Hotels in Caen

William the Conqueror’s castle, its two abbeys and the Memorial for Peace.

Best-rated hotels in Caen

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are 28 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Caen city centre.

Looking for something specific? Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels.

To see Caen with a guide, try the free walking tours in Caen and the guided visits.

Where to stay in Caen: the best areas

Centre and castle

Around the castle and the shopping streets of the centre there are hotels of different categories, apartments and guesthouses. The castle, its museums, the church of Saint-Pierre and most restaurants are within walking distance. The Vaugueux quarter, below the castle, is the liveliest at night.

Abbaye aux Hommes and Saint-Martin

To the west, around the Abbaye aux Hommes and the town hall, there are small hotels and apartments in a more residential setting. The centre is a short walk away.

Station and harbour

Between the station and the marina basin there are modern and chain hotels, practical if you arrive by train or get around by tram. The peninsula area, by the canal, has cultural venues and restaurants.

Ouistreham and the Côte de Nacre

About 15 kilometres away, Ouistreham and the villages of the Côte de Nacre offer hotels, apartments and campsites by the beach. It is a good base for visiting the D-Day beaches and returning to Caen by car or bus.

Hotels in Caen in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 4 km of the centre of Caen. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
81
average score of 56 rated properties
8.1
guest reviews
49,859
four- and five-star hotels
7
Spa hotels
1
Hotels with a pool
3
Adults-only hotels
2
Pet-friendly hotels
26
Hotels with parking
43
Accessible hotels
43
Family hotels
34
Aparthotels
1
5-star hotels
1
4-star hotels
6
Cheap hotels
13

Getting to Caen

The nearest airports are Rennes-Saint-Jacques (RNS), 159 km away and Paris Beauvais-Tillé (BVA), 183 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near Caen

Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.

More hotels in Caen

Another 57 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in Caen

How many hotels are there in Caen?

We list 81 places to stay within 4 km of the centre of Caen: 1 five-star, 6 four-star, 33 three-star, 15 two-star and 1 one-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in Caen?

Campanile PRIME - Caen Centre Gare, with a score of 8.4 out of 10 from 3,293 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.

What is the best area to stay in Caen?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Caen explains what each one offers: Centre and castle, Abbaye aux Hommes and Saint-Martin, Station and harbour and Ouistreham and the Côte de Nacre.

Is there a free walking tour in Caen?

Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Caen lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.