A night out of time in an old house or a 15th century castle? A unique experience in a luxury establishment? Or an unforgettable moment in a guest room? You will see that there is really something for everyone: castle, countryside, seaside, historical heart of the city… Don’t worry if you are looking for where to stay in Bayeux, there is a good supply of hotels in and around the city. In this article you will find:
- Our selection of the best hotels in Bayeux,
- Our tips to find your ideal accommodation in and around the city.
Bayeux is a good starting point to visit the D-Day landing beaches but also a very pleasant city to walk around and rediscover history!
Our selection is made independently, based on our experience and research. When we stay in a hotel, we remain anonymous and pay in full.
Where to stay in Bayeux: best hotels and neighborhoods
Why spend one or more nights in Bayeux (and surroundings)
Often called the “medieval city at the gates of the D-Day beaches”, Bayeux is a city full of surprises. You will find many museums, a medieval architecture preserved with a real Norman style between land and sea! City of art and culture, Bayeux is home to the famous tapestry classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, woven in its majestic cathedral.
Bayeux is a great place to live. It is one of the cities of 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants where quality of life is paramount. Culture, history, art, gastronomy and… botany! Indeed, the Botanical Garden of Bayeux located on the road to Port en Bessin is a classified natural site, one of the most beautiful landscape parks of the 19th century in Normandy!
Our selection
The variety and quality of the hotels in Bayeux are undeniable. You will find all the details about each accommodation in this article but we wanted to put you now our favorite accommodations:
- Le Domaine de Bayeux – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Le Château de Bellefontaine – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- La Ferme de la Rançonnière, in the surrounding countryside – see photos, prices, availability – and book!
Lodging in or around Bayeux?
The advantage of sleeping in Bayeux itself? Easy access to most of the tourist attractions in a short time while discovering this medieval city at the gateway to the D-Day beaches.
We invite you to read the presentation of the neighborhoods we recommend if you wish to stay in Bayeux:
- The historic heart of Bayeux or Old Bayeux: the district of the museums and the cathedral, very lively with several shops and a nice offer of restaurants.
- Quartier Saint-Laurent Saint-Jean: the district not far from the heart of the city quite animated.
- South Side / Train Station: the more residential area with a little more open space close to nature and downtown.
Are you more of a countryside person? In the vicinity of Bayeux, we have found a few pearls to stay, an unforgettable moment in the middle of the great expanses while breathing a pure air.
Finally, the sea is only 10 kilometers away from Bayeux! If you prefer to smell the iodine when you get up in the morning and hear the sound of seagulls before visiting the wonders of Bayeux, we have some suggestions for you as well.
Option 1 – In the historic core
During the day or in the evening, the historic heart or Old Bayeux seduces with its cobbled streets and its traditional Norman half-timbered houses. If you choose to spend one or more nights in this area to admire one of the historical wonders of the city such as the Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral illuminated at night, here is our selection of accommodations:
- Hotel Lion d’Or: a 3 star hotel in a former 18th century post office and its gastronomic table – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Hotel Reine Mathilde: a traditional 2 star hotel close to tourist attractions and very good restaurants in the adjacent street – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Hotel La Maison de Mathilde: a terrace and a garden at 100 meters from the magnificent Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History not to be missed – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Hotel Churchill: a 3 star hotel with character in the old Bayeux at only 5 min from the Museum of the famous Bayeux Tapestry – see pictures, prices and availability – and book!
Option 2 – Close to downtown
Not far from the bustle of the historic heart of Bayeux and its narrow cobblestone streets, several lodging options are just as pleasant, with perhaps a little more ease in parking. For example theAppart’hôtel Au loup Historic, well appointed and functional studios and apartments, alone, as a couple or with the family at 10 min walk from the city center – see pictures, prices and availability – and book!
Option 3 – In an old house or a castle
Bayeux is a medieval city with many old houses still preserved. Would you like to spend one or more unusual nights and go back in time? It is possible by opting for one of these accommodations selected for you:
- Hotel Chateau de Bellefontaine: sumptuous 15th century manor house turned castle in the late 18th century in the medieval Norman countryside of Bayeux – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Hotel Domaine de Bayeux: an 18th century residence where modernity and tradition are combined in a sumptuous setting – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Hotel Manoir Sainte-Victoire: between modernity and tradition, a splendid view of the Cathedral from the rooms in the heart of Old Bayeux – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Clos de Bellefontaine B&B: in a romantic and realistic family-run bed and breakfast overlooking a beautiful private garden – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
Option 4 – In the Country
The medieval countryside of Normandy is full of beautiful places, some of them well hidden and little known. While walking in the hinterland and getting closer to the Channel coast, we discovered the Ferme de la Rançonnière. Located in a 700 year old estate, this magical place has kept all its authenticity with stone walls and exposed beams – see photos, prices, availability – and book!
