Avignon City Centre Travel Guide

Avignon

A historic stone castle with arched windows and a tall tower.
A historic castle with a prominent tower and arched windows.
A historic square with ornate buildings, outdoor cafes, and pedestrians.
A crucifixion statue on a church facade with a clear blue sky in the background.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stone walls, and a central sculpture.

Stay near popular Avignon City Centre attractions

A historic stone castle with arched windows and a tall tower.

Palais des Papes

9.2/10 (1,354 reviews)
Built to house and protect France’s 14th-century popes, one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces dominates Avignon’s skyline and cultural life.
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Things to do

Avignon Night Tour: Past & Present with a Native Guide

Avignon Night Tour: Past & Present with a Native Guide

£34
per adult
Avignon Night Tour: Past & Present with a Native Guide
The Expression Tour: Visit & wine tasting.

The Expression Tour: Visit & wine tasting.

£16
per adult
The Expression Tour: Visit & wine tasting.
Avignon flamboyant and secret! Guided walking tour

Avignon : walking tour of the most see-sights and hidden gems

£22
per adult
Avignon : walking tour of the most see-sights and hidden gems
Avignon: Around The Palace Tour

Avignon: Around The Palace Tour

£25
per adult
Avignon: Around The Palace Tour
Baux de Provence

Discovery of Les Alpilles

£73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discovery of Les Alpilles
Avignon by Night: Popes' Secrets Tour with a Native Guide

Avignon by Night: Popes' Secrets Tour with a Native Guide

£27
per adult
Avignon by Night: Popes' Secrets Tour with a Native Guide
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Top hotels in Avignon City Centre

Hotel d'Europe

Hotel d'Europe

5 out of 5
12 Place Crillon Avignon Vaucluse
The price is £306 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£306
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (811 reviews)
"Excellent service and great location"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Hotel d'Europe
Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel

4 out of 5
44 Cours Jean Jaures Avignon Vaucluse
The price is £99 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£99
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Bristol Hotel
Central Hotel

Central Hotel

3 out of 5
31 rue de la République Avignon Vaucluse
The price is £85 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£85
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (845 reviews)
"I liked the location and the patio. One young girl was very nice when we left our luggages until we left the town for the train station. But the bathroom was really really small and would benefit from small repairs. The access for the family rooms is by stairs, which is a pain with large ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Central Hotel
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis

Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis

4 out of 5
20 Rue Du Portail Boquier Avignon Vaucluse
The price is £101 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
£101
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre

Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre

4 out of 5
Rue Ferruce Quartier Balance Avignon Vaucluse
The price is £96 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
£96
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.4/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre
Regina Hotel

Regina Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Rue De La Republique Avignon Vaucluse
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £66 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£66
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (910 reviews)
"Overall quite satisfied with the stay, room is a bit small but as expected. Breakfast is a bit too basic, could be a bit more diversified. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend to other travelers."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Regina Hotel
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Where to stay in Avignon City Centre

Find the best Avignon City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Avignon City Centre
Learn more about Avignon City Centre
A historic cityscape with medieval architecture, including a prominent castle and cathedral.

Nord Rocade

While Nord Rocade may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.

A courtyard with a large tree casting shadows, surrounded by a stone building with arched windows and balconies.
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Quartier Ouest

While Quartier Ouest isn't home to many top sights, Avignon Festival and Rue de la Republique are some notable places to visit nearby.

A historic castle with multiple towers and arched windows.

Quartier Nord

Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but Rue des Teinturiers and City Walls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A stone bridge over a river with people walking on it, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Montfavet

Montfavet is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parc des Expositions and Epicurium.

Sud Rocade

While there might not be top attractions in Sud Rocade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.

Avignon City Centre Travel Guide

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