Hôtel de Paris
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a well-rated base in the old town of Besançon without paying luxury prices. It suits couples and small families who plan to walk everywhere, less so drivers who will pay extra for parking.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Besançon. It is a 3-star hotel with a guest score of 8.7 out of 10 from 2,160 reviews, and a location score of 9.7. That mix makes it a good fit for couples, solo travellers and small families who want to explore the old town on foot. The property lists family rooms and air conditioning.
Skip it if you arrive by car and want cheap parking, because guests say the parking fee is high. The same applies to breakfast: guests like the buffet but find it expensive. If you want a spa or a restaurant in the building, our Luxury pick fits better. If every euro counts, our Budget pick was about €10 a night cheaper.
Location and getting around
The address is 33 rue des Granges, in the Besançon old town. Guests describe the street as part of a quiet pedestrian zone in the historic centre, close to restaurants. That calm comes up often in reviews and helps explain the high location score.
The main sights are close. The Synagogue of Besançon is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Besançon Cathedral is about 0.7 km, around 9 minutes. The Citadel of Besançon is about 1.2 km, around 15 minutes. These walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes can take a little longer.
What guests say
Two points come up again and again. The first is the location: quiet, central and near places to eat. The second is breakfast, a varied buffet with sweet, savoury and local options, served in a room guests call pleasant.
The main complaint is about extras rather than the room rate. Guests feel the rates are reasonable, but they consider the parking and breakfast fees high. Add those to your budget if you plan to use both.
Price and value against our other Besançon picks
The reference price was €89.92 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is about €180 for both nights. The sample median for the city was €101.40 per night, so this hotel sat about 11% below the middle of the market. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Best Western Citadelle, our Budget choice, was €79.97 per night with a score of 8.1 and 3 stars. Hôtel Restaurant Spa Le Sauvage, our Luxury choice, was €153.40 per night with a score of 8.6 and 4 stars. For roughly €10 more than the Budget pick you get a clearly higher guest score. Against the Luxury pick you save about €63 a night and still score slightly higher.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Besançon. Hôtel de Paris shared first place on guest score in that sample and was priced below the median. Our Best Value slot rewards that balance of score, number of reviews and price. It is not always the cheapest option, and here it is not.
Before you book
Check today's price for your exact dates, since the figures above come from November 2026. Confirm whether breakfast is included in your rate and what it costs if not. If you drive, ask about the parking fee and access to the pedestrian zone.
Room size, noise and cancellation terms have not been assessed, so read the conditions of your rate carefully. If you travel with children, book a family room as such rather than assuming extra beds will be available.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hôtel de Paris close to the main sights of Besançon?
Yes. It is in the old town, about 5 minutes on foot from the synagogue, 9 from the cathedral and 15 from the citadel. These are straight-line estimates, so allow a little extra time.
Does Hôtel de Paris in Besançon have parking?
Guests mention parking and say the fee is high. The price, location and availability are not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before you book.
Is breakfast included at Hôtel de Paris?
Not confirmed. A buffet breakfast is served and guests rate it well, but many find it expensive. Check whether your rate includes it.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €89.92 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.