Family Hotels in Douai: Top Picks for 2025
Updated 11 July 2026 · 23 real hotels
Douai offers a range of family-friendly accommodation options, from centrally located hotels within walking distance of the town's main sights to rural guesthouses and apartment-style residences with more space. Prices start around 63 euros per night, making it accessible for families travelling on different budgets. Choosing a property close to the town centre or near major road and rail links keeps day trips to nearby attractions straightforward.
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Douai is a compact, walkable city in northern France, known for its impressive belfry (a UNESCO World Heritage site), its famous Gayant giants festival, and its position close to both Lens and Arras. For families, this combination of cultural heritage, green spaces along the Scarpe river, and convenient motorway access makes it a practical base for a short break or longer stay in the Hauts-de-France region.
When choosing where to stay with children, location and space matter most. A hotel close to the train station and the Gayant Expo exhibition centre, like the ibis Styles Douai Gare Gayant Expo, puts families within easy reach of events and public transport. Those who prefer quieter surroundings can look a few kilometres outside the city: La Ferme des Ailleurs, around 10 km from the centre, offers a rural setting that many families find a refreshing contrast to an urban hotel. For families who want self-contained space and a lower nightly rate, the Résidence de la Porte d'Arras in Douai itself is worth considering, with rates from 63 euros per night.
Our selection in Douai
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&B My Art House - Douai Centre | Douai | ★ 4.8 | 109 €/nuit |
| La Ferme des Ailleurs | Douai : à 10,1 km | ★ 4.7 | 95 €/nuit |
| ibis Styles Douai Gare Gayant Expo ★★★ | Douai | ★ 4.5 | 115 €/nuit |
| Best Western L' Aquarium Arras Nord | Douai : à 12,3 km | ★ 4.4 | 107 €/nuit |
| Résidence de la Porte d'Arras | Douai | ★ 4.3 | 57 €/nuit |
| The Originals City, Hôtel Le Gayant ★★★ | Douai | ★ 4.3 | 65 €/nuit |
| Ace Hôtel Noyelles Godault ★★ | Noyelles-Godault | ★ 4.3 | 71 €/nuit |
| ibis Douai Dechy ★★★ | — | ★ 4.3 | 75 €/nuit |
| Novotel Lens Noyelles ★★★★ | Noyelles-Godault : à 8,9 km de Douai | ★ 4.3 | 141 €/nuit |
| ibis Douai Centre ★★★ | Douai | ★ 4.1 | 77 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels in Douai are most convenient for families arriving by train?+
The ibis Styles Douai Gare Gayant Expo is positioned close to Douai train station, which makes arrival and departure with luggage and children much simpler. The ibis Douai Dechy is another 3-star option in the wider Douai area, rated 4.3 out of 5, starting from 92 euros per night. Both are chain hotels with standardised facilities that families tend to find reliable.
Are there more spacious or apartment-style options in Douai for families?+
The Résidence de la Porte d'Arras in Douai is an apartment-style residence, making it one of the most practical choices for families who need more living space or prefer to prepare some meals themselves. It is rated 4.3 out of 5 and starts from 63 euros per night, which is the most affordable option among the hotels listed here.
What family attractions are accessible from hotels in and around Douai?+
From Douai itself, families can visit the historic belfry (UNESCO listed), explore the banks of the Scarpe river, and attend cultural events at the Gayant Expo centre. The Louvre-Lens museum is around 20 kilometres away, offering free entry for under-18s, and the town of Arras with its underground tunnels and Grand Place is reachable within roughly 30 minutes by car or train. Hotels slightly outside Douai, such as the Novotel Lens Noyelles (8.9 km) or the Best Western L'Aquarium Arras Nord (12.3 km), are also well positioned for these day trips.
What is the highest-rated family hotel option near Douai?+
The B&B My Art House, located in Douai Centre, holds the highest guest rating among the listed properties at 4.8 out of 5, with nightly rates from 109 euros. La Ferme des Ailleurs, around 10 km from Douai, follows closely with a 4.7 out of 5 rating at 107 euros per night, offering a rural setting that can be particularly appealing for families travelling with younger children.