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A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A modern lobby with a green wall, a reception desk, and seating area.

A reception area with a green wall, two armchairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

1. Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

Chaprais, 0.9 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Sarah

£83

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bust sculpture in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a directory.

A room with a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, a mounted TV, and a door with a lock and a control panel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a small desk, and a wall-mounted picture.

2. Hotel Vauban

Besancon Old Town, 0.6 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

George

£93

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A small palm tree in a garden with rocks and other plants.

A room with two reclining chairs, a glass door leading outside, and a wall with a patterned design.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern lobby with grey sofas, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the city.

3. Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

1 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Olga

£84

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy reading area with bookshelves, leather armchairs, and unique pendant lighting.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and hanging light fixtures.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Best Western Citadelle."

A modern lounge area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

4. Best Western Citadelle

Besancon Old Town, 0.2 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Scott

£67

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel reception area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a sign for 'Priority Welcome.'

A narrow, brick-paved corridor with a car parked at the end.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and a wall with a tree branch design.

A fountain in an outdoor area with a building in the background.

5. ibis Besancon Centre Ville

Besancon Old Town, 0.5 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

George

£92

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with a large window, comfortable seating, and a reception desk.

A room with red walls, a wooden ceiling, and a patterned carpet. There is a wooden cabinet and a table with chairs.

A staircase with red carpeted steps and a stone wall.

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, wooden chairs, and a warm ambiance with recessed ceiling lights.

6. Hôtel du Nord

Besancon Old Town, 0.3 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Christopher

£58

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a tray with croissants, a glass of juice, and a cup of coffee.

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, seating area, and digital information displays.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.

An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a dining table set for two, and umbrellas providing shade.

7. ibis Styles Besançon

1.5 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Gerard

£71

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A kitchen area with a bread machine, jars of jam, and a coffee maker.

A person sitting on a grey sofa in a room with a television on a stand, a small table with a remote control, and a window with curtains.

A person sitting on a grey sofa in a room with a red chair, a table with a glass, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two patterned armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a mirror on the wall.

8. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

0.8 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Jean-Yves

£56

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, a central courtyard with flowers, and a clear blue sky.

A restaurant interior with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with a blue couch, and a wall with patterned shelves.

9. ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare

1 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Jim

£52

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and decorative lights.

A hotel entrance with a red awning labeled "HOTEL REGINA," a stone archway, and potted plants.

A black car parked on a cobblestone street beside a stone wall covered with green ivy.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with white shutters.

10. Hotel Regina

Besancon Old Town, 0.3 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

CHEDIA

£73

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern dining area with a wooden table, light grey upholstered chairs, and a large vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a phone, and a red chair.

A gazebo in a park with a paved area and benches.

A spacious lobby with a green sofa, brown armchairs, and a wooden ceiling.

11. Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud

Chaprais, 0.6 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Robin

£72

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern interior with a central island, bar stools, and a kitchen area in the background.

A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating, a large window with a view, and decorative wall art.

A modern lobby with a geometric patterned floor, green accent walls, and a reception desk with plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs under large umbrellas, surrounded by glass windows and potted plants.

12. ibis Besançon Centre La City

0.7 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Simon

£61

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, one with red pillows, a large window with blinds, and a door leading to another room.

A modern restaurant interior with white and wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and pendant lighting.

A row of Tesla charging stations with a clear sky and greenery in the background.

A hotel corridor with a colorful striped carpet, a painting of a person by a river, and a modern elevator.

13. Hôtel Akena Besançon

6.1 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Virginijus

£82

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a floral wall mural, and a door with a sign.

A breakfast buffet with various food items including croissants, granola, and nuts.

A modern office space with a round table displaying magazines, a blue wall, a grey storage unit, and a yellow chair.

A modern building with a wooden facade and a sign reading "HOTEL AUX ATELIER."

14. Aux Ateliers

3.9 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

regis

£112

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand with shelves.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, laptops, nameplates, and water bottles.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

15. Campanile NATURE - Besançon Ouest Chateaufarine

4.3 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Alois Wolfgang

£58

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet setup with various fruits, pastries, and beverages.

A gym with exercise equipment, a red mat, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a wooden table and two black chairs with white cushions.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a robe hanging on the wall.

16. La Table de Gustave

10.6 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Scott

£91

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A breakfast buffet with various bread, pastries, and cereal options.

A B&B hotel with outdoor seating and a stone wall.

A window with a view of trees and a field.

A B&B hotel building with a modern design, featuring a large sign on the facade and a parking lot in front.

17. B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin

3.8 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Mark

£72

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, a window with a view, and wall-mounted lights.

