Toulouse travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Toulouse, Occitanie, France.
Accommodation overview
Toulouse offers a five-star MGallery hotel in the Carmes quarter, boutique and four-star hotels around the Place du Capitole and Saint-Sernin, many chain and independent two- and three-star hotels between Place Wilson and the railway station, hostels and apart-hotels for longer stays, and cheaper chain hotels near the airport and in outer districts. The old town is compact and walkable, Toulouse-Matabiau station has TGV and regional trains, and Toulouse-Blagnac airport is linked by tram and shuttle. Prices follow events and the season more than the weekday.
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Budget-friendly
Hôtel Ours Blanc Wilson
Budget hotel at 2 Rue Victor Hugo, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Two-star hotel on the Rue Victor Hugo, beside Place Wilson.
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Budget hotel at 10 Rue Rivals, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Two-star hotel on the Rue Rivals, between the station and the Capitole.
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Budget hotel at 26 Boulevard de Strasbourg, on the Boulevard de Strasbourg ring, close to Jeanne d'Arc metro station (line A) and a short walk from the Capitole. Two-star hotel with 32 soundproofed rooms, about 100 metres from Jeanne d'Arc metro station.
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Budget hotel at 17 Rue Croix Baragnon, in the old town between Place Esquirol, the Pont Neuf and the Garonne, near Esquirol (line A) and Carmes (line B) metro stations. Two-star hotel in the Carmes quarter, near the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne.
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Budget hotel at 40 Boulevard Lazare Carnot, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Two-star hotel on the Boulevard Lazare Carnot, about 500 metres from the city centre.
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Budget hotel at 11 Boulevard de Bonrepos, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Two-star hotel on the Boulevard de Bonrepos near the railway station.
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Budget hotel at 8 Boulevard de Bonrepos, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Two-star hotel on the Boulevard de Bonrepos, a short walk from the station.
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Budget hotel at 4 bis Boulevard de Bonrepos, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. One-star hotel on the Boulevard de Bonrepos near the railway station.
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Budget hotel at 68 Rue de Bayard, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Two-star hotel on the Rue de Bayard, near the railway station.
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Budget hotel at 16 Rue Raymond IV, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Small hotel on the Rue Raymond IV, between the Capitole and the Allées Jean-Jaurès.
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Budget hotel at 17 Rue Castellane, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Small hotel on the Rue Castellane, east of the railway station.
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Budget hotel at 181 Avenue de Grande-Bretagne, in the west of Toulouse, away from the old town, reached by bus and tram links. Budget hotel on the Avenue de Grande-Bretagne in the west of the city.
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Budget hotel at 8 Place de la Charte des Libertés Communales, in the west of Toulouse, away from the old town, reached by bus and tram links. Budget hotel in the west of Toulouse, outside the old town.
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Budget hotel at 25 Allées Charles de Fitte, on the left bank of the Garonne near the Saint-Cyprien district, across the river from the old town. Two-star hotel on the Allées Charles de Fitte, on the left bank of the Garonne.
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Hostel at 6 Rue Labéda, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Hostel with dormitories and private rooms next to Place Wilson.
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Hostel at 17 Rue d'Embarthe, in the Saint-Sernin quarter near the Basilique Saint-Sernin, a short walk north of the Capitole. Small hostel near the Basilique Saint-Sernin, a few minutes' walk from the Capitole.
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Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra
Upscale hotel at 1 Place du Capitole, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). The hotel occupies a former 17th-century monastery on the Place du Capitole and has 55 rooms; its restaurant Les Jardins de l'Opéra holds a Michelin star.
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Upscale hotel at 8-10 Rue Romiguières, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). Interiors by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel; the building is linked to the pioneering airmail pilots, including Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who used it as a base in the 1920s.
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Boutique hotel at 34B Rue Valade, in the Saint-Sernin quarter near the Basilique Saint-Sernin, a short walk north of the Capitole. Boutique hotel in an old private mansion with a garden and a seasonal heated outdoor pool.
