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Getting to Hôtel du Nord
Have you booked or are you planning a stay at Hôtel du Nord in the heart of Besançon? Here is some practical information to make getting here easier. In the historic centre, access by car is restricted, but never fear, we've thought of everything to ensure you arrive with total peace of mind.
Drive straight up to the front of the hotel and unload your luggage at leisure. The hotel has a private car park as well as a secure lock-up for motorbikes and bicycles.
There are also several secure car parks less than 300 metres away. You will find a public car park right next door, and the Mairie and Pasteur underground car parks are just a few minutes' walk away.
The hotel is easily accessible by tram (lines 1 and 2), with a stop at Révolution, or by the L3 bus at the Granges stop. From Place de la Révolution, it's just a 7-minute walk to our hotel, nestled in the charming Rue Moncey.
Just 60km from Switzerland and ideally situated between the Rhône and Rhine rivers, Besançon occupies a central position in the Paris-Lyon-Strasbourg triangle. These major cities can be reached in just two hours from the Besançon Franche-Comté TGV station. A perfect destination for travellers in search of cultural discoveries, while remaining fully connected to the major European poles.
A central location to explore Besançon
Hôtel du Nord is nestled in the heart of the Besançon ‘loop’, the historic centre of the city bounded by a meander in the Doubs river. Rue Moncey is home to the establishment, tucked between two delightful shopping streets in a quiet, semi-pedestrianised area.
This district, with its rich architectural heritage dominated by the superb Vauban Citadel, is a veritable treasure trove of history.
A two-star establishment awarded Qualité Tourisme certification, Hôtel du Nord is the ideal place to stay for those wanting to combine peace and quiet with comfort and proximity to the city's places of interest. In just a few minutes' walk, discover the treasures of the Franc-Comtois capital, such as the magnificent Granvelle Palace housing the Museum of Time that pays tribute to Besançon's watchmaking history and tradition, and the Fine Arts and Archaeology Museum.
A centrally-located hotel in Besançon on the doorstep of restaurants, monuments and activities
Whether you're visiting Besançon for business or pleasure, stroll through its charming narrow streets and take full advantage of the many restaurants, must-see monuments and activities on offer in the immediate vicinity of Hôtel du Nord. Its central location means it is within easy reach of the Micropolis exhibition and conference centre by tram. Lovers of sport will appreciate the proximity of major sports centres such as La Malcombe and the Léo Lagrange stadium, which host major events such as the Trail des Forts and the Grandes Heures Natures. Finally, students and professionals will find the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée (CLA), on rue Plançon, just 10 minutes' walk from the hotel.