Toulouse

Travel Guide

Garonne featuring a river or creek, heritage architecture and a sunset
Toulouse showing a city and street scenes as well as a small group of people
Museum of Toulouse which includes interior views
Capitole de Toulouse featuring dining out, a city and night scenes
Church of the Jacobins featuring a city and landscape views

Walk amid the blush-colored terracotta façades in la Ville Rose (the Pink City) and find busy marketplaces, live music venues and the mighty Canal du Midi.

Toulouse is a dynamic metropolis in southwestern France and capital of the Haute-Garonne department. Throughout Toulouse’s Old Town, majestic heritage terracotta buildings give the city its dusky-pink hue and charming nickname. Wander along rambling alleys and broad boulevards, admiring glowing façades. Enter the wider cityscape, where students, scientists and engineers endeavor to uphold the city’s reputation for technological innovation.

Explore Toulouse’s distinctive Vieux Quartier enclosed by the banks of the Garonne River and the Canal du Midi to admire the city’s heritage shopfronts, churches and historic Occitan flair. Investigate the Saint Sernin Basilica to appreciate its ornate architecture and understand its significance as a stop on the Arles pilgrimage trail. Toulouse Cathedral and the Jacobins Convent are also remarkable religious structures. Tour the Capitole de Toulouse complex to visit the historic opera house, the magnificent Hôtel de Ville and a 16th-century keep. View these buildings from the spacious Place du Capitole.

Toulouse features one of France’s largest and oldest universities and many important headquarters in the European aerospace industry. Learn about Toulouse’s achievements in aeronautical innovation when you explore the Cité de l’espace (City of Space) theme park or the Aeroscopia aviation museum. The ultra-modern Médiathèque José Cabanis houses the city’s fascinating library.

Enjoy fresh air in the sprawling Jardin des Plantes where there are themed gardens and a restaurant. Stroll along the riverbank or take a boat cruise for views of Toulouse’s cityscape, as well as Pont Neuf and Pont Saint Pierre. Journey through five centuries of European art wandering the galleries of the Hôtel d’Assézat. As evening falls, head to one of Toulouse’s atmospheric bars to get a taste of the local music scene.

Access Toulouse easily via its local airport and intercity railway. Use Toulouse’s comprehensive public transit network or explore the city by bike. Visit rose-tinted Toulouse to experience contemporary dynamism in a picturesque setting.

Where to stay in Toulouse

Garonne which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and night scenes

Toulouse City-Centre

4.5/5(130 area reviews)

Noted for its historic sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Toulouse City-Centre. Top attractions like Church of the Jacobins and Place du Capitole are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Capitole Station or Jeanne d'Arc Metro Station to see more of the city.

Toulouse City-Centre
Capitole de Toulouse featuring dining out, a city and night scenes

Capitole

Discover Capitole, memorable for its historic sites. Popular attractions in Capitole include Place du Capitole and Church of the Jacobins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Capitole Station.

Capitole
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Saint-Cyprien

Saint-Cyprien is well-liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, La Prairie Des Filtres and Centre de l'Affiche are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Saint Cyprien-Republique Station or Fer à Cheval Tram Stop to get around.

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Toulouse Left Bank

4/5(5 area reviews)

The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Toulouse Left Bank. Toulouse Hippodrome and Zenith de Toulouse are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Bagatelle Station or Mermoz Station to get around the larger area.

Toulouse Left Bank
Jardin des Plantes which includes a park, flowers and wildflowers

Toulouse South-East

4/5(13 area reviews)

Toulouse South-East is well-liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Jardin des Plantes and Stadium de Toulouse are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Faculté de Pharmacie Metro Station or Rangueil Station to get around.

Toulouse South-East
Basilique Saint-Sernin which includes heritage architecture

Arnaud Bernard

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Arnaud Bernard is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Place du Capitole.

Arnaud Bernard
The Social Hub Toulouse
The Social Hub Toulouse
4 out of 5
1 Rue de Sébastopol, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is ₩106,099 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
₩106,099
₩128,231 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
Nice contemporary style
"Enjoyable"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

The Social Hub Toulouse
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
The price is ₩75,828 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
₩75,828
₩90,772 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (352 reviews)
Toulouse Hotel
"This was the friendiest, most helpful, most restful, most stress-free stay I've had anywhere."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Novotel Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli
Novotel Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli
4 out of 5
5 Place Alfonse Jourdain, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
The price is ₩142,208 per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
₩142,208
₩167,951 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
"Beautiful pool, nice rooms, clean and right on the park"

Reviewed on May 31, 2025

Novotel Toulouse Centre Compans Caffarelli
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
3 out of 5
39 rue du Béarnais, Toulouse
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (352 reviews)
Toulouse Hotel
"This was the friendiest, most helpful, most restful, most stress-free stay I've had anywhere."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Centre Compans Caffarelli
Residhome Toulouse Occitania
Residhome Toulouse Occitania
3 out of 5
93, Avenue de Lombez, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place du Capitole and Cité de l'Espace ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (884 reviews)
Wonderful stay.
"Arrived early as had early flight. The receptionist was very accommodating and found us an available room. This was very welcome as it was 34 degrees at that point. Air condioning was fantastic. A life saver. Average temperature over the 5 miles guts was 37 degrees. Slept better than at home. Electric ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Residhome Toulouse Occitania
Appart Hotel Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport
Appart Hotel Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport
4 out of 5
6 Place Marcel Dassault, Blagnac
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Blagnac. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
Great overnight stay
"Amazing room and facilities considering the price point."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Toulouse

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
57
5 - Excellent 49%
4 - Good
42
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely town. (Noisy bikes need police enforcement!)

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Christmas lights were nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Romy

Lovely place. Want to return!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Lovely walkable city with friendly people. But Many migrant beggars on the street at night.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great historic district, pedestrian streets, found a wonderful vegetarian restaurant.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice atmosphere, nice historic center and very good food.

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