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Boutique hotel at 62 Rue du Taur, in the Saint-Sernin quarter near the Basilique Saint-Sernin, a short walk north of the Capitole. Boutique hotel on the Rue du Taur, the street linking the Capitole to the Basilique Saint-Sernin, known for its street-art decor.
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Upscale hotel at 20 Boulevard du Maréchal Leclerc, in the east of the city by the Canal du Midi, served by Jeanne d'Arc and Canal du Midi metro stations (line A). Design hotel beside the Canal de Brienne with around 70-77 rooms and suites, the suites having private terraces.
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Upscale hotel at 22 Descente de la Halle aux Poissons, in the old town between Place Esquirol, the Pont Neuf and the Garonne, near Esquirol (line A) and Carmes (line B) metro stations. Four-star hotel at the entrance to the Descente de la Halle aux Poissons, near Place Esquirol and the Pont Neuf.
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Mid-range hotel at 54-56 Boulevard Lazare Carnot, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Design-led hotel with a restaurant and bar and a 24-hour front desk, about 400 metres from Capitole metro station.
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Upscale hotel at 7 Rue Labéda, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Four-star Mercure with 95 rooms and underground parking, one of the few central hotels with private parking.
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Upscale hotel at 1 Rue Paul Mériel, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). Four-star Mercure in the Saint-Georges district just east of the Capitole.
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Upscale hotel at 8 Esplanade Compans Caffarelli, in the Compans-Caffarelli district north of the centre, served by Compans-Caffarelli metro station (line A). Four-star Mercure opposite Compans-Caffarelli metro station.
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Upscale hotel at 7 Place du Capitole, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). Four-star hotel on the Place du Capitole, listed under the Crowne Plaza name in older guides.
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Upscale hotel at 84 Allées Jean Jaurès, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Four-star hotel with 125 air-conditioned rooms and two restaurants, about a 7-minute walk from Place Wilson.
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Upscale hotel at 29 Allées Jean Jaurès, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Four-star Best Western on the Allées Jean-Jaurès, a short walk from Jean-Jaurès metro station.
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Upscale hotel at 13 bis Rue Matabiau, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Four-star Best Western on the Rue Matabiau, between the railway station and the Capitole.
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Upscale hotel at 18 Allée Jean Jaurès, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Four-star hotel on the Allées Jean-Jaurès, close to the station and Jean-Jaurès metro.
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Mid-range hotel at 20 Place du Capitole, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). Three-star Ibis Styles with a Place du Capitole address.
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Mid-range hotel at 2 Rue Claire Pauilhac, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Three-star Ibis a short walk from Toulouse-Matabiau station.
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Mid-range hotel at 14 Boulevard de Bonrepos, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Three-star Ibis on the Boulevard de Bonrepos, steps from the main railway station.
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Mid-range hotel at 5 Boulevard de la Gare, in the east of the city by the Canal du Midi, served by Jeanne d'Arc and Canal du Midi metro stations (line A). Three-star Ibis Styles on the Boulevard de la Gare, close to the Canal du Midi.
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Mid-range hotel at 8 Rue Rivals, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Three-star hotel between the Capitole and the railway station.
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Mid-range hotel at 3 Rue Héliot, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Three-star hotel on a short street near Place Wilson.
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Mid-range hotel at 1 Place du Pont-Neuf, in the old town between Place Esquirol, the Pont Neuf and the Garonne, near Esquirol (line A) and Carmes (line B) metro stations. Three-star hotel on the Place du Pont-Neuf, beside the Garonne and the Pont Neuf.
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Mid-range hotel at 1 bis Rue Cantegril, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). Family-run hotel on the Rue Cantegril, around two minutes on foot from the Place du Capitole.
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Mid-range hotel at 2 Rue Saint-Bernard, in the Saint-Sernin quarter near the Basilique Saint-Sernin, a short walk north of the Capitole. Three-star hotel near the Basilique Saint-Sernin.
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Mid-range hotel at 2 Place Esquirol, in the old town between Place Esquirol, the Pont Neuf and the Garonne, near Esquirol (line A) and Carmes (line B) metro stations. Three-star hotel on Place Esquirol in the old town.
