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Our top choices for Besancon Old Town hotels

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1. Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina
Besancon Old Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (96 reviews)
"Great stay, felt welcomed as usual. Awesome breakfast"
United Kingdom
CHEDIA
The price is ₩117,048
₩135,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hotel Regina
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bust sculpture in the background.

2. Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (220 reviews)
"Best place to stay in the city center!"
United States
George
The price is ₩152,191
₩172,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Hotel Vauban
A cozy reading area with bookshelves, leather armchairs, and unique pendant lighting.

3. Best Western Citadelle

Best Western Citadelle
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (730 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Scott
The price is ₩119,266
₩136,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Best Western Citadelle
A spacious hotel lobby with a large window, comfortable seating, and a reception desk.

4. Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord
2.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (155 reviews)
"Excellent old-style French hotel.Excellent room fan but really needed A/C. Breakfast excellent"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is ₩95,443
₩108,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hôtel du Nord
A hotel reception area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a sign for 'Priority Welcome.'

5. ibis Besancon Centre Ville

ibis Besancon Centre Ville
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (398 reviews)
"The location was pefect and the staff - all the staff - were very welcoming and helpful."
United States
George
The price is ₩142,516
₩162,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
A small palm tree in a garden with rocks and other plants.

6. Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
4.0 star property
1.3 km from Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (434 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Enjoyed spa. Close to town. Spacious room. Was nice overall"
United States
Olga
The price is ₩152,437
₩174,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
A kitchen area with a bread machine, jars of jam, and a coffee maker.

7. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Besancon Old Town
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (467 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Very welcoming. Clean room.."
United Kingdom
Jean-Yves
The price is ₩94,871
₩109,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
A modern interior with a central island, bar stools, and a kitchen area in the background.

8. ibis Besançon Centre La City

ibis Besançon Centre La City
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Besancon Old Town
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (875 reviews)
"Ideal location, modern clean hotel, great value"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is ₩94,624
₩109,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
ibis Besançon Centre La City
A modern dining area with a wooden table, light grey upholstered chairs, and a large vase with flowers.

9. Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud

Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
0.9 km from Besancon Old Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (446 reviews)
"Employees were friendly, the breakfast rather very simple and very limited."
Switzerland
Robin
The price is ₩121,179
₩139,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

10. Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
1.3 km from Besancon Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (162 reviews)
"Good location. Undercover secure parking (additional cost) On tram route Intermarché supermarket nearby Boulangerie nearby, lovely fresh produce Restaurant nearby Not far from river"
United Kingdom
Ray
The price is ₩119,454
₩137,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with croissants, a glass of juice, and a cup of coffee.

11. ibis Styles Besançon

ibis Styles Besançon
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Besancon Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Quite place to stay"
United States
Gerard
The price is ₩127,195
₩145,176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
ibis Styles Besançon
A garden patio with wicker furniture, a swing set, and a pergola.

12. Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina

Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
1.7 km from Besancon Old Town
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Ein unglaublich schöner Aufenthalt bei einer liebevollen Gastgeberfamilie. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl, der Garten ist ein Traum und das Frühstück ist voller Liebe gestaltet. Diese Familie wünscht man sich immer wieder gerne als Gastgeber und sorgt dafür, dass man immer gerne an diesen Besuch und Urlaub zurück denkt"
Germany
Klaus-Ludwig
The price is ₩143,502
₩160,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
A breakfast buffet with various bread, pastries, and cereal options.

13. B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin

B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Besancon Old Town
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (212 reviews)
"Didn’t love the hard floors in the room. Liked the A/C"
United States
Mark
The price is ₩136,247
₩155,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin
A hotel room with two beds, one with red pillows, a large window with blinds, and a door leading to another room.

14. Hôtel Akena Besançon

Hôtel Akena Besançon
9.5 km from Besancon Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (552 reviews)
"everything was fine, clean room, free inside parking."
United Kingdom
Virginijus
The price is ₩139,139
₩153,053 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Hôtel Akena Besançon
A courtyard with a central arched window, potted plants, and a bench.

15. Studio cosy centre ville

Studio cosy centre ville
0.8 km from Besancon Old Town
The price is ₩75,553
₩103,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Studio cosy centre ville
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand with shelves.

16. Campanile NATURE - Besançon Ouest Chateaufarine

Campanile NATURE - Besançon Ouest Chateaufarine
6.6 km from Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (58 reviews)
"Chambre propre, personnel accueillant et à votre écoute"
France
Corinne Franck
The price is ₩93,643
₩108,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Campanile NATURE - Besançon Ouest Chateaufarine
A garden with a variety of flowers including yellow and purple blooms, surrounded by green foliage.

17. Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin

Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
1.0 star property
4.4 km from Besancon Old Town
7.4 out of 10, Good, (594 reviews)
"Good location for a quick stop whilst driving, bedding was clean and shower was hot. Shower didn’t drain very well and could have been cleaner. Not the best or worst place I have stayed in. "
United Kingdom
Juliana
The price is ₩71,026
₩80,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
A breakfast buffet with various food items, including bread, pastries, and condiments.

18. Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge

Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge
3.0 star property
3.7 km from Besancon Old Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (357 reviews)
"We LOVED our 1 night here! Comfy bed, great linens, friendly & helpful front desk guy, table out front to enjoy, and good parking. Great AC on a hot day. We would stay again any time at this great price!"
United States
Lisa
The price is ₩75,065
₩87,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a floral wall mural, and a door with a sign.

19. Aux Ateliers

Aux Ateliers
4.0 star property
5.9 km from Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (88 reviews)
"Top ! "
France
regis
The price is ₩182,247
₩207,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Aux Ateliers
A room with two green armchairs, a round wooden table, and a large mirror on a wooden slatted wall.

20. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Besancon Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (838 reviews)
"The staff made this hotel, we used it as a stop over and the lady on the counter was very helpful, and gave great service with a smile. "
United Kingdom
Robert
The price is ₩92,406
₩106,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal
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Top Besancon Old Town Hotel Reviews

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel. Enjoyed spa. Close to town. Spacious room. Was nice overall"
Olga 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Besancon Old Town?
Besancon Old Town is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its riverfront and restaurants. Be sure to check out Palais Granvelle and Besancon Citadel as part of your Besancon Old Town travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Besancon Old Town?
Based on our traveler data, Best Western Citadelle is one of the top choices for your stay in Besancon Old Town. This hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour business center. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Hôtel du Nord and ibis Besancon Centre Ville.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Besancon Old Town?
If you're searching for places to stay in Besancon, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 25 Besancon Old Town hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Besancon Old Town, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Besancon Old Town.
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What are the top things to see and do in Besancon Old Town?
Palais Granvelle, Besancon Citadel, and House of Victor Hugo are some local landmarks to explore in Besancon Old Town. Citadel of Besancon and House of the Lumière Brothers are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Besancon Old Town include Time museum of Besançon, Fortifications of Vauban, and Hotel de Ville. While you're out sightseeing in Besancon, be sure to visit other sights like Horloge Astronomique or Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie.