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Metz has two sensible bases: the old town for atmosphere and the Quartier Impérial around the station for value and transport links. Both are within a 15-minute walk of each other, so you cannot go far wrong. This where to stay guide lists the two main areas with three hotel picks each, from a 16th-century citadel conversion to kitchen-equipped aparthotels, and it sits within our Metz city guide.
Where to Stay in Metz: Centre-Ville (Ancienne Ville)
Staying in the old town puts the cathedral, Place Saint-Louis and the covered market on your doorstep, all covered in our things to do in Metz list. Rooms here cost more and some hotels are in historic buildings without lifts, but you save time and taxi fares, and the Christmas market and summer Metz events happen right outside.
Suggested Hotels in Centre-Ville
Mercure Grand Hôtel Metz Centre Cathédrale
An 18th-century building on rue des Clercs, a one-minute walk from the cathedral, with renovated rooms and a central location that gets an 8.3 guest rating. Best for couples who want to wake up beside the old town. Check rates and availability
Novotel Metz Centre
A family-friendly 4-star on Place des Paraiges with an indoor pool, fitness room and a Gourmet Bar restaurant, 300 metres from the pedestrian zone. Best for families who want a pool and rooms that sleep up to four. Check rates and availability
ibis Metz Centre Gare
A straightforward 3-star facing the station, 300 metres from the cathedral, with air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi at the lowest prices in the centre. Best for solo travellers and short stays on a budget. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Metz: Quartier Impérial and Station Area
The Quartier Impérial around avenue Foch and the Gare de Metz-Ville is the practical base: cheaper rates, modern chain hotels, and a 5 to 10-minute walk to both the station and the cathedral. Its covered walkways and indoor options help on the wet days in the Metz weather by month figures, and it is quieter at night than the old town. Read the Metz travel tips page for airport and train links.
Suggested Hotels in Quartier Impérial
La Citadelle Metz MGallery
A 16th-century military barracks at 5 avenue Ney, converted into a boutique 4-star with 78 rooms, the La Réserve restaurant and a lounge bar, rated 8.8 by guests. Best for travellers who want a historic building with modern comfort near the station. Check rates and availability
Mercure Metz Centre
A 4-star on Place Saint-Thiébault near the Centre Pompidou, with the Emile and Lola restaurant and the L’Atelier des Vins wine bar, rated 8.0. Best for couples and culture-focused visitors who want Pompidou and the station within a short walk. Check rates and availability
Residhome Metz Lorraine
An aparthotel at 10 rue Lafayette with 130 studios and one-bedroom apartments, each with a kitchenette, four minutes from the station. Best for longer stays and families who want to self-cater. Check rates and availability
Whichever area you pick, time the booking using the best time to visit Metz windows, and read the Metz neighborhoods guide for the full picture of each district.
