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Hotel Vauban

Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Reception
Room amenity
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 14 per person)
Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hotel Vauban sits in Besancon Old Town, offering travelers a pleasant base with regional specialties served at its two restaurants. Guests can relax with drinks at the bar, take in views from the terrace, connect to WiFi, or utilize the meeting spaces when business calls.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Besancon Old Town, a neighborhood in Besancon, Hotel Vauban is near a train station and on the riverwalk. Pelote Tower and House of Victor Hugo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fortifications of Vauban and Besançon Loop Trail. Enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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9 quai Vauban, Besancon, Doubs, 25000

What's nearby

  • University of Franche-Comte - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Besancon Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Palais Granvelle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Besancon Citadel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Micropolis Conference Center - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles

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
  • ‪Baud - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quick - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Bunjin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bistro La Charette - ‬3 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), an elevator, and secured bicycle storage
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and an electric bike charging station
  • 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

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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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 14 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Coudee

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • In-room 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 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

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 14 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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.

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 Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie and University of Franche-Comte. 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.

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