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The setting
Hotel de la Cité sits inside the walled medieval city of Carcassonne, a few steps from the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire. The stone building wears a coat of ivy and red awnings, and its terraces look straight out over the ramparts and towers. From here you can walk the cobbled lanes of the old town in minutes, then come back to a quiet courtyard once the day visitors have gone.
What to expect
You will stay in a Classic Double room with a city view, set across a property of 59 rooms inside a former bishop's palace. Rooms keep a traditional look with wood panelling and warm tones. There is a marble bathroom, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar and a safe. Breakfast is not included in this rate but can be added when you book.
Things to do nearby
The medieval citadel is on your doorstep. The Basilica of Saint-Nazaire is about a kilometre away, and the Old Bridge over the Aude sits roughly half a kilometre off. For something different, the small School Museum is barely 100 metres from the door, and the Museum of Torture is a short walk into the old town. Most of what draws people to Carcassonne is within a 15-minute stroll.
Best for
This one suits couples who want a short, history-led break with good food and quiet evenings inside the walls.
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Classic Double room with a city view inside the walls of medieval Carcassonne.
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Citadel and ramparts
Drop your bags and head straight into the citadel before the crowds build. Walk a full loop of the ramparts, then visit the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire for its stained glass. End the afternoon with a drink on the hotel terrace as the towers turn gold.
Lower town and market
Cross the Old Bridge down to the lower town for the morning market and a slower coffee. Wander back up through the cobbled lanes, look in at the small museums, then return for a last view over the ramparts before you check out.
Where you'll be
Carcassonne, France
FAQ
Is Hotel de la Cité close to the medieval city of Carcassonne?
Yes. The hotel sits inside the walled citadel itself, so the ramparts, towers and the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire are all a short walk away.
How far is Hotel de la Cité from the Basilica of Saint-Nazaire?
The basilica is about one kilometre from the hotel, an easy walk through the old town's cobbled lanes.
Does Hotel de la Cité include breakfast?
Breakfast is not part of this rate. You can add it when you book if you would like to start the day at the hotel.
What is the best area to stay in Carcassonne?
Staying inside the walled medieval city puts you closest to the main sights and lets you enjoy the citadel once the day visitors leave. Hotel de la Cité is one of the few hotels within the walls.
Does Hotel de la Cité have free Wi-Fi and air conditioning?
Yes. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar and a safe, along with a private marble bathroom.
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