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Fontainebleau has roughly 25 hotels, most clustered in the centre around the chateau, with budget chains on the northeast side and one resort-style option in the forest village of Ury. Prices peak in summer and on festival weekends in June. For transport details to each area, see the Fontainebleau travel tips guide. The Fontainebleau weather by month covers this in more detail.
Where to Stay in Fontainebleau: Centre-ville
The historic centre puts the chateau, restaurants and the 9:30 opening within a short walk, at the highest prices in town.
Suggested Hotels in Centre-ville
Aigle Noir Fontainebleau MGallery
An 18th-century mansion at 27 Place Napoleon Bonaparte, 100 metres from the palace gates, with period interiors and a courtyard. Best for couples and first-time visitors who want the chateau on the doorstep. Check rates and availability Check the best time to visit Fontainebleau for specifics.
La Demeure du Parc
A 4-star at 36 Rue Paul Seramy, 300 metres from the chateau, with a garden terrace and the Italian restaurant GINA on site. Best for travellers who want a quiet courtyard and dinner within walking distance. Check rates and availability
ibis Chateau de Fontainebleau
A modern budget hotel 200 metres from the chateau and 300 metres from the centre, with a bar and 24-hour reception. Best for budget travellers and solo visitors who want the cheapest central bed. Check rates and availability Check the things to do in Fontainebleau for specifics.
Where to Stay in Fontainebleau: Avon and the Station
Avon and the Boulevard Magenta side cost less than the centre and sit closer to the Fontainebleau-Avon station and the forest’s northern trails.
Suggested Hotels in Avon and the Station Area
Le Richelieu Bacchus
A friendly hotel at 4 Rue Richelieu, 350 metres from the centre and facing the municipal theatre, with free Wi-Fi and a bar. Best for travellers who want a central location at a mid-range price. Check rates and availability Plan the rest of the trip with the Fontainebleau events and festivals.
Campanile Fontainebleau
A budget chain at 17-19 Boulevard Magenta, 750 metres from the centre, with free private parking and a continental breakfast. Best for drivers and boulderers who want easy parking and no fuss. Check rates and availability
ibis Chateau de Fontainebleau
The same central ibis is the closest budget hotel to both the station and the chateau, a 10-minute walk from each. Best for train arrivals who want one base for sightseeing and bouldering. Check rates and availability Read the Fontainebleau neighborhoods before you book.
Where to Stay in Fontainebleau: Forest Edge and Ury
Ten km south, Ury offers the only resort-style stay, with the forest literally at the door and a drive into town for the chateau.
Suggested Hotels in the Forest Edge and Ury
Novotel Fontainebleau Ury
A 4-star at the forest edge with a sauna, spa, indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool open year-round, plus a restaurant. Best for families and spa-goers who want countryside quiet and are happy to drive 10 minutes into Fontainebleau. Check rates and availability Back to the main Fontainebleau travel guide.
Aigle Noir Fontainebleau MGallery
If you want forest access on foot but a full-service luxury hotel, this central mansion is the best-equipped base, with the forest trails a 15-minute walk south. Best for couples combining bouldering with a comfortable room. Check rates and availability
Campanile Fontainebleau
A no-frills budget option on the northern side, closest to the forest’s Franchard and Cuvier approaches when driving. Best for climbers on a budget who return only to sleep. Check rates and availability
