The Best Central France Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels throughout Central France


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discover the fine spa town of Vichy from this comfortable hotel with tastefully renovated modern rooms, located in a quiet central street

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tucked away on a central pedestrianized street, a hotel with a long history offers elegant rustic- chic rooms, some with attractive stone feature walls

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in a central quarter of Lyon, a hotel in an historic Renaissance building offers stylish modern comfort, and features a fun bar, quirkily decorated

Ace Hotel

Brive-la-Gaillarde

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on the edge of Brive-la-Gaillarde near the A20, a modern hotel with restaurants nearby offers spacious, well-equipped rooms

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Lyon centre is accessible by tram from this hotel with smartly-decorated themed rooms, a buffet breakfast and a pleasant terrace for dining

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a charming bijou hotel, just 5 minutes from the Hospices de Beaune, offers an authentic and convivial Gallic stay in a range of comfortable rooms

La Terrasse Fleurie

Divonne-les-Bains

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in the heart of the small spa town, a charming chalet-style hotel, renovated to provide modern comfort in the rooms, and a smart restaurant

Fasthotel

Limoges

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this stopover hotel is well-located just north of Limoges, adjacent to the A20, with bright contemporary rooms and a restaurant opposite

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Aix-les-Bains

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in the historic centre of Aix-les-Bains, near the old thermal baths, a charming hotel, with rooms of period proportions and modern comfort

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in a charming village with 16th century half-timbered houses, a former coaching inn with cosy rooms and fine chef-cooked regional cuisine

Hotel du Lion Vert

Luxeuil-les-Bains

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French hotel tradition lives on in this small hotel in the centre of Luxeuil-les-Bains; guests praise the warm welcome and good value rooms

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in the centre of Nevers near the cathedral, an attractive traditional hotel offers modern, well-equipped rooms inside and a continental breakfast

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St-Genis-Pouilly

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for an affordable stay on the Swiss border and near Lake Geneva, a convenient hotel with bright, functional rooms and a buffet breakfast

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located on a small square in medieval St Flour, a hotel with cosy modern rooms features a restaurant-pizzeria on site

B&B Hotel

Belfort

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just off the A36, 2km from Belfort centre, a comfortable stopover hotel, with modern, well-equipped rooms and a good quality buffet breakfast

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located minutes from the railway and tram stations and the historic centre, a hotel with a handsome period exterior and cosy, contemporary rooms

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near major routes and le Puy en Velay, a practical modern hotel offers spacious, restful rooms, a copious breakfast and a welcoming restaurant

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this budget hotel, next to the train station and just 200m from the historic centre, has an attractive exterior and light, functional rooms

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a budget hotel conveniently near Limoges station offers good value in comfortably furnished rooms, and a buffet breakfast including hot dishes

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a convenient stopover hotel in central France; the rooms are well-presented, the staff friendly, and there is a choice of restaurants nearby

Hotel Hermance

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

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centrally located in this small French town on the River Rhône not far from the Swiss border, a friendly hotel with cosy modern rooms

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a budget option for Dijon, with easy access to the centre via tram or a 15-minute walk, a chain hotel with a sociable lounge and snack bar

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next to the A20, this economy chain hotel in gardens offers a restful stopover in sound-proofed rooms, and provides a buffet breakfast

Hotel du Commerce

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

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enjoy the cosy, renovated rooms and the traditional restaurant menus at this small hotel close to the historic market place of a pretty medieval town

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located just off the A42, an Ibis hotel offering a more comfortable economy option in functional, well-presented rooms and with a buffet breakfast

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a traditional hotel in the historic town of Vézelay offers authentic French hospitality in comfortable rooms and a restaurant offering regional cuisine

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in Nevers, a town of art and history on the banks of the Loire, a cosy hotel, quietly situated but near the centre, shops and restaurants

Alys Hotel

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the rooms at this friendly hotel are comfortable and thoughtfully-equipped, and guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast feast and the relaxing bar

Fasthotel

Albertville

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a modern budget hotel in Albertville, next to the Olympic Park and near major routes, offers compact, cosy rooms and a continental breakfast

Hotel des Thermes

Bourbon-l'Archambault

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a 19th century hotel offers spacious, comfortable rooms and studios with kitchenettes; its splendid stone-pillared restaurant overlooks the spa park

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Vichy centre is accessible by bus from this economy chain hotel, which offers simple modern rooms and a choice of restaurants nearby

Le Clos des Oliviers

Bourg-St-Andéol

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ideally located for a visit to the Ardèche Gorge, a handsome former coaching inn offers attractive rooms and a plentiful buffet breakfast

Hotel Le Prieuré

Bourg-St-Andéol

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in the heart of an historic Ardèche town, a characterful stone hotel with a vaulted dining room; guest rooms blend modern comfort with period style

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a cosy hotel with a relaxing bar and restaurant, at the heart of the world's largest ski area - Les Trois Vallées - close to ski runs and hiking trails

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this budget chain hotel with basic stopover rooms is conveniently located opposite the Beynost shopping centre, with a wide choice of places to eat

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