Hôtel Croix Baragnon

The Hôtel Croix Baragnon is a two-star budget hotel at 17 Rue Croix Baragnon in Toulouse, in the Occitanie region of southern France. The street lies in the Carmes quarter of the old town, between Place Esquirol, the Pont Neuf and the Garonne, and is one of the most atmospheric addresses available at a budget price. The Esquirol metro station on line A and the Carmes station on line B are both close, and the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne stands nearby. The surrounding lanes are lined with antique dealers, small galleries, wine bars and bakeries, and the Marché des Carmes, a covered food market, is a short walk away. The Place du Capitole is also within easy walking distance, as is the Garonne embankment, where the sunset over the river is a local ritual. The hotel offers single and double rooms and lists wifi as its amenity, so visitors should expect simple, practical accommodation rather than a full-service experience. Rates are low for the centre, typically about EUR 55 to EUR 110 per night. A restaurant, spa or pool is not confirmed; breakfast arrangements should be checked with the hotel, though the neighbourhood's cafés and bakeries offer plenty of alternatives. The building is part of the historic brick fabric of Toulouse, known as the Pink City, and the quarter around it has medieval and Renaissance mansions that can be admired on foot. The service character is small-scale and personal, suited to independent travellers, couples and students who want an old-town base at modest cost. Light sleepers should note that old-town streets can be lively in the evening, especially at weekends. Public transport is not essential, since many of the main sights, including the Capitole, the Jacobins convent and the Basilique Saint-Sernin, can be reached by walking, and the Garonne bridges lead to the Saint-Cyprien district and the Les Abattoirs contemporary art museum.