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L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel

Family-friendly stay near Lake Annecy

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A historic building with a sign reading 'Hotel du Palais de l'Isle.'
A street with a café, outdoor seating, stone buildings, and a bridge.
A stone building with multiple windows and a red-tiled roof.
A modern apartment with a kitchen, living area, and dining space.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Place, Palais de l Ile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Annecy Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Amours Bridge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Annecy

Annecy Old Town stay.With a stay at this Annecy Old Town apartment, you'll be steps from Palais de l Ile and Church of St. Francis. Lake Annecy and Church of St. Maurice are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palais de l Ile - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Notre-Dame-de-Liesse Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jardins de I'Europe - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Annecy Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Amours Bridge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Annecy Station - 9 min walk
  • Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Galéjade - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Les Caprices D'Émilie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie des Européens - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Créperie Bretonne - ‬1 min walk

About this property

L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel

Our O'Prison apartment is ideally located along the canal and across from the old prisons. It’s just 50 meters from the lake, 500 meters from the nearest beach, and right in the heart of the Old Town’s liveliest neighborhood, with entertainment, restaurants, ice cream shops, stores, and more... In short, it’s a prime location that’s extremely popular in Annecy.
The 36 m² apartment, freshly renovated in January 2018, is very bright and fully equipped to comfortably accommodate 4 people.
Exceptional, highly sought-after view!!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 74010000073A2

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel to the airport?

This apartment is 31 mi (41-min drive) away from the Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel to the beach?

This apartment is a short 13-minute walk from Plage des Marquisats and 1.2 mi (4-min drive) from Albigny Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel to downtown Annecy?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Annecy.

L'Ecrin des vieilles prisons - Annecy Channel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, friendly support from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this accommodation was amazing. We were able to enjoy the old heart of Annecy right at our doorstep and even from our windows! The apartment was perfect for us. We enjoyed restaurants just feet from our door. I would recommend this to any couple or solo travellers.
Queue for restaurant below.
Night view of prison
Night view of prison
View of Thiou River just meters from our door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem in Old Town

I was contacted by the host before arrival and he was very friendly and helpful with check-in and also some restaurant recommendations. The apartment is ideally located in Old Town, nestled between and above restaurants. It is small but has everything you need and has been furnished nicely and to a good standard. I really enjoyed my stay and would not hesitate in returning or recommending.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two weeks in Annecy --- heaven

Lake Annecy is an outdoorsperson's dream. Hiking, swimming, boating, hiking, skiing, etc...and so beautiful! This apartment is located in the old city, a five minute walk from the lake. It is also in the thick of the action---restaurants, shops, etc.---which is good at times and a little annoying when the revelers get rowdy at 3 a.m. In my mind, this is a very small price to pay for the vicinity to the lake. Tastefully renovated apartment with all the necessities. (I would recommend a fold-down shelf in the living room for folks who live out of a suitcase and a clothes drying rack.) Thank you!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment in a very central location

Communication with the owners was efficient and clear. Apartment was clean and in a very central location. Only negative feedback is :- bedroom is very small (no space to move around the bed) and the double bed is a small double and not much use to anyone over 170cm tall- the bedding is not new. We were very hot in the small bedroom so removed the quilt/duvet from the cover and although the cover was clean the duvet was clearly stained and old- sofa bed mattress extremely uncomfortable and very worn in the middle to a point where you end up rolling from the edge to the middle. Also it slopes down from the foot to the head- no plugs in the sink in either the bathroom or the kitchen- there can often be unpleasant smells from the entrance hallway to the apartment door from the restaurant on the ground floor below, although this was not noticeable inside the apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Magical view.

Great location in old city. Close to everything. Good for those travelling on foot. View out the window is a winner. The owner has supplied an effective cooling system so even in the heat it is a comfortable space (maybe one more fan for the bedroom would be good). The owner lost their property manager in the days preceding our visit so communication leading up to our stay was stressful - as no one was answering us until I called VRBO. Once that issue was sorted - the new property manager was great. Problem of note: the bathroom shower drain is clogged so even the shortest shower at the lowest pressure was impossible. This NEEDS to be addressed. Small unavoidable issue: The hall leading to the suite smells of restaurant activity but there is no smell in the suite itself. Very fresh and clean and well appointed. Diana
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super logement!

Pour découvrir le vieux Annecy vous êtes clairement situé à un emplacement idéal!!Belle expérience
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super appartement très bien situé

Marathon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideales Appartement um Anncy kennen zu lernen

Wir haben Wohnung und Umgebung genossen. Inmitten des schönen Zentrums, direkt mit Sicht auf Kanal usw. : topp. Und trotz des Restaurants im Haus war's abends angenehm ruhig. Die gut eingerichtete Küchenzeile animiert zum selber Kochen - nach Einkauf auf dem tollen Markt. Marktes
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025