Besancon accommodation from NZ$97

The Hotel Vauban and Hotel Vesontio (Ex Hotel Oxalys) are close to the Pelote Tower, and the ibis Besancon La City and ibis Besancon Centre Ville are near the University of Franche-Comte. Hotels near the University of Franche-Comte include the L'annexe du 8 and Ethic Etapes Cis Besançon. Accommodation options close to the Hotel de Ville are the Hôtel du Nord and Mercure Besancon Parc Micaud.

The La Truite d'Or is situated 30 kilometres from the centre of Besancon. Or, alternatively, the Hôtel la Cascade is 30 kilometres away. Other accommodation options around this area include the HOTEL DE LA TRUITE DE LA LOUE and the Château de la Dame Blanche.

You'd be crazy to leave Besancon without exploring all the other fabulous attractions on offer in Franche-Comte. Franche-Comte has rural landscapes, forests and rivers. Popular Franche-Comte visitor attractions include the castles, old towns and fortresses. In this section of France, travellers may also try their hand at skiing.

Ornans is situated 20 kilometres to the southeast of Besancon. While here, be sure to enjoy the Musee Courbet. Ornans features a range of good places to spend a night or two, including the Appartement Le Chalet and Hôtel de la Vallée. While exploring the region, you might like to visit Montbeliard, where you can spend a little time at the Castle of the Dukes of Wurttemberg. Montbeliard can be found 65 kilometres to the northeast of Besancon. Hotel options in Montbeliard include the Hôtel Relais Vert and Premiere Classe Montbeliard - Sochaux.

Dijon - Burgundy Airport is the most frequently used airport for flying in and out of Besancon and is 70 kilometres from the CBD. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Kyriad Dijon Quetigny or the Comfort Hotel Dijon Sud.