Besancon Old Town Travel Guide

Besancon

A densely packed urban landscape with historic buildings and a prominent green-domed structure.
A church with a dome and a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A historic building with columns, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

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Top hotels in Besancon Old Town

Best Western Citadelle

Best Western Citadelle

3 out of 5
13 Rue General Lecourbe Besancon Doubs
The price is ฿2,545 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿2,545
฿2,923 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (745 reviews)
"Good Location, Good Breakfast, Limited Parking, Helpful staff"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Best Western Citadelle
Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord

2 out of 5
8, rue Moncey Besancon
The price is ฿2,229 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿2,229
฿2,526 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Time museum of Besançon and Fortifications ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
"Clean room. Easy location for one night travelling south"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hôtel du Nord
ibis Besancon Centre Ville

ibis Besancon Centre Ville

3 out of 5
21 Rue Gambetta Besancon Doubs
The price is ฿2,572 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿2,572
฿2,953 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
"The location was pefect and the staff - all the staff - were very welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

ibis Besancon Centre Ville
Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris

3 out of 5
33 Rue Des Granges Besancon
The price is ฿2,858 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿2,858
฿3,267 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Excellent city centre location...be sure to book parking, which is quite limited. Also be aware that there is no restaurant in the hotel but that there are many options very close by"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hôtel de Paris
Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban

3 out of 5
9 quai Vauban Besancon Doubs
The price is ฿3,572 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,572
฿4,053 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie and Pelote ...
9/10 Wonderful! (224 reviews)
"Great location, well maintained and helpful Staff."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel Vauban
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

91 GRANDE RUE Besancon
The price is ฿2,747 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
฿2,747
฿3,173 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Time museum of Besançon and Fortifications of Vauban ...
Hotel Regina
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Chaprais

When in Chaprais, you can plan a visit to Parc Micaud and Place du 8 Septembre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



Besancon Old Town Travel Guide