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Best Western Citadelle

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel in Besancon Old Town

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Exterior
Staircase
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16 per person)
Lobby
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13 Rue General Lecourbe, Besancon, Doubs, 25000
  • Place, Besancon Citadel
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Besancon Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Franche-Comte
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request)

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Simple)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Simple) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Simple)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Besancon

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Besancon Old Town hotel, you'll find House of Victor Hugo and House of the Lumière Brothers. Horloge Astronomique and Cathédrale St-Jean are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Besancon Citadel - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Citadel of Besancon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palais Granvelle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Besancon Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Franche-Comte - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Besançon Mouillere Station - 4 min drive
  • Hauts du Chazal - 15 min drive
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le VIeux Comtois - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café des Félins - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie 1802 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La St Nicola Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Sirocco - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Citadelle

3-star eco-certified hotel in Besancon Old Town
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and coworking spaces. The eco-certified Best Western Citadelle also features coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Besancon hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Citadelle offers 41 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 76-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (100 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (27 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 76-cm flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

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 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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.
  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Granvelle
Granvelle Besancon
Granvelle Hotel Besancon
Best Western Citadelle Hotel Besancon
Best Western Citadelle Besancon
Best Western Citadelle
Citotel Hotel Besançon
Best Western Citadelle Hotel
Best Western Citadelle Besancon
Best Western Citadelle Hotel Besancon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Citadelle to the airport?

Best Western Citadelle is 102.4 mi (105-min drive) away from the Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Western Citadelle have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Citadelle.

Does Best Western Citadelle offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Best Western Citadelle, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Citadelle?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Citadelle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western Citadelle?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

Does Best Western Citadelle have a pool?

Best Western Citadelle does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Citadelle have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Citadelle to downtown Besancon?

Best Western Citadelle is 0.4 mi away from Besancon.