The Best Central France Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels throughout Central France


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Hotel du Soleil

Aillon-le-Jeune

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in an idyllic mountain village and ski resort with fine views, a welcoming hotel with high review scores for comfort and delicious regional cuisine

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the rooms and spacious apartments have mountain views at this friendly hotel offering delicious cuisine, wine tasting and direct river access

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a country hotel in the Dauphiné area near major routes, has rooms well-equipped for comfort, and a restaurant with a choice of menus and salads

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receive a cordial welcome to this roadside hotel in the countryside, with spacious rooms, several relaxing dining areas and a pétanque court

Best Hotel

Cran Gevrier

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near the A14, a modern hotel with a games room offers comfort for a stopover or an Annecy visit - it's just a short drive to the lake and centre

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a hotel pleasantly situated next to a park, within walking distance of the old town and lake, offers a courteous welcome to well-presented 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

Hotel des Bains

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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for a stay in the Auvergne, choose this welcoming hotel to enjoy bright, comfortable rooms and authentic regional dishes in the restaurant

Abelha Hotel

Brive-la-Gaillarde

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a friendly traditional hotel, near the centre of the attractive historic town of Brive-la-Gaillarde, offers affordable rooms, and a varied breakfast

Hotel du Roy

Aisey-sur-Seine

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a handsome stone-built hotel in an attractive Burgundy village offers charm and comfort, and delicious classic cuisine in the restaurant

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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

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at this bold hotel created by designer Philippe Starck, all the light, funky rooms feature an in-room iMac and there is a vast, dazzling dining space

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a comfortable. convenient hotel, ten minutes' drive from Limoges centre, features its plentiful breakfast and tasty Limousin dishes in the restaurant

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in a peaceful Limousin town, a traditional hotel with smart renovated rooms also offers its pleasant restaurant with a regional menu

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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

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a modern hotel, in the Rhône-Alpes region near the Swiss border, offers smart and spacious rooms and offers a delicious buffet breakfast

Hotel au Terminus

Lons-le-Saunier

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in the centre of the town opposite the railway station and near bars and restaurants, a cosy traditional hotel has well-appointed, affordable 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

Le Relax

Aurillac

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this welcoming hotel, offering good food and sound sleep in comfortable beds, is located on the outskirts of Aurillac, convenient for the airport

Chalet du Montal

Dun-les-Places

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in a picturesque riverside setting with simply furnished rooms, fine views from the terrace of the convivial restaurant, and water sports on hand

Hotel de l'Hippodrome

Arnac-Pompadour

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in Arnac-Pompadour, a small town with a magnificent castle and the National Stud Farm, a cosy little hotel with a traditional restaurant

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a friendly, family-run hotel in the attractive Alpine village of Abondance, south of Geneva; all the rooms have a balcony with mountain views

Hotel Marinet

Châtillon-en-Michaille

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in a small town south of Châtillon-en-Michaille, near the A40, a hotel with contemporary rooms features a much-praised traditional 4 course menu

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pleasantly situated in central Aurillac, overlooking an attractive square and park, this small hotel has stylish rooms and regional cuisine

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enjoy an authentic experience at this quaint hotel near the Limoges-Bénédictins train station, with its own brasserie for traditional cuisine

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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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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located in the former village cheese-making building, this renovated hotel features its popular restaurant and has new, well-equipped rooms

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convenient for main routes, but also near country walks, ski resorts and medieval Conflans - a pleasant, welcoming hotel with a terrace restaurant

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

Hotel Galland

Lapalisse

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an 1884 hotel close to the 11th century château combines modern, well-equipped rooms with traditional regional menus in the restaurant

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

Logis Les Provinciales

Arpajon-sur-Cère

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this hotel in a small town in the Auvergne has bright modern rooms, and guests can relax by the pool or in the inviting brasserie restaurant

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this budget chain hotel, located within walking distance of the historic centre and Bénédictins train station, offers a convenient restaurant on site

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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

Hotel de la Poste

St-Martin-sous-Vigouroux

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a respected family hotel, features a fine buffet breakfast, regional cuisine and comfortable well-appointed rooms

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