Hotels in Gordes: Where to Stay in the Luberon
Updated 14 August 2026 · 65 real hotels
Gordes itself is the best base, with the village center and its immediate surroundings offering stone-built charm, lavender views, and easy access to Luberon highlights. For a more rural feel, the outlying hamlets and countryside mas properties give you privacy and landscape without straying far from the village.
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| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine des Chênes Blancs - Camping ★★★ | Gordes : à 11,4 km | ★ 4.5 | 32 €/nuit |
| Hotel La Font de Lauro | Saumane-de-Vaucluse : à 7,9 km de Gordes | ★ 3.8 | 67 €/nuit |
| Les Loges du Luberon ★★★ | Cabrières-d'Avignon : à 6,3 km de Gordes | ★ 4.5 | 83 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Le Manoir ★★★ | Gordes : à 12,7 km | ★ 4.1 | 85 €/nuit |
| Hotel Saint Louis ★★ | Gordes : à 14,6 km | ★ 4.5 | 91 €/nuit |
| 4-person Riverfront Escape | Appartement entier | — | 106 €/nuit |
| Hotel les Névons ★★★ | Gordes : à 11,6 km | ★ 4.2 | 109 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Cantosorgue | Gordes : à 11 km | ★ 4.7 | 112 €/nuit |
| Résidence Lagrange Vacances L'Oustau de Sorgue ★★★★ | Gordes : à 10,7 km | ★ 4 | 112 €/nuit |
Gordes is one of the most recognized villages in Provence, perched dramatically on a limestone ridge in the Luberon Natural Regional Park. Its honey-colored dry-stone houses, stacked up the hillside around a Renaissance château, have made it a reference point for Provençal travel, and the surrounding plateau delivers lavender fields, ancient bories (dry-stone huts), and the Abbey of Sénanque just three kilometers away.
Staying here means waking up inside a landscape that most visitors only photograph from the road. The village is small and walkable at its core, but the broader commune spreads across open garrigue and farmland, so where you base yourself shapes your entire experience. Whether you want to walk to a terrace restaurant at dusk or have a pool overlooking the valley in total quiet, Gordes has a property for that.
Which area to stay in Gordes?
- Village Center (Vieux Gordes): For travelers who want atmosphere on foot. Cobbled lanes, the château, evening light on the ramparts, and a handful of restaurants within walking distance. Parking can be tight in summer, and roads are narrow.
- Plateau des Bories (south of the village): The countryside immediately below and around the village, home to several mas and hotel properties set among olive trees and dry-stone walls. Close enough to walk or cycle into the village, quiet enough to feel rural.
- Les Gourdes / Route de Sénanque (north approach): The road toward the Abbey of Sénanque passes through some of the most photographed lavender landscape in France. Staying near this corridor puts the abbey and the lavender fields at your doorstep, especially relevant in late June and early July.
- Gordes Valley Floor: The lower parts of the commune, toward the Coulon river valley, offer flatter terrain and more agricultural settings. A good choice for guests with mobility considerations or those combining a Gordes stay with cycling routes through the Luberon.
- Bonnieux and Ménerbes Corridor (within 15 km): Not Gordes proper, but the wider Luberon hilltop village circuit. Travelers who want to explore multiple villages without driving back each day sometimes split their stay. Capelongue, a Beaumier Hotel, sits around 13.7 km from Gordes in this corridor.
Good to know
- Rent a car without hesitation. Gordes has no rail connection and bus service is minimal. A car is effectively required to reach the village from Avignon TGV (roughly 50 km), and it is essential for visiting the Luberon sites, markets, and surrounding villages at your own pace.
- Book early for June and July. Lavender season draws significant demand from late June through mid-July. Properties fill weeks or months in advance and rates peak. If lavender is your priority, confirm bloom timing with the property, as it varies by altitude and year.
- Shoulder season is genuinely rewarding. May, early June, and September offer warm temperatures, manageable crowds, and better availability. April can still be cool but the light and landscape are exceptional.
- Village parking fills quickly in summer. Several hotels outside the village center provide private parking, which removes a real daily stress. If you stay in the village itself, identify your parking options before arrival.
- Combine Gordes with a market day. The Gordes market runs on Tuesday mornings. Nearby, Coustellet hosts a Sunday market strong on local produce. Isle-sur-la-Sorgue has a famous Sunday antiques and food market about 20 km away, easy to reach by car.
What to know about hotels in Gordes?
What is the best area to stay in Gordes?+
The village center and the plateau immediately surrounding it suit most travelers well. Staying within or just below the village gives you walking access to restaurants, the château, and the views, while properties on the plateau add privacy and often a pool. If being close to the Abbey of Sénanque and the lavender fields is a priority, look for options along the northern approach road.
When is the best time to visit Gordes?+
Late June and early July bring lavender bloom and are the most popular weeks, though also the busiest and most expensive. May, early June, and September offer a strong balance of good weather, lighter crowds, and better hotel availability. July and August are hot and peak-season busy. Winter is quiet and some properties close seasonally.
How much does a hotel in Gordes cost per night?+
Based on current availability, rates in Gordes range from around 186 euros per night at mas-style properties to over 500 euros per night at five-star hotels. Mid-range four-star options sit broadly between 230 and 440 euros. Prices rise sharply during lavender season and summer weekends.
How do you get from Avignon to Gordes?+
The most practical route is by car, taking roughly 50 minutes from Avignon city center or Avignon TGV station, via the D900 and D2 through the Luberon foothills. Taxi transfers are available from Avignon TGV and from Marseille Provence Airport (around 90 minutes). There is no direct bus connection of practical use for most tourists, so a rental car or private transfer is strongly recommended.
Is Gordes a good base for exploring the wider Luberon?+
Yes, Gordes sits close to the center of the Luberon circuit and works well as a base for day trips. The Abbey of Sénanque is 3 km away. The hilltop villages of Roussillon, Ménerbes, Lacoste, and Bonnieux are each within 20 km. Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, and Apt are all reachable in under 30 minutes by car.
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