5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
This is a beautiful city, not so overrun with tourists. The size is manageable and lots to do. The market area was massive and every type of food you could imagine was available. Enchanting.
La Rochelle
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in La Rochelle
La Rochelle City Centre
4.5/5(14 area reviews)
La Rochelle City Centre is known for its waterfront views, and you can plan a trip to Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville while you're in town.
Les Minimes
Les Minimes is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Port des Minimes and Minimes Beach.
La Ville-en-Bois
Travelers to La Ville-en-Bois praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Musée des Automates and Musée des Modeles Reduits.
Le Gabut
You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in Le Gabut. You might want to make time for a stop at Bay of Biscay or La Grande Roue de La Rochelle.
La Pallice
Travelers like the historic sites in La Pallice, and Port de la Pallice is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fétilly
Fétilly is well-liked for its waterfront views. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Natural History Museum and La Rochelle Central Market.
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
3 rue St Jean du Perot, 4 place de la chaine, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
The price is AED 398 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 398
AED 461 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (322 reviews)
"Room had a beautiful view of the port and surrounding area."
Reviewed on 10 April 2025
Best Western Premier Le Masq Hôtel La Rochelle
17 rue de l'Ouvrage a Cornes, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
The price is AED 416 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 416
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (777 reviews)
Perfect
"Excellent hotel, close to centre and railway station. Very welcoming, excellent breakfast."
Reviewed on 12 May 2025
Hotel Central Park
4 Avenue Jean Guiton, La Rochelle
The price is AED 391 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 391
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (756 reviews)
"We were about 6 minutes walk from old town Centre. The hotel was very clean and comfortable. Good beds and linen, towels, etc. Had a frig. Large bathroom. Good size room. Coffee in foyer."
Reviewed on 20 May 2025
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.
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL L'Escale Marine
36 Avenue Amerigo Vespucci, La Rochelle
Stay at this 3-star residence in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a steam room. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (794 reviews)
"In a quiet area within easy walking of city centre, beaches, local shops. Could have been better if there was a bit more information about getting around eg buses, ferries, bikes etc. Staff always polite."
Reviewed on 1 September 2024
Résidence New Rochelle
17 Avenue du Lazaret, La Rochelle
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (229 reviews)
"It was a great location good cheap buses to town every 15 minutes . Lots of nice food right there . The room we had with a third bed for child - the room was way too small for this and hot and stuffy , ok as a double - not ok as a family room . No air con so very hot in heat wave but at least nice ..."
Reviewed on 1 August 2024
Athome Résidence
33 Avenue du Dr Daniel Planet, La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in La Rochelle. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vieux Port and Maritime ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
au top
"J'ai passé un excellent séjour l'équipe au top tout était parfait merci encore Petite précision j'ai eue un soin et je tiens à préciser le professionnalisme de cet personne merci à tous"
Reviewed on 12 May 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Vieux Port
4.5/5(13 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in La Rochelle with a trip to Vieux Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Minimes Beach
4/5(3 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Minimes Beach during your travels in Les Minimes? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
4.5/5(7 reviews)
After visiting La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour St. Nicolas
5/5(4 reviews)
Learn about the local history of La Rochelle when you spend time at Tour St. Nicolas. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Natural History Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Natural History Museum during your trip to La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Tour de la Lanterne
5/5(4 reviews)
You can learn about the history of La Rochelle with a trip to Tour de la Lanterne. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Reviews of La Rochelle
4.7
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Quaint French port with lots of modern shopping. Parking was a concern.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I am from here, hard to be objective. The city is as beautiful as ever and the weather is almost always nice even in the winter.
5/5 - Excellent
Lesley
La Rochelle is a perfect place for a family holiday. There is something for everyone, and wonderful food!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Lovely city with great restaurants and boat trips. Didn't have much time in town (just one day), but we enjoyed it.
- Vieux Port
- Minimes Beach
- Port des Minimes
- La Rochelle Hotel de Ville
- Casino Barriere de La Rochelle
- Port de la Pallice
- La Rochelle Central Market
- L'Espace Encan de La Rochelle
- Tour St. Nicolas
- Aquarium La Rochelle
- University of La Rochelle
- Natural History Museum
- Tour de la Lanterne
- Concurrence Beach
- Tour de la Chaine
- New World Museum
- Musée des Beaux-Arts
- Porte de la Grosse Horloge
- Maritime Museum of La Rochelle
- La Rochelle Grosse Cloche
- Musée Grevin
- Réserve Naturelle Marais d'Yves
- Musée des Automates
- Charruyer Park
- Parc des Expositions de La Rochelle
- Musée des Modeles Reduits
- Defensive Towers
- Grand Temple
- Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Esperance
- Bay of Biscay
- Chef de Baie Beach