Roscoff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Roscoff
Roscoff, a Breton seaside town with "petite cité de caractère" (small town of character) status, is the perfect destination for big adventures in the great outdoors.

This former corsair port in the department of Finistère sits on the tip of the headland on the west side of the Bay of Morlaix. The town has 8.5 miles of coastline, with several fine sandy beaches, as well as the famous ferry port, which offers links to Ireland, the UK and Spain.

There's plenty to do in Roscoff, with its remarkably well preserved 16th and 17th-century architectural heritage, its very famous thalassotherapy centre and its open-air sports. Let's also not forget its cuisine, which mainly owes its reputation to the region's large fishing industry.

You can follow various routes to explore the town, with guides, on your own following the 24 information boards or aboard the little tourist train. Don't miss the superb Exotic garden and its 18-metre rock, which offers a panoramic view over the Bay of Morlaix. The Maison des Johnnies retraces the history of onion growing in Roscoff, onions being a common ingredient in the dishes on offer in the town's various restaurants.

The Centre Nautique de Roscoff offers both accompanied kayak or sailboat trips in groups, and individual professional training courses. To unwind afterwards, Roscoff thalassotherapy centre offers water, seaweed and very pure sea mud in exceptional surroundings.

Roscoff is served by TER Bretagne trains, with connections to the town of Morlaix. You can get around Roscoff and the local area easily on foot, by bicycle, on horseback and even by motorbike with a specially designed circuit to explore the region on two wheels! A free shuttle in the summer, the Rosko Bus, has been set up by the municipal authorities to provide access to the town centre, the port and the beaches.

Between discovering the town's heritage, relaxing in the spa and enjoying activities of all kinds, Roscoff will charm the whole family and make your holiday a hit.

ibis Roscoff bord de mer
ibis Roscoff bord de mer
3 out of 5
17 place Lacaze Duthiers, Roscoff, Finistere
The price is ₹5,374 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹5,374
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz and Plage ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
"The hotel was great the staff were briliant but the decor was a little under power a the room carpet looked dirty and stained they need to cjoose a diffrrent design"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

ibis Roscoff bord de mer
Hôtel Brittany & Spa
Hôtel Brittany & Spa
4 out of 5
Boulevard Sainte Barbe - Bp 47, Roscoff, Finistere
The price is ₹15,579 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
₹15,579
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plage du Poul Louz and Roscoff International ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (77 reviews)
A very pleasant end to a holiday
"Restaurant was exceptional with excellent food, service and ambience. Hotel room a little small. Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2023

Hôtel Brittany & Spa
Hôtel Beau Rivage Valdys Thalasso & Spa
Hôtel Beau Rivage Valdys Thalasso & Spa
3 out of 5
16 Rue Victor Hugo, Roscoff, Finistere
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,523 per night from 29 May to 30 May
₹10,523
per night
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Plage de Roc'h Kroum and Notre-Dame ...
7.6/10 Good! (194 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Hôtel Beau Rivage Valdys Thalasso & Spa
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Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
Rue du Docteur Louis Bagot, Roscoff, Finistere
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Roscoff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Popular attractions Plage de Roc'h Kroum and La Maison des Johnnies ...
7.6/10 Good! (209 reviews)
"I arrived with problems about the Expedia booking system, which were eventually sorted out by the manager for which I was very grateful and after that an amazing stay!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Résidence Valdys Les Jardins et Terrasses de Rockroum
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Reviews of Roscoff

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Aug 2019

Lovely town.Have been here several times, on a sunny day it is stunning. Best restaurant is at L'Arcades hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 Aug 2019

Very atmospheric with its winding cobbled streets and plethora of small restaurants serving crepes and galettes.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
12 Jul 2019

Roscoff was lovely we just chose the wrong property to stay. It’s rated 4 stars - no way. It’s more like student accommodation avoid like the plague!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
8 Jul 2019

Very nice hotel and close to Ferry Port and the harbour. The only slight downside was the lady on reception when we arrived who was a bit grumpy and made a face because we didn’t want breakfast. To compensate though the lady on reception was lovely.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
17 Jun 2019

Was surprisingly expensive, but a nice get away from the every day pace of life!

2/5 - Disappointing

Jason
17 Jun 2019

Parking was not the best, the receptionist told us to park anywhere apart from the blue bays as it’s free. We parked about a 10 min walk away, I then found out there was secure parking shared with the IBIS 5 mins away, this was ok but very tight.

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