Hotels in Besançon, France

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Besançon, Doubs, France
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Popular hotels in Besançon

Discover well-known properties in Besançon that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 294 hotels in Besançon and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Besançon is $120/night.
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5, Avenue Foch, Besançon, Doubs, France
Ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare provides a comfortable setting while in Besancon. It also offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
2389 reviews
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0.4 km from city centre
1 rue Pierre-Rubens, Besançon, Doubs, France
HotelF1 Besancon Ouest Micropolis - is set in Besancon and is close to nearby sightseeing spots, such as Micropolis. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet throughout the property.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
4.2
Okay
812 reviews
Location
4.3 km from city centre
21 rue Gambetta, Besançon, Doubs, France
Ibis Besancon Centre Ville is set in Besancon and is close to local sightseeing spots, including University of Franche-Comte. Guests can also make the most of complimentary internet access.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
2128 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Besançon

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Besançon. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:February
Most expensive month:September
Average price in Besançon:$120/night
Cheapest price found:$57/night
Cheapest day:Friday
Most expensive day:Tuesday
$102 - $167
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$107 - $126
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Besançon hotels

Browse through properties in Besançon that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 294 properties in Besançon and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Besançon. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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6 Rue De La Viotte, Besançon, Doubs, France
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$180
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3, Avenue des Montboucons, Besançon, Doubs, France
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$75
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6 Rue Du Chapitre, Besançon, Doubs, France
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$222
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1 Avenue Louise Michel, Besançon, Doubs, France
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$94
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13 Rue General Lecourbe, Besançon, Doubs, France
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$131
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1, Rue De Chatillon, Besançon, Doubs, France
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$85
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1 Rue De La Poste, Besançon, Doubs, France
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$75
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Hotel prices in Besançon

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1 Rue De La Poste, Besançon, Doubs, France
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21 rue Gambetta, Besançon, Doubs, France
13 Rue General Lecourbe, Besançon, Doubs, France
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6 Rue Du Chapitre, Besançon, Doubs, France
6 Rue De La Viotte, Besançon, Doubs, France

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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 28 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Besançon?

    Besançon is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is ibis Besançon Centre-Ville, which has a current rating of 8.3. For other potential stays, consider Hôtel de Paris and Best Western Citadelle, which can also be great places to stay in Besançon.

  • What is a good hotel near Stadium Léo-Lagrange?

    With a rating of 7.6/10 from 2,389 reviews, ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare is a hotel close to Stadium Léo-Lagrange that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Besançon near Micropolis Conference Center?

    Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Les Hauts Du Chazal is rated 7.8 from 1,503 reviews and is close to Micropolis Conference Center.

  • How much do hotels in Besançon cost?

    The average price of a hotel in Besançon is $149 per night, based on the last 3 days’ data. The average price of a 4-star hotel in Besançon around is $182 per night, whereas for a 5-star hotel it’s $473 per night.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Besançon?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Besançon starting from $58 per night in the last 3 days. For the weekend of 29 Mar to 31 Mar specifically, prices in Besançon are around $60 per night or higher.

  • How much is a hotel in Besançon tonight?

    Besançon hotels start at $67 for tonight; however, the average price of accommodation is about $153. Many 4-star stays can be found in Besançon tonight, with prices starting at $127. These prices were found on HotelsCombined within the last 72 hours.

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