Aix-en-Provence has no shortage of things to do: from shopping the Cours Mirabeau to scoping out original Rembrandts at Musée Granet, you’ll be busy enough before planning a day trip to Marseille.
But where to stay in Aix-en-Provence is not something you should overlook. Picking the right hotel in Aix-en-Provence can mean the difference between a casual, comfortable stay and a lavish experience surrounded by the flavors, scents, and serene sights of the French Provence region.
Where to stay in Aix-en-Provence, France
Where to stay in Aix-en-Provence for a first timer? You’ll gravitate to Old Town and that’s A-OK. You’ll visit the Place des Cardeurs and Cours Mirabeau either way out so don’t be scared to look a bit farther from the city center. La Torse feels a little removed but for good reason; riverside parks and the Saint-Pierre Cemetery (where Paul Cézanne's grave is) is a peaceful place for a rest after day trips to Avignon and the Côte d’Azur.
Image Credit and Location: Villa Saint-Ange, Aix-en-Provence, France
The best hotels in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence hotels that’ll make you surrender to the splendor of life in Provence.
La Villa Gallici - Relais & Châteaux
Best for: Savoring the richness of French travel
Define the difference between lavish and luxury within a single night at La Villa Gallici. This Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel in Aix-en-Provence sits secluded on a 5-acre garden in the center of the city. Trade tourism for pure travel without venturing beyond the hotel gates: one of the most prestigious wine cellars in the region sits just adjacent to the wellness spa and the Italian-inspired Dolce Serata poolside gourmet space.
Hotel Rotonde
Best for: Soirée étape
Look at Hotel Rotonde preaching the good word of railway-adjacent hotels in Aix-en-Provence. Buddying up beside Gare d’Aix-en-Provence, Hotel Rotonde is perfect for that evening stopover en route to France’s lavender fields. Around-the-clock reception for those late train arrivals, a buffet breakfast for early departures, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and the ever-important lobby bar make Hotel Rotonde one of the best hotels in Aix-en-Provence near the train station.
La Caravelle Hotel
Best for: Living à la aixoise on the cheap
A room with a view and a wallet with plenty of euros left; that’s what you can expect with a budget-beating stay at La Caravelle. Close to the Granet Museum, some rooms have a shared WC while others have a private balcony. For the price and proximity to Cours Mirabeau, La Caravelle is never the wrong choice for the cost-conscious.
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Hotel de Augustins
Best for: A historical stay
Hotel de Augustins is the luxury hotel in Aix-en-Provence that has a quite the guestlist since its days as a 12th-century Augustinian Convent. Folks like monarchs, princes, and nobles—even Protestant reformer Martin Luther—hung out here prior to its chapel becoming an official hotel in the 1890s. Since then, people like Ridley Scott have popped in to admire the 16th-century paintings and 15th-century stone arches on the private terraces.
Hotel Birdy by HappyCulture
Best for: Family fun
Those bigger kids you’re toting around need a break from all the culture they’ve taken in so treat them to a night at Hotel Birdy. You can drink at the bar while they hit the arcade and foosball table. Gulli Parc amusement center is a few miles away for the tinier tots, while the outdoor pool is great for all ages (and gives you a glimpse of the golf course).
Hotel Le Pigonnet
Best for: Tranquility in the city
Beneath hundred-year-old chestnut trees, the suites and private villas of Hotel Le Pigonnet will lull you into a state of bliss. Garden-view rooms offer a literal breath of fresh air from their terraces. As its chic restaurant Table du Pigonnet arrives at its 100th birthday, Hotel Le Pigonnet invites travelers of any speed to pause in peace within this verdant Aix-en-Provence hotel.
Image Credit and Location: Villa Saint-Ange, Aix-en-Provence, France
Villa Saint-Ange
Best for: Experiencing the French art de vivre
There is no ailment that the luxury prestige suite at Villa Saint-Ange can’t cure. Sore feet? The custom slippers will send your soles to heaven. Tight from head to toe? The 3 Universes Massage at the spa is out of this world. Feeling home sick? Take a moment to reflect on your feelings in the Provençal garden, then sip a cup of tea on the terrace while you write a letter home.
Aix marks the spot
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Header Image Credit and Location: Villa Saint-Ange, Aix-en-Provence, France