Besancon Old Town Travel Guide

Besancon

A densely packed urban landscape with historic buildings and a prominent green-domed structure.
A church with a dome and a cross on top, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A historic building with columns, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

Stay near popular Besancon Old Town attractions

Besancon Citadel

8.8/10 (113 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.
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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 ₹7,867 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹7,867
₹9,017 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly 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! (721 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Best Western Citadelle
Hôtel du Nord

Hôtel du Nord

2 out of 5
8, rue Moncey Besancon
The price is ₹6,425 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹6,425
₹7,285 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)
"Excellent old-style French hotel.Excellent room fan but really needed A/C. Breakfast excellent"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Hôtel du Nord
Hôtel de Paris

Hôtel de Paris

3 out of 5
33 Rue Des Granges Besancon
The price is ₹9,360 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹9,360
₹10,660 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (502 reviews)
"The room was adequate but rather "stripped down." There is no elevator to the 3rd floor."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Hôtel de Paris
ibis Besancon Centre Ville

ibis Besancon Centre Ville

3 out of 5
21 Rue Gambetta Besancon Doubs
The price is ₹8,528 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
₹8,528
₹9,742 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (391 reviews)
"The location was pefect and the staff - all the staff - were very welcoming and helpful."

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

ibis Besancon Centre Ville
Hotel Vauban

Hotel Vauban

3 out of 5
9 quai Vauban Besancon Doubs
The price is ₹10,054 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹10,054
₹11,421 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie and Pelote ...
9/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
"Best place to stay in the city center!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hotel Vauban
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

91 GRANDE RUE Besancon
The price is ₹7,410 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹7,410
₹8,558 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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 ...
Hotel Regina
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Besancon Old Town Travel Guide