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Popular hotels in Besançon

Discover well-known properties in Besançon that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 367 hotels in Besançon and price data was last updated on March 28, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Besançon is $77/night.
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3 Avenue Edouard-Droz, Besançon, Doubs, France
Mercure Besançon Parc Micaud welcomes you with sophisticated charm and a warm ambiance. Nestled on the edge of the quiet Parc Micaud, our hotel offers a unique experience where nature meets urban elegance. Enjoy its privileged location near the historic center of Besancon and the city iconic sites. A real moment of pleasure and morning indulgence, the buffet breakfast offers fresh and seasonal produce.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
1913 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
6, Rue du Chapitre, Besançon, Doubs, France
Hôtel Restaurant Spa Le Sauvage, formerly the Clarisses Monestary, is located in the historic district of Besançon, 500 metres from the citadel's ancient walls. It offers views of the tree-lined park, the medieval walls, the city and the Doubs Valley. All of the rooms feature parquet flooring and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. They also have a flat-screen TV, telephone and a desk. Some rooms offer a view on the garden and on the city. Breakfast is served every morning in the dining area, on the terrace or can be brought to your guest room upon request. You can also relax on the west-facing terrace with a drink from the bar. Guest can access the spa upon reservation and for an additional fee. Hôtel Restaurant Spa Le Sauvage is a 10-minute walk from the Musée du Temps and just 2 km from Besancon Viotte Train Station. Shops and restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk. Private parking is available at a surcharge and free WiFi internet access is provided.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
1721 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
6 Rue De La Viotte, Besançon, Doubs, France
Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a sauna Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, self parking, and conference space are onsite. Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. 70-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Besancon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
1118 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
9 Quai Vauban, Besançon, Doubs, France
Riverwalk Besancon hotel in Besancon Old Town with 2 restaurants 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a meeting room, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Hotel Vauban offers 13 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Besancon hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
561 reviews
Location
0.6 mi from city centre

Travel insights for hotels in Besançon

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Besançon?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Besançon is September ($54). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Besançon is July ($116).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Besançon?

The cheapest day to stay in Besançon is Sunday ($62). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $116.

How much is a hotel in Besançon tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Besançon tonight starting as low as $58, rising to an average cost of $94, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $110 for a 4-star hotel in Besançon for tonight.

How much is a Besançon hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Besançon this weekend for as little as $53/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $53/night. For a 4-star hotel in Besançon, the cheapest rate recently found was $95/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Besançon?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 50 days before your trip to Besançon. The lowest price found when booking 50 days ahead was $31 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Besançon, France

Discover affordable stays in Besançon that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Besançon can be found for as low as $36 per night. There is currently one property in Besançon that can be booked for this price. hotelF1 Besançon Micropolis is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Besançon. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Besançon for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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1 rue Pierre-Rubens, Besançon, Doubs, France
2.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$36
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1 Rue De La Poste, Besançon, Doubs, France
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$43
Avg. per night
5, Avenue Foch, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$55
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6 Rue Louis Aragon, Besançon, Doubs, France
4.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$62
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Rue de Chatillon, 1, Besançon, Doubs, France
2.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$65
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4, rue Louis Aragon, Besançon, Doubs, France
4.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$67
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7 Bis Avenue Foch, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$67
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1 route de Marchaux, Besançon, Doubs, France
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$68
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1 Avenue Louise Michel, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$70
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159 Rue de Dole, Besançon, Doubs, France
3.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$72
Avg. per night
91 Grande Rue, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$74
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8, Rue Moncey, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$78
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13 Rue General Lecourbe, Besançon, Doubs, France
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$80
Avg. per night
22b Rue De Trey, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$81
Avg. per night
33 Rue Des Granges, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$83
Avg. per night
21 rue Gambetta, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.7 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$83
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Besançon

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Besançon to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Besançon at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.
Hotels located in the Besançon area sorted by price and hotel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
4 stars +
6, Rue du Chapitre, Besançon, Doubs, France
3 Avenue Edouard-Droz, Besançon, Doubs, France
3 stars
22b Rue De Trey, Besançon, Doubs, France
21 rue Gambetta, Besançon, Doubs, France
1 Avenue Louise Michel, Besançon, Doubs, France
13 Rue General Lecourbe, Besançon, Doubs, France
2 stars and under
1 Rue De La Poste, Besançon, Doubs, France

Where to stay in Besançon

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About Besançon

Nestled within a hairpin bend of the Doubs River, UNESCO-listed Besançon lies near France’s border with Switzerland. It has been labelled a “Town of Art and History” and is home to impressive museums that showcase the region’s artistic and literary past.

Things to do in Besançon

In 1802, Victor Hugo was born in Besançon and his childhood home is open to the public as a museum. It offers a fascinating insight into his life and work, with an audio guide commentary leading you through its modern displays. Learn about his activism in pursuit of social justice as you browse the old photographs and manuscripts on display, then step into the world of a 19th-century pharmacy on the ground floor.

Want to visit the oldest museum in France? Head to the Museum of Fine Arts and Archeology, which was established in 1694 and occupies a former grain warehouse in the heart of Besançon. In addition to European paintings dating from the 14th to 20th centuries, it also boasts an extensive collection of drawings by artists such as Tintoretto, Peter Paul Rubens and Auguste Rodin. The archaeological exhibits include Egyptian mummies, Gallo-Roman mosaics and medieval sarcophagi.

Contemporary art is the focus of the Frac Franche-Comté, which occupies a striking modern building overlooking the Doubs River. You can explore the permanent collection of sculptures, installations and photography or coincide your visit with a temporary exhibition showcasing artists from France and beyond. The museum also hosts an inspiring program of concerts and artist talks throughout the year.

Getting around Besançon

Besançon is just over an hour’s drive from Dijon and two hours from Geneva International Airport. Trains connect to the Besançon Viotte railway station and buses travel throughout the city. The centre of Besançon can easily be explored on foot.

Facts about staying in Besançon

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Besançon to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 28, 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Besançon?

    2,559 reviews rated ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare with an average score of 7.7/10. It may also be worth looking into the ibis Styles Besançon, which received a rating of 8.0/10 from 3,791 reviews. Best Western Citadelle could also be a good option, with a score of 8.1/10 from 2,407 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Palais des Sports?

    A good hotel close to Palais des Sports is ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare (rated 7.7/10 from 2,559 reviews).

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

    In addition to Besançon, travelers opt to visit Beaune when visiting Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Dijon is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Besançon?

    In total, there are 367 hotels to choose from in Besançon, compared to 13,546 properties in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

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