Hotels in Arras: Where to Stay in 2025
Updated 3 November 2026 · 46 real hotels
Most visitors to Arras do best staying in the historic centre, within walking distance of the Grand'Place and Place des Héros. The area around the train station is ideal for day-trippers and those exploring the Artois battlefields, while budget travelers can find good value in the nearby communes of Saint-Nicolas or Beaurains.
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| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Première Classe Lille Sud - Henin Beaumont | Arras : à 19,9 km | ★ 3.5 | 31 €/nuit |
| Premiere Classe Douai - Cuincy | Arras : à 22,2 km | ★ 3.5 | 32 €/nuit |
| Comfort Hotel Lens - Noyelles Godault ★★★ | Arras : à 20,1 km | ★ 3.9 | 36 €/nuit |
| Premiere Classe Arras - Tilloy Les Mofflaines | Tilloy-Lès-Mofflaines : à 2,9 km de Arras | ★ 3.2 | 38 €/nuit |
| Kyriad ECO Lille SUD - Noyelles-Godault ★★ | Arras : à 20 km | ★ 3.8 | 40 €/nuit |
| Fasthôtel Noyelles Godault ★ | Arras : à 19,9 km | ★ 3.4 | 43 €/nuit |
| Campanile Lille Sud Douai Cuincy ★★★ | Arras : à 22,3 km | ★ 3.9 | 48 €/nuit |
| Hôtel le Paris Brest | Arras : à 15,6 km | ★ 3.4 | 52 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Douai Parc des Expos Cuincy ★★ | Arras : à 22,3 km | ★ 3.9 | 54 €/nuit |
Our hotel profiles in Arras
Mercure Arras Centre Gare★★★★ · €152
Holiday Inn Express Arras by IHG★★★ · €137
Campanile Arras - Saint Nicolas★★★ · €69
Hôtel Les Trois Luppars★★★ · €121
L'Univers Arras by Elema Hotels ex Hôtel de l'Univers Arras★★★★ · €138
B&B My Art House - Douai Centre€109
Kyriad ECO - Arras Saint Laurent Blangy Parc Expo★★ · €82
B&B HOTEL Arras Centre Les Places★★★ · €122
B&B HOTEL Arras★★ · €80
Hôtel Moderne★★★ · €131
Arras is one of northern France's most underrated cities. Its two interconnected Flemish baroque squares, the Grand'Place and the Place des Héros, are among the finest ensembles of their kind in Europe, lined with gabled facades that survived the near-total destruction of World War One through meticulous reconstruction. The city sits at the crossroads of French Flanders and Picardy, making it a natural base for visiting the Somme and Artois memorials, the Louvre-Lens museum, and the chalky underground tunnels known as the Boves.
The city is compact and walkable at its core. The train station is less than ten minutes on foot from the main squares, which means your choice of neighborhood genuinely affects your daily comfort. Arras rewards slow travel: mornings at the Saturday market on the Grand'Place, afternoons in the underground Wellington Quarry, and evenings at one of the brasseries under the arcades. A central hotel here is not a luxury, it is a practical decision.
Which area to stay in Arras?
- Grand'Place and Place des Héros: The beating heart of Arras, suited to first-time visitors and anyone who wants to walk everywhere. Hotels here place you steps from the belfry, the covered market, and the main restaurants. Noise from the weekend market is part of the charm.
- Around the Train Station (Gare d'Arras): Practical and well-connected, this pocket of the centre is ideal for travelers arriving by TGV from Paris or Lille. Several hotels are clustered here, and the squares are a short, flat walk away.
- Citadelle Quarter: A quieter residential fringe to the west of the centre, close to the Vauban citadel and its wooded grounds. Good for travelers who prefer calm evenings and do not mind a short walk or bike ride to the historic core.
- Saint-Nicolas-lez-Arras: An adjoining commune roughly 1.8 km from the centre, well served by road. Predominantly residential, with budget accommodation options and easy car access, making it a sensible choice for drivers.
- Beaurains: A southern suburb about 3 km from Arras, largely residential. Limited walking appeal but straightforward by car, and home to a well-rated budget hotel for travelers prioritizing value over proximity.
- Saint-Laurent-Blangy: Located northeast of the centre near the Parc des Expositions, this light-industrial suburb suits visitors attending trade fairs or arriving with a vehicle. Budget hotels here offer low rates with simple facilities.
Good to know
- Arrive by train if you can: Arras has a well-connected TGV station with direct links from Paris-Nord (around 50 minutes), Lille-Flandres (around 20 minutes), and London via Eurostar connections. Staying central means you never need a car inside the city.
- Book ahead for WWI commemoration dates: The area around Arras is dotted with Commonwealth War Graves Commission sites and major memorials. Specific anniversary dates (particularly around 11 November and late July for Vimy Ridge events) fill hotels quickly across the whole region.
- Choose spring or early autumn: Arras sits in a cool, Atlantic-influenced climate. May, June, and September offer the most pleasant conditions for outdoor sightseeing. July and August are busy but still mild. Winter is quiet and grey, though the Christmas market on the Grand'Place is genuinely atmospheric.
- A car is useful outside the city, not inside it: The centre is compact and partly pedestrianized. If you plan to visit Vimy Ridge, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, or Louvre-Lens, renting a car for a day is more efficient than relying on local buses.
- Check whether breakfast is included: Several hotels in Arras list rates without breakfast. The brasseries and bakeries on and around the Grand'Place are good alternatives, and eating out locally is often better value than hotel breakfast add-ons.
What to know about hotels in Arras?
What is the best area to stay in Arras for sightseeing?+
The historic centre, within a five-minute walk of the Grand'Place and Place des Héros, is the most convenient base. You can reach the belfry, the Wellington Quarry entrance, the covered market, and the main restaurants entirely on foot. Hotels like the Ibis Styles Arras Centre, the B&B HOTEL Arras Centre Les Places, and L'Univers Arras by Elema Hotels are all positioned in or very close to this core area.
What is the best time of year to visit Arras?+
Late spring (May and June) and early autumn (September) offer the most comfortable weather for walking the city and visiting the outdoor memorials and cemeteries of the surrounding region. The Christmas market held on the Grand'Place each December is one of the more authentic in northern France and attracts visitors from across the region. Mid-summer is busy but rarely oppressively hot.
How do I get from the airport to Arras city centre?+
Arras does not have its own commercial airport. The closest major hub is Lille-Lesquin Airport, roughly 40 km to the north, from which a taxi to Arras takes around 35 to 45 minutes by road. Many visitors fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle and take the TGV directly to Arras in under an hour, which is often faster door-to-door than traveling via Lille. Brussels Airport is also a viable option for rail connections.
What is the average hotel price in Arras?+
Based on current availability, budget options in the Arras area start around 55 to 76 euros per night (Campanile Arras and Kyriad ECO). Mid-range three-star hotels in the centre fall between 130 and 165 euros, while four-star options such as the Mercure Arras Centre Gare reach around 200 euros per night. Prices rise noticeably during major commemorative events and summer weekends.
Is Arras a good base for visiting WWI sites?+
Yes, Arras is one of the best-placed cities in France for exploring the WWI battlefields and memorials of the Artois front. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial, the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette ossuary, and the Wellington Quarry (right in the city itself) are all within easy reach. Staying in Arras for two or three nights gives you enough time to combine the underground tunnels in town with the open-air memorial sites of the surrounding countryside.
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