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Mid-range hotel at 5 Rue d'Austerlitz, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Three-star hotel on the Rue d'Austerlitz, a short walk from Place Wilson.
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Mid-range hotel at 72 Rue de Bayard, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Three-star hotel on the Rue de Bayard, close to the railway station.
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Mid-range hotel at 7 Boulevard de Bonrepos, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Three-star hotel on the Boulevard de Bonrepos near Matabiau station.
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Mid-range hotel at 67 bis Rue des Chalets, in the east of the city by the Canal du Midi, served by Jeanne d'Arc and Canal du Midi metro stations (line A). Small hotel in the Chalets district with online check-in and 24-hour access, about 3 minutes from Jeanne d'Arc or Canal du Midi metro.
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Apart-hotel at 23 Rue de Bayard, near Toulouse-Matabiau railway station, a short walk from the Canal du Midi. Apart-hotel with studios and apartments on the Rue de Bayard, near the railway station.
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Apart-hotel at 8 Boulevard de Strasbourg, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Apart-hotel with studios and apartments a few minutes' walk from Toulouse-Matabiau station and close to Jean-Jaurès metro.
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Apart-hotel at 39 Rue du Béarnais, in the Compans-Caffarelli district north of the centre, served by Compans-Caffarelli metro station (line A). Apart-hotel with equipped studios in the Compans-Caffarelli district.
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Apart-hotel at 11 Avenue Léon Blum, in the east of the city by the Canal du Midi, served by Jeanne d'Arc and Canal du Midi metro stations (line A). Two-star apart-hotel with kitchen studios in the Jolimont district, near the Canal du Midi.
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Apart-hotel at 11 Avenue de la Garonnette, on the left bank of the Garonne near the Saint-Cyprien district, across the river from the old town. Apart-hotel residence on the left bank of the Garonne, near the Saint-Cyprien district.
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Mid-range hotel at 34 Allées Jean Jaurès, between Place Wilson and the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the Jean-Jaurès interchange (metro lines A and B). Hotel on the Allées Jean-Jaurès, near the station and Jean-Jaurès metro.
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Mid-range hotel at 2 Allée Antoine Osete, in the west of Toulouse, away from the old town, reached by bus and tram links. Three-star hotel in the south-west of Toulouse, away from the old town.
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Mid-range hotel at 6 Avenue Hubert Curien, in the south of the city, a bus or metro ride from the centre. Hotel and co-working property in the south of Toulouse.
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Mid-range hotel at 1 Rue Jean Viollis, in the Purpan district in the west of Toulouse, near the hospital and the tram line to the airport. Three-star Ibis in the Purpan district, near the hospital and the tram to the airport.
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Mid-range hotel at 21 Avenue Marcel Dassault, in the east of Toulouse near the Cité de l'Espace space museum, reached by bus. Three-star Ibis Styles near the Cité de l'Espace, east of the centre.
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La Cour des Consuls Hôtel & Spa - MGallery
Luxury hotel at 46 Rue des Couteliers, in the old town between Place Esquirol, the Pont Neuf and the Garonne, near Esquirol (line A) and Carmes (line B) metro stations. Five-star hotel in two 18th-century buildings with 32 rooms, a spa, the restaurant Le Cénacle and the cocktail bar Le 46.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Centre - Capitole, Esquirol and Carmes
The pink-brick old town around the Place du Capitole, Place Esquirol and the Carmes quarter holds the five-star hotel and most boutique and four-star stays. Restaurants, markets, the Basilique Saint-Sernin and the Garonne quays are on foot, and metro lines A and B meet nearby.
Best for: First-time visitors, short stays, couples and sightseeing on foot
Saint-Sernin and Arnaud Bernard
North of the Capitole around the Basilique Saint-Sernin and the university buildings, with boutique hotels, hostels and restaurants. It is a short walk from the Capitole and quieter than Place Wilson at night.
