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Central Hotels in Avignon — 9 of Our Favourites

Discover and book your perfect Avignon hotel

There is a vast choice of hotel accommodation in Provence to suit all budgets and tastes.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Provence Hotel Guide.

Cloitre St-Louis Hotel, Avignon double bedroom

1. Cloitre Saint-Louis Hotel

Location
Avignon

Originally a 16th century Jesuit seminary, the Cloitre Saint Louis is set in a peaceful cloister within Avignon's old town.

The hotel has 80 bedrooms and you can choose from a traditional or contemporary style room. All their rooms include air-conditioning, satellite TV, WiFi access and safe as standard.

Unusually for a city centre hotel, it boasts an outdoor swimming pool, which is located on the roof and enjoys fantastic views of the centre of Avignon. There is also a tranquil garden which provides a peaceful haven from the bustling metropolis.

Private parking at the hotel is available for a surcharge of €12 per day (€15 during July).

Chateau de Varenne, Avignon exterior

2. Chateau de Varenne Hotel, Sauveterre

Location
Avignon

This charming hotel is housed in a former XVIIIth century residence, on a beautiful green three-hectare estate above the small village of Sauveterre in the heart of Provence.

Looking out over the wonderful view of the Rhone valley, the hotel offers comfortable and luxurious accommodation in a peaceful setting. 11 bedrooms and 2 suites are all furnished individually with period furniture and equipped with air-conditioning, king size beds and ensuite bathrooms.

The chateau grounds are home to landscaped gardens with a natural spring and ornamental fountains, an outdoor swimming pool and a tranquil terrace where you can enjoy breakfast or relax with a drink. There is also a play area for children with swings and a slide.

Breakfast can be served in the dining room or on the terrace and consists of fruit juices pressed by the local farmer, homemade jams, honey produced by a beekeeper from Roquemaure, and fresh bread, croissants, pains au chocolat, fougasse delivered by the village baker.

The hotel is an ideal base from which to visit Avignon, Pont du Gard, Saint Rémy de Provence and Châteauneuf de Pape wine cellars. The surrounding countryside offers lots of outdoor activities and the hotel itself has marvellous views of Mont Ventoux and Luberon.

The château is well equipped for conference and business trips, with a seminar room that can be configured however is required and equipped with WiFi, video projector and sound system.

Hotel D'Almeran, Saint Remy de Provence exterior

3. Hotel de Tourrel, Saint Remy de Provence

Location
Saint-Remy-de-Provence

This 17th century palais in charming Saint Remy de Provence is a historic-meets-contemporary sanctuary for lovers of all things gourmet.

With 7 individually designed rooms. This small but distinctive hotel will not disappoint. Set in the centre of the old village, the hotel and its seven spacious suites are a mid-century design odyssey. The noble Almeran family's former home, original features have been charmingly mixed in the interiors with furniture by ClassiCon designers Eileen Gray and Konstantin Grcic.

The ancient building is also home to an innovative nouveau Mediterranean restaurant and private dining space led by Benoit Fauci, who ran the kitchen of the Michelin-star restaurant Les Chênes Verts, in Tourtour. With pristine natural surroundings and an address close to to 34 wine appellations and important historical sites, such as the ancient royal city Les-Baux-de-Provence and Avignon, Hôtel d’Almeran adds a new layer of luxury to the heart of an already refined and stunning Saint-Rémy.

Auberge de la Reine Jeanne Hotel, Saint Remy de Provence double bedroom

4. Auberge St Remy de Provence Hotel

Location
Saint-Remy-de-Provence

Located just within a 5 minute walk from the town's main square, this small and charming hotel offers traditional Provençal decoration and a gourmet restaurant.

All of the rooms have been decorated in an authentic Provençal style and they can host up to four guests. They are equipped with a bathtub. air conditioning and WiFi access.

Dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities are available and a free public parking is located nearby.

A bedroom with a bed , lamps , a potted plant and a mirror

5. Herbier d'Orange Hotel, Orange

A Provençe-style small hotel, with 20 contemporary-colourful rooms.

Located within a few minutes walk from all the attractions of the historic town of Orange, and close to restaurants and bars. This hotel is ideally located for a city visit.

In the rooms, guests will find a TV and phone, shower, toilet and hair dryer. There is a small enclosed terrace where guests can take their breakfast on sunny days. Breakfast is continental but can also include fresh crepes, a taste of Brittany where the owners of the hotel are from.

photo of a bedroom

6. La Banasterie B&B

Location
Avignon

Situated close to the Popes' Palace, this small beautiful 16th century residence provides sumptious accommodation in the heart of Avignon.

There are 2 characterful rooms and 3 charming suites which are lavishly decorated and most have terraces. All rooms have bathroom amenities and wifi.

The house has a relaxed Asian-Ibizan feel to it, with rooms connected by way of an interior courtyard.

It is a fabulous house with a great location and helpful, friendly hosts.

a photo of a bedroom

7. Le Limas B&B

Location
Avignon

A mere stone's throw from the Palais des Papes, Le Limas is a charming bed and breakfast that is welcoming and comfortable.

It is situated in the historical centre of Avignon in an 18th century town house which has been totally renovated.

It offers four contemporary air-conditioned rooms, all with en suite bathrooms.

On the top of the house there is a terrace which offers splendid views over the Palace and will help to make your stay here a truly unforgettable experience.

Les Saisons, Avignon double bedroom

8. Les Saisons B&B

Location
Avignon

Les Saisons is situated in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, on the riverbanks opposite the Avignon bridge, a wonderful 17th century mansion, where art and colour create a charming ambiance.

The garden and terrace offer a private and peaceful area in which to relax and unwind both during the day and evening, while the swimming pool tempts you to a refreshing cool reprieve from the Provençal heat at anytime.

Traditional Provençale cuisine is offered as well as a complete continental breakfast. 

Le Glacier Hotel, Orange double bedroom

9. Le Glacier Hotel, Orange

A hotel that has been in the same family for three generations, and is well maintained. It is set back from the road, is comprised of several buildings which surround a quiet, flowery patio.

Well located in the centre of Orange, the motorcyle themed Logis affiliated hotel is an ideal choice as a base for touring the region.

Each of the rooms have been decorated individually, and are influenced by the Provençal region and style. For instance, there is a vineyard themed room, and a lavender room.

The rooms are well equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and WiFi and some of the rooms are suitable for disabled guests.

The hosts are able to provide details and guidance on motorcycle and bike tours with maps, and can help with practical information such as places to store bikes.