploring Nantes Centre with ease, thanks to staff who go above and beyond to ensure a delightful stay.

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Hotel de la Cité welcomes travelers with its charming garden and inviting bar in Nantes Centre. Visitors connect via in-room WiFi, unwind on the quiet terrace, or use the secure bicycle storage. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff for their helpfulness.
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Terrace | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Connecting Rooms | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Double Room, Connecting Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Nantes Centre neighbourhood, Hotel de la Cité is connected to the convention centre. Le Lieu Unique and Château of the Dukes of Brittany are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jardin des Plantes and Botanical Garden of Nantes. Nantes Museum of Natural History and Centre Culturel Abdullah Al Darwish are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with canoeing and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing. Visit our Nantes travel guide
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9 Rue de Rieux, Nantes, 44000

What's nearby

  • Following 15 years of works and three years of closure to the public, the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany was reopened on 9 February 2007 and is now a popular tourist attraction. #architecture #BestOf5
    Château of the Dukes of Brittany
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A small waterfall in the "Jardin des Plantes" June 2017
    Jardin des Plantes
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Cité Nantes Event Center
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bouffay Square
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hotel Dieu Hospital
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Nantes Station
    12 min walk
  • Commerce Tram Stop
    15 min walk
  • Nantes (NTE-Nantes - Atlantique)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar du Lieu Unique
    7 min walk
  • Ichi-go Ichi-e Ramen
    3 min walk
  • Ikimasho
    3 min walk
  • Le Steamer
    4 min walk
  • Ichizen
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel de la Cité

Hotel located in Nantes Centre
A terrace, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel de la Cité. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a lift
  • Coffee/tea in reception, bike parking and bike tour information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free rollaway/extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Changing table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.87 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel de la Cité Hotel
Hotel de la Cité Nantes
Hotel de la Cité Hotel Nantes

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel de la Cité pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel de la Cité allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel de la Cité?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel de la Cité?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel de la Cité?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel de la Cité located?

Located in Nantes Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of La Cité Nantes Event Center, Le Lieu Unique and Château of the Dukes of Brittany. Hotel Dieu Hospital and Centre Commercial Beaulieu are also within 15 minutes. Commerce Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Pirmil Tram Stop is 27 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel de la Cité Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 493 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vineeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay! Very well located and great parking and electric car and bikes charging facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful linens, towels and super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good Helpful staff Well stocked bar and serves food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with easy access to transport links and walkable to many tourist attractions. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Lots of choice for breakfast. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

funmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stay enroute to the ferry. Nantes has a lot to offer too. Staff was excellent, food great, rooms very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay , great breakfast and very comfortable surroundings !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is fine. Ten minute walk to the city centre. Room was clean and staff were efficient and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nantes visit

Friendly staff and a really nice hotel within walking distance to the city center
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good but a bit isolated from the centre
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location and awesome staff. Everything you need from a hotel, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel - good location near city center - quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Souadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , very professional and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel with really helpful and friendly staff. The room was well designed so it felt quite spacious. It was very clean, seemed newly renovated, very comfortable bed, great shower and good wifi. Parking is a massive bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location, top services and staff

Great service and very kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff & location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and welcoming atomsphere! Will def return again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my one night stay at Hotel de la Cité. The hotel was easy to find and well situated with transport links nearby. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. The interior design of the hotel as well as the decor of the room was very nice. The room was also clean. I would not hesitate to stay here again and I would highly recommend this hotel to others. Thank you very much to all staff for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nosizo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. Clean hotel. Such polite and helpful people working here. The open plan bathroom was not as terrible as I thought I started to like it. Room had a air purifier - quiet. Everything worked. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing, fantastic room with facilities, but nothing beats the absolutely amazing service from all the staff. I have never stayed at a hotel where they were like my friends, recognized us, made sure we didn’t go without and just genuine nice people. Would happily stay here again just for their hospitality alone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Hotel de la Cite

All the staff of the hotel were extremely helpful and friendly and made our stay such a pleasure. The hotel is also in a great locay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable hotel in easy walking distance of the centre of Nantes and restaurants etc. Good breakfast, good storage /parking for our bicycles and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl at the front desk was beyond nice and helpful, super friendly and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and polite
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024