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Hotel Bristol

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near Normandy Museum

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Reception
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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 14 per person)
Located in central Caen, Hotel Bristol offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and luggage storage. The cozy bar is perfect for unwinding, and free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Small Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
31, rue du 11 novembre, Caen, CALVADOS, 14000

What's nearby

  • Normandy Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Caen Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Caen Normandy - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Zenith de Caen - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Caen Memorial - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Caen Station - 11 min walk
  • Caen (CFR-Carpiquet) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keys & co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Amalfi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sa Sé Su - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Orient Express - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le bon prétexte - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bristol

Hotel near Normandy Museum
Located close to Caen Castle and University of Caen Normandy, Hotel Bristol provides laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Bristol feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bristol CAEN
Hotel Bristol CAEN
Hotel Bristol Caen
Hotel Bristol Hotel
Hotel Bristol Hotel Caen

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Bristol pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Bristol?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bristol?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Bristol?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Bristol located?

Located in Caen City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Normandy Museum, Caen Castle, and University of Caen Normandy. Caen Botanical Garden and Caen Exhibition Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Caen Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Bristol Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 697 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel and very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was warm but they provided a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

A quiet, clean room, with a compact bathroom. I especially appreciated having an elevator to get luggage upstairs. Pleasant, helpful desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness
All good and a nive hotel room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay

We stayed for 2 nights and we could not fault our experience. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were extremely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily walkable to train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for an overnight stop before an early ferry. Room was clean, and fit for purpose with a comfy bed. Easy to find dinner options in the local area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were excellent! Very friendly and helpful. The room was small but ok but could have done with a fan or some air con as quite warm. Good choice at breakfast and good location for getting around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, en francais and in English. Small double room a grrat use of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

O.k. for a one night stopover. Limited dining nearby. Shower was difficult to use - small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Lovely room and easy walking distance from the train station (15 min.) Lots of restaurants in the area, including a FABULOUS Indian place about 8 min away. The only thing we weren’t thrilled with was the pillows on the bed. They were very lumpy and uncomfortable. I ended up folding the extra blanket up to use as a pillow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

mark

Walls and floors paper thin as such the noise from the floor above kept us awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ira Leonard

Don’t stay here

Not good tobaco smells surage smells no vent working in very small bathroom hotel noises
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite a little gem

Firstly DO NOT be put off by the area, yes it looks bit scruffy but is perfectly safe. I've no idea why people complained about the noise, there was nothing on either Saturday or Sunday night. Yes the car park looked a bit rough but it was only accessible to keyholders ( in this case the flat dwellers and hotel staff ) you can't get in or out without a key. Room was a bit dated but pretty comfortable and spacious. Big bathroom with 2 sinks, a loo, a bath and a good shower. Breakfast was as good as anywhere in France, with a wide selection which is immediately replenished if need be. About 10 mins walk from the town centre. 2 mins to the river and 5 mins from the racecourse. A great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. The room was small. Some hooks for towels to dry would have been a good idea! Frosted glass door to the bathroom made for very indiscreet toilet visits!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La struttura è a pochi minuti a piedi dal centro. Camera non troppo piccola, con moquette, ventilatore per raffrescare l'ambiente. Abbiamo pernottato solo 2 notti, ma la camera è stata rimessa in ordine e gli asciugamani sono stati sostituiti. Il personale cordiale e garbato.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elisabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
La chambre était étroite et la salle d'eau/WC MINUSCULE (un vrai cagibi). Les fenêtres ont un double vitrage mais la chambre étant très chaude et petite, il était impossible de ne pas laisser l'air entrer (et donc ouvrir un peu les fenêtres). Les commerces autour font du bruit (une supérette en face de l'hôtel est ouverte toute la nuit). Nous avons mal dormi. Nous ne sommes pas satisfaits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Propre, bien localisé. La nuit un peu bruyant aux alentours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAZNI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super

Super et merci
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent rapport qualite prix.

Petit hotel tres bien situe dans le centre ville a 5 minutes a pied du theatre de Caen. Le personnel est tres accueillant. L'hotel est tres propre. Excellent rapport qualite prix.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated that the hotel offered luggage storage. This made my arrival in Caen very simple. I also liked the breakfast and the staff were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très pratique bon rapport qualité prix personnel très agréable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abderrahmane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Propre bien placé
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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