Top 5 hotels to stay in Bourges

Looking for a holiday in a medieval town? Then you’ve come to the right place. Located in the Cher department, Bourges is an open-air museum. Its historic town centre of timber-framed houses, its sumptuous Cathedral of Saint-Etienne, its Palais Jacques Coeur and the Bourges marshes close to the centre make it a remarkable city. It’s a great place to live and to stroll through the narrow streets in the heart of Bourges. As with any trip, the choice of accommodation should not be overlooked. A good night’s sleep will allow you to enjoy the city more and visit more sites. So here’s a list of five idyllic places to stay.

1- L’Oustal

Location: 7, Rue Felix Chédin, 18000 Bourges

Category: Favourite / Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Breakfast included in the booking and much appreciated
• Free private car park
• Garden / terrace
• Friendly hosts
• Beautiful building
• Free cot on request (0-1 year)

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed
• A little out of the historic centre

Hotel description: If you’re looking for quiet yet refined accommodation, l’Oustal is sure to please. You will be staying in a carefully decorated 19th-century building. The rooms are spacious and offer a relaxing view of the building’s large garden. You can enjoy breakfast in the communal lounge, a beautifully decorated room with ceiling mouldings and parquet flooring. If you don’t have a car, don’t worry. The station is a five-minute walk away. A good 15-minute walk will take you back to the city centre.

2- LE GEORGE SAND Elegant studio in the historic centre

Location: 4 Place George Sand, 18000 Bourges

Category: Favourite / Good value for money / Affordable.

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Entire accommodation
• On-site car park
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Washing machines
• Very good location
• Very welcoming hosts

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Description of accommodation: Located in the historic centre of Bourges, this flat, run by Florence and Jacques, is an ideal base from which to visit Bourges in style. You will be just a minute’s walk from the sumptuous Cathédrale Saint-Etienne. The flat itself has everything you need for a pleasant stay. 30m² of living space is dedicated to you, with a fully equipped kitchen and even a washing machine.

3- La Dame Blanche – Apartment in the historic city centre

Location: 17 Rue Gambon, 18000 Bourges

Category: Good value for money / Prestige

Highlights:

• Very spacious flat
• Very good location
• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Historic building
• Fully equipped kitchen

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Hotel description: Those who love space and comfort will be delighted with this accommodation. Who wouldn’t dream of staying in a 100m² flat in the heart of Bourges? The icing on the cake is that the flat is housed in the town’s oldest half-timbered house, built in 1487. So it’s a real relic, and lucky that this flat is dedicated to helping the curious discover Bourges. The decoration is also perfect. The history of this building is respected, but with a modern touch.

4- 2-room apartment completely renovated in the heart of Bourges

Location: 2 Rue de la Poelerie, 18000 Bourges

Category: Good QP ratio

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Very good location
• Entire flat
• Kitchen
• Beautiful view

Weak point:

• Pets not allowed

Description of accommodation: This flat in the heart of Bourges is housed in a traditional timber-framed building. The living environment is therefore very pleasant. Although located in the town centre, the flat has a surface area of 47m². It overlooks a small alleyway typical of the centre of Bourges. Activities and places to visit are within walking distance, including the Palais Jacques Cœur.

5- L’AMANTINE Bed and breakfast and gîte

Location: 7 Rue Henri Ducrot, 18000 Bourges

Category: Favourite / Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free Wi-Fi connection
• Breakfast included in the booking and much appreciated
• Welcoming host
• Old building
• Very good location
• Pets allowed
• Free cot on request (0-3 years)

Hotel description: As with all of the above, this accommodation allows you to visit Bourges without having to use public transport. The rooms are carefully decorated in a traditional style. A breakfast of pastries, local specialities and fresh fruit awaits you in the communal lounge each morning. There are several restaurants and bars nearby if you would like to discover more specialities.