Préfecture Travel Guide

Caen

An ornate room with a large chandelier, a sofa, and a table with flowers.
A grand hall with ornate ceiling and chandeliers, long tables, and red chairs.
A detailed octagonal ceiling with a central floral pattern surrounded by geometric designs.
Illuminated sculptures in a square with historic buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Préfecture attractions

Congress Centre

8.6/10 (22 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Congress Centre during your trip to Caen. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

Caen Memorial Ticket/Pass Exploration Museum

Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map

£23
per adult
Caen: Memorial Museum Ticket with D-Day Landings Audio Tour & Map
Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux

£120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canadian DDAY Sites Full Day Tour from Bayeux
Best Intro to Caen in 2 hours with a Local

Best Intro to Caen in 2 hours with a Local

£68
per adult
Best Intro to Caen in 2 hours with a Local
Private Tour to Discover the Treasures of Caen

Discover the Treasures of Caen

£46
per adult
Discover the Treasures of Caen
Juno Beach Shared Tour from Le Havre

Juno Beach Shared Tour from Le Havre

£174
per adult
Juno Beach Shared Tour from Le Havre
Caen: Magic Team Escape Game in Town

Caen: Magic Team Escape Game in Town

£59
per traveller
Caen: Magic Team Escape Game in Town
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Top hotels in Préfecture

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique

3 out of 5
33 Rue De Bras Caen Calvados
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £94 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£94
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Caen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Maison des Quatrans and Normandy Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (273 reviews)
"Fantastic budget hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

ibis Styles Caen Centre Historique
Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa

Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa

4 out of 5
25 Rue Des Bouchers Bayeux Calvados
The price is £120 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£120
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bayeux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg & Spa
Churchill Hotel Bayeux Centre

Churchill Hotel Bayeux Centre

3 out of 5
14-16 rue Saint Jean Bayeux
The price is £116 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£116
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bayeux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (596 reviews)
"The staff of the hotel were excellent. Jay at the front desk was especially helpful. The only small issue was the size of the room, I will book a larger room the next time but highly recommend the hotel. If you are renting a vehicle and are driving I recommend to call the hotel before arriving so ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Churchill Hotel Bayeux Centre
Village Normandy Garden Pierre & Vacances

Village Normandy Garden Pierre & Vacances

3 out of 5
Garden Club Branville Calvados
The price is £74 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£74
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf residence in Branville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (470 reviews)
"Good pool. Good value"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Village Normandy Garden Pierre & Vacances
Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois

Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois

2 out of 5
24 rue du Clos Beaumois Caen Calvados
The price is £45 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£45
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (874 reviews)
"Propre et stationnement facile"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois
Hôtel Spa Face à la Mer

Hôtel Spa Face à la Mer

3 out of 5
42 Bd Wattier Merville-Franceville-Plage Calvados
The price is £97 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£97
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merville-Franceville-Plage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"Nice modern little hotel. We enjoyed our stay, used gym and spa facility as well. Breakfast options are just enough to have light breakfast in the morning."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Hôtel Spa Face à la Mer
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Where to stay in Préfecture

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A cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by buildings and a green park.

Caen City Centre

Monuments, beaches and museums are just a few things travellers enjoy about Caen City Centre. Check out Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

A waterfront cityscape with a calm river reflecting buildings and cars.

Port of Caen

Restaurants, shopping and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Port of Caen. Make a stop by Port de plaisance de Caen while you're exploring.

A historic stone building with intricate carvings and a large arched structure.

Saint-Jean

Saint-Jean is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Caen area, you might plan a trip to Normandy Museum or Caen Castle.

A historic stone building with a red door, a large tree, and a church spire in the background.

Quartier du château

Unique features of Quartier du château include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

A street with a monument, flags, and a hotel.

Théâtre

Well liked for its restaurants and historical sites, you might stop by Normandy Museum and Caen Castle while you're exploring Théâtre and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

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