La Rochelle's artistic La Rochelle City Centre neighborhood is loved for its waterfront and aquarium, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions including Vieux Port and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville.
La Rochelle's Les Minimes neighborhood is known for its waterfront and aquarium, and entices visitors with attractions including Port des Minimes and Minimes Beach.
La Rochelle's La Ville-en-Bois neighborhood is known for its waterfront and aquarium, and entices visitors with attractions including Musée des Automates and Musée des Modeles Reduits.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Minimes Beach, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Les Minimes. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Concurrence Beach, Plage de Port Neuf, and Chef de Baie Beach.
You can stroll along Vieux Port for relaxing water views when you're in La Rochelle City Centre. If you carry on walking you'll get to Concurrence Beach for some more water views.
After visiting La Rochelle Hotel de Ville, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Rochelle. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Notable for its port, La Rochelle features attractions such as La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and Vieux Port. Visitors to this walkable city speak highly of the cafes whereas sights include La Rochelle Central Market and Tour St. Nicolas.
La Rochelle is beautiful, interesting and has plenty of things to do. The park is amazing as is the aquarium. It is very busy and can be quite noisy during the evening but there are plenty of quieter bars and restaurants to go to. Give it a go!
Vivien
10.0/10
Excellent
Really enjoyed the History Information displays around Historical sites. Viability of life in the City & the politeness of Retailers to Customers & general Respect shown by the Community. The Leisure & sporting facilities available in the Town
T
10.0/10
Excellent
La Rochelle is an absolute gem! It has everything that you need for holiday and relaxing time. The people are very friendly and welcoming. Very nice sea food restaurants and loads of bars. Great atmosphere overall
Liudmila
10.0/10
Excellent
It's all you want from a city port, the historical architecture, the old city (pedestrian zone), the good food (sea food), the kindness of the Rochelais and their helpfulness.
Thiam
8.0/10
Good
Interesting city to trot about - doesn't feel like a tourist trap - genuine working city - but lots for the tourist to see and do. Aquarium highly recommended.
Robert
10.0/10
Excellent
We visit Rochelle quite often. The ambience, seafood and shopping are all wonderful. The market is a must.
Iris
10.0/10
Excellent
La Rochelle is beautiful, but take time to explore the back streets. Most restaurants do not have an English menu, so be prepared to try and translate. Some waiters will help but not for the whole menu. Menus on the harbour front are very similar.
David
10.0/10
Excellent
Beautiful city, great beach within walking distance which had a fabulous cafe and toilets. Fantastic choice of restaurants and bars.
Derek
10.0/10
Excellent
Was there to watch a Rugby game. The city centre was clean and safe and the people were very friendly
Nagin
10.0/10
Excellent
If you can book a room at back of hotel where the pool is, can be noisy on other side. Beach is lovely in this area and only a 20min brisk walk to la Rochelle.
Check out reviews of La Rochelle hotels guests love
Hôtel La Tour de Nesle La Rochelle Vieux Port
10/10 Excellent
"This is fantastic hotel that allows you to plug in to the joy of La Rochelle, both in its great location and in the hotel style. I loved staying here in my room with a view of Vieux Port. "
"My second stay at this hotel (Yachtman) and they always outdo themselves. The rooms are fabulous and super clean. Their cleaning ladies are always helpful and respectful of our privacy, accepting to assist but not enter. The establishment is dog friendly and right on the docks- absolutely fantastic "
"Brilliant hotel right in the middle of things. Stayed for one night, family of 4 in one room and there was plenty of room and beds were comfortable. Loved it. "
"An oasis of class and tranquility in the heart of old La Rochelle, complete with a spacious lobby, swimming pool, parking, and attached restaurant. Courteous and well informed staff. We could not quite figure out the AC, fortunately the weather was perfect at night. Driving into the hotel takes getting used to typing in the code to open the road barrier, but that’s the price of calm. "
"A short walk into the centre. Lots of restaurants nearby and a little local supermarket. Parking on site was a bonus. Simple and basic but if all you’re doing is sleeping then you don’t need extra. Would stay again. Good value. "
"Un très bel hôtel bien situé. La chambre est grande, propre et confortable. La cour arrière entourée de verdure permet de prendre une pause dans un beau décor. Il est facile de se stationner dans le stationnement payant situé à une rue. "
"Great hotel with pleasant lobby and bar. The location is near le port so no need for a car once you are settled in in your hotel. You can visit the city by foot. "
"Very good stay, the room was really nice very good size, toilet separated not in bathroom, confortable bed. The swimming pool is quite big, pool table, baby foot and nice space to relax."
"I recently stayed in this hotel for four nights. The location is superb, I arrived by train, as it is less than five minutes walk from station, and less than five minutes walk to the town which is full of great bars and restaurants and many interesting buildings to look at. The staff are very friendly, mostly English speaking. The room was very comfortable, and my balcony view was some trees. The optional breakfast was very good value. The bathroom was clean and practical. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting La Rochelle."
"Wonderful location and surprisingly quiet for being in such a central part of the city.There is no elevator so ask for a lower floor if you have bigger luggage."
