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Best Western Citadelle

3.0 star property
Hotel in Besancon with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request)

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Twin bed on request)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Simple)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Simple)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
13 Rue General Lecourbe, Besancon, Doubs, 25000

What's nearby

  • Besancon Citadel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Besancon Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Franche-Comte - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Parc Micaud - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Micropolis Conference Center - 8 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Besançon Mouillere Station - 4 min drive
  • Hauts du Chazal - 15 min drive
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parc de la Gare d'Eau - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Granvelle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie 1802 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marotte et Charlie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Mez - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Citadelle

Hotel located in Besancon Old Town
Best Western Citadelle provides a 24-hour business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a reception hall, and bicycle tour information
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Citadelle boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and offices.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 76-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (100 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (27 inches high)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 76-cm flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

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 1.65 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 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Secured self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Granvelle
Granvelle Besancon
Granvelle Hotel Besancon
Best Western Citadelle Hotel Besancon
Best Western Citadelle Besancon
Best Western Citadelle
Citotel Hotel Besançon
Best Western Citadelle Hotel
Best Western Citadelle Besancon
Best Western Citadelle Hotel Besancon

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Citadelle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Citadelle?

As of Apr 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Citadelle on May 11, 2025 start from CA $118.16, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western Citadelle?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Citadelle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Citadelle?

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

Where is Best Western Citadelle located?

Located in Besancon Old Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of House of Victor Hugo, House of the Lumière Brothers, and Horloge Astronomique. Cathédrale St-Jean and Time museum of Besançon are also within 10 minutes. Besançon Mouillere Station is 20 minutes by foot and Besançon Viotte Station is 25 minutes.

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Best Western Citadelle Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 649 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saumil

Pleasant stay
Great hotel. Would definitely come back for a stay during my next visit to Besancon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Excellent location! Staff very helpful. Delicious breakfast. Beds very comfortable and showers were great. Would definitely stay here again..
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Nice hotel, a little away from the city centre
Lovely city with lots to offer. Hotel location slightly away from centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

judith

We stayed at this hotel for 1 night on a driving trip through Burgundy. The staff here was exceptional and did everything they could to make our stay easy and comfortable. The hotel itself is charming, and I have to say that the breakfast buffet was one of the best we have had on our trip. Also, the hotel is within easy walking distance of everything you want or need to see while visiting Besancon. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to feel welcomed in Besancon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dominik

Good located and very friendly personnel. Rooms ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Helpful and friendly staff at reception with good advice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Helpful staff. Good size room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Very good value.
Very helpful staff. Room was rather small and supplies of coffee, tea and milk, stingy. Good comfortable bed spacious bathroom. Very good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christian

Small but fine
Hotel is okay. Staff friendly, except breakfast restaurant. WiFi is a pain for business use.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

For once in France a hotel I really liked. Very friendly personnel at reception, the hotel is located just outside the centre with several convenient parking areas nearby. The building is historic and during the renovation it was decided to keep the old atmosphere and mix it with a modern decor. Really nothing to say about a pleasant stay. Reasonable price and in line with what was offered
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

maria de la concepcion

Front desk ….not the welcome I expected!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Beautiful location walking distance to citadelle and old town Besançon near breathtaking views and the gorgeous walking path along the river. The hotel had an eclectic and charming lobby/ lounge. Our room was on the ground floor of an annex type building. It was clean and simple. There is no air conditioning which was not a problem for us in early June but might be in mid summer. There is very limited parking on property and we had to find street parking which was not an easy feat - the staff directed us to a nearby lot which was full the entire stay requiring us to park on a road along the river - perhaps a 5 min walk away. Overall outstanding location and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Charles

No comments
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christer

Mycket trevligt
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Une nuit étape
À deux pas du centre-ville Place de parking sur réservation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Céline

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

melitine

Nous avons eu la surprise de voir la femme de ménage ouvre notre porte de chambre à 9h30!!! Mis à part cela l hôtel est bien situé , les équipements sont corrects et la literie confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dominique

Moyen
Parking quasi inexistant, wifi déplorable impossible de travailler , petit déjeuner très très médiocre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jérôme

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jakub

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024