Option 5 – By the sea
It is not for nothing that Bayeux is called the gateway to the D-Day landing beaches. Less than 20 minutes by car, we found ourselves facing the sea. If you like the sound of the waves and the coastal charm, you can spend one or more nights at the Villas d’Arromanches in Arromanches-les-Bains. This stone building dates from the 19th century and is located only 200 meters from the D-Day beaches – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
Option 6 – In a luxury establishment
In the heart of Old Bayeux, theHotel Villa Lara & Villa Augustine offers luxury accommodation just a stone’s throw from the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Bayeux. The two buildings of the hotel are designed in an elegant and refined style. For art and decoration lovers, the hotel’s boutique offers art deco pieces – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
Some additional tips
- Parking: we advise you to keep in mind that free parking in the city center will not be easy. Most of the parking spaces and parking lots are not free.
- Public transport in town: the urban area of Bayeux is served by 4 Bybus lines (more information here).
- Bayeux by bike: very pleasant to ride on two wheels, the city has built several bike paths. Consider renting a bike if you are visiting the city! Information is available on the official website of the Tourist Office.
- Weather: it can be sunny several times a day in Normandy! Hood and umbrella can be useful if the wind gets up or if a light drizzle arrives from the Atlantic side.
Where to eat in Bayeux
Bayeux has a very nice offer of restaurants and there is really something for everyone! We have tested a few for you:
- Restaurant l’Acte 2 – traditional and authentic Norman cuisine.
- Restaurant L’Alchimie – fusion of local and foreign flavors.
- Restaurant L’Alcôve – gastronomic meal in a friendly atmosphere of one of the best tables in the city.
- Restaurant Le Moulin de la Galette – fresh and local products in an establishment in the heart of historic Bayeux on the banks of the Aure.
- Restaurant La Rapière – refined seasonal cuisine in a 16th century setting.
- Salon de thé Les volets roses – for a generous and gourmet snack in an atypical setting.
OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING A CAR IN Normandy
- Compare prices on our preferred platform: DiscoverCars – one of the best rated sites.
- Choose a car that is comfortable enough (distances can be long) but compact (some parking lots and villages are narrow).
- Think of thecomplete insurance (some roads are tortuous and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
1. Hotel Domaine de Bayeux – near downtown
Why stay at the Domaine de Bayeux hotel?
We had a real crush on the Domaine de Bayeux. When you walk through the doors of the hotel, which consists of an old house and a more modern building, you don’t expect so much magic in the middle of town! A terrace with wrought iron furniture, a green and very pleasant garden, rooms decorated in a traditional style and with taste, all in a quiet area and a stone’s throw from all the tourist attractions of Bayeux. Important detail: the rooms are large, especially if you stay in the historic house. In short, we really loved this place!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: historical center.
- Type: luxury.
- Price range: 5 stars.
- Restaurant: yes.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Amenities: PRM access, terrace, garden.
- Parking: yes, free.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
Discover our experience and our opinion in pictures at the Domaine de Bayeux hotel.
2. Villa Lara & Villa Augustine – luxury
Why stay at Villa Lara & Villa Augustine?
In another style and still in the Old Bayeux, you will discover the Villa Augustine and the Villa Lara, two buildings sheltering presidential suites with view on the garden. This luxurious accommodation is very well located in the city and offers several services to its guests. We also loved the tour of the city center in an authentic Piaggio, a different way to visit the city!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: historical center.
- Type: luxury.
- Price range: 5 stars.
- Restaurant: only for breakfast, and cosy bar for tastings.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: fitness room, authentic Piaggio driven by its driver for a tour of Bayeux, store of decorative objects and art pieces “made in France”.
- Parking: no dedicated parking (public parking lots nearby).
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
3. Hotel Lion d’Or – in the historic center
Why stay at the Lion d’Or Hotel?
This charming hotel is also part of the accommodation in the center. Depending on your needs, the Lion d’Or Hotel offers several levels of rooms. Its gastronomic restaurant, the Table du Lion, will awaken your taste buds. Whether you’re on vacation or on business, it’s an ideal choice.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: historical center.
