Rennes

Travel Guide

Rennes Cathedral showing heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Michel Angot
Rennes featuring heritage elements, street scenes and heritage architecture
Rennes which includes heritage elements
Rennes which includes street scenes and cafe scenes as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Rennes

Place des Lices featuring a house

Rennes Centre

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Parliament of Brittany and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Rennes Centre. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Republique Station or Saint-Germain Station.

Rennes Centre
Capital of the Ille-et-Vilaine department and of the region of Brittany, Rennes is located 55km south of the English Channel.
An authentic student town, Rennes has maintained a significant medieval and classical heritage. In the historic centre, the Portes Mordelaises – a castle entrance gate which formed part of the town’s old fortifications – loom large. Among the 90 buildings classified as “historic monuments”, tourists can admire the Duchesne Tower, the Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine church, the Place du Parlement-de-Bretagne, and the numerous impressive facades of buildings in the Old Town.
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Dinan - Saint-Malo

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dinan - Saint-Malo and surrounding area, you can visit Le Couvent des Jacobins and Place des Lices.

Dinan - Saint-Malo

Saint-Hélier

4/5(10 area reviews)

You might enjoy the restaurants on your visit to Saint-Hélier. Visitors recommend a visit to Place de la Gare, and you can get around town on the metro at Gares Station.

Saint-Hélier

Quartier Bourg-l'Évesque - la Touche - Moulin du Comte

4/5(1 area review)

While in Quartier Bourg-l'Évesque - la Touche - Moulin du Comte, you'll enjoy the restaurants. Catch the metro at Anatole France Metro Station to see top sights like Roazhon Park while you're in the area.

Quartier Bourg-l'Évesque - la Touche - Moulin du Comte
Thabor Botanic Gardens which includes flowers and a garden

Thabor - Saint-Hélier

Visitors to Thabor - Saint-Hélier like its bars and parks, and Thabor Botanic Gardens is a sight worth a stop.

Thabor - Saint-Hélier
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La Touche

Even though there aren't top sights in La Touche, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Place des Lices. Jump on the metro at Anatole France Metro Station to see more of the city.

La Touche
Hôtel Lanjuinais
Hôtel Lanjuinais
2 out of 5
11, RUE LANJUINAIS, Rennes
Stay at this hotel in Rennes. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (363 reviews)
"My room was clean and pleasant, and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel was quiet even though it was fully booked at the time of my visit. I like the location as it was close to the city center and not too far from the train station. It was just perfect for my needs."

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Hôtel Lanjuinais
Mama Shelter Rennes
Mama Shelter Rennes
4 out of 5
3 Place de la Trinite, Rennes, FRANCE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 469 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 469
AED 532 total
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rennes. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
Beautiful and central boutique hotel
"Beautiful hotel with a spa and centrally located. We were able to walk to all the restaurants and enjoy the hamman and sauna. I loved the balcony as well."

Reviewed on 20 April 2025

Mama Shelter Rennes
Campanile Rennes Centre - Gare
Campanile Rennes Centre - Gare
3 out of 5
28 Avenue Jean Janvier, Rennes
The price is AED 250 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
AED 250
AED 286 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Rennes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (631 reviews)
Strategic location and good quality hotel
"Good choice for the city center, close to the tran station and bus terminal, with many restaurants in the area. Our room was large enough, clean, and provided with the basic services. Receptionist was kind to help us with a little problem with closure of the window."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

Campanile Rennes Centre - Gare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Appart Hotel Odalys City Rennes Lorgeril
Appart Hotel Odalys City Rennes Lorgeril
3 out of 5
2, rue Lorgeril, Rennes
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Rennes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Palais du Parlement de Bretagne and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (457 reviews)
"Un hotel que supero mis espectativas."

Reviewed on 11 June 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Rennes Lorgeril
Appart'City Classic Rennes Beauregard
Appart'City Classic Rennes Beauregard
1, Rue Aurelie Nemours, Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine
Book a stay at this business-friendly residence in Rennes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Couvent des ...
7.8/10 Good! (410 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff. Upgraded to larger room . Enjoyed my stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 27 March 2023

Appart'City Classic Rennes Beauregard
Aparthotel Adagio Access Rennes Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Access Rennes Centre
2 out of 5
35 rue d'Antrain, Rennes
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rennes. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Le Couvent des ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
"Good and supportive team. The room includes a well equipped kitchen with quality items"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Access Rennes Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Rennes

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Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Old city interesting for one day but part of a very large metropolis

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely town, could easily see myself living there

4/5 - Good

Catherine

Nice central location, went to Beaches of Normandy, Mont St Michel, Granite Rose Beach, Chateau des Suscinio, all were excellent

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

They have an amazing market on Saturdays. Cute town and great location to visit nearby places, such as St. Malo and Mt Saint Michel

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

After five nights in Paris, we took the TGV inOUI to Rennes. We booked a tour of Mont Saint Michel and were picked up and dropped off at the hotel. Then the TGV returned us directly to Paris - Charles de Gaulle airport the next day. Easy side-trip!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We wished we would have spent more time there but had previously made plans to move on.