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Choosing where to stay in Chartres comes down to two areas: the cathedral quarter for atmosphere and the station district for convenience and value. The city is compact and walkable, so you cannot go far wrong, but the hotel you pick changes the feel of the trip. This guide breaks down the best hotels in each district, to use alongside the Chartres guide and our best time to visit Chartres advice on when prices drop.
For what to fill your days with, see our things to do in Chartres list, and for getting around and arriving by train, check the Chartres travel tips page.
Where to Stay in Chartres: The Cathedral Quarter
Staying in the upper town puts the cathedral, crypt and museums on your doorstep and means you can catch the Chartres en Lumières show without a walk home. It is the most atmospheric area and the most expensive, and it overlaps with the upper-town part of our Chartres neighborhoods guide.
Suggested Hotels in the Cathedral Quarter
Hotel and Spa Le Grand Monarque
A 4-star Best Western Premier with an 800-square-metre spa, sauna and hammam on Place des Épars, about 550 metres from the cathedral. Best for couples who want a spa and a central address. Check rates and availability
Mercure Chartres Cathédrale
A 4-star Accor hotel overlooking the cathedral and the market, with a terrace and quiet rooms in the upper town. Best for travellers who want a reliable chain stay within easy walking distance of the portals. Check rates and availability
B&B Hotel Chartres Centre Cathédrale
A 3-star budget hotel about a 10-minute walk from the cathedral, with air-conditioned rooms, a garden and buffet breakfast. Best for families and solo travellers watching their budget. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Chartres: The Station District
The flat streets around Gare de Chartres suit day-trippers and anyone arriving by train, with the cathedral a 10-minute walk away. Prices run lower than the upper town, and you avoid hauling luggage uphill. In cool months, the walk to the cathedral is short enough to do comfortably even in January’s 3.9C (39F) average, as the Chartres weather by month figures confirm.
Suggested Hotels in the Station District
Jehan de Beauce
A contemporary 4-star hotel directly opposite the station, with a sauna, fitness room and soundproofed rooms. Best for business travellers and anyone catching an early Paris train. Check rates and availability
The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poèmes de Chartres
A boutique hotel at 5 Place Pierre Sémard, right in front of the station, with renovated rooms and a gentle price point. Best for couples and solo travellers who want character without a premium. Check rates and availability
Campanile PRIME Chartres Centre Gare Cathédrale
A modern budget hotel on Avenue Jehan de Beauce between the station and the cathedral, with a good breakfast and free WiFi. Best for travellers who want a clean, cheap base near the station. Check rates and availability
