Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Hotels in Besançon, France
Besançon is a city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France with about 128,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 81 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE), about 50 km away. The most comfortable months are usually June, July and September, with average highs around 19–23°C.
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- Hotels found
- 81
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- DLE · 50 km
- Dole Tavaux Airport
- Best months
- June and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Besançon
L'Annexe Apparthôtel du 11 A, 3 étoiles
★★★★Apartments2.0 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
Chambre d'Hôtes La Villa Molina
★★★★Bed and breakfastsunder 1 km from centre
9.7
Exceptional
L'adresse à Besançon
★★★★Apartments1.0 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Le New York Bisontin
Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
9.5
Exceptional
ATELIER DES REVES - au coeur de Besancon - 88 m2
Apartments1.6 km from centre
9.4
Exceptional
Besançon appartement T2 sur cour intérieure proximité gare
Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Centre ville historique - calme - les mots bleus
Apartments1.9 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
La Bisontine
Apartments1.6 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Besac Urban Lodge
Apartments2.8 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Best Western Hotel Fontaine Argent
Hotels1.2 km from centre
9.2
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Besançon?
| 4-star | 7 |
|---|---|
| 3-star | 24 |
| 2-star | 3 |
| 1-star | 1 |
| Hotels | 42 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 33 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 2 |
| Resorts | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Besançon by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Low °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | -2 |
| Rain mm | 102 | 81 | 97 | 85 | 122 | 109 | 104 | 109 | 85 | 106 | 102 | 116 |
Things to see
Famous places in Besançon
Mosque · 5.6 km from centre
Al-Fath Mosque, Besançon
Mosque · 1.5 km from centre
Sounna Mosque of Besançon
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Besançon
- DLE · Dole Tavaux Airport50 km
- GVA · Geneva International Airport113 km
- BRN · Bern Airport118 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Besançon at a glance
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Population
- 128,426 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 300 m
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 47.249, 6.018
About
About Besançon
Besançon is a French city that serves as the capital of the department of Doubs in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The city is located in Eastern France, close to the Jura Mountains and the border with Switzerland.
From the Wikipedia article “Besançon”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Besançon hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Besançon?
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How many hotels can I book in Besançon?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 81 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Besançon (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Besançon?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, June, July and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Besançon. July is the warmest month (average high 23°C) and May is the wettest (122 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Besançon?
Dole Tavaux Airport (DLE) is about 50 km from the centre of Besançon. Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 113 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Besançon?
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What are the most famous sights in Besançon?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Besançon are Synagogue of Besançon, Citadel of Besançon, Al-Fath Mosque, Besançon, Sounna Mosque of Besançon.
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