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Our top choices for Besancon Old Town hotels

A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

1. Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris
3.0 star property
Besancon Old Town
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (507 reviews)
"Lovely, comfortable hotel right in the centre of Besançon. "
United Kingdom
richard
The price is NT$4,259
NT$4,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hôtel de Paris
A cozy reading area with bookshelves, leather armchairs, and unique pendant lighting.

2. 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 NT$2,658
NT$3,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Best Western Citadelle
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bust sculpture in the background.

3. 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 NT$3,549
NT$4,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hotel Vauban
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, (154 reviews)
"Excellent old-style French hotel.Excellent room fan but really needed A/C. Breakfast excellent"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is NT$2,225
NT$2,522 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, (397 reviews)
"The location was pefect and the staff - all the staff - were very welcoming and helpful."
United States
George
The price is NT$3,323
NT$3,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
ibis Besancon Centre Ville
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and decorative lights.

6. 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 NT$2,733
NT$3,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Hotel Regina
A small palm tree in a garden with rocks and other plants.

7. 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, (432 reviews)
"Good hotel near to station and easy stroll into town"
United Kingdom
Phil
The price is NT$3,554
NT$4,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa
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, (874 reviews)
"Ideal location, modern clean hotel, great value"
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is NT$2,206
NT$2,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
ibis Besançon Centre La City
A hotel room with a bed, a tray with croissants, a glass of juice, and a cup of coffee.

9. ibis Styles Besançon

ibis Styles Besançon
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Besancon Old Town
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Quite place to stay"
United States
Gerard
The price is NT$2,966
NT$3,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
ibis Styles Besançon
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)
"Wonderful stay, clean room and breakfast to start the day.,"
Canada
Lloyd
The price is NT$2,785
NT$3,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
A kitchen area with a bread machine, jars of jam, and a coffee maker.

11. 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, (465 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Very welcoming. Clean room.."
United Kingdom
Jean-Yves
The price is NT$2,190
NT$2,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
A modern dining area with a wooden table, light grey upholstered chairs, and a large vase with flowers.

12. 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 NT$2,829
NT$3,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud
A hotel with a modern design, a central courtyard with flowers, and a clear blue sky.

13. ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare

ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Besancon Old Town
7.8 out of 10, Good, (527 reviews)
"Good clean, basic accommodation at a reasonable price."
Canada
Jim
The price is NT$1,992
NT$2,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare
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, (547 reviews)
"everything was fine, clean room, free inside parking."
United Kingdom
Virginijus
The price is NT$2,667
NT$2,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Hôtel Akena Besançon
A breakfast buffet with various bread, pastries, and cereal options.

15. 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 NT$2,873
NT$3,283 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin
A garden patio with wicker furniture, a swing set, and a pergola.

16. 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 NT$3,346
NT$3,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
A breakfast buffet with various food items, including bread, pastries, and condiments.

17. 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 NT$1,621
NT$1,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Brit Hotel Besançon L'Horloge
A courtyard with a central arched window, potted plants, and a bench.

18. Studio cosy centre ville

Studio cosy centre ville
0.8 km from Besancon Old Town
The price is NT$1,762
NT$2,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Studio cosy centre ville
A garden with a variety of flowers including yellow and purple blooms, surrounded by green foliage.

19. 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 NT$1,419
NT$1,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Premiere Classe Besancon - Ecole Valentin
A modern café with a wooden table, black chairs, and a bright yellow accent wall.

20. hotelF1 Besancon Micropolis

hotelF1 Besancon Micropolis
3.8 km from Besancon Old Town
5.2 out of 10, (151 reviews)
"Awful stay. Room was dirty - floors, table, chairs, cockroach in the room, bathrooms were unsanitary "
United Kingdom
Amy
The price is NT$1,082
NT$1,249 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
hotelF1 Besancon Micropolis
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Top Besancon Old Town Hotel Reviews

Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

8/10 Good
"Good location. Undercover secure parking (additional cost) On tram route Intermarché supermarket nearby Boulangerie nearby, lovely fresh produce Restaurant nearby Not far from river"
Ray 5-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

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.

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