Best Western Citadelle

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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13 Rue General Lecourbe, Besancon, Doubs, 25000
  • Besancon Citadel
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Besancon Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Franche-Comte
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Besancon

Best Western Citadelle puts you in the heart of Besancon, within just a 10-minute stroll of House of Victor Hugo and House of the Lumière Brothers. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Besancon Old Town hotel include Horloge Astronomique and Cathédrale St-Jean.

What's nearby

  • Besancon Citadel - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Citadel of Besancon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palais Granvelle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Besancon Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Franche-Comte - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le VIeux Comtois - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vela Azzurra - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La St Nicola Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet du Cervin AMBIANCE.DP SARL - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie 1802 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Citadelle

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and coworking spaces. The eco-certified Best Western Citadelle also features coffee/tea in common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and room service (during limited hours). Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Besancon hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1890
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Best Western Citadelle offers 41 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 76-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift (254 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (69 centimetre 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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 on-site parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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 parking available at Best Western Citadelle?

Yep, Best Western Citadelle has a secured self car park for EUR 15 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Citadelle on 5 Oct 2025 start from AU$138.88, including 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.

Does Best Western Citadelle serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Citadelle?

No, Best Western Citadelle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Citadelle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Citadelle?

No, only service animals are allowed.