Rouen City Centre Travel Guide

Rouen

A historic town square with half-timbered buildings, a church spire, and a sign for "Rue Eau de Robec."
A cobblestone street with outdoor seating at a restaurant named "La Walheim."
A historic European town with timber-framed buildings, a church spire, and a green car parked on the street.
A cobblestone street with historic buildings and an archway.
A detailed sun motif with Roman numerals on a blue background.

Stay near popular Rouen City Centre attractions

A Gothic cathedral with two towers, illuminated at dusk.

Rouen Cathedral

9.4/10 (578 reviews)
Gaze in awe at this striking Gothic cathedral, which is home to towering spires, elaborate artwork and tombs of famous kings.
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Things to do

Rouen audioguidal stroll

Rouen audioguidal stroll

£8
per adult
Rouen audioguidal stroll
Rouen : Museum Immersive Viking Experience

Rouen : Museum Immersive Viking Experience

£16
per adult
Rouen : Museum Immersive Viking Experience
Rouen: Historic Old Town Guided Tour

Rouen: Guided History Tour of the Historic Old Town

£24
per adult
Rouen: Guided History Tour of the Historic Old Town
Rouen audio-guided tour

Rouen audio-guided tour

£6
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rouen audio-guided tour
Rouen Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Rouen Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

£34
per adult
Rouen Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Rouen: Cheese and Wine Tasting at La Taverne Saint-Amant

Rouen: Cheese and Wine Tasting at La Taverne Saint-Amant

£50
per adult
Rouen: Cheese and Wine Tasting at La Taverne Saint-Amant
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Top hotels in Rouen City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre

4 out of 5
6-8 Rue du Donjon Rouen
The price is £100 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
£100
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rouen. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre
Hotel Litteraire Gustave Flaubert, Signature Collection

Hotel Litteraire Gustave Flaubert, Signature Collection

4 out of 5
33, rue du Vieux Palais Rouen
The price is £90 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£90
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rouen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (929 reviews)
"Excellent location. So good to have safe parking. Great restaurants in walking distance. Lovely quiet hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Hotel Litteraire Gustave Flaubert, Signature Collection
Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale

Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale

4 out of 5
7 rue Croix de Fer Rouen Seine-Maritime
The price is £82 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£82
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rouen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale
ibis Rouen Centre Champ de Mars

ibis Rouen Centre Champ de Mars

3 out of 5
12 Avenue Aristide Briand Rouen Seine-Maritime
The price is £59 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
£59
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rouen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
ibis Rouen Centre Champ de Mars
Hôtel d’Angleterre Rouen Centre

Hôtel d’Angleterre Rouen Centre

3 out of 5
21 Quai Du Havre Rouen Seine-Maritime
The price is £48 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£48
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rouen. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (278 reviews)
"Our first time in Rouen found it a really nice place can’t say to much as we only had one night but for what we paid I can not fault it . Basic but clean staff very helpful so would go back"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hôtel d’Angleterre Rouen Centre
Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Autograph Collection

Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
15 Place de la Pucelle Rouen Seine-Maritime
The price is £135 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£135
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rouen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Autograph Collection
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Where to stay in Rouen City Centre

Find the best Rouen City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Rouen City Centre
Learn more about Rouen City Centre
A detailed, ornate clock with Roman numerals and a sun motif, mounted on a building with classical architectural elements.

Quartier Vieux Marché-Cathédrale

Historical sites, museums and art galleries are just a few things travellers like about Quartier Vieux Marché-Cathédrale. Sights like Gros Horloge and Rouen Christmas Market are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rouen area at Palais de Justice Tram Station.

A riverside cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church tower, and a bridge.
Photo by Валерий Дед
Open Photo by Валерий Дед

Centre Ville Rive Gauche

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites highlight some of the notable features of Centre Ville Rive Gauche. Make a stop by Saint Sever while you're exploring.

A historic clock tower with intricate designs and a large clock face, set in an urban street with traditional architecture.
Photo by Victor Arregui
Open Photo by Victor Arregui

Quartier Saint-Marc - Croix de Pierre - Saint-Nicaise

Historical sites, bars and river views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Quartier Saint-Marc - Croix de Pierre - Saint-Nicaise. Check out Rue Eau de Robec or Aitre St. Maclou while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape with a prominent cathedral and surrounding buildings.

Gare-Jouvenet

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Gare-Jouvenet and you might want to plan a stop by Tour Jeanne d'Arc and Hotel de Ville while you're in the area.

A peacock standing on a path with a greenhouse in the background.

Quartier Saint-Clément - Jardin des Plantes

While you're in Quartier Saint-Clément - Jardin des Plantes, take in top sights like Jardin des Plantes and jump on the metro at Honoré de Balzac Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Rouen City Centre Travel Guide

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