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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a quaint hotel in a superb location with the lake and all Annecy's amenities close by; the bijou rooms are bright and cosy, and the staff are friendly

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

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

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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well-located for all the sights, including the Bastille cable car, plus shops and restaurants, a friendly hotel with bright, well-presented rooms

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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

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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 quintessential 19th century traditional hotel in the heart of the town offers spacious classic rooms, a continental breakfast and attentive staff

B&B Hotel - Sud

Clermont-Ferrand

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close to the A75 and convenient for the airport, this modern chain hotel has well-presented rooms and a copious buffet breakfast

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this friendly hotel with bright contemporary rooms and stylish communal areas is also well-located near the town centre and train station

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it's just a short walk across a park and the river to Auxerre centre from this economy hotel with bright, well-maintained rooms and a 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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a new and affordable stopover hotel between Romans and Valence, convenient for the A7 and A49, provides comfortable, well-equipped rooms

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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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marvel at the spectacular views at this chalet hotel close to the ski slopes of Méribel, from comfortable modern rooms and spacious communal areas

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

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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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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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

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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

ibis Budget - Saint Pourcain

St-Pourcain-sur-Sioule

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on the edge of the town, a modern economy hotel provides a comfy stopover in functional, well-equipped rooms, with breakfast available

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

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this quaint hotel is named for the historic railway station nearby; the rooms are simply furnished, but spacious and warm with comfortable beds

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

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situated south of Clermont Ferrand, near the A75, a hotel with modern, well-equipped rooms; several restaurants and a cinema are 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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an economy hotel on the outskirts of Bourg-en-Bresse has well-presented, functional rooms and a terrace for the buffet breakfast in fine weather

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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

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popular budget hotel in great central location, convenient for major attractions, shops and restaurants

ibis Budget

Chateau-Gaillard

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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

B&B Hotel - Moulins

Toulon-sur-Allier

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for an affordable stopover near Moulins, a modern chain hotel with well-equipped rooms and featuring a healthy and varied buffet breakfast

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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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budget chain hotel with parking, south of Dijon and close to A311 Autoroute

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a short walk from the central squares and Bastille cable car, a friendly hotel offering modern rooms, some with impressive mountain views

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