Hotels in La Rochelle

The old harbour and its medieval towers, with the Île de Ré across the bridge.

Best-rated hotels in La Rochelle

Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.

Want to stay in the centre? There are 72 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in La Rochelle city centre.

Looking for something specific? Spa hotels · Beach hotels · Hotels with a pool · Adults-only hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels · Boutique hotels.

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

Where to stay in La Rochelle: the best areas

Vieux-Port and historic centre

By the quays and in the arcaded streets there are hotels in old buildings and apartments. The towers, the museums and the restaurants are within walking distance.

Les Minimes

By the large marina there are modern hotels, apartments and holiday residences, with a beach nearby. A shuttle boat and the cycle path take you to the centre.

Châtelaillon-Plage

To the south, this seaside town has a long sandy beach and seafront hotels and apartments. There is a direct train to La Rochelle in a few minutes.

Île de Ré

Across the bridge, villages such as Saint-Martin-de-Ré or La Flotte have charming hotels and holiday lets. Ideal for a few days by bike, although it fills up in summer.

Hotels in La Rochelle in numbers

Worked out from the data of every property within 3 km of the centre of La Rochelle. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.

places to stay
105
average score of 73 rated properties
8.5
guest reviews
76,851
four- and five-star hotels
18
Spa hotels
4
Beach hotels
15
Hotels with a pool
10
Adults-only hotels
6
Pet-friendly hotels
29
Hotels with parking
40
Accessible hotels
38
Family hotels
40
Hostels
1
Aparthotels
2
5-star hotels
1
4-star hotels
17
Cheap hotels
13
Boutique hotels
4

Getting to La Rochelle

The nearest airport is La Rochelle-Île de Ré (LRH), 4 km away as the crow flies.

Getaways near La Rochelle

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

More hotels in La Rochelle

Another 81 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.

Frequently asked questions about hotels in La Rochelle

How many hotels are there in La Rochelle?

We list 105 places to stay within 3 km of the centre of La Rochelle: 1 five-star, 17 four-star, 39 three-star and 14 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.

What is the best-rated hotel in La Rochelle?

Le Saint-Nicolas, with a score of 9.1 out of 10 from 3,849 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 La Rochelle?

It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of La Rochelle explains what each one offers: Vieux-Port and historic centre, Les Minimes, Châtelaillon-Plage and Île de Ré.

Is there a free walking tour in La Rochelle?

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