"The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great value for the price. Nice, central location , but a little removed from the noisiness of the bustling downtown area, which was a plus. Cleaning staff were very friendly and helpful. When I needed anything or had questions, that’s who I would ask because front desk staff (all three that were there during our stay) were not very helpful or friendly, bordering on downright rude. "
"The hotel is situated in a quiet area, close to the old port, about 10 mins walk to terasses and restaurants, 20mins walk to the train station. There is a Carrefour 5 mins walk from the hotel which was handy. The apartment was very clean, AC was great as we went to La Rochelle right in the middle of the heatwave.We did have to buy consumables (shower gel, toilet paper, dishwasher tablets) but we knew that already before arrival. The kitchen is well equipped for a holiday, most days we had breakfast in the room. Pool is not too big but we always found empty chairs and could cool down a bit in the afternoon. Would book again next time."
"Such a huge difference between this Ibis and the one we stayed in at Montparnasse the night before. Clean, spacious room, a/c that worked and friendly staff made for a pleasant overnight stay…tasty breakfast as well!"
"This hotel is about 15 mins from La Rochelle centre - The receptionist was very friendly and professional she spoke wonderful English and explained about the room and parking how to access barriers where to go to reach the town she was marvellous
The hotel is on street level and has a lift
The room was adequate for 2 adults and small dog - it was spotless and had all of the requirements for our stay including a well equipped kitchenette
La Rochelle has a multitude of bars and restaurants all of which were dog friendly
We took a boat trip to Fort Boyard which was great and dog went as well there are other trips if you want
I recommend a thrip to Ile de Rae fantastic Island a short drive or sea bus from La Rochelle had lunch at the harbour at Ile Rae fabulous "
"Lovely, friendly place in a quieter part of La Rochelle but convenient and accessible.
Warmly greeted and very well looked after - nothing was too much trouble and the breakfast was amazing!"
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What are the top-rated luxury hotels in La Rochelle?
One of the most popular luxury hotels in La Rochelle is Maison des Ambassadeurs. Maison des Ambassadeurs is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travelers, and it offers an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a sauna.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in La Rochelle?
Consider one of our travelers' favorite pet-friendly hotels in La Rochelle:
Hotel Saint Nicolas: A hotel in La Rochelle City Centre with a guest rating of 9 out of 10
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What are some of the best hotels in La Rochelle for couples?
Stay at a top-rated La Rochelle romantic hotel and make the most of your couple's vacation. Our travelers love Hotel Saint Nicolas, a hotel in La Rochelle City Centre with couples/private dining as well as in-room champagne service. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is Maison des Ambassadeurs. This hotel can be found in La Rochelle City Centre with a restaurant and an outdoor pool for a perfect stay. Discover more hotels in La Rochelle on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in La Rochelle?
Some of the most well reviewed La Rochelle hotels for kids include Hotel Saint Nicolas, Maison des Ambassadeurs, and Best Western Premier Le Masq Hotel. Hotel Saint Nicolas is a kid-friendly hotel in La Rochelle City Centre with a guest score of 9 out of 10 offering family-friendly amenities like a coffee shop/cafe, plus free cribs and high chairs in guestrooms. Check out Maison des Ambassadeurs in La Rochelle City Centre with a guest score of 9.4. This popular hotel has an outdoor pool and a coffee shop/cafe, as well as free cribs in the guestrooms. Best Western Premier Le Masq Hotel is another good option in La Rochelle City Centre with a coffee shop/cafe as well as free cribs in the guestrooms. Explore more kid-friendly hotels in La Rochelle by using our "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
What are the top La Rochelle hotels with a pool?
Discover some of the best La Rochelle hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Hôtel Le Yachtman, The Originals Collection is a great hotel in La Rochelle City Centre with a seasonal outdoor pool and a guest rating of 8 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its bar/lounge and concierge services. Maison des Ambassadeurs is a popular hotel in La Rochelle City Centre that features an outdoor pool and a children's pool along with a full-service spa and a restaurant. You can select "Pool" in the "Amenities" filter of your search on Hotels.com to find even more places to stay in La Rochelle with a pool.
What are some of the best La Rochelle hotels with free parking?
If you're arriving by car, choosing a great La Rochelle hotel with free parking is a plus. Our travelers' favorites include:
Treat yourself to a stylish and luxurious boutique hotel in La Rochelle. Hotel La Monnaie Art & Spa is a popular hotel with our travelers, offering guests a full-service spa and a bar/lounge as well as climate-controlled guestrooms with late-night room service and espresso makers. You'll find it in La Rochelle City Centre, a great location.
What are some popular hotels in central La Rochelle?
If you're looking for hotels in central La Rochelle, check out Hotel Central Park and Maison des Ambassadeurs. Travelers love Hotel Central Park for its location, as well as the full-service spa, hot tub and bar/lounge this hotel offers. Maison des Ambassadeurs is another popular central hotel with an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a full-service spa. When you stay at one of these central hotels, you'll be in easy reach of top sights including Minimes Beach. La Rochelle City Centre and Les Minimes are some of the most central neighborhoods for your La Rochelle vacation.
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Find out more about La Rochelle
Find out more about La Rochelle
There's a lot visitors like about La Rochelle, especially its port and historical sites. Activities like biking give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors while you're in town. Learn about the local heritage of La Rochelle at landmarks like Tour St. Nicolas and Tour de la Chaine. And while you're here, be sure to stop by La Rochelle Hotel de Ville and Vieux Port.