SOWELL HOTELS Les Chevaliers
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, book it if you want to sleep a short walk from the medieval Cité for well under the city's typical price. If guest score matters more than saving money, our Best Value and Luxury picks rate higher but cost two to four times as much.
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This 4-star hotel is for travellers who want to see Carcassonne on foot without paying old-town prices. It scores 8.0 out of 10 from 2,499 reviews, a big sample. The property lists a spa, restaurant, garden, terrace, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and the listing is tagged as pet-friendly.
It is the lowest-rated of the 7 hotels we compared, so anyone who chooses mainly by guest score should look at our other picks. Fussy breakfast eaters should also note that some guests find the choice limited.
Location and getting around
The address is 2 bis Rue des Calquières. Guests describe it as sitting between the medieval fortress and the town centre, near the old bridge. Location scores 9.4 out of 10.
The walking distances are short. Carcassonne Cathedral is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot. The Cité de Carcassonne and the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus are both about 0.7 km, around 9 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, and the real route may take longer.
What guests say
Location is the top point, followed by views. Some guests describe an outlook over the medieval castle, the old bridge and the river from private balconies. Not every room will have this, so check the room type if the view matters to you.
Breakfast gets a mixed reaction. Quality is called good, but some guests report limited variety. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price compared with our other Carcassonne picks
The reference price we saw was €66.64 per night, about €133 for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is a reference price for those dates, not a live quote, so check today's price for yours. It was 37% below the sample median of €105.44.
Our Best Value pick, Hôtel du Château & Spa - Teritoria, was €133.66 per night with 8.5 and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne - MGallery Collection, was €250.79 with 9.0 and 5 stars. So you save about €67 a night against the Best Value pick and about €184 against the Luxury one, in exchange for a lower guest score.
Continental and buffet breakfast are listed. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Carcassonne. After setting aside the upscale choice, this one had the lowest eligible reference price, which is how our Budget slot works. A 9.4 location score at this price is the reason it stands out.
Before you book
If you want a castle view, book a room type that clearly states a balcony or view, and confirm it with the hotel. Check whether breakfast is included and whether the spa is open and charges a fee on your dates.
Travelling with a pet? Confirm the policy and any fee. Read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is SOWELL HOTELS Les Chevaliers from the Cité de Carcassonne?
About 0.7 km, roughly 9 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The cathedral is about 8 minutes away.
Do rooms have castle views?
Some guests describe views over the castle, old bridge and river from private balconies. Check that your room type includes a balcony or view.
Is breakfast good?
Guests rate the quality as good but some find the variety limited. Check whether breakfast is in your rate.
Are pets allowed?
The listing is tagged as pet-friendly. Confirm the policy and any charge with the hotel before you travel.
How much does a night cost?
We saw €66.64 per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.