Avignon travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Accommodation overview
Avignon's hotels cluster inside the ramparts, with grand mansion hotels near the Palais des Papes, small two- and three-star addresses in the pedestrian streets, and chain hotels facing the walls by the station. Across the Rhône, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon offers quieter stays. Prices follow the July festival more than any other event.
Hotels by budget
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Budget-friendly
Hôtel Boquier
Family-run two-star in a quiet street inside the southern walls, about ten minutes on foot from the station.
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Budget hotel close to the Porte Magnanen with a short walk to the station and the old town.
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Small budget hotel on the shopping street Rue Joseph Vernet, central and walkable to the main sights.
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Two-star hotel in a quiet street near the Place Crillon, roughly 300 m from the Palais des Papes.
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Two-star hotel just inside the ramparts opposite the Avignon Centre railway station.
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Budget hotel near the Place Crillon and the Rhône ramparts.
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Two-star hotel on Rue Joseph Vernet in the heart of the walled city.
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Two-star hotel with simple rooms on Rue Joseph Vernet, five minutes from the Place de l'Horloge.
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Two-star hotel in a quiet street near the Place Crillon.
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Chain budget hotel facing the ramparts, about five minutes on foot from Avignon Centre station; rooms are air conditioned.
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Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes
Chain hotel a few steps from the Palais des Papes with air-conditioned rooms and a breakfast buffet.
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Three-star hotel on the main avenue between the station and the old town, within walking distance of the Rue de la République.
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Central three-star on the Rue de la République, a short walk from the Place de l'Horloge.
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Seventeenth-century building with an inner courtyard in the old town, close to the Place de l'Horloge.
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Small hotel in the pedestrian centre near the Rue des Teinturiers and the Place de l'Horloge.
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Small three-star in a pedestrian street between the Place de l'Horloge and the Rue de la République.
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Three-star hotel on Cours Jean Jaurès, a ten-minute walk from both the station and the Palais des Papes.
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Three-star hotel in a street leading to the Place de l'Horloge, close to the theatre and restaurants.
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Chain hotel opposite the railway station, around one kilometre from the Palais des Papes.
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Village-centre hotel across the Rhône with a garden courtyard and views toward Avignon.
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La Mirande
Cardinal's townhouse behind the Palais des Papes with antique-filled rooms, a garden, a cooking school and a tea salon.
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Sixteenth-century mansion beside the Rhône ramparts, Avignon's grande dame hotel, with a garden terrace restaurant.
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Converted Jesuit cloister with a 1950s annex by Jean-Pierre Pouillon, a pool in the courtyard and a garden.
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Fourteenth-century priory turned hotel with gardens, a pool and a restaurant, across the river from Avignon.
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Provençal country inn in the northern suburbs with a pool, spa and Michelin-listed restaurant.
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Choose your base based on your interests and travel style.
Old town (intra-muros) around the Palais des Papes
Most hotels sit inside the 14th-century ramparts near the Place de l'Horloge, Place Crillon and Rue de la République.
Best for: First-time visitors without a car
Station area (Boulevard Saint-Roch)
Chain and budget hotels face the walls opposite Avignon Centre station, about ten minutes on foot from the Palais des Papes.
Best for: Train arrivals, budget stays
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Across the Rhône, with gardens and views back toward Avignon; reachable by bus or a 30-minute walk over the bridge.
Best for: Couples and quieter stays
Northern suburbs (Le Pontet)
Provençal country inns with pools and parking; a car or taxi is needed.
Best for: Drivers and spa stays
Our top picks
Handpicked recommendations for every type of traveler.
La Mirande
Cardinal's townhouse behind the Palais des Papes with antique-filled rooms, a garden, a cooking school and a tea salon.
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Sixteenth-century mansion beside the Rhône ramparts, Avignon's grande dame hotel, with a garden terrace restaurant.
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Converted Jesuit cloister with a 1950s annex by Jean-Pierre Pouillon, a pool in the courtyard and a garden.
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Chain hotel a few steps from the Palais des Papes with air-conditioned rooms and a breakfast buffet.
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Three-star hotel on the main avenue between the station and the old town, within walking distance of the Rue de la République.
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Central three-star on the Rue de la République, a short walk from the Place de l'Horloge.
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Get the best deals and avoid common mistakes.
Book 3-6 months ahead for the July festival.
Hotels inside the walls have limited parking; check for public car-park arrangements such as Parking des Halles or Parking Palais des Papes.
Avignon Centre station is the closest to the old town; Avignon TGV is 6 km south and linked by shuttle trains.
Air conditioning matters from June to September; confirm it when booking.
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.