Top 8 best hotels in Nantes

Finding the right hotel in Nantes means having the best possible base from which to explore the 4 corners of the Nantes region. It has to be said that the city’s geographical location is quite enviable. Between the green landscapes of the Loire, the south of the Armorican Massif, and just 1 hour from the Atlantic coast… Nantes residents have it easy.

Its ideal location may even take you as far as Brittany, for a half-day getaway. Nantes is also the sixth-largest city in France. Famous, among other things, for its sweet specialities, the bustle of its metropolis and the famous Château des Ducs de Bretagne.

Thanks to our list of the best hotels in Nantes, you can explore the city in less time than it takes to read this! Starting with the lovely pedestrianised Bouffay district and its half-timbered houses scattered here and there. The old-world charm and architectural character of these pedestrianised streets attract millions of visitors every year. You’ll soon see why!

Where to stay in Nantes? Our selection of the best hotels

The City of the Dukes embodies the perfect blend of styles in the Nantes region. The architecture blends modernity and tradition, offering travellers a range of quality accommodation. Good news for those wishing to take the immersion to the accommodation!

Based on a list of specific criteria: prices, location, comfort, cleanliness, catering… We’ve tracked down the finest accommodation in Nantes.

1.OKKO Hotels Nantes Château

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Location: 15 bis rue de Strasbourg, Nantes city centre

Category: Favourite / Good value for money

Highlights:

• In the historic district
• Fitness room with sauna
• Between relaxation and elegance
• Attentive service

Weaknesses:

• Sometimes noisy at night

Hotel description:

The hotel is contemporary, in a historic district, just between the shopping streets of the Bouffay district and the Château des Ducs de Bretagne. You will find rooms with functional furniture and a refined design. The hotel has a gym with sauna and a snack bar. A restaurant service is also available upon reservation. Enjoy a relaxing stay in a cosy and elegant establishment, while making the most of the city centre on foot!

2. La Pérouse Hotel

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Location: 3 Allée Dusquesne, Cours Des 50 Otages, Nantes city centre

Category: Good value for money

Strong points :

• Very well located in the city centre
• Good facilities
• Healthy and local cuisine
• Style and decoration appreciated

Weak points :

• Very busy environment

Hotel description:

This elegant hotel is located between the Cours des 50 Otages, one of Nantes’ major thoroughfares, and the small streets of the Bouffay district. You will find rooms with a contemporary and refined design in a building with a sober and modern architecture. The hotel’s team is committed to serving you a healthy, local breakfast made from the best products from the Nantes region.

3. Radisson BLU Hotel

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Location: 6, place Aristide Briand, Nantes city centre

Category: Coup de cœur / Prestige

Highlights :

• Majestic setting
• Comfortable rooms
• Caring staff
• Recommended cuisine

Weak points :

• No car park

Hotel description:

You’ll hardly find a more beautiful setting in the City of Dukes! Housed in the former neo-classical courthouse, this four-star hotel is located on the pretty Place Aristide Briand, just a few streets from the city centre. The rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Start the day with breakfast in the unique setting of the courtroom of the former courthouse, or in the patio. In the evening, you can enjoy a dinner prepared by a Michelin-starred chef in the same room. A luxurious stay in an unusual location in Nantes!

4. Oceania Hôtel de France Nantes

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Location: 24 rue Crébillon, Nantes city centre

Category: Prestige

Highlights:

• Spacious rooms
• Generous breakfast
• Well located in the city centre
• High quality services

Weak points :

• Lively area and noisy in the evening

Hotel description:

Here you will stay right next to the superb Place Graslin and its opera-theatre, and a short walk from Place Royale. Housed in an 18th-century private mansion, the hotel’s decor is paradoxically classic and extravagant. A buffet breakfast is available. ¨For dinner, room service is available on reservation. Finally, to unwind at the end of the day, a fitness room is at your disposal!

5. The hotel

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Location: 6 Rue Henri IV, Nantes city centre

Category: Affordable

Highlights:

• Cosy and warm
• Well located in Nantes
• Friendly staff
• Private parking

Weak points :

• Rooms sometimes small

Hotel description:

Here it is, your hotel with a view of the Château des Ducs de Bretagne! You’ll be staying between the city centre and the SNCF train station, which is convenient for a short stay. The cosy rooms are decorated in a modern and elegant style. Breakfast is served buffet style or in your room. Whether you are visiting Nantes with your family, as a couple, alone, or on a business trip, this hotel will meet your expectations with its rooms of all sizes.

6. Hotel Voltaire Opéra

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Location: 10 rue Gresset Graslin district, Nantes city centre

Category: Favourite/ Affordable

Highlights:

• Magnificent Haussmann style
• Comfort and charm
• Breakfast under the glass roof
• On a human scale

Weak points :

• On the edge of the city centre

Hotel description:

Housed in a pretty Haussmann-style building in the Nantes style, this hotel is located slightly away from the city centre, between the Notre-Dame de Bon Port church and Place Graslin. You will enjoy the peace and quiet of this charming hotel, with its elegantly decorated rooms. In the morning, start the day with a gourmet breakfast under the glass roof. The hotel also has a bicycle storage room, ideal in a city that’s all about eco-friendly mobility!

7. Saint-Patrick Hotel

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Location: 7, rue Saint-Nicolas, Nantes city centre

Category: Affordable

Highlights:

• Really affordable rates
• Good level of comfort
• Right in the centre of Nantes
• Family atmosphere

Weak points :

• Sometimes noisy and lively in the evening

Hotel description:

Right in the heart of Nantes, on the small Place Fernand Soil, is this small, modest but comfortable hotel. The establishment has double rooms with WC and showers on the landing, double rooms with shower included, and double rooms with shower and WC included. A simple hotel for a short break in the beating heart of the City of the Dukes of Brittany.

8. Hotel le Sozo

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Location: 16 Rue Frédéric Cailliaud , 44000 Nantes

Category: Unusual

Highlights:

• In a former chapel
• Design and colourful
• Ideal location
• Friendly staff

Weak points :

• Some rooms seem small.

Hotel description:

For this coup de coeur hotel, we have selected a truly special place for you! This hotel offers you the unique opportunity to stay in an authentic 19th-century chapel! The hotel has seventeen personalised rooms, combining contemporary design with nineteenth-century religious architecture. The icing on the cake is that you can indulge in an unusual moment of relaxation in the spa of this unique hotel! What’s more, you’re just a stone’s throw from the Jardin des Plantes and the SNCF train station.