Known for its winemaking and violin crafting, the southern city of Montpellier offers the best of France’s culture with a distinctly youthful vibe.
So when it comes to finding hotels in Montpellier, France, for your getaway, don’t be surprised if you’re sleeping in a suite that is equal parts chic and sophisticated.
From the home-like abode that is Citadines Antigone to the golf getaway Fontcaude, we’ve got a few suggestions for hotels in Montpellier for every taste and trend.
Image Credit: © Olivier Rimbon Foeller/© Oceania Hotels. Image Location: Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier, France
Where to stay in Montpellier, France
Where is Montpellier, France?
Montpellier is located in southern France just west of the French Riviera and northeast of Spain’s Costa Brava border.
How can I get to Montpellier, France?
You can take a direct train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive at either Montpellier Sud de France or Montpellier St-Roch in as little as three and a half hours.
Where to stay in Montpellier?
One of the best reasons to stay in Montpellier’s center is that it’s extremely pedestrian friendly, meaning you can walk to your hotel from St-Roch train station without issue. The Antigone district isn’t far from the heart of the historic area; hotels like Citadines Antigone Montpellier have fully-furnished apartments that make your stay feel much more home-like.
What are the best Montpellier hotels?
Montpellier hotels have no shortage of awesomeness. Just look at the rooftop pool at the Pullman La Pléiade if you need convincing. Domaine de Verchant is one of the best hotels in Montpellier for those who want sleep surrounded by French vineyards, while the Crowne Plaza Montpellier is a favorite for tourists who want larger rooms just outside of the city center.
Image Credit: © Olivier Rimbon Foeller/© Oceania Hotels. Image Location: Oceania Le Métropole Montpellier, France
The best hotels in Montpellier, France
Hotels in Montpellier offer lavish amenities at a price that won’t leave you languishing—but if you’re looking to splurge, we’ve got you covered, too.
Hotel & Spa Oceania Le Métropole
Best hotel in Montpellier for a European spa weekend
Think a spa hotel can’t be relaxing if it’s near the busy St-Roch train station and Place de la Comédie? Hotel & Spa Oceania Le Métropole challenges you to think again. Sun yourself on the swimming pool terrace or catch shade beneath the palm trees. Spend quiet moments year-round in the hammam or let a masseur’s hands do the talking with a personalized massage.
Hôtel Belaroïa
Best hotel in Montpellier for the brunch crowd
Savvy tourists book Hôtel Belaroïa on a Saturday night so they can wake up to an all-you-can-eat gourmet brunch on Sunday. Smart travelers extend their booking to Sunday night because the Nectar Cocktail Club and Deep House DJ warrant an extra evening to sober up. Pro tip: the executive suite has a walk-in shower to help you gather the strength to make your flight on-time.
Hôtel Richer de Belleval
Best Montpellier hotel for art and gastronomy
Once a medieval home then a 17th-century mansion, Hôtel Richer de Belleval is set on giving cities like Bordeaux and Lyon a run for its money when it comes to refined tastes. Taste top gastronomy at the Jardin des Sens restaurant. Then travel through a more relaxed "bistronomy" with a multi-course meal either on the hackberry tree-lined terrace, in L’Elytre bar, or in the airy courtyard before discovering every fresco adorning this haute-meets-historical hotel.
Image Credit: Jerome Mondière. Image Location: Jardin des Sens, Hôtel Richer de Belleval, Montpellier, France
Grand Hôtel du Midi
Best hotel for staying in the heart of medieval Montpellier
The nearby French Riviera may have its famous hotels, but the Grand Hôtel du Midi’s Haussmann-style building in the Place de la Comédie prefers to stay humble. Freshly shined shoes won’t get scuffed walking the few feet to the Opera House or Fountain of Three Graces. If you prefer to stay in your slippers, simply look out of your suite’s terrace down on the Comédie itself.
Hotel Golf Fontcaude
Best Montpellier hotel for a golf getaway
Technically Hotel Golf Fontcaude is located in Juvignac, but if you allow us this mulligan, this sporty hotel is worth the 30-minute cab from the train station. The hilly 18-hole International Course stretches across challenging scrubland while the 9-hole Par 3 course makes for an excellent warm-up round. Those uninterested in a tee-time can admire the greens from the pool or the private Appart’hotel balconies.
Citadines Antigone Montpellier
Best hotel in Montpellier for family stays
Citadines Antigone Montpellier is an Appart’hotel just outside of the historical center offering a more local vibe. The fully equipped apartments alone have plenty of space where the little ones can feel at home. Add in the communal breakfast room and garden terrace, and you have more room for them to roam. You can walk to the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle if you need to tire them out in the park or take a 15-minute tram ride to the Planet Ocean Aquarium if you’re in need of indoor entertainment.
Make Montpellier feel like home
No matter where you stay in Montpellier, France, make sure you get there with ease. Download the Trainline app to see which French routes connect to Saint-Roch train station then enjoy instant access to the best hotels in Montpellier. Also check out our guides to trains in France and how to buy train tickets online in France.
Header Image Credit: Jerome Mondière. Image Location: Hôtel Richer de Belleval, Montpellier, France