Besancon Old Town Travel Guide

Besancon

Besancon Old Town
Besancon Old Town
Photo "Besancon Old Town" by Alkhimov Maxim (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Alkhimov Maxim (CC BY)
Photo "Besancon Old Town" by Alkhimov Maxim (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Popular places to visit

Besancon Citadel

Besancon Citadel

5/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Besancon when you spend time at Besancon Citadel. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Besancon Citadel

University of Franche-Comte

Explore the campus of University of Franche-Comte during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

University of Franche-Comte

Besancon Cathedral

4/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Besancon Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Besancon Cathedral

Palais Granvelle

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Besancon with a trip to Palais Granvelle. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Palais Granvelle

Citadel of Besancon

5/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Besancon with a stop at Citadel of Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Citadel of Besancon

Hotel de Ville

After visiting Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Hotel de Ville

Things to do

Besancon: Private Guided Walking Tour

Besancon: Private Guided Walking Tour

฿11,765
per traveller
Besancon: Private Guided Walking Tour
Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

฿9,560
per traveller
Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

฿9,519
per traveller
Besancon Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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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 ฿2,698 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,698
฿3,092 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified 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! (667 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Best Western Citadelle
Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris

3 out of 5
33 Rue Des Granges, Adresse parking :16 rue de la République, Besancon
The price is ฿2,705 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,705
฿3,100 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (464 reviews)
"Good stay. No issues :)"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hôtel de Paris
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

91 GRANDE RUE, Besancon
The price is ฿2,916 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,916
฿3,368 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (86 reviews)
French adventure, great area restaurant
"Call ahead about parking. Only small cars can park near hotel. Feels impossible to get your car between the walls of driveway but you can. Work was in progress on outside of hotel. No problem. Very old but surface remodel. Quite a travel adventure. Excellent restaurant in area. L’annexe"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Hotel Regina
Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban

9 quai Vauban, Besancon, Doubs
The price is ฿3,602 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,602
฿4,161 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (195 reviews)
"Nice staff. Quiet. Good beds. Central location - can walk everywhere"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024

Hotel Vauban
Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord

2 out of 5
8, rue Moncey, Besancon
The price is ฿2,366 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,366
฿2,678 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (133 reviews)
great location and good value
"Great location and parking close by, very friendly staff. Everything clean and tidy, spacious room. Good value"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hôtel du Nord
ibis Besancon Centre Ville

ibis Besancon Centre Ville

3 out of 5
21 Rue Gambetta, Besancon, Doubs
The price is ฿3,057 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿3,057
฿3,488 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (361 reviews)
"The staff were polite and very helpful. The room was clean but the elevator was scary - rickety, wobbly and some very strange noises. The drain in the shower had a dodgey odour. The heating worked well and it’s a safe place to stay."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

ibis Besancon Centre Ville
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Besancon Old Town Travel Guide