Top 5 best hotels to stay in Compiègne

Located in the Oise department, Compiègne is a town with a rich history. An important town during the Second Empire, as evidenced by the château and the imperial theatre, Compiègne will undoubtedly appeal to budding historians. You won’t need more than 2-3 days to visit the city, unless you want to get lost in the Compiègne state forest, which covers more than 14,000 hectares. The town is easily accessible from Paris. It takes just an hour and a half by car, compared with an hour and a quarter by train.

1- The Town Hall

Location: 17 rue des Veneurs, 60200 Compiègne

Category: Good value for money / Affordable.

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Breakfast included in the booking and much appreciated
• Free public car park
• Garden
• Good location
• Welcoming hosts
• Neatly decorated

Weak point:

• Pets not accepted

Hotel description: La Maison de Ville is a privately-run accommodation located in a residential area of Compiègne. You will therefore be in a quiet location without being too far from the places to visit. It is a carefully decorated house, with exposed beams, pretty wooden furniture, parquet flooring and comfortable bedrooms. The house also has a garden with two armchairs and a table. The perfect place to have breakfast if the weather is fine.

2- La Parenthèse du Rond Royal

Location: 28 Avenue de la Division Leclerc, 60200 Compiègne

Category: Good QP ratio

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Breakfast included in the booking and much appreciated
• Good location
• Free public car park
• Garden / terrace
• Bike loan service
• Free cot on request (0-2 years)

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Description of the hotel: As with the previous accommodation, “La Parenthèse du Rond Royal” is run by a private individual, in this case Delphine, who will be delighted to give you useful addresses and places to visit. The accommodation is ideally located. It’s a stone’s throw from the Compiègne racecourse and less than a kilometre from the Imperial Palace. As for the accommodation itself, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The breakfast included at the time of booking is comprehensive and much appreciated by guests. Here too, the accommodation boasts a lovely terrace with plenty of shade.

3- Château Compiègne Houses – Town Centre

Location: 27 Rue de Paris, 60200 Compiègne

Category: Good QP ratio

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Good location
• Terrace
• Kitchen
• Historic building
• Friendly host
• Beautiful view

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel description: When you choose one of the two accommodations at Château Compiègne Houses, you will be on the doorstep of the historic centre of Compiègne. Both accommodations have a kitchen and a small dining area. The rooms overlook the building’s inner courtyard, providing a peaceful setting. If you arrive in Compiègne by train, you will only have to walk five minutes to reach your destination.

4- The Charmeraie

Location: 33 Rue des Domeliers, 60200 Compiègne

Category: Good QP ratio

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Good location
• Private car park (€10 per day)
• Pets allowed (a supplement may apply)
• Kitchen

Weak point:

• Garage a bit problematic for large cars

Hotel description: Nicolas and Michèle, the hosts of “la charmeraie”, will be delighted to welcome you to their charming home. You can choose between renting a flat or studios. Whatever you decide, you’ll be staying in spacious, fully-equipped accommodation. Each flat has its own kitchen, ideal if you don’t want to eat out every day. It is located in the centre of Compiègne, less than 500 metres from the Jardin des Remparts and less than a kilometre from the Parc du Palais Impérial.

5- Entire flat in the heart of the city centre

Location: 7 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 60200 Compiègne

Category: Good value PQ / Affordable

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Very good location
• Spacious flat (49m²)
• Kitchen
• Washing machines
• Private car park (€8 per day)

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel description: Located in the heart of the historic centre of Compiègne, this flat is an ideal base for visiting the city. As well as being relatively conveniently located, you will be staying in a spacious 49m² flat that is fully equipped and decorated to a high standard. The kitchen has an oven, hob and microwave.