The Best Central France Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels throughout Central France


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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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a central hotel overlooking the canal, with cosy, individually-styled themed rooms equipped to a high standard of comfort, and a buffet breakfast

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a charming hotel - at the gates of Annecy's old town and a short walk to the lake - offers cosy rooms with smart contemporary colour schemes

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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

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close to Place Bellecoeur, a hotel in a 19th century residence with ornate iron balconies has modern, comfortable rooms and a vaulted dining room

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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

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

Hotel des 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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a convivial hotel in central Lyon, near shops and restaurants, welcomes guests to cosy, affordable rooms and stylish communal areas

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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

Le Comte Rouge

Thonon-les-Bains

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in a great location for a stay in this Lake Geneva spa town, a friendly hotel with spacious rooms, modern facilities and a copious buffet breakfast

ibis Budget Hotel

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

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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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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for a comfortable stopover within reach of Lyon centre, choose this Ibis economy range hotel located just off the A42 and near places to eat

Le Bon Laboureur

La Charité-sur-Loire

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in a lovely location on an island on the River Loire, a quaint hotel with a convivial ambiance offers cosy rooms and a generous breakfast

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a good value hotel in a convenient location 10 minutes' drive from Limoges centre, with smart contemporary rooms and a choice of restaurants nearby

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

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

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

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

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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