Caen

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Where to stay in Caen

Caen which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Caen City Centre

4/5(64 area reviews)

Monuments, beaches, and museums highlight some of the noteworthy features of Caen City Centre. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Caen City Centre
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Port of Caen

Restaurants, shopping, and beaches highlight some of the notable features of Port of Caen. Make a stop by Port de plaisance de Caen while you're exploring.

Port of Caen
Caen which includes heritage architecture and a castle

Quartier du château

Unique features of Quartier du château include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Normandy Museum or Caen Castle while you're exploring the area.

Quartier du château

Théâtre

Some popular features of Théâtre include its restaurants and historic sites. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Normandy Museum or Caen Castle are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Théâtre

Saint-Jean

Travelers like the monuments in Saint-Jean, and Saint-Jean Church is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Saint-Jean
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Jardin des plantes

Travelers like the parks in Jardin des plantes, and Caen Botanical Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Jardin des plantes
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
3 out of 5
Quai Amiral Hamelin, Caen, Calvados
The price is AED 421 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 421
AED 475 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews)
1 night stay in Ibis Styles, Caen
"Booked this place as a backup, just in case I couldn't make it to the ferry in time. The staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help bridge the language barrier. (I don't know much French, they didn't know much English). Once everything was understood, my friend and I took the keys ..."

Reviewed on 10 June 2025

Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial
Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial
3 out of 5
36 Ave Montgomery, Quartier Du Memorial, Caen, Calvados
The price is AED 242 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 242
AED 279 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
"We were thankful for the various rooms booked for our family trip -- and for the buffet style breakfast in the morning."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Brit Hotel Caen Nord - Mémorial
Campanile Caen Centre - Gare
Campanile Caen Centre - Gare
3 out of 5
10 Rue De La Gare, Caen, Calvados
The price is AED 330 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
AED 330
AED 375 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (546 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay, rooms are a bit small but comfortable. Very close to train station."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Campanile Caen 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.
Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois
Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois
2 out of 5
24 rue du Clos Beaumois, Caen, Calvados
Stay at this aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (733 reviews)
"Everything you need, only thing missing is a hairdryer. Clean and comfortable, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Séjours & Affaires Caen Le Clos Beaumois
Appart'City Classic Caen
Appart'City Classic Caen
3 out of 5
1 Ter Rue Claude Bloch, Caen, Calvados
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (112 reviews)
No cot available despite booking one
"The reason we booked this apartment was that they advertised baby cots, which I reserved and emailed separately to confirm. When we were arrived they confirmed a cot was set up in the room for us. However, there was no cot and one could not be found in the building. This was extremely inconvenient ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Appart'City Classic Caen
City'O Appart Hotel
City'O Appart Hotel
3 out of 5
1 Quai Eugène Meslin, Caen, Calvados
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Caen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Personnel agréable. Chambre spacieuse et propre"

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

City'O Appart Hotel
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 Caen

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
18
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
24
4 - Good 51%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Didn’t plan to stop, but due to a lack of rental car services open on Sunday as advertised on the internet, decided to stop and see some sights. Saw the top 6 things to see, found it to be clean, educational, good food, friendly people

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are a few catholic churches. One of them is right in the center of Caen. You can go there by tram at the bus station. Others places need to have a car or to find bus routes and schedule. Information on transportation are poor.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

It did t impress us. Would skip it and stay in Deauville, Cambough or Trouville-sur-Mer

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

St. Pierre and the Caen Castle are very impressive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Caen was a nice location with plenty to do and a great hub to access Normandy.

3/5 - Okay

bobwhite

We only saw a small slice of Caen, but it didn’t make us want to see more. It felt like the Stockton of France. If we were to come this way again, we’d try staying in a different town.