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Hotel Vauban

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Besancon

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Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Lobby
Bathroom sink
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
9 quai Vauban, Besancon, Doubs, 25000
  • University of Franche-Comte
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Besancon Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Besancon Citadel
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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

Double Room

  • 138 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Besancon

Heart of Besancon.With a stay at this Besancon Old Town hotel, you'll be steps from Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon and Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie. University of Franche-Comte and Hotel de Ville are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Franche-Comte - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Besancon Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Besancon Citadel - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Citadel of Besancon - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Micropolis Conference Center - 12 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Alsacien - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pum - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Gibus - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cake And The City - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vauban

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Besancon
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Vauban.

This Besancon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Hotel Vauban offers 13 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Besancon hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ski storage

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Vauban to the airport?

Hotel Vauban is 102.2 mi (108-min drive) away from the Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Vauban?

As of May 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Vauban on May 28, 2025 start from $106.55, 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.

Does Hotel Vauban have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Vauban.

Does Hotel Vauban offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Vauban, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Vauban?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vauban?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Vauban?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Vauban have a pool?

Hotel Vauban does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Vauban have a restaurant?

Hotel Vauban is home to La Coudee, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Hotel Vauban have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Vauban to downtown Besancon?

Hotel Vauban is 0.2 mi away from Besancon.

Hotel Vauban Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 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

10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Quiet. Good beds. Central location - can walk everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

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.