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 historic cathedral with twin spires and intricate stonework.

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

£14
per adult
Rouen : Museum Immersive Viking Experience
Rouen audio guided tour

Rouen audio-guided tour

£6
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Rouen audio-guided tour
Rouen: Discover Rouen with a licenced tour guide

Rouen: Discover Rouen with a licenced tour guide

£47
per adult
Rouen: Discover Rouen with a licenced tour guide
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen

£86
per adult
Small Group Guided Tour of the Secret History of Rouen
© Benoit Eliot

The Official 2-Hour English tour of the must-sees of Rouen

£38
per adult
The Official 2-Hour English tour of the must-sees of Rouen
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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 £95 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£95
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale

Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale

4 out of 5
7 rue Croix de Fer Rouen Seine-Maritime
The price is £86 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
£86
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff , very good breakfast, lots to do close by (shops , restaurants etc) a little hard to get to if driving and not familiar with the area. GPS kept trying to bring us down streets that didn’t allow vehicles, ended up parking a couple blocks away and walked there . But would stay again"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale
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 £166 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£166
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (920 reviews)
"beautiful hotel in a fabulous location!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Autograph Collection
Hôtel Mercure Rouen Centre Champ-de-Mars

Hôtel Mercure Rouen Centre Champ-de-Mars

4 out of 5
12 bis Avenue Aristide Briand Rouen Seine-Maritime
The price is £83 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£83
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rouen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hôtel Mercure Rouen Centre Champ-de-Mars
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 £57 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£57
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
Aparthotel Adagio Access Rouen Centre Cathédrale

Aparthotel Adagio Access Rouen Centre Cathédrale

3 out of 5
10 Quai de la Bourse RouenFrance Rouen
The price is £80 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£80
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (291 reviews)
"This was a real gem. I had emailed prior to advise that we had a disabled guest with us. The staff (tall man name begins with Pe think Petro…?) was so helpful and had reserved a parking spot. The location is excellent. It is modern and clean. Easily walking distance to everything. Parking is underneath ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Access Rouen Centre Cathédrale
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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 mural with a celestial theme, featuring a large golden 'A' and a scene with a chariot pulled by horses.

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.

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.

March 15, 2023. The cathedral of Rouen in France, front view

Quartier Pasteur

River views, historical sites and coffee shops are just a few things travellers enjoy about Quartier Pasteur. Check out Kindarena or Flaubert Museum and the History of Medicine while you're exploring the area.

Rouen City Centre Travel Guide

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