- Type: traditional.
- Price range: 3 stars.
- Restaurant: yes, gastronomic.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: bar, restaurant, tourist excursions to the D-Day landing beaches, meeting rooms, electric hook-up for a fee, pets allowed in rooms, airport or train station shuttle, sale of regional products.
- Parking: private closed paying parking, public paying parking at 50 meters.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
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4. Au Loup Historic – apartment
Why stay at the Au Loup Historic apartment hotel?
In a quiet and residential street in the southwest of the city, the Au Loup Historic apartment hotel is pleasant and well located. Only a 10 minute walk from downtown, you can easily park in front of the gate or a little further down the street.
The studios and apartments of 1 to 2 bedrooms are accessible thanks to a code which is communicated to you as soon as the accommodation is ready to welcome you the day of your arrival! It’s really ideal because you don’t need a key and above all, we didn’t have to carry our luggage up the stairs because the accommodation is on the first floor.
Our apartment consisted of two bedrooms, a large living room with a TV corner and a dining area. The kitchen and bathroom were in a row, well equipped. The whole very clean and very quiet because giving on court.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: south periphery/near downtown.
- Type: functional and practical.
- Price range: 3 to 4 stars.
- Restaurant: no.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Equipment: common sorting garbage cans, otherwise none apart from the elements available in the accommodation.
- Parking: no dedicated parking, spaces available on the street.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
We share with you our opinion during our stay in the apartment Au Loup Historic in Bayeux here.
5 – Hotel Reine Mathilde – 2 stars very well located
Why stay at the Hotel Reine Mathilde?
This charming hotel in the heart of the city will allow you to enjoy the main historical points of interest of Old Bayeux in a tastefully renovated setting. And all this for a very reasonable price!
Whether you are on a business trip, on a family trip or on a romantic getaway, the Hotel Reine Mathilde offers you comfortable and adapted rooms. Also, his restaurant “Le Garde manger” is open 7 days a week, an information not to be neglected!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: historical center.
- Type: traditional.
- Price range: 2 stars.
- Restaurant: yes.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: Norman basket in room, PMR access, bicycle reception, pets allowed.
- Parking: public parking in front of the hotel, behind the Cathedral.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
6 – Manoir Sainte Victoire
Why stay at Manoir Sainte Victoire?
Fully equipped accommodation in a 15th and 17th century manor house? No, you are not dreaming! The Manoir Sainte Victoire is located 200 meters from the main museums and historical sites of Bayeux. Staying here, you can walk to everything, while enjoying a picturesque setting with city views and amenities to make you feel at home.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: historical center.
- Type: Bed & Breakfast.
- Price range: 2 stars.
- Restaurant: no, only breakfast.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: tea and coffee making facilities in all accommodations, garden, terrace.
- Parking: public parking.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
7. La Maison de Mathilde
Why stay at the hotel La Maison de Mathilde?
Dating back to the Middle Ages, this bed and breakfast offers you, in the dynamic heart of the city, a terrace with a well exposed garden. You will have an ideal location in the center of town for a very affordable price.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: historical center.
- Type: Bed & Breakfast.
- Price range: 2 to 3 stars.
- Restaurant: in front of the hotel.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: luggage storage, terrace, garden, airport shuttle.
- Parking: public parking with charge.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
DISCOVER Bayeux
- Best things to do in Bayeux
- Where to sleep in Bayeux: our best hotels
- Rent a car in Bayeux
- Where to eat in Bayeux: our best restaurants
- Visit the Bayeux Tapestry Museum
- Visit the Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History
- Visit the Battle of Normandy Museum
- Discover the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Bayeux
- Discover the British Military Cemetery
8. Château de Bellefontaine – in an old house
Why stay at the Château de Bellefontaine?
A haven of peace only 10 minutes walk from the Bayeux train station? A magical night in an old house whose façade is illuminated at sunset? Then the Château de Bellefontaine is for you! In a green and elegant setting, this 15th century manor house, which became a castle at the end of the 18th century, welcomed us in its rooms and duplexes with a mix of traditional furniture and very modern equipment! It is also a place where young and old will find their happiness among all the outdoor activities available in the castle domain. We really had a great time there enjoying the outdoors.
As we walked through the garden of the castle, we also saw the Notre-Dame de Bayeux Cathedral in the distance!
Practical information
- Neighborhood: South Station.
- Type: unusual.
