Carcassonne has long been one of the top five destinations for France tourists, so no doubt it’s been popping up as you research your trip. But what you may not know is that it can also serve as a hub from which you can venture around southwest France! Toulouse, Beziers, Montpellier, and Perpignan are all within day trip distance.
If you’re thinking of staying in Carcassonne for a while, you’re going to need somewhere to stay. Here are some of the top Carcassonne hotels. Happy booking!
If you like the familiarity of a chain hotel, you can’t do better than the Ibis no matter where you are in France. They’re always clean, the staff is always friendly, they have free WiFi and their breakfasts are tasty. And the Ibis in Carcassonne is right in the middle of it all, which is great if you’re off for day trips.
This hotel is INSIDE the fortified Cité of Carcassonne, which gives you a great opportunity to spend time there after all the day trippers and bus tours have gone home. And this is a best Western, which is a cut above the Ibis but with all the same familiarity. And it has free WiFi.
This one is also inside the Cité walls, and is a good alternative to Le Donjon. It’s a bit more upscale, and it has a Michelin-starred restaurant on the premises. If you’re looking for a weekend splurge out of Paris in one of the most evocative locations in all of France, this is your hotel. They also have some great deals, so check in the off season.
While staying inside the Cité is a great experience, some find that being on the outside looking at its imposing walls and turrets is better. If that sounds good, then this hotel is your best bet. It’s got a great view – even from the indoor pool!
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