Family Hotels in Chartres: Top Picks for 2025
Updated 7 July 2026 · 34 real hotels
Chartres is a compact, walkable city that suits families well, with the UNESCO-listed cathedral, the old town, and the Maison de la Magie all close together. Hotels range from apartment-style residences with kitchenettes to four-star properties with added comfort, starting around 78 € per night. Choosing a property in or near the city centre keeps travel time short and leaves more energy for exploring.
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Family Stays in Chartres: Space, Location and Practical Comfort
Chartres punches well above its size for a family destination. The Gothic cathedral dominates the skyline and is a five-minute walk from most central hotels, while the medieval old town, the Eure riverside walks, and the interactive Maison de la Magie keep children and adults equally engaged. The city is also just 90 kilometres southwest of Paris, making it an easy weekend break or a longer stay without a complicated journey.
For families, the key factors are usually space, a practical location that reduces time in the car, and access to supermarkets or restaurants for flexible mealtimes. The hotels listed below cover those needs across a range of budgets and formats, from a rated residence with apartment-style rooms to guesthouses in the nearby village of Le Coudray, roughly two kilometres from the centre. All have been selected based on guest ratings and suitability for family travel.
Our selection in Chartres
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| greet Chartres Est ★★ | Chartres | ★ 4.3 | 47 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Inn Design & Restaurant Chartres ★★ | Chartres | ★ 3.7 | 48 €/nuit |
| ibis budget Chartres ★★ | Chartres | ★ 4 | 54 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Première Classe Chartres Barjouville ★★ | Chartres : à 3,8 km | ★ 4.3 | 56 €/nuit |
| Enzo Hotels Chartres Mainvilliers ★★ | Mainvilliers : à 3,8 km de Chartres | ★ 4.2 | 56 €/nuit |
| B&B Hotel Chartres 2 Le Coudray | Le Coudray : à 2,4 km de Chartres | ★ 3.8 | 56 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL CHARTRES Le Forum (1) ★★ | Le Coudray : à 2,5 km de Chartres | ★ 3.7 | 62 €/nuit |
| B&B HOTEL Chartres Centre Cathédrale ★★★ | Chartres | ★ 4.1 | 65 €/nuit |
| Studio le Colisée | Appartement entier | — | 66 €/nuit |
| ACE Hôtel Chartres ★★★ | Le Coudray : à 2,4 km de Chartres | ★ 4.5 | 68 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Chartres hotels offer the most space for families?+
Residhome Chartres is purpose-built as a residence hotel, meaning rooms typically include kitchen or kitchenette facilities, which is useful when travelling with children. Maleyssie Les Suites and Maison Ailleurs both offer suite-style or independent accommodation formats that provide more living space than a standard hotel room. ACE Hôtel Chartres in Le Coudray also tends to offer larger room formats at a more accessible price point, around 78 € per night.
What is the most central option for visiting the cathedral and old town on foot?+
Hotel and Spa Le Grand Monarque and Mercure Chartres Centre Cathédrale are both located in the city centre, placing the cathedral, the old town streets, and the Eure riverside within easy walking distance. B&B HOTEL CHARTRES Océane is also within Chartres itself and offers a budget-friendly base from around 80 € per night for families who prioritise location over extra amenities.
Are there good-value family options near Chartres without staying in the city centre?+
Yes. Couette et Cafe creme in Le Coudray sits about 2.1 kilometres from central Chartres and is rated 4.9 out of 5 by guests, with a price of around 97 € per night. ACE Hôtel Chartres, also in Le Coudray at 2.4 kilometres, starts from approximately 78 € per night. Both are reachable by car in a few minutes and offer a quieter setting, which some families with young children prefer.
What family-friendly attractions are close to these hotels in Chartres?+
The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres is the headline attraction and free to enter, with its stained-glass windows genuinely captivating for older children. The Maison de la Magie, a magic and illusion museum, is popular with younger visitors. The banks of the Eure river and the Parc André Gagnon provide open space for a break from sightseeing. The Centre International du Vitrail explains stained-glass craft in an accessible way and is a short walk from all central hotels.