Design Hotels in Arles: Style and Character
Updated 1 July 2026 · 59 real hotels
Arles and its surrounding region offer a remarkable range of hotels where architecture, interiors, and setting combine to create a strong sense of place. Options range from a converted barge on the Rhône to a grand historic mansion in the city centre and a five-star Camargue farmhouse estate. Whether your budget is modest or generous, the area delivers genuine character without relying on generic luxury codes.
Arles has long attracted artists, architects, and photographers drawn to its Roman amphitheatre, its flat southern light, and its position at the edge of the Camargue. That creative energy has shaped the hospitality scene in lasting ways. Hotels here tend to earn their visual identity through restored heritage buildings, thoughtful material choices, and a strong connection to landscape rather than through imported design trends.
The selection below covers the city centre, the Alpilles foothills, the Camargue wetlands, and the Rhône delta, giving you genuinely different atmospheres within a short drive of one another. Prices quoted reflect a benchmark nightly rate and guest scores are drawn from verified reviews, so you can compare standing and location before deciding where to base yourself.
Our selection in Arles
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| JKMoulinParadou | Paradou | ★ 5 | 585 €/nuit |
| Villa Blanche | Arles | ★ 5 | 254 €/nuit |
| Péniche Le Pescalune | Arles | ★ 5 | 124 €/nuit |
| Le Clos des Consuls | Tarascon | ★ 5 | 102 €/nuit |
| Palais de Luppé - Guest house | Centre-ville d’Arles | ★ 4.8 | 209 €/nuit |
| Le Mas De Peint ★★★★★ | Arles | ★ 4.7 | 415 €/nuit |
| Hotel & Residence de la Transhumance ★★★ | Saint-Martin-de-Crau | ★ 4.7 | 156 €/nuit |
| Lodges de Camargue ★★★ | Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône | ★ 4.7 | 140 €/nuit |
| Hotel Spa Le Calendal ★★★ | Centre-ville d’Arles | ★ 4.6 | 195 €/nuit |
| La Maison Volver ★★★★ | Centre-ville d’Arles | ★ 4.6 | 233 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel in central Arles offers the strongest sense of historic architecture?+
Palais de Luppé, a guest house in the city centre, occupies a historic Arlesian mansion and sits directly within the UNESCO-listed old town. Rated 4.8 out of 5 by guests and priced from around 209 euros per night, it places you within walking distance of the ancient arena, the Théâtre Antique, and the main squares. Villa Blanche, also in Arles, earns a perfect 5 out of 5 score from guests and starts at around 254 euros per night, offering a refined residential atmosphere that complements the city context.
Is there an unusual or unconventional place to stay near Arles that still feels well-appointed?+
Péniche Le Pescalune is a converted river barge moored in Arles and represents one of the most distinctive lodging concepts in the area. Guests rate it 5 out of 5, and rates start from around 124 euros per night, making it one of the more accessible options on this list. The experience of sleeping on the Rhône, surrounded by the sounds and light of the river, is genuinely different from any land-based hotel stay.
What are the best options for a high-end stay with a Camargue or countryside setting?+
Le Mas De Peint is a five-star property set on a working Camargue cattle farm near Arles. It is rated 4.7 out of 5 by guests and priced from around 415 euros per night. The building is a 17th-century farmhouse and the interior reflects the regional pastoral tradition with carefully chosen materials and furnishings. JK Moulin Paradou, located in the Alpilles village of Paradou, is the most premium address on this list at around 585 euros per night and carries a perfect 5 out of 5 guest score, offering an intimate estate experience in a setting made famous by Provençal writers and painters.
Are there well-regarded hotels near Arles at more moderate price points?+
Le Clos des Consuls in Tarascon, a short drive from Arles across the Rhône, is rated 5 out of 5 by guests and starts from around 102 euros per night. Tarascon's medieval castle provides an impressive backdrop and the town itself is quiet and authentic. Hotel and Residence de la Transhumance, a three-star property in Saint-Martin-de-Crau rated 4.7 out of 5, starts from around 156 euros per night and suits travellers who want a base near the Camargue without paying for a full farmhouse estate. Lodges de Camargue in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, also three-star and rated 4.7 out of 5, begins at around 140 euros per night and brings you closest to the delta itself.