Historic Centre Travel Guide

Montpellier

A stone bridge, historic buildings, and a clear blue sky.
A bustling square with ornate buildings, including a prominent 'Gaumont' cinema and a 'Popeyes' restaurant.
A historic fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by a square with buildings and cafes.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, a large organ, and rows of pews.
A grand hallway with a tiled floor, a staircase, and statues.

Stay near popular Historic Centre attractions

A modern building with the text "Le Corum" and "Palais des Congrès - Opera Berlioz" on its facade.

Corum Convention Center

8.2/10 (207 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Corum Convention Center during your trip to Montpellier. Take in the art scene in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Montpellier : TimeXperience Escape Room

Montpellier : TimeXperience Escape Room

£26
per adult
Montpellier : TimeXperience Escape Room
Electric bike rental in Montpellier

Electric bike rental in Montpellier (VAE type Ville)

£30
per adult
Electric bike rental in Montpellier (VAE type Ville)
Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour

Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour

£17
per adult
Legendary Montpellier, flexible legends and storytelling tour
Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier

Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier

£76
per adult
Small-Group Half-Day Languedoc Wine and Oyster Tour from Montpellier
Gellone Abbey

Discovery of the Grands Sites de l'Hérault from Montpellier

£73
per adult
Discovery of the Grands Sites de l'Hérault from Montpellier
Behind the scenes of the Château

Behind the scenes of the Château

£10
per adult
Behind the scenes of the Château
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Top hotels in Historic Centre

Hôtel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier

Hôtel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier

4 out of 5
3 rue Clos René Montpellier Herault
The price is £130 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£130
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
"Great location, pool and clean and spacious rooms. The bar is small but has all live football on tv, serves good beer too."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Hôtel Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier
Campanile PRIME - Montpellier Centre St Roch

Campanile PRIME - Montpellier Centre St Roch

3 out of 5
11 Rue Pagezy Montpellier
The price is £101 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£101
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa residence in Montpellier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Campanile PRIME - Montpellier Centre St Roch
Hotel Ulysse Montpellier Centre

Hotel Ulysse Montpellier Centre

3 out of 5
338 Avenue de Saint-Maur Montpellier Herault
The price is £64 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£64
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews)
"Would recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel Ulysse Montpellier Centre
Grand Hôtel du Midi Montpellier - Opéra Comédie

Grand Hôtel du Midi Montpellier - Opéra Comédie

4 out of 5
22 Boulevard Victor Hugo Montpellier Herault
The price is £123 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£123
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (962 reviews)
"Front desk was great with helping us understand what to see and providing us a map. Clean rooms and great location for walking around the city"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Grand Hôtel du Midi Montpellier - Opéra Comédie
Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch

Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch

3 out of 5
6 et 8, rue Jules Ferry Montpellier Herault
The price is £81 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£81
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The location was utterly fantastic, right next to the main station and tram route so real easy to get around the city. The only downside was I had a ground floor room facing the street the was noisy with passing vehicles, trams and hearing people, also street cleaing happened around 3am and that ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Hotel Comedie Saint-Roch
JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch

JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch

3 out of 5
50 Rue Isabelle Eberhardt Montpellier Hérault
The price is £58 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£58
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Montpellier. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (420 reviews)
"What an awesome place. The hotel is well set up for chilling and working. Pool is lush and the staff were so helpful. Thank you"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

JOST Hotel Montpellier Centre St Roch
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Where to stay in Historic Centre

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A historic fountain with a statue in the center, surrounded by a square with buildings and cafes.

Montpellier City-Centre

Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier City-Centre. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Fabre Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.

A bustling square with ornate buildings, including a prominent 'Gaumont' cinema and a 'Popeyes' restaurant.

Montpellier-Centre

Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Montpellier-Centre. Top attractions like Montpellier Cathedral and Jardin des plantes de Montpellier are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Louis Blanc Tram Station or Place Albert 1er Tram Station to see more of the city.

A calm river reflecting a building with blue-framed windows, surrounded by lush greenery and a cloudy sky.

Les Cévennes

When in Les Cévennes, you can plan a visit to Montpellier Aqueduct and La Promenade du Peyrou, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A large rock formation covered in moss and surrounded by trees.

Gares

Historical sites and coffee shops are just a few features Gares is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Place Carnot Tram Station or Voltaire Tram Station.

An ornate theater with multiple balconies and red seats.

Comédie

Noted for its historical sites and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Comédie. Top attractions like Comedy Square and Opera National Orchestra of Montpellier are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Comedie Tram Station or Hotel de Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.

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