Best for: Culture seekers, students and budget travellers wanting a central base
Wilson and Allées Jean-Jaurès
The Place Wilson and Allées Jean-Jaurès axis between the Capitole and the railway station concentrates chain hotels and mid-range stays. Jean-Jaurès is the interchange for metro lines A and B.
Best for: Rail travellers, business stays and good transport links
Matabiau station and Boulevard de Bonrepos
The streets around Toulouse-Matabiau station hold many one- and two-star hotels and apart-hotels at lower prices, a 10-15 minute walk from the Capitole and close to the Canal du Midi towpath.
Best for: Early trains, budget stays and travellers with luggage
Canal du Midi, Jolimont and Compans-Caffarelli
East and north of the centre, along the Canal du Midi and around the Compans-Caffarelli park, a handful of design, chain and apart-hotel properties sit on metro line A for easy access to the centre.
Best for: Longer stays, families and walks or cycling by the canal
Airport, Purpan and outer districts
West and south Toulouse, including Purpan and the Blagnac airport area, offers chain hotels, apart-hotels and cheaper rates, linked to the centre by tram and bus. Useful for early flights and the Airbus and aerospace sites.
Best for: Airport connections, Airbus visits and business trips
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra
Upscale hotel at 1 Place du Capitole, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). The hotel occupies a former 17th-century monastery on the Place du Capitole and has 55 rooms; its restaurant Les Jardins de l'Opéra holds a Michelin star.
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Luxury hotel at 46 Rue des Couteliers, in the old town between Place Esquirol, the Pont Neuf and the Garonne, near Esquirol (line A) and Carmes (line B) metro stations. Five-star hotel in two 18th-century buildings with 32 rooms, a spa, the restaurant Le Cénacle and the cocktail bar Le 46.
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Upscale hotel at 8-10 Rue Romiguières, in the historic centre close to the Place du Capitole and the Capitole metro station (line A). Interiors by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel; the building is linked to the pioneering airmail pilots, including Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who used it as a base in the 1920s.
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Boutique hotel at 34B Rue Valade, in the Saint-Sernin quarter near the Basilique Saint-Sernin, a short walk north of the Capitole. Boutique hotel in an old private mansion with a garden and a seasonal heated outdoor pool.
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Boutique hotel at 62 Rue du Taur, in the Saint-Sernin quarter near the Basilique Saint-Sernin, a short walk north of the Capitole. Boutique hotel on the Rue du Taur, the street linking the Capitole to the Basilique Saint-Sernin, known for its street-art decor.
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Upscale hotel at 20 Boulevard du Maréchal Leclerc, in the east of the city by the Canal du Midi, served by Jeanne d'Arc and Canal du Midi metro stations (line A). Design hotel beside the Canal de Brienne with around 70-77 rooms and suites, the suites having private terraces.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book early for May to October and for rugby, trade-fair and congress dates; central four-star hotels fill first.
Hotels around Matabiau station and on the Boulevard de Bonrepos are often cheaper than the Capitole area and are a 10-15 minute walk or one metro stop from the centre.
The old town (Capitole, Esquirol, Carmes) suits visitors who want to walk everywhere; the canal and Compans-Caffarelli areas are quieter.
Check whether the rate includes breakfast (typically EUR 10-20, ~$12-23, at city hotels); a nearby bakery is cheaper.
A taxe de séjour is charged per person per night and is usually paid at the hotel.
Compare the hotel's own website with booking platforms, and choose a free-cancellation rate when plans may change.
Many old-town hotels are in historic buildings with narrow staircases and small lifts; ask about luggage handling and access before booking.
Metro lines A and B and the tram serve the centre; hotels in outer districts rely on tram or bus, so check the last service times.
Alternative accommodations
Beyond traditional hotels, consider these options.
Guesthouses
Family-run guesthouses offer authentic local experiences and often include home-cooked meals. Great for cultural immersion.
Serviced apartments
Ideal for longer stays or families. Kitchen facilities help save money and provide flexibility.
Hostels
Budget-friendly option for solo travelers. Dorms and private rooms available with social common areas.