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Hotel Vauban

Besancon Old Town hotel with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Double Room
Reception
Bathroom sink
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Ski facilities
    Ski facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
9 quai Vauban, Besancon, Doubs, 25000

What's nearby

  • University of Franche-Comte - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Besancon Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Besancon Citadel - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Citadel of Besancon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Micropolis Conference Center - 12 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 108 min drive
  • École Valentin Station - 11 min drive
  • Besançon Viotte Station - 13 min walk
  • Besançon Mouillere Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Alsacien - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pum - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Gibus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cake And The City - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vauban

Located near a train station, Hotel Vauban is a great choice for a stay in Besancon. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit La Coudee, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking within 656 ft (EUR 1 per night)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

La Coudee – This restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.50 per cent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 13 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 1 per night (656 ft away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Hotel Vauban Besancon
Vauban Besancon
Hotel Vauban Hotel
Hotel Vauban Besancon
Hotel Vauban Hotel Besancon

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Vauban offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Vauban does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Vauban?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Vauban?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Vauban and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and horse riding.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Vauban?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Vauban like?
Hotel Vauban is in Besancon Old Town, a short 1-minute walk from University of Franche-Comte and 11 minutes' walk from Parc Micaud.

Hotel Vauban Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff. Quiet. Good beds. Central location - can walk everywhere
Vinay, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, lovely staff, and very comfortable (firm) beds. Lots of great restaurants and shops around.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice rooms disorganized lobby
Jerold, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, nice room and pleasant staff.
Andrea, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Madelaine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

A 3 star hotel without a 24 hour desk. The front doors are locked during the mid-day until 2 or 3 pm, not really sure. The front door is on a narrow walkway beside the river that is used by many single men; sitting, eating, drinking. Also, that front door and walkway face the very hot afternoon sun. The hotel is totally run by one man who also runs two restaurants that open to the other side of the building (the plaza) and it seems he is a primary cook for those restaurants. The restaurant kitchens are in the basement and exhaust their kitchens to the front door walkway. Breakfast is very minimal. Room was small, clean and quiet. The location is very good, in the heart of Besancon.
Guy E, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location, friendly staff, newly renovated and clean room. Superb breakfast.
Erkki, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nobody had advised us that the property is in a pedestrian only area - must park 4 blocks away. It's a bare bones property, very very simple rooms. Great location and friendly staff.
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great central hotel & restaurant
We loved this hotel and the French restaurant attached (we didn't try the Italian one but other guests recommended it). Staff really went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We had great view of square, others had view of river.
Susan Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The very pleasant and helpful owner not only runs an excellent hotel but two restaurants in the same building. The room was clean and reasonably priced with excellent air conditioning. The location is perfect and central to this very interesting area of Besancon. parking available close by at parking Pasteur if you have a car. Both the Hotel Vauban and this beautiful city are highly recommended. We really enjoyed our stay.
Lee, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotiel is very decent, our room was clean and spacious with comfortable beds. The parking is in the shopping centre (a few minutes walking distance). Can be definitely recommended for staying.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good facility and location. No parking, difficult to get to by car, advised no wifi working upon arrival.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

For other travellers from North America who are arriving by car: Besancon is confusing to get around in a vehicle as the streets are narrow, not on a grid pattern, and a lot of them are one way. For this hotel it’s easier to set your gps to parking nearby (200m-500m) and walk over to the hotel bringing your luggage with you. There is currently construction in the area of the hotel, so it makes it more difficult to manoeuvre around by car. The front door is clear we buzzed in using the small silver button on the speaker beside the door with the hotel name on it. The reception area often doesn’t have anyone there and there is no signage or bell to alert anyone that you need assistance so be prepared to wait for 20 minutes. There were small white flies in our room but they were not bothersome and mostly stayed by the window. Other than the above mentioned the hotel was adequate.
Kelly, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Don't miss this unassuming gem!
Hotel is in a fantastic location with the river on one side and an interesting street on the other. Our initial booking for one night was unexpectedly extended to four and we can't fault the service we have received here. There is no bar or restaurant within the hotel but step outside and the choice is amazing within a few meters. The Hotel Vauban offers continental breakfast with a good selection. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the bathrooms extremely modern. We feel very fortunate to have found this unassuming gem.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A return trip to the Hotel Vauban and the fact that we have returned on more than one occasion says it all!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, great hotel owner!
Hotel owner is very pleasant, very helpful! Very nice hotel !
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and great personal experience
A small hotel on the river in the center of town. The owner and the staff were extremely helpful. Located the best, not tourist and not overly expensive restaurants. Helped to organize visits to sights. Answered all questions. They gave very personal service to everyone. Definitely a hotel I would stay ata again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Perfect Hotel
This is the hotel we are all looking for. Friedly, clean, perfectly organized and located. Right downtown Besançn, where you want to be. Only issue : parking is quite a challenge. But it would be the same for any hotel located downtown in Besançon.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

top notch standard
sevice, cleanliness, room standard all to perfection. stylish bathroom. even got an apology for a fault that did not matter to me. has two restaurants though I didn't try either myself. read the address literally as the entrance does face the river unlike surrounding buildings that face the square.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Private central hotel
Comfortable central stay in Besancon.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, I will stay again!
VERY helpful staff, great location, very clean, great restaurant. I would definitely recommend it!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great central location
Very comfortable and central hotel, recently renovated with friendly staff. English spoken if needed. Highly recommended.
Verified Hotels.com guest review