A hotel named HOTEL de la VALLEE with reception areas and a sign indicating 24-hour service.

A compact living space with a dining area, a bed, a television, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, grey walls, wooden flooring, a TV, and a window with blinds.

18. Hôtel de la Vallée

10.2 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Julian

£77

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with two green armchairs, a round wooden table, and a large mirror on a wooden slatted wall.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small dining table with breakfast items, a bed, and a white chair.

A modern multi-story residential building with a mix of balconies and windows, featuring a curved structure on the left side.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a potted plant.

19. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

3.6 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Robert

£55

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception desk with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a wooden counter. There is a chandelier above and a door leading to another room.

A living room with a sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There are several potted plants around.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, a glass container, and a wine glass rack.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

20. Hôtel Calisola

2.7 mi from Cathédrale St-Jean

Nikolaj C. R.

£71

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Top Cathédrale St-Jean Hotel Reviews

ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare

8/10 Good

"Manque d’espace de rangement, mais le lit est confortable et c’est propre."

Hôtel de Paris

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent city centre location...be sure to book parking, which is quite limited. Also be aware that there is no restaurant in the hotel but that there are many options very close by"

ibis Styles Besançon

8/10 Good

"So. After an exhausting drive from Rotterdam we dropped our bags in the room and shot down for a beverage before dinner. Staff friendly and chatty. Food was better than I'd expect from a hotel. My Faux Fillet was excellent. Room, was good, large bed, shower. Just what we needed."

Hotel Vauban

8/10 Good

"Great central location; parking a 5-10 min walk."

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect hotel - Booked this hotel due to its position as it was perfect for where we were going. The hotel was easy to find and the parking was offered in the underground garage - good for motorcyclist. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast again was first class and I would definitely recommend this hotel."

Accueil Hotel Besançon

8/10 Good

"tienen maquina para cafe, cuarto estaba bien limpio"

Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for a short stop over with secure parking and walking distance to the centre of Besancon."

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel. Enjoyed spa. Close to town. Spacious room. Was nice overall"

Hôtel du Nord

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Easy location for one night travelling south"

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Besancon Citadel

8.8/10 (113 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Besancon when you spend time at Besancon Citadel. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Horloge Astronomique

Find out about the history of Besancon with a stop at Horloge Astronomique. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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House of Victor Hugo

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at House of Victor Hugo during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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House of the Lumière Brothers

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at House of the Lumière Brothers during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Citadel of Besancon

9.0/10 (87 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Besancon with a stop at Citadel of Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Musée Comtois

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Musée Comtois during your travels in Besancon. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation during your trip to Besancon. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

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Musée d'Histoire Naturelle

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Musée d'Histoire Naturelle in Besancon. Discover the area's countryside and monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cathédrale St-Jean?

Cathédrale St-Jean is located in Besancon. Travellers like this welcoming area for its riverfront and restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 57 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Cathédrale St-Jean?

Adjacent to Cathédrale St-Jean, Best Western Citadelle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a 24-hour business centre. Other good options close by include Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa and Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Cathédrale St-Jean?

Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cathédrale St-Jean.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cathédrale St-Jean, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Cathédrale St-Jean.

What can I see and do near Cathédrale St-Jean?

House of Victor Hugo, Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie and Musée Comtois feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Besancon Citadel, Palais Granvelle and Fortifications of Vauban are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Create some family memories at Musée d'Histoire Naturelle and City of Arts.

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Our top choices for Cathédrale St-Jean hotels

1. Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

2. Hotel Vauban

3. Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

4. Best Western Citadelle

5. ibis Besancon Centre Ville

6. Hôtel du Nord

7. ibis Styles Besançon

8. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

9. ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare

10. Hotel Regina

11. Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud

12. ibis Besançon Centre La City

13. Hôtel Akena Besançon

14. Aux Ateliers

15. Campanile NATURE - Besançon Ouest Chateaufarine

16. La Table de Gustave

17. B&B HOTEL Besançon Valentin

18. Hôtel de la Vallée

19. Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

20. Hôtel Calisola

Top Cathédrale St-Jean Hotel Reviews

ibis budget Besancon Centre Gare

Hôtel de Paris

ibis Styles Besançon

Hotel Vauban

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon Hauts du Chazal

Accueil Hotel Besançon

Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent

Hôtel Victor Hugo & Spa

Hôtel du Nord

Other attractions near Cathédrale St-Jean

Besancon Citadel

Horloge Astronomique

House of Victor Hugo

House of the Lumière Brothers

Citadel of Besancon

Musée Comtois

Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation

Musée d'Histoire Naturelle

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