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Hotel Vauban

Riverwalk Besancon hotel in Besancon Old Town with 2 restaurants

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Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 13 per person)
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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9 quai Vauban, Besancon, Doubs, 25000
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Franche-Comte1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBesancon Cathedral9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBesancon Citadel17 min walk
  • AirportMulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport)108 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

8.5/10 Very Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Besancon

Hotel Vauban is located in Besancon Old Town, a neighborhood in Besancon, and is near a train station and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fortifications of Vauban and Gouffre de Poudrey, while Musee des Beaux-Arts and Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon are cultural highlights. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • University of Franche-Comte - 1 min walk
  • Hotel de Ville - 5 min walk
  • Besancon Cathedral - 9 min walk
  • Besancon Citadel - 17 min walk
  • Citadel of Besancon - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Besançon Viotte Station - 13 min walk
  • Hauts du Chazal - 20 min drive
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • L'Alsacien - 2 min walk
  • Lucky Bar - 3 min walk
  • Eurl Bunjin Bar - 1 min walk
  • Hôtel Vauban - 1 min walk
  • Le Tandem - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vauban

Hotel located in Besancon Old Town
Consider a stay at Hotel Vauban and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and Regional cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Vauban include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 1 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Coudee

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 13 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 1 per night (656 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Vauban Besancon
Vauban Besancon
Hotel Vauban Hotel
Hotel Vauban Besancon
Hotel Vauban Hotel Besancon

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Vauban pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Vauban?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Vauban on Jun 16, 2024 start from $94.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vauban?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Vauban?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Vauban located?

Located in Besancon Old Town, this hotel is steps from Musee des Beaux-Arts, University of Franche-Comte, and Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon. Hotel de Ville and Pelote Tower are also within 10 minutes. Besançon Viotte Station is 13 minutes by foot and Besançon Mouillere Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely staff, and very comfortable (firm) beds. Lots of great restaurants and shops around.

8/10 Good

Jerold, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms disorganized lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice room and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Guy E

Liked: Cleanliness
A 3 star hotel without a 24 hour desk. The front doors are locked during the mid-day until 2 or 3 pm, not really sure. The front door is on a narrow walkway beside the river that is used by many single men; sitting, eating, drinking. Also, that front door and walkway face the very hot afternoon sun. The hotel is totally run by one man who also runs two restaurants that open to the other side of the building (the plaza) and it seems he is a primary cook for those restaurants. The restaurant kitchens are in the basement and exhaust their kitchens to the front door walkway. Breakfast is very minimal. Room was small, clean and quiet. The location is very good, in the heart of Besancon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erkki

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, friendly staff, newly renovated and clean room. Superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nobody had advised us that the property is in a pedestrian only area - must park 4 blocks away. It's a bare bones property, very very simple rooms. Great location and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Susan Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central hotel & restaurant
We loved this hotel and the French restaurant attached (we didn't try the Italian one but other guests recommended it). Staff really went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. We had great view of square, others had view of river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Vancouver, BC Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The very pleasant and helpful owner not only runs an excellent hotel but two restaurants in the same building. The room was clean and reasonably priced with excellent air conditioning. The location is perfect and central to this very interesting area of Besancon. parking available close by at parking Pasteur if you have a car. Both the Hotel Vauban and this beautiful city are highly recommended. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotiel is very decent, our room was clean and spacious with comfortable beds. The parking is in the shopping centre (a few minutes walking distance). Can be definitely recommended for staying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facility and location. No parking, difficult to get to by car, advised no wifi working upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service
For other travellers from North America who are arriving by car: Besancon is confusing to get around in a vehicle as the streets are narrow, not on a grid pattern, and a lot of them are one way. For this hotel it’s easier to set your gps to parking nearby (200m-500m) and walk over to the hotel bringing your luggage with you. There is currently construction in the area of the hotel, so it makes it more difficult to manoeuvre around by car. The front door is clear we buzzed in using the small silver button on the speaker beside the door with the hotel name on it. The reception area often doesn’t have anyone there and there is no signage or bell to alert anyone that you need assistance so be prepared to wait for 20 minutes. There were small white flies in our room but they were not bothersome and mostly stayed by the window. Other than the above mentioned the hotel was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't miss this unassuming gem!
Hotel is in a fantastic location with the river on one side and an interesting street on the other. Our initial booking for one night was unexpectedly extended to four and we can't fault the service we have received here. There is no bar or restaurant within the hotel but step outside and the choice is amazing within a few meters. The Hotel Vauban offers continental breakfast with a good selection. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the bathrooms extremely modern. We feel very fortunate to have found this unassuming gem.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola, Swindon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A return trip to the Hotel Vauban and the fact that we have returned on more than one occasion says it all!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, great hotel owner!
Hotel owner is very pleasant, very helpful! Very nice hotel !

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel and great personal experience
A small hotel on the river in the center of town. The owner and the staff were extremely helpful. Located the best, not tourist and not overly expensive restaurants. Helped to organize visits to sights. Answered all questions. They gave very personal service to everyone. Definitely a hotel I would stay ata again.

10/10 Excellent

mathieu, Montréal, Québec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Perfect Hotel
This is the hotel we are all looking for. Friedly, clean, perfectly organized and located. Right downtown Besançn, where you want to be. Only issue : parking is quite a challenge. But it would be the same for any hotel located downtown in Besançon.

10/10 Excellent

kennethbohman, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
top notch standard
sevice, cleanliness, room standard all to perfection. stylish bathroom. even got an apology for a fault that did not matter to me. has two restaurants though I didn't try either myself. read the address literally as the entrance does face the river unlike surrounding buildings that face the square.

8/10 Good

Chloe, Ashford

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Private central hotel
Comfortable central stay in Besancon.

10/10 Excellent

Mah, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, I will stay again!
VERY helpful staff, great location, very clean, great restaurant. I would definitely recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

justinsf, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location
Very comfortable and central hotel, recently renovated with friendly staff. English spoken if needed. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
A perfect stay and great value for the price. Great location, great room, service, free internet, no complaints at all.