Hastings Travel Guide
Caen
Popular places to visit
Caen Castle
Learn about the local history of Caen when you spend time at Caen Castle. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Abbey of Saint-Etienne
Learn about the local history of Caen when you take a trip to Abbey of Saint-Etienne. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Church of St. Pierre
After visiting Church of St. Pierre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Caen Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Caen Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Caen. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Caen Memorial
You can browse the exhibits at Caen Memorial, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Caen. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Zenith de Caen
You can get tickets for a performance at Zenith de Caen during your trip to Caen. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Caen
Caen: Private Walking Tour with a Local
e-Scavenger hunt Caen: Explore the city at your own pace
Top hotels in Hastings
ibis Caen Centre
friendly breakfast tasty town very pleasant and relatively central for the nomandy beaches
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025
Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa
Great staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Sure Hotel by Best Western Caen Mémorial
Staff were very welcoming and approachable. Room was good and had a great bathroom walk in shower
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
My second stay at this hotel. First on was in August last year. IMHO best value for money.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Château de Bellefontaine
Food was not too good. We thought the food was packaged and the breakfast time we never get replaced food. And that was a little bit rude.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hôtel Le St Patrice
Cozy interior courtyard room. Very nice staff. Quiet in the off season.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hastings
Jardin des plantes
Travellers like the parks in Jardin des plantes, and Caen Botanical Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Saint-Nicolas
While Saint-Nicolas isn't home to many top sights, Normandy Museum and Caen Castle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quartier du château
Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.
Université
While there might not be top attractions in Université, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Caen Castle and Normandy Museum.
Préfecture
Travellers enjoy Préfecture for its beaches and churches. Consider checking out Congress Centre while you're in the area.
Haie Vigné
While Haie Vigné may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Zenith de Caen and Abbey of Saint-Etienne.
