Hôtel Restaurant Spa Le Sauvage
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.
Book it if you want the most complete hotel among our Besançon picks, with a spa and a restaurant on site and a quiet spot near the citadel. Skip it if you mainly need a bed in the old town, as our Best Value pick scores slightly higher for far less.
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Hôtel Restaurant Spa Le Sauvage is our Luxury pick in Besançon. It holds an official 4-star rating and a guest score of 8.6 out of 10 from 1,225 reviews. The property lists a spa and wellness centre, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and family rooms, and it is tagged as pet friendly.
That makes it a sound choice for couples on a short break who want to unwind after sightseeing, and for travellers who prefer to eat where they sleep. Pet owners should still confirm the rules and any fee.
It is a weaker fit if price matters most. Guests find the room rates reasonable but say the fees for parking and the spa are high, so the final bill can grow.
Location and getting around
The address is 6, rue du Chapitre, in the Besançon old town. Guests describe a quiet setting near the citadel and a short walk to the centre. The location score is 9.3.
Besançon Cathedral is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot. The Citadel of Besançon is about 0.6 km, around 8 minutes, although the real walk may involve a climb that our data does not measure. The Synagogue of Besançon is about 1.1 km, around 14 minutes. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
Staff come up most often. Reviews describe a friendly, professional team, a warm welcome and attentive service. The quiet location is the other strong point.
The main complaint is the cost of extras. Parking and spa use are seen as expensive, even by guests who were happy with the room rate. Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data, so check what is served and what it costs.
Price and value against our other Besançon picks
The reference price was €153.40 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is about €307 for both nights. The city sample median was €101.40, so this hotel sat clearly above the middle of the market. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Hôtel de Paris, our Best Value pick, was €89.92 per night with a score of 8.7 and 3 stars. Best Western Citadelle, our Budget pick, was €79.97 with a score of 8.1. Le Sauvage costs about €63 a night more than Hôtel de Paris. What that extra buys is the fourth star, a spa and a restaurant, not a higher guest score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Besançon. Our Luxury slot looks for five-star hotels first; if none qualifies, a four-star hotel must score at least 8.5. Le Sauvage passed that bar with 8.6 and ranked joint second on guest score in the sample.
With more than 1,200 reviews, the score rests on a solid base.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates. Ask what spa access costs, what hours it keeps and whether it needs booking. If you drive, ask about the parking fee.
Breakfast, room size, noise, the condition of the rooms and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate conditions and recent reviews of the room type you want.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Le Sauvage in Besançon have a spa?
Yes, the property lists a spa and wellness centre. Guests say the fee for using it is high, so check the price and opening hours for your dates.
How far is the hotel from the citadel?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The real route may be longer and uphill.
Is breakfast included?
Not confirmed in our data. Check whether your rate includes breakfast and what is served before you book.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €153.40 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.
Can I bring my dog?
The hotel is tagged as pet friendly. Rules and any fee are not confirmed, so ask the hotel directly.