- Price range: 4 stars.
- Restaurant: yes.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: children’s playground, tennis court, footballs, ping-pong table, access for disabled people, electric hook-up for a fee.
- Parking: yes, private and free.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
Find our article dedicated to our experience at the Château de Bellefontaine hotel in Bayeux and lots of pictures!
9. Churchill Hotel – in Old Bayeux
Why stay at the Churchill Hotel?
Warm and comfortable, the Churchill Hotel is located in a pretty pedestrian street in the city of Bayeux. The decoration of the place mixes medieval history and memory in honor of D-day. Take a break at the hotel’s cozy bar to sip a drink before resuming your visit. The Churchill Hotel is an institution in the city of Bayeux but is getting old.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: historical center.
- Type: traditional.
- Price range: 3 stars.
- Restaurant: bar and breakfast (buffet or in room).
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: shuttles to Mont Saint-Michel, PRM access.
- Parking: yes.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
10. Clos de Bellefontaine B&B
Why stay at the B&B Clos de Bellefontaine?
Le Clos de Bellefontaine is a family bed and breakfast close to the Bayeux train station in a quiet street. You will appreciate the style of the building dating back to the 19th century, a time of romanticism and realism, softened by a beautiful private garden where travelers can relax.
Practical information
- Neighborhood: south near train station.
- Type: Bed and Breakfast.
- Price range: 2 stars.
- Restaurant: bar and breakfast (buffet or in room).
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: shuttle to Mont-Saint-Michel, terrace, garden.
- Parking: yes, free.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
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11. Ferme de la Rançonnière – in the countryside (20min away)
Why sleep at the Ferme de la Rançonnière
In a refined country atmosphere, we found the Ferme de la Rançonnière really authentic and quiet. We particularly appreciated the decorations mixing the wooden beams and the beautiful stones of the buildings. And, in the quiet of the countryside, we were able to sleep very soundly! A true haven of peace in the countryside in a magnificent 4 star setting. Also, Stéphane, the restaurant’s chef, revisits and honors regional products for the greatest pleasure of your palate.
Practical information
- Location: Crépon, Normandy.
- Type: traditional.
- Price range: 4 stars.
- Restaurant: yes.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: bar, children’s games, wellness massage services, mini-farm, helicopter pad.
- Parking: yes.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
12. Hotel Villas d’Arromanches – by the sea (15min)
Why sleep at the Villas d’Arromanches
And if you want to sleep by the sea, while being close to Bayeux, you can spend your stay a little on the heights at the Villa d’Arromanches in a charming and green setting.
The hotel is a stone’s throw from Arromanches beach, nicknamed Gold Beach, with its famous pieces of Mullberry harbor that you can see at low tide.
With the calm and the fresh air of the sea, this stay has invigorated us! We particularly appreciated the atmosphere of the bar facing the sea.
Practical information
- Location: Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandy.
- Type: traditional.
- Price range: 3 stars.
- Restaurant: bar-lounge.
- Family rooms: yes.
- Facilities: outdoor pool, airport shuttles, PRM access.
- Parking: yes.
- See photos, prices and availability – and book!
Cheap hotels in Bayeux
Find comfortable and affordable accommodation in Bayeux without moving to the end of town? Our selection for you:
- Hotel Reine Mathilde: 2 stars in the heart of Old Bayeux – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Hotel Le Bayeux: 3 stars in front of the Baron Gérard Museum of Art and History – see photos, prices and availability – and book!
- Hotel d’Argouges: 3 stars at 15 min walk from the Botanical Garden and the British Military Cemetery of Bayeux – see pictures, prices and availability – and book!
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotels in Bayeux are suitable for families?
All of the hotels in and around Bayeux listed in this article are family-friendly, whether you’re staying in town, on the seafront or in the countryside.
Where to go camping in Bayeux?
Bayeux is also known for its camping areas more or less close to the city. We have selected 3 of them:
- The Bords de l’Aure campsite: a few minutes walk from the historic heart of the city of Bayeux to combine the joys of an outdoor vacation with the wonders of a medieval city with many points of interest.
- The Balleroy campsite: 3 star campsite with covered and heated swimming pool near the D-Day beaches, between Bayeux and Saint-Lô.
- The campsite in the heart of the village of Port en Bessin: 2 star campsite on the coastal road from the D-Day landing beaches to Omaha Beach and only 10 minutes from Bayeux by car to visit museums, cathedral, gardens and